“Physical stores are still responsible for approximately 87% of all consumer purchases, but their models present many challenges that online platforms simply don’t have,” says Jones.

“Issues like high staff turnover, tight margins, dated in-store experiences, space limitations and inventory carrying costs make it difficult to compete with online marketplaces, and even the brands they carry.”

“But all of this creates a huge opportunity for the retailers willing to address these challenges head on. tutch was designed from the ground up to help them do this, and we’re prepared to replicate the success we’ve achieved for retailers in Australia, state-side.”

“We built tutch after experiencing firsthand the opportunities that retailers have to optimise their physical store footprints,” says Grant Oayda, Founder, tutch.

“As we expand our own footprint, we know that Greg’s experience will put us in the best position to expand and open retailers’ eyes to the potential of digital to connect them to customers like never before.”