The National Retail Foundation was created in 1911, and in every year since, the organization has hosted an annual convention, bringing together industry leaders and visionaries to explore the future of retail. In January 2020, more than 37,000 people piled into New York’s Jacob Javits Center to explore a seemingly endless array of exhibitors, speakers, and networking events.
In January 2021, NRF wasn’t going to let a pandemic interrupt their 110-year run. Retail’s Big Show did indeed go on, with a virtual program that featured 90 Big Ideas sessions and nearly 300 exhibitors, all without having to wait on a line at coat check.
Amazon Pay participated as a featured exhibitor in this year’s Big Show, and we took full advantage of the virtual opportunity, welcoming guests into our live virtual booth, connecting with our merchants, and exploring the future of retail in an increasingly connected, touchless world. In case you missed any of the events, or you just want to relive the magic, this recap should make you feel like you were virtually there.
Jumpstart 2021 with touchless experiences
In this session, Kris Zanuldin, Head of Product for Amazon Pay and Alexa Money Domain, sat down with the CTO and cofounder of Scentbird to discuss how the innovative direct-to-consumer subscription fragrance company is using voice commerce engage customers across touchpoints. Get inspired to take your customer journey to the next level.
Powering the digital shift: Consumer trust
From local merchant, to the tech companies of Silicon Valley, companies are working fervently to revive and reinvent the economy. During NRF, we shared the results of a research survey with PYMNTS.com, with insights that will help inform your business strategies on new digital priorities, nurturing trust in virtual relationships, and the delicate balance of technology and tenderness. Download the ebook.
Build and optimize your CX for digital shoppers
In a post COVID-19 era, stores must leverage digital solutions more than ever in order to create experiences that satisfy shoppers’ needs for both safety and empowerment. As preference for touchless grows, and digital becomes more integrated with in-store and multi-channel shopping, will retailers be ready to meet customer expectations? To learn more, explore our newly launched Jumpstart Toolkit.
Incorporate touchless experiences
Want to offer shoppers an exciting new way to engage with your brand? Amazon Pay for Alexa Skills brings voice commerce to your customer experience, allowing users to purchase items, check order status, and more – using just their voice. There are already millions of Alexa powered devices around the world – this is your chance to get ahead of the voice commerce revolution. Learn more
Get answers to a few of the common questions we received at the show:
- What is Amazon Pay? Learn more here
- How is it different than other checkout options? Meet Alexa
- How is Amazon Pay so fast? Watch this
- How do I integrate? Start here
- How is Amazon Pay different than Amazon Retail/Amazon.com. Learn more