Indigo 9 Digital

JANUARY 30, 2023

A mall was the place where you could grab a bite to eat and get your shopping done all within one trip. While malls still serve this function today the advent of online shopping has meant your local mall isn’t the only game in town. The first shopping centre in the United States opened in Edina, Minnesota in 1956.

Shopping 98

Shopping Department Stores Location Planning 98

Indigo 9 Digital

MARCH 15, 2022

From small retailers to large retailers sufficient foot traffic has never been more important as consumers elect to do more of their shopping online. But it isn’t just online shopping that is affecting location decisions since the majority of retail sales still happen offline.

Advertising 94

Advertising Location Shopping Consumer 94

Indigo 9 Digital

JANUARY 12, 2023

By Tricia McKinnon Did you know that at one time Sears was the largest retailer in the world? During that time Sears was so dominant its sales represented 1% of the entire United States’ economy with two thirds of Americans shopping there. That was back in 1969. billion and $32.6 billion respectively. Do you like this content?

Merchant Services 111

Merchant Services Consumer Management Department Stores 111

Indigo 9 Digital

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

This is because the vast majority of retail sales still happen in stores with online sales representing only 14.6% of retail sales in 2022 in the United States. While shopping online is convenient there is still a lot of friction in the shopping process. Reduce friction in the shopping process. Still not convinced?

Advertising 98

Advertising Returns Consumer Promotions 98

Indigo 9 Digital

JULY 24, 2023

Consumers buy things from people and retailers they trust. That’s why you still shop at the mom and pop grocer across the street from your home. Think about your favourite retailer. Why do you choose to shop there year after year? Then towards the end of the decade in 2007 Apple launched the iPhone, then the iPad in 2010.

Customer Retention 52

Customer Retention Drop-Shipping Consumer Fast Fashion 52

Indigo 9 Digital

MARCH 28, 2022

Amazon provided a more convenient way to shop but it was difficult for many companies at that time to see the potential of eCommerce. If you do subscribe to our retail trends newsletter to get the latest retail insights & trends delivered to your inbox. Do you like this content?

Kiosk 122

Kiosk Returns Retail Trends ATS 122