Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 5, 2021

There were fewer last-minute shoppers in 2020 compared to 2019,” said Hilding Anderson, Senior Director of Strategy & Consulting at Publicis Sapient in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. “ 3 shopping day in 2019. It changed consumer behavior and resulted in new buying habits.” 11 through Dec. 24, 2020), or 2.4%

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Rather than being limited to a jam-packed four to five weeks from Black Friday to Christmas Eve, consumers are beginning their shopping as early as October (with a few doing so even earlier than that). In fact, McNamara noted that Mastercard predicts a comeback for Black Friday 2022, with total sales exceeding 2019 results.

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A1 Retail

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Barclaycard Payments’ data shows quarterly SME transactions have risen by 38.1 per cent (compared to 2019) as Christmas shopping gets underway. The quarterly SME Barometer combines billions of merchant transactions, processed by Barclaycard Payments, with research data to provide an in-depth look at the UK SME economy .

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 21, 2021

In the world of ecommerce, Google is a bit of an anomaly: while a relatively minor player in the marketplace landscape compared to giants like Amazon and eBay , it is at the same time central to the shopping journeys of millions of consumers every day. We’re Not a Retailer, We’re Not a Marketplace’.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 1, 2021

billion on 2019. billion on 2019. billion (+6 per cent on 2019), while Alibaba was at number 8 with US$110.4 In some instances, the diminution in power led to attempts to pivot, for example by leveraging digital infrastructure to turn shopping centres into online marketplaces and food delivery services.

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A1 Retail

MAY 26, 2021

New Klarna research reveals emerging shopping trends as expectations of returns soar and patience wanes. Eight in ten (82%) consumers say retailers need to improve their returns capabilities. Slow refund processes cited as the most frustrating element of returning items bought online, according to 36% of consumers**.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The online payments provider hopes to successfully negotiate and announce a deal by the time it reports quarterly earnings on Nov. The payments behemoth was among the big winners of the Covid-19 pandemic, as more people used its services to shop online and pay bills to avoid stepping out. 8, the source added.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 30, 2020

Households with children in elementary and high school are set to spend an average of $789.49 , far exceeding the 2019 record of $696.70. Only consumers only had 17% of their shopping done by early July, and 54% said they held off on spending because they didn’t know what they needed. per family, up from $976.78 — another record.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 13, 2023

We speak with Yoox Net-a-Porter’s APAC general manager Natalie Lee about the resilience of luxury spending amidst an economic downturn, the importance of localisation, personalisation and incredible customer service, and how the company is using technology to improve the way it operates. How do you plan to leverage them?

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Inside Retail

APRIL 15, 2021

per cent in 2019 — to sit almost 10 points ahead of the overall market. Assuming Australia continues to manage the virus successfully, we will continue to see an exuberant return to physical retail spaces. Consumers are doing as much as possible through digital and contactless channels, even when shopping in-store.

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A1 Retail

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Barclaycard Payments’ data shows quarterly SME transactions have risen by 38.1 per cent (compared to 2019) as Christmas shopping gets underway. The quarterly SME Barometer combines billions of merchant transactions, processed by Barclaycard Payments, with research data to provide an in-depth look at the UK SME economy.

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VMS

AUGUST 11, 2021

jewelry sales were up sharply in July compared to the same month in 2020 as well as in 2019, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse. percent versus July 2019. grew for the 11 th consecutive month in July, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse , which measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment.

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Mass Relators

MARCH 9, 2022

consumer spending maintained its positive momentum in February, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse, which found that overall retail sales (excluding auto) increased 8.7% compared to pre-pandemic (2019) spending levels. compared to pre-pandemic levels, driven by consumers resuming in-person activity. PURCHASE, N.Y. —

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Mass Relators

MAY 6, 2021

retail sales had another month of double-digit growth in April, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse, which measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment. compared to April 2019. Mastercard SpendingPulse reports on national retail sales across all payment types in select markets around the world.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Economists are predicting a flat or modest increase in holiday sales compared to 2019, but they expect a big increase in online holiday shopping. vs. 2019, when sales amounted to $145 billion. Consumers love it because they avoid shipping fees and delays, since the goods are often available within an hour of making an order.

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365 Retail

AUGUST 10, 2021

Klarna , the global banking, payments and shopping service, is launching an experiential activation in the heart of Manchester to raise awareness amongst consumers and influencers regarding social media advertising guidelines.

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A1 Retail

AUGUST 24, 2021

The quarterly SME Barometer combines billions of merchant transactions, processed by Barclaycard Payments, with research data to provide an in-depth look at the UK SME economy. More than four in 10 plan to hire additional staff over the next 12 months in a sign of positivity for the future.

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365 Retail

MAY 7, 2021

2020 was a year like no other, and the shockwaves caused by the pandemic have inherently altered consumer-facing operations at their very core. In fact, recent figures showed that footfall in physical stores dropped by a whopping 50% in comparison to the same figures for 2019. Or how can they maximise this ongoing opportunity?

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A1 Retail

AUGUST 9, 2021

Launch aims to raise awareness amongst influencers and consumers on advertising rules as Klarna data uncovers that 46% of consumers don’t know that #ad means that an influencer has been paid to promote a product or service.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 5, 2021

Since 2019, livestreaming has been one of the most important ways for a store to engage its followers to make a sale in China. It wasn’t until 2019, that Taobao livestream saw the inevitable way that products had to change to become more appealing to audiences. But livestreaming was not always used for selling items. from the viewers.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 8, 2022

million digitally active customers with Australian retailers, we can save consumers money while boosting retailers’ sales. Looking at the year ahead, one big question for Australian retailers will be how to maintain and build on these digital connections with consumers and find new incremental channels for growth. Online shopping hub.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 30, 2023

The company was acquired by Adjmi Apparel Group in 2019, and Mangione has been there since the beginning (he even served as a product model in the early days). We’re trying to touch consumers in as many different places as we can with the brand name, and the voice skill helps us do that in a unique way that not many of our competitors do.

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VMS

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

As consumers are creating their gift lists and checking them twice, Deloitte’s “2022 Black Friday-Cyber Monday Survey” examines what retailers can expect from shoppers between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday. Consumers Count on Credit to Stretch Holiday Budgets. ” Consumers Add Good Deals to Their Holiday Wish Lists.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 8, 2022

With traditional trading methods restricted by pandemic restrictions, an inability to sell through physical locations and a sharp downturn in demand, we saw merchants around the world taking an unprecedented leap and embracing innovation and digitalization in a bid to maintain their retailer-shopper relationships. trillion by 2026.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 8, 2022

With traditional trading methods restricted by pandemic restrictions, an inability to sell through physical locations and a sharp downturn in demand, we saw merchants around the world taking an unprecedented leap and embracing innovation and digitalization in a bid to maintain their retailer-shopper relationships. trillion by 2026.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

With record-setting online sales looming on the horizon for the holiday season, retailers also are bracing for an onslaught of online returns. Those retailers selling primarily or exclusively online are expecting a corresponding hike in the volume of returns, but not much difference in the return rates they have become accustomed to.

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Retail Geek

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Consumers were patient, waiting for attractive deals, while retailers managed their inventory and discounting strategies well. They discuss the potential impact of mobile wallets on shopping behavior and note that BNPL resonates with new consumers and has replaced layaway. billion consumers are shaping shopping trends.

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Hunton Andrews Kurth

AUGUST 12, 2021

Amazon”) seeking to force the characterization of Amazon as a “distributor” of products under the Consumer Product Safety Act. The CPSC views these steps as insufficient and aims to force Amazon to issue recalls and destroy the returned products. 2052(a)(8). 2052(a)(8). Total Recalls: 22.

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Mass Relators

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Consumers flocked online for essential purchases, adding $102.08 Overall in 2021, consumers spent $870.78 merchants, up 14.2% Overall in 2021, consumers spent $870.78 merchants, up 14.2% increase over 2019 — representing the highest annual online sales growth ever, the Commerce Department reported.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 12, 2021

Southeast Asia’s leading online fashion and lifestyle retailer offers customers a world of payment options and a seamless shopping experience. Now, consumers who shop Zalora will have the ability to pay with any of their preferred local payment solutions at online checkout as part of a seamless shopping experience.

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Retalon

AUGUST 2, 2019

Retail businesses collect more data than ever before, and from every aspect of the supply chain, including: Logistics data (vendor compliance, lead times, etc.). POS data (sales, returns, etc.). Consumer behavior (average ticket price, product preferences, time, weather, etc.). Traffic cameras (foot / vehicle traffic).

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A1 Retail

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Fintech unicorn and payment processor, Mollie, reveals trends for small and medium-sized merchants during Black Friday, Cyber Week and Cyber Monday. The analysis spans tens of thousands of merchants across Europe, primarily from Germany, U.K., Payment methods and merchant performance.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Rising consumer spending combined with higher disposable income in the last quarters of 2019, was expected to stimulate industry revenue growth, as more consumers require sporting goods for their health and fitness. Here is why, you should read these industry highlights and take ways. Industry Activities.

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A1 Retail

MAY 17, 2021

Industry Analysis: Payment solutions company, UTP Group, reveals consumer spending is up by a third (32%) since restrictions eased compared to same period in April 2019. By contrast, lodging hotels and motels are down 51% in the same period in April 2019.

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Retail Geek

AUGUST 4, 2023

It’s not looking super up to Mystic for, for retail so I was super curious to hear not only how Amazon did but what they’re what guidance they gave for Q3 and what they were seeing in terms of consumer spending because we do have this weird paradox. percent from last year so so. [5:15] percent from last year so so. [5:15]

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Retail Geek

MAY 9, 2023

billion consumers a month, are going to chat. 18:58] Ratcheted back their service level a little bit like you’re seeing a lot of people starting to charge more for returns you’re starting to see delivery promises get stretched out a little bit and you know Amazon is kind of.

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Retail Geek

JANUARY 22, 2021

The year of returns – “happy returns” – a startup raises $100M+ in space. for year of returns). 5% of retail in 2019, could be 8-10% in 2020 (as measured by IRI, for CPG private label). Retailer offers viable health alt insurance option to consumers. Fedex does something drastic – buy eBay?

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