DTLR/VILLA and Shoe Palace tap Jumpmind Commerce to power mobile PoS along with Inventory

Jumpmind is partnering with DTLR/VILLA and Shoe Palace to power mobile retail experiences for both customers and store associates throughout 450 store locations in the US. 

DTLR/VILLA and Shoe Palace were recently acquired by JD Sports, a multi-channel retailer of branded sports and casual wear with over 3,000 stores in 32 territories worldwide. In North America, the JD Sports family of brands also includes The Finish Line and Hibbett Sports.

JD Sports is organising its retail technology around the composable architecture paradigm - a cloud-based collection of integrated solutions to promote agility, innovation and flexibility.

The retailers will leverage Jumpmind Commerce to power mobile Point of Sale, along with Jumpmind Inventory.

“The move to Jumpmind Commerce for Point of Sale on mobile devices is part of a larger initiative to modernise our stores and elevate the shopping experience for our customers,” says DTLR/VILLA CEO Todd Kirssin.

“We’re moving to larger store footprints so we can carry more of the hottest sportswear and streetwear brands; mobilising access to information and processes will help associates stay close to customers and provide a rich and rewarding shopping experience.” 

“DTLR/VILLA and Shoe Palace enjoy supporting the communities where our customers and associates live and work. Our new Jumpmind Commerce mobile Point of Sale implementation will enable our associates to serve customers at community events, pop-up displays, and in-market activations, with an all in one mobile PoS,” says Shoe Palace CEO George Mersho.

“We’re pleased to welcome DTLR/VILLA and Shoe Palace to the Jumpmind family of retailers that are obsessed with tapping innovation for inspired in-store experiences,” says Joe Corbin, CEO at Jumpmind. “These two brands have played a key role in pioneering the lifestyle retail category, and we are pleased to partner with them to power their next stage of growth.”   

2024 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

Mobile retail was a key focus area at the sixth edition of the RTIH Innovation Awards.

The awards celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

Our 2024 hall of fame entrants were revealed during an event which took place at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ in Central London on 21st November, and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by comedian Lucy Porter.

In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “The event is now into its sixth year and what a journey it has been. The awards started life as an online only affair during the Covid outbreak, before launching as a small scale in real life event and growing year on year to the point where we’re now selling out this fine, historic venue.”

He added: “Congratulations to all of our finalists. Many submissions did not make it through to the final stage, and getting to this point is no mean feat. Checkout-free stores, automated supply chains, immersive experiences, on-demand delivery, next generation loyalty offerings, inclusive retail, green technology. We’ve got all the cool stuff covered this evening.”

“But just importantly we’ve got lots of great examples of companies taking innovative tech and making it usable in everyday operations - resulting in more efficiency and profitability in all areas.”

Congratulations to our 2024 winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Lucy Porter, and all those who attended November's gathering.