How Innovation Is Reshaping Stores; Plus, Target Dials Up Digital For The Holidays; And When Automation Opens New Doors | | | | | | | | | | | | | Automating Access To The Perfect Cup Of Coffee | | As a wholesale operation, Blanchard’s Coffee Roasting Co. didn't think much about retail customers in conjunction with hours of operation. Or at least they didn't until consumers started walking in off the street to buy coffee directly from shelves. The problem, Blanchard's Stephen Robertson tells PYMNTS, is that it wasn't open nights and weekends when consumers were showing up. So, instead of changing its hours, the company decided to rejigger its distribution method to make specialized vending machines always open for customers. | | |
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| | | | | | | Behind The Drive To Bring Better Consumer Experiences To Physical Retail | | eCommerce keeps rising, but physical retail isn’t dead. In fact, brands such as Lululemon are trying to build better, deeper consumer experiences inside physical store spaces, including in malls. What’s behind this trend, and what’s coming next? Read More... | |
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| | | | | Why Visually Enabled Retail Is Fast Coming Into View | | It’s not only voice that is taking over retail — visual commerce is gaining steam, and will become increasingly important in the new decade. Samuel Mueller, CEO and co-founder at Scandit, talks with PYMNTS about using visuals and mobile tech in a range of retail functions — and why healthcare is another ripe opportunity for the tech. Read More... | |
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| | | | | | Making Coffee And Clothing More Accessible With Retail Innovation | | Food brands are making it easier for consumers to get a boost from energy bars made with coffee, while tech companies are helping consumers try on clothes with smart mirrors. How are eCommerce subscription options giving consumers access to snacking innovations, and how can smart technology benefit clothing retailers? Read More... | |
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