Retail TouchPoints

Leading Retailers Streamline Communications With Microsoft Office 365

Helly Hansen, JCPenney, and Tesco are among the latest retailers to adopt Microsoft Office 365 as their primary communication and social collaboration platforms. Microsoft is showcasing the cloud-based solution, as…

Report Finds Holiday Shoppers Prefer The In-Store Experience

Most U.S. consumers prefer to shop for holiday purchases in a physical store, according to a recent survey conducted by SDL, a provider of technology that enables retailers to combine,…

Ubiquity: The True Impact Of Mobile

Consumer demand for mobile devices continues to expand, with smartphone sales nearing 1.5 million units in 2016, according to BI Intelligence. Add 500 million current and estimated tablet computers, and…

7 Companies Highlight NRF Announcements In RTP Solution Spotlights

During the NRF BIG Show this year, solution providers are focusing their announcements and introductions on a variety of key industry trends, including: mobile technology, marketing management, digital signage, RFID,…

American Red Cross Improves Site Performance And Content Delivery With Oracle

To keep visitors up-to-date on timely incidents, relevant causes and nearby events, the American Red Cross must ensure top web site performance. This can be a daunting task for the…

Shoebuy.com Uses Transaction-Enabled Marketing Strategies To Acquire And Retain Customers

While customer acquisition and winning one-time buys is vital to improving sales results, incremental purchases have a long-lasting impact on retailers’ bottom lines. By leveraging card-linked, transaction-enabled marketing programs developed…

Finding The Right Product Through Shoppers’ Suggestions By Fatima D. Lora Remember when you would walk into a store and a friendly staff member greeted you with a smile? Well,…

Holiday Recap: Retail Experts Debate The Impact Of An Early Holiday Start And Unexpected Turbulence

At the start of the 2012 holiday season, retail experts anticipated an overall positive outcome. The National Retail Federation (NRF), for example, predicted that sales during November and December would…

American Apparel Boosts Online Sales 38% With Oracle

As digital technologies continue to advance, growing eTailers are demanding more seamless and reliable web commerce platforms. To keep pace with strong and consistent online growth, American Apparel has replaced…