Frank Mayer

JANUARY 5, 2021

s point of purchase display experts to weigh in on what they foresee for 2021, based on what transpired in 2020. You’ll be relieved to hear they all agreed on one major point – physical retail will eventually rebound. Read on to discover their thoughts on what 2021 has in store for retail and the point of purchase industry.

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V Count

DECEMBER 3, 2021

As we look forward to the 2021 holiday season, facility managers and retailers alike need to be ready and adjust to a changing retail landscape. We’ve compiled a list of our top holiday retail success tips and trends to look out for in the retail industry during its busiest season in 2021.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 8, 2021

But while Levi’s Spring/Summer 2021 collection seems to confirm that looser looks are in, with its ‘70s-inspired high-waisted flare cuts for women and relaxed fits for men, it may be too soon to say goodbye to the skinny jean just yet. While this trend is here to stay, I don’t think skinny jeans are truly “dying”.

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Indigo 9 Digital

JANUARY 11, 2023

A study by the Capgemini Institute found that on average retailers charge their customers just 80% of the cost of delivering goods. The irony of online shopping is that the most economical model for a retailer is when customers are not purely online shopping at all. Take mattress retailer Casper.

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Rangeme

JULY 12, 2022

August 20, 2021. consumer packaged goods (CPG) suppliers and retailers need to know about selling to Canadians? Let’s examine Canada’s demographics and retail trends to see why more U.S. August 20, 2021. Dec 15, 2021. Top retailers. Retail Insider. November 25, 2021. July 22, 2021.

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Indigo 9 Digital

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

With companies like Shopify it has never been easier to set up shop online. Then there are those pesky returns. How often have you bought something online, then returned it without a second thought? For the retailer that’s a cost that eats into profits. million on “refunds, returns, and discounts” in 2018.

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Small Biz Trends

JULY 8, 2021

What do the latest retail statistics tell us about retailing in 2021? We have assembled all the numbers you need, including store operations, shopper behaviors, how retailers market their businesses, and much more. If you own a retail store or are considering shop ideas for a new one, take a look at the stats below.

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Indigo 9 Digital

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Having a store within your store to feature products from another retailer is a classic play retailers use to increase traffic and sales. There are many retailers pursuing this strategy right now. Sephora has announced a partnership with Kohl’s which will see more than 850 Sephora shops inside of Kohl’s stores.

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Retail Focus

JUNE 14, 2021

In the USA the term ‘retail apocalypse’ is being used widely to describe the fallout from the pandemic and its subsequent effects. It is predicted that over the next few years, around 80,000 retail units will close across the states. This will bring an end to many shopping malls too as people choose different ways to shop.

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Mass Relators

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

retail sales excluding auto increased 7.2% compared to January 2021. Key retail trends were a continuation from the strong holiday season, including: . Digital demand: E-commerce sales growth shows no signs of stopping, with double-digit increases in January even compared to the strong base in 2021. YOY and 16.6%

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Indigo 9 Digital

JANUARY 31, 2023

By Tricia McKinnon Have you ever left a shopping trip at Costco scratching your head as to why you have a new TV that can barely fit into your car while you only made the trip to buy groceries? Retailers like lululemon have also successfully use this strategy to get customer to spend more. A “treasure hunt” shopping experience.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

So those old T-shirt and jeans combinations won’t cut it for professionals returning to the office. “Their measurements and shopping follow them across the whole process,” McGowan said. “If you think about a wedding party, that’s a pretty rare service. “ 2022: Big stitches in store.

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Indigo 9 Digital

MARCH 9, 2023

in 2021 on the back of strong growth in the prior year. Walmart is now the second largest eCommerce retailer in the United States with eCommerce making up over 13% of its sales. Since 90% of the United States population lives within 10 miles of a Walmart store this move has become a game changer for the retailer.

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Rangeme

JANUARY 11, 2022

Leading American businesses across sectors, including retail, have put their return to the office on indefinite hold. December 17, 2021. , Return-To-Office Plans Are Doomed To Fail As Omicron Spreads And The Demand For Remote Work Persists. December 17, 2021. December 14, 2021. January 13, 2021. “We

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 19, 2021

Whilst news of a trade deal came as a huge relief, consumer rights when shopping online have not come out unscathed at the hands of Brexit. Unsurprisingly, customers facing unexpected charges upon delivery are often refusing to accept deliveries of products, and this is causing 30% of orders to be returned , according to Statista data.

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Indigo 9 Digital

MAY 31, 2022

Nordstrom also entered into a partnership in 2019 where it began accepting returns of online orders from competitors such as Kohl’s and Macy’s. This was Nordstrom’s way of thinking more holistically about its customers’ needs and in return customers often shop while dropping off a return. Nordstrom’s CEO, Erik B.

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Rangeme

MARCH 29, 2022

A decade in review: Ecommerce sales vs. total retail sales 2011-2020. February 19, 2021. Multisensory experiences Immediate access to products Opportunities to test product quality and fit Human touch that builds relationships and trust Showrooms that drive product discovery Easy returns An escape from our pandemic cocoons.

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Rangeme

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

September 14, 2021. The great consumer shift: Ten charts that show how US shopping behavior is changing. The great consumer shift: Ten charts that show how US shopping behavior is changing. September 14, 2021. September 14, 2021. The great consumer shift: Ten charts that show how US shopping behavior is changing.

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A1 Retail

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Grocery retailers predict a further 35 per cent growth in sign-up services over the next 12 months. Barclaycard Payments surveyed consumers and retailers on the rise of subscriptions as a modern-day consumer staple. Many consumers have changed their weekly food shopping habits to include subscriptions within their meal plans.

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Indigo 9 Digital

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

In 2021 Wayfair spent $1.4 If you do subscribe to our retail trends newsletter to get the latest retail insights & trends delivered to your inbox 5. Wayfair’s customers who shop infrequently put pressure on marketing spend. As a digital retailer that’s a conundrum you have to solve.

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Rangeme

APRIL 25, 2022

Purpose-led brands stand out for their principles, as: 80% of global consumers demand sustainability, social responsibility, and transparency from brands and retailers. Macro Trends Impacting Consumers, Retailers, and Product Manufacturers in 2021. March 31, 2021. March 31, 2021. December 1, 2021.

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Indigo 9 Digital

JULY 21, 2023

By Tricia McKinnon If you are thinking about starting an online business which is often called a direct to consumer business in retail then you are not alone. First Amazon disrupted traditional brick and mortar shopping by selling online then many entrepreneurs followed suit hoping to grab a piece of the pie. High costs for returns.

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Independent Retailer

APRIL 1, 2021

Retail experts are expecting a huge boom in brick-and-mortar sales come the spring and summer months since the vaccine rollouts are making consumers more comfortable to shop in person. Now is the time to get ready to fully reopen and for brick-and-mortar retail to come back to life. Post-Pandemic Retail Trends.

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Indigo 9 Digital

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

To put this in perspective, if you had invested $10,000 in Starbuck’s IPO in 1992 that investment would be worth $4 million by 2021. Even Warren Buffett would be impressed with those returns. If you do subscribe to our retail trends newsletter to get the latest retail insights & trends delivered to your inbox 4.

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Indigo 9 Digital

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Then the COVID-19 pandemic hit and consumers around the world were forced to shop online sending digital sales to levels never seen before. With a head start compared to many luxury brands Farfetch was ready when the pandemic hit, with revenues up 35% in 2021 reaching $2.3 It’s a test and learn approach.”. Do you like this content?

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Mass Relators

MAY 25, 2021

. – The retail industry is now doing better than expected after a year in which stores, offices and schools shut down across the country, according to The NPD Group. Compared to last year, discretionary retail sales revenue in the U.S grew 17% from January 1 through May 8, 2021, the NPD Group said. Retail’s cadence is shifting.

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Indigo 9 Digital

MARCH 3, 2023

By Tricia McKinnon Do you shop at department stores? The reality is that over the years a slew of retailers have feasted on department stores as if they are an appetizing dish at lunch. At one time you or your parents may have gone to Kohl’s or JC Penney or Sears to shop for clothing on a Saturday afternoon.

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Indigo 9 Digital

MAY 23, 2023

As Fortune wrote in 2021: “Target now has an astonishing 10 billion-dollar brands it built itself on its roster, something only a few other companies like Procter & Gamble can boast.” Having a strong portfolio of private label brands gives shoppers a reason to shop at Target over Walmart or Macy’s. "In Do you like this content?

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Rangeme

DECEMBER 16, 2021

An astonishing 98% of retail executives experienced supply chain issues ahead of the 2021 holiday season. Study: 98% of retail execs report supply chain issues ahead of holidays. Retail Dive. October 29, 2021. Study: 98% of retail execs report supply chain issues ahead of holidays. Retail Dive.

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Indigo 9 Digital

MAY 10, 2023

In 2021 McDonald’s launched its first ever points based loyalty program in the United States called MyMcDonald’s Rewards. Our loyalty customers are far more likely to return in the next 30 days compared to non-loyalty customers," said Joseph Erlinger, president of McDonald's USA. Free stuff to lure customers in.

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Rangeme

APRIL 27, 2021

February 4, 2021. Selling online could boost your 2021 sales by serving common needs among consumers around the world. How to predict trends in a pandemic. April 19, 2021. Last year, worldwide retail e-commerce sales grew more than 27%, accounting for $4.28 Global Ecommerce Update 2021. January 13, 2021.

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Rangeme

JULY 26, 2022

In 2021, U.S. September 27, 2021. In 2022, the retail industry shows higher demand for in-person trade shows; yet, supply chain disruption and labor shortages have made the ordering process longer than before COVID-19. September 27, 2021. September 9, 2021. September 27, 2021. September 9, 2021.

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Small Biz Trends

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Black Friday shopping is likely to look a bit different this year. Whether you’re looking for new computers, furniture, or clothing, many retailers are offering their best deals of the year. You can pick up items in stores in many cases or shop online. You can pick up items in stores in many cases or shop online.

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Retail Adventures

JUNE 6, 2021

The following is an insight-packed interview we did with Competera , a technology company that offers a comprehensive pricing platform to save costs, recover profits and meet new shopping patterns with the help of a sophisticated market-driven engine. In 2021, you celebrate 31 years as a speaking team which sounds pretty amazing!

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Indigo 9 Digital

MARCH 17, 2022

With online shopping the options for where you can purchase products and services are endless. Because a customer believes they are getting an uncommon deal they are more likely to spend more during the duration of their shopping trip. Macy’s is now adding small Toys “R” Us shops in 400 of its stores this year.

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Indigo 9 Digital

MARCH 16, 2022

By Tricia McKinnon , Emily McCullough and Ben Rudolph Brick and mortar retail is still the way most consumers like to shop. If you are struggling to increase your same store sales and are looking for ways to increase foot traffic here are 20 ideas taken from leading retailers that you can use to kick start sales.

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Indigo 9 Digital

MARCH 17, 2022

More than 200 million people shop on Amazon each month. Amazon did not disclose third party sales for Prime Day in 2021. For a smaller retailer deciding to sell on Amazon may be the activity that kick starts your growth. The good news…. During Amazon Prime Day in 2020 third party sellers generated $3.5 billion in sales.

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