Small Biz Trends

JULY 8, 2021

The retail market size is continuously growing. According to a report from the National Retail Federation, the US retail sales in 2020 grew 6.7% What’s more, retail trade added 4.8 trillion to GDP in 2020, reports the US Bureau of Economic Analysis. trillion during 2020 ( NRF ).

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Indigo 9 Digital

JUNE 2, 2023

By Tricia McKinnon If you are wondering where consumers are spending their money in this period of high inflation then you have to look no further than your local discount store. Five Below, Dollar General and Dollar Tree are among some of the most successful retailers in the United States. Store expansion. billion by 2025.

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Indigo 9 Digital

MARCH 9, 2023

By Tricia McKinnon 2020 is the year when the eCommerce narrative shifted in a major way. Before everyone was focused solely on Amazon but as retailers were forced to shift sales online during the COVID-19 pandemic a number of retailers came to the forefront with their eCommerce savvy and Walmart is one of those retailers.

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A1 Retail

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Consumer appetite is here to stay as two in five Brits with subscriptions plan to take out more subscription services because of the convenience they offer. Grocery retailers predict a further 35 per cent growth in sign-up services over the next 12 months.

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Rangeme

MARCH 4, 2021

Now consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands and retailers need to adapt to conscious consumers whose core values draw them to purpose-led brands. Conscious consumers take an intentional, informed, and empowered approach to shopping. August 17, 2020. June 30, 2020. August 17, 2020. July 23, 2020.

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Indigo 9 Digital

MAY 3, 2022

Whether it’s Savage X Fenty or Fenty Skin or Fenty Beauty she has done what many retailers have struggled to do, make products that appeal to everyone. Her focus on inclusivity is striking a cord with consumers because it’s authentic. Take a look at how Fenty is winning over consumers by catering to their needs in four critical areas.

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Rangeme

JUNE 11, 2021

While this summer offers a little more freedom than summer 2020, as COVID-19 restrictions lift in various parts of the country, many consumers are still being cautious and sticking close to home. For these consumers, it means continued eating and entertaining at home. Shrimp—and anything else—on the barbie. Self-care shines.

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Frank Mayer

JANUARY 5, 2021

When I wrote the “ What’s in Store for 2020 ” blog last December, I could not have predicted what was to come in three short months. My closing statement promised a bright future for retail and the point of purchase industry in 2020. And to merchants, it became a crucial game plan to weather the storm.

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Rangeme

MAY 19, 2022

As retail catapults into the future, companies can’t afford to get left behind. Leading the way in industry influence, Amazon shapes global retail standards and shopping habits. The following tech trends are helping retailers accelerate the pace of their omnichannel service. Suppliers nimbly adapt to consumers’ values.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 23, 2020

The “Clicks to Bricks” (C2B) movement is disrupting retail, and it’s here to stay. Several years ago, a handful of direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands expanded into the physical retail space. An Emerging Retail Trend. Today’s consumers are digital experts and gravitate toward online platforms where they can shop 24/7.

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Rangeme

AUGUST 12, 2022

This 2022 retail trend is welcome news for diverse suppliers looking for growth abroad. Right now, consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies are trying to manage the risk of tighter profit margins. Globally, we’re seeing a rise in conscious consumerism , where consumers shop according to their values. Retail Touchpoints.

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Indigo 9 Digital

JANUARY 30, 2023

As shopping patterns change with more and more consumers choosing to shop at discount stores such as dollar stores or big box retailers like Target department stores have taken a hit and subsequently so have malls. The mix of retail stores in malls is changing. By 2020 Americans only spent a paltry 2.4%

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Indigo 9 Digital

JUNE 16, 2023

In 2020 Dollar General recorded its 31st year of consecutive same store sales growth. Dollar General focuses on locating its stores in small rural communities which often have less than 20,000 citizens and it is often the retailer with the highest number of store openings each year. in 2022 with total revenue increasing by 10.6%

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Indigo 9 Digital

MARCH 14, 2023

since it was acquired by luxury conglomerate LVMH in October of 2020. LVMH bought the storied jewellery retailer for $15.8 They were trustworthy but incredibly dull and cold,” says Erwan Rambourg, global head of consumer and retail research at HSBC. Tiffany also plans to renovate 30 -50 more stores.

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Rangeme

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

This was primarily due to consumers staying at home, says Neil Saunders, Managing Director and Retail Analyst. Valentine’s Day is a bumper day for retailers, to spread some love and inspire a whole lot of spending. In 2021, Australian consumers hoped to receive activewear (18%), comfortable underwear (13%), and shoes (12%).

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Indigo 9 Digital

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

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. Do you like this content?

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Indigo 9 Digital

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Shake Shack may not have the sales or reach of a McDonald’s but it does have a place in the hearts of millions of consumers. The other trend Shake Shack helped to popularize is the rise of fast casual restaurants. These restaurants cater to consumers who want to grab a burger on the go but want an elevated version of it.

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Rangeme

JANUARY 11, 2022

and global retailers and consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands focus their efforts and thrive this year, let’s see how the retail industry is changing and which practices can help to drive growth. How the retail and CPG workforce will look in 2022. April 7, 2020. Will retail trade shows go ahead in 2022 ?

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Indigo 9 Digital

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

But in 2020 Marks & Spencer opened up its website to outside apparel brands. In a small pilot that took place in October of 2020, where Marks & Spencer sold womenswear brand Nobody’s Child on its website, Marks & Spencer found that close to 10% of customers who bought the brand were new to Marks & Spencer womenswear.

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Rangeme

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Soaring e-commerce adoption has driven consumer packaged goods (CPG) suppliers to embrace digital marketing to connect with consumers around the clock and around the world to fuel sales. Worldwide, the average consumer between the ages of 16 and 64 spends 145 minutes per day on social media. billion in 2020 and $19.42

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Rangeme

AUGUST 31, 2022

New business creation rose in 2020 and 2021 due to pandemic layoffs, the online commerce boom, and the shift to working from home. Since June 2020, the average number of monthly business applications has been 92% higher than between July 2004 and February 2020. March 13, 2020. 1 Strangler, Dane. 2 Klein, Christopher.

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Indigo 9 Digital

MAY 12, 2022

If you hadn’t used a food delivery app before 2020 you might have found yourself leaning into food delivery even more than you thought you would over the past two years. With that in mind in 2020 Uber launched its grocery delivery business after purchasing grocery delivery startup Postmates for $2.7 Grocery delivery.

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Indigo 9 Digital

MARCH 22, 2022

JD.com is the second largest eCommerce retailer in China behind Alibaba. billion up 28% over 2020. JD.com is planning to have a network of 5 million physical stores. Speaking about this Xu Lei JD.com’s CEO said : we “can only service certain number of consumers. Omni-channel retailing is alive and well in China.

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Indigo 9 Digital

APRIL 28, 2023

But more and more consumers are turning to Chipotle to satisfy their cravings. That’s a growth rate which would leave most retailers envious especially in light of record high levels of inflation. Since this concept has had great success Chipotle plans to add Chipotlanes to 90% of its stores going forward. “By to reach $8.6

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Indigo 9 Digital

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Dollar stores continue to be one of the fastest growing segments in retail. With low prices dollar stores are even bringing in higher income consumers. "[W]e If you do subscribe to our retail trends newsletter to get the latest retail insights & trends delivered to your inbox 3. between 2008 and 2020.

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Indigo 9 Digital

JUNE 22, 2022

By Tricia McKinnon Heading into 2020 there was no way Instacart could have foreseen what was up ahead. With consumers afraid and taking cover at home people began ordering groceries online at rates Instacart had never seen before. This change in behaviour caused Instacart’s revenues to jump by 330% in 2020. Source: Bloomberg.

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Rangeme

MARCH 18, 2022

Natural Products Expo West made its return at the Anaheim Convention Center March 8-12, 2022, and it was quite a different event from where we left off back in 2020 when the world as we knew it changed. Consumers want products that are good for them and good for the planet. Life is easy with frozen foods. Pantry like a rockstar.

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Rangeme

MAY 2, 2022

In fact, a 2019 Nielsen survey found that more than 30% of consumers would pay more for an environmentally friendly product. The COVID-19 pandemic has driven sustainable purchasing even further, with more than 60% of consumers surveyed in 2020 reporting to have made more environmentally friendly purchases.

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Rangeme

APRIL 18, 2022

The two areas where consumers really excelled, says Breen, were in increasing consumption of plant-based foods and decreasing food waste. British retailers set goals. However, she says, to make consumers more aware, “we have started to include more messaging on sustainability.”. based retail and consumer goods consulting firm.

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Indigo 9 Digital

MARCH 31, 2023

When Nordstrom was planning its entry into Canada right round the time these luxury online retailers were getting started Nordstrom may have been unaware of these competitors or it may have underestimated how many consumers would flock to these sites. More brands are selling direct to consumer. Do you like this content?

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Indigo 9 Digital

JUNE 13, 2022

But Tim Hortons, which started working on a turnaround plan in 2020, has been successful in improving its business. McDonald’s was on to something when it launched its “Famous Orders” promotion in 2020. The promotion was so successful it helped boost McDonald’s sales not only in 2020 but also in 2021.

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Indigo 9 Digital

MARCH 10, 2022

Like many retailers it is also focused on digitally enabled customer experiences as a way to stand out from the crowd. If you are curious about how Panera Bread is planning to stay ahead of the competition then consider these four elements of its strategy. A digital first café. Well, if $8.99 Do you like this content?

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Indigo 9 Digital

MAY 27, 2022

If you are curious about how IKEA plans to keep its competitors at bay then consider these six elements of its strategy. If you do subscribe to our retail trends newsletter to get the latest retail insights & trends delivered to your inbox. It plans to decrease its climate impact per item by 70% by 2030.

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Rangeme

MAY 9, 2022

She teamed up with retired cheesemonger, Raymond Cotteret, in 2020 and got to work on a business plan that would make their dreams come true. RangeMe: Sounds like you have a dedicated following, what are your plans for expansion over the next couple of years? What’s Next for MUST Wine Loft? Petersburg, FL.

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Rangeme

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Unfortunately for many tradeshows of late, attendance hasn’t climbed back up to the levels it once was pre-2020. COVID-19 has many people staying home and attending shows virtually—when it’s an option—as many are still hesitant to gather, and new variants are hampering plans left and right.

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Small Biz Trends

OCTOBER 21, 2021

billion in 2020. Besides offering cost-effective options for consumers and businesses it helps to save money and integrates both physical and digital payment methods as one. Use Google trends and keyword research to do your competitive research. Create a Niche Marketing Plan. Vegan Baking.

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Indigo 9 Digital

APRIL 11, 2022

billion in 2020. If you do subscribe to our retail trends newsletter to get the latest retail insights & trends delivered to your inbox. Trader Joe’s does not offer online shopping and does not plan on offering it even as the COVID-19 pandemic pushes more and more consumers to shop online.

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