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As Gen Z Enters Prime Spending Years, Brands Sharpen Their Pitch

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Claire’s also has gone directly to the source, so to speak, creating The Collab as a platform for young creators and influencers. The space also features an integrated payment system, allowing brands to use it as a point of sale, with products stored in a basement floor stockroom.

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EuroShop 2023 Preview

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Taking place in Düsseldorf from 26 February to 2 March, EuroShop will provide a platform for over 1,700 exhibitors from 56 nations to showcase their latest developments and innovations in the retail industry. EuroShop 2023 is set to be more important than ever as the global retail industry looks to recover from the effects of the pandemic.

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The Signs of Bad Shopping Experiences and How to Mitigate Them Using Digital Surveys

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Mini purchase platforms that use expression and stripe integration can also allow customers to complete payment directly within the survey following a resolution with customer service. Case management functions in omnichannel survey platforms have the power to provide proactive support.

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Walmart Accelerates Commitment to Minority Suppliers

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have partnered with C2FO to offer an expanded early payment program that offers minority-owned vendors better access to working capital, according to a press release. The program leverages a technology platform that enables suppliers to select invoices they’d like to request early payment on.

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How Technology and Science Create Unforgettable, Immersive In-Store Experiences

Retail TouchPoints

Ensuring ease of payment via contactless self-checkout or frictionless apps removes barriers to purchase. Retail data analytics leverage customer purchase history and browsing behaviors to provide personalized recommendations, catering to preferences for individualized experiences. Convenience factors greatly in consumer decision-making.

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How Hydra Health is Transforming the Hospital Gift Shop

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Our mission is to transform spaces that have traditionally been kind of an afterthought and turn them into beautiful, customer-centric and revenue-generating spaces, ” Kloor said in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. This approach] then ends up generating more revenue for the hospital.

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Un-learn to Re-learn. How the current retail environment is reconditioning consumer’s behaviours.

Retail Focus

A further change is the focus on contactless payment methods and self-monitoring options. Customers are now more comfortable with mobile payments or scanning items themselves, causing them to expect faster and more efficient payment experiences. This may require education or training in new technologies or payment systems.