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Retail Types, Stores

Home Depot issues cautious outlook after soft Q4

February 22, 2024

Via: Retail Dive

President and CEO Ted Decker described 2023 as a year of moderation following three years of exceptional growth. The home improvement retailer started last year “with more inventory than we would’ve preferred,” Decker said, according to a Seeking Alpha call […]


Retail Types, Stores

The Impact of Sustainable Hangers in Retail Displays

February 7, 2024

Via: Retail TouchPoints

The retail landscape is evolving, driven by shifting consumer preferences and an increasing awareness of the environmental impact of traditional business practices. As demand for sustainability grows, retailers are tasked with reimagining their strategies to embrace eco-friendly solutions. Amidst these […]


E-payment & Data Security, Tech

Protecting Customer Data: A Comprehensive Guide For Retailers

January 16, 2024

Via: Lightspeed

Data is the new currency—this has been one of the most popular corporate maxims in the last few years. It’s true data has allowed businesses to offer personalized services, but it has also exposed a fatal flaw. When you consider […]


News & Trends

Is Pickleball a Game Changer for American Retailers?

September 25, 2023

Via: RetailWire

There’s no preserved food here; instead, pickleball is a paddle sport played on a small court that combines aspects of tennis, Ping-Pong, and badminton. Invented by three dads in 1965 on Bainbridge Island near Seattle, Washington, the first pickleball court […]


News & Trends

Target faces new backlash after pulling Pride merchandise in some stores

May 25, 2023

Via: Retail Dive

Target on Wednesday said it is pulling some items designed for Pride Month, following incidents in stores that put store workers at risk. The mass merchant said that for more than a decade it has offered an assortment of products […]


Customer Engagement, Customer Experience

Digital Marketing Tactics for Uncertain Times

May 8, 2023

Via: Retail TouchPoints

After a slower-than-expected 2022 holiday season, many retailers have tightened their budgets in 2023. While optimizing budgets in times of financial uncertainty makes sense, such times also provide smart marketers with easier opportunities to improve market position. According to research […]


E-payment & Data Security, Tech

Retailers Need to Close Active Directory Security Gaps

April 3, 2023

Via: Retail TouchPoints

Retail operations are an increasingly popular target for cybercriminals. The growth of online shopping, self-checkout systems, point-of-sale transactions and other digital processes has created numerous opportunities for attackers. Employing tactics ranging from social engineering to credit card skimming, criminals can […]


Others, Tech

Retail and Consumer Goods Tech Jobs of the Future

February 27, 2023

Via: RIS News

We don’t have a crystal ball, but it’s clear that workforce trends are shifting rapidly, transforming even in just the last two or three years as a result of a pandemic that forced companies to innovate with speed and agility […]


Suppliers

Retailers: Are You Using Delivery Personas to Improve Financial Performance and Customer Loyalty?

February 6, 2023

Via: Retail TouchPoints

Successful retailers have put a lot of effort over the years into understanding their customers’ buying personas. They know that their customers are not monolithic. By catering to their unique characteristics during the buying process, retailers maximize revenue and customer […]


Customer Engagement, Customer Experience

3 Ways Retailers Can Use Decision Intelligence to Enhance Customer Experience and Boost Sales

December 29, 2022

Via: RIS News

Within the last 10 years, the retail industry has experienced an unprecedented digital transformation, further supercharged by the pandemic. In fact, since the pandemic began in 2020, e-commerce has grown two to five times faster than years previous, and in […]


E-commerce, Retail Types

Resellers vs. Retailers: How to Handle the Bot Problem

December 19, 2022

Via: Retail TouchPoints

Have you ever had your eye on a limited-edition item from your favorite brand? Occasionally, brands will advertise special releases on items like sneakers or jackets, other times it can be furniture or a once-in-a-lifetime experience like VIP tickets to […]


Retail Types, Stores

Why Retailers Want Real-Time Inventory Data

December 14, 2022

Via: Retail TouchPoints

Ever visited a retail customer service desk looking for a specific item and been told “The system says there are three in stock, but if they aren’t on the shelf, we don’t know where they are.”? Most shoppers have been […]


Retail Types, Stores

Meijer to Debut its Smaller-Format Grocery Stores in January 2023

December 8, 2022

Via: Retail TouchPoints

Superstore retailer Meijer is scheduled to open its first Meijer Grocery stores on Jan. 26, 2023 in Michigan’s Orion and Macomb Townships. The supermarket store concept represents a departure for the Grand Rapids, Mich.-headquartered superstore retailer, relying on a smaller […]


Suppliers

Retailers are using newfound clout to put the squeeze on suppliers

November 28, 2022

Via: RetailWire

With inventories elevated in many categories and the economy slowing amid inflationary pressures, larger retailers are using reclaimed leverage to cancel orders, fight price increases and seek out concessions from suppliers. Vendors had enjoyed an extended period of pricing power […]


News & Trends

How These Retailers Came Out on Top in 2022

November 16, 2022

Via: Independent Retailer

This year, Drizly continued their annual Top Shelf Retailer Awards program to celebrate 100 retailers and brands who go above and beyond in 10 unique categories to create moment-making customer experiences. Award winners are based on customer store ratings, reviews, […]


Others, Tech

What’s still lacking in retailer shopping apps?

October 6, 2022

Via: RetailWire

Suzy Davidkhanian, principal analyst at Insider Intelligence, believes that, while the pandemic spurred many consumers to adopt retail app technology as in-store pickup and other omnichannel practices exploded, “many features are gimmicky or glitchy and cause more friction than convenience.” […]


News & Trends

4 Steps Retailers Can Take to Market Themselves in a Recession

September 29, 2022

Via: Retail TouchPoints

Marketing is often first on the chopping block during a recession, and with GDP contracting two quarters in a row, retail marketers are working hard to determine how to make each dollar go further. Many organizations will cut marketing spend […]


News & Trends

How retailers are hiring for the holidays in 2022

September 28, 2022

Via: Retail Dive

The backdrop of this holiday season looks quite different than last year’s. While many consumers have adopted a sense of pre-pandemic normalcy with in-store shopping, inflation has largely hampered the industry’s success in 2022 so far. Some reports expect that […]


News & Trends

How Retailers can Overcome the Challenges Faced on the Path to Sustainability

September 28, 2022

Via: Retail TouchPoints

There are signs of a disconnect between consumers and retailers when it comes to sustainability. A recent report has found that two-thirds of consumers are willing to pay more for sustainable products than retailers expect — and reveals that consumer […]


News & Trends

The power of an extensive commerce network

September 26, 2022

Via: Retail Dive

A robust commerce network is crucial for retailers, suppliers and brands that aim to win in today’s Now Economy, where consumers expect a vast array of products to be available and delivered to their doorstep almost instantly. In fact, the […]