Retail TouchPoints

Better Pricing Intelligence Helps Build.com Drive Conversions

E-Tailers that operate on slim margins strive for higher conversion rates through better competitive pricing intelligence. Build.com, an online-only home improvement merchandise retailer, is driving conversions and revenues with a…

Happy Turkey Day, loyal RTP blog readers! Rather than tossing inundating holiday metrics your way, we figured we would keep it light and fluffy today. (Also to counteract all the food you’ll…

Men’s Wearhouse Extends $1.2 Billion Offer To Acquire Jos. A. Bank

Men’s Wearhouse has proposed an offer to acquire fellow men’s apparel brand Jos. A. Bank for $55.00 in cash per each outstanding share, totaling up to $1.2 billion. A deal…

Otto Group Taps Computop For All Online Payment Operations

Computop, a provider of payment services, has established an agreement with EOS Payment Solutions, a provider of receivables, information and liquidity management services, and a division of Otto Group. As…

RSR Releases Survey To Help Retailers Evaluate Omnichannel Maturity

Retail Systems Research (RSR) is seeking respondents for its Omnichannel Maturity Survey, which will help assist retailers in determining their overall ability to create a seamless experience across all channels.…

New QVC ToGather Platform Combines Social Shopping With E-Commerce

As retailers look to take their e-Commerce business to the next level, they are turning their attention to burgeoning initiatives such as social shopping. QVC is aiming to seize this…

Delivering The Best This Holiday Season

By Fatima Lora, Assistant Editor Retailers are geared up for this week, ready to embrace holiday shoppers looking for good buys at the right price. Last week, Barnes and Noble…

40% Of Consumers Are Disappointed With Associate Knowledge, Expertise

Many shoppers still consider sales associates to be reliable sources throughout the browsing and purchase consideration process. But is the average store employee providing shoppers with the information they need…

Ugam Delivers Holiday Pricing Insights Via Interactive Dashboards

Ugam, a retail analytics solutions provider, is providing access to free holiday category intelligence through the company’s interactive dashboards. Data will be available from Nov. 20 to Jan. 8. The…