Retail TouchPoints

Latest Posts

Consumers are Spending. Premium Loyalty Programs can Help Luxury Brands Capitalize on it

As we emerge from the pandemic, people are ready to once again spend money on high-end items like jewelry. Signet Jewelers, for example, recently reported online sales of $346.3 million,…

Executive Viewpoints July 23
Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony

Tokyo Olympics: Will Changes and Challenges Put Retail Off its Game?

Before they’ve even started, the 2020 2021 Olympic Games have already made history. Cardboard beds and logo dilemmas aside, this will be the first Olympics in the event’s 125-year history…

Features July 23

Amplify Your Online Presence in Three Steps

Last year, multiple lockdowns and store closures forced fashion retailers to go online. This digital transformation is the key to navigating today’s rocky runway. We have seen new shops, small…

Executive Viewpoints July 23

Is Uber the Next UPS?

As Uber continues to build out its logistics business, Uber Freight will acquire Transplace for $2.25 billion, including up to $750 million in Uber Technologies common stock with the remainder…

News July 22

Top Risks For Retail Businesses In 2021 (And in The Next Decade)

The retail industry is widely accepted as one of the leading economic indicators. industry. When the economy is growing, consumers flock to stores. On the other hand, when a recession…

Executive Viewpoints July 22
Bitcoin ATMs

Circle K to Deploy 700+ Bitcoin ATMs at Locations Across the U.S.

Circle K is rolling out a network of bitcoin ATMs at 700 of its locations across the U.S. and Canada in an exclusive partnership with Bitcoin Depot. Bitcoin ATMs have…

News July 22

Snap Acquires Vertebrae to Enhance AR Capabilities

Snap has acquired 3D and AR commerce company Vertebrae in order to expand its services for retail clients. The deal will give the visual social network a leg up from…

News July 22
Double 11 Singles Day

How U.S. Brands Can Get a Piece of the $115B+ Singles’ Day Opportunity

First off, it seems the term “Singles’ Day” is a bit passé. The more contemporary appellation for the massive Chinese shopping extravaganza is apparently Double 11 or 11.11 (pronounced “Eleven,…

Features July 22

Askneo Turns SMS Messages into Personalized Outreach with Chatbot

Askneo has launched a conversational chatbot for the Neo SMS platform that aims to use texting to turn mass customer outreach into personalized interactions at scale. The solution offers a…

News July 22
Retail Trendcaster Webinar Series
Retail Strategy & Planning Series
Holiday ThinkTank