Remove 2016 Remove Consumer Remove Retail Trends Remove Shipping
article thumbnail

15 Facts You Need to Know About StockX the Billion Dollar Resale Platform

Indigo 9 Digital

One of the reasons it has grown so fast is that platforms like StockX make it easy for consumers to put up their coveted merchandise for sale in a secure and transparent manner. But when StockX launched in 2016 it made reselling goods even easier. 25% of the items sold on StockX are sold for less than retail price.

article thumbnail

The 2017 Omnichannel Holiday Strategy Advantage

Wiser

If last year was any indication of the sheer power of omnichannel retailers, then we’re in for a treat again this coming holiday season. During the 2016 holidays, the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) found that nearly 70 percent of purchases were made with retailers who had both a brick and mortar and online store.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Forever 21: 4 Reasons it Failed & Filed for Bankruptcy

Indigo 9 Digital

It was easy for Forever 21 to capture the hearts and minds of young consumers looking for trendy apparel. Although clothing is a department store staple retailers like Sears or specialty retailers like Gap couldn’t keep up with a more nimble fast fashion retailer like Forever 21. billion in 2016 to $3.1

article thumbnail

6 Reasons Walmart’s eCommerce Strategy is Winning

Indigo 9 Digital

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. Consumers love shopping online but what they really want is control. Be honest, before the pandemic weren’t you were part of the vast majority of consumers that had never tried curbside pickup?

article thumbnail

6 of the Top Reasons Online Businesses Fail

Indigo 9 Digital

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. And when your customers demand free shipping or when return costs add up a promising business can be put into jeopardy pretty quickly. Just ask mattress retailer Casper.

Returns 52
article thumbnail

5 Examples of the Store of the Future

Indigo 9 Digital

For more visions of what the future holds consider how these five retailers are reimagining the in-store shopping experience. The Chinese eCommerce giant made a move into physical retail in 2016 by opening a chain of futuristic supermarkets called Hema or Freshippo in English. Fast shipping. Do you like this content?

article thumbnail

Tim Hortons’ Turnaround Strategy, Why it’s Working

Indigo 9 Digital

in 2016 to -1.5% Or in the process of trying to turn the ship around many companies make a number of missteps as they desperately try to improve operations. 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?