Retail Times

APRIL 6, 2021

We don’t need to tell you that the days of traditional shopping are behind us. Customers today are voting with their wallets and choosing retailers focused on creating an enhanced customer experience. Whether it’s curbside pick up, cause based marketing, or social shopping — the way retailers are doing business is rapidly evolving.

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Independent Retailer

JANUARY 20, 2022

However, there is a catch: many of the rapid-fire changes that retailers rushed through in response to the pandemic have proved surprisingly popular with consumers. Here are the five key trends that businesses should take seriously as they plan for the coming year: . Consumers are Looking for Happiness.

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Small Biz Trends

JULY 18, 2021

Online consumer purchases are increasing, and this means more shipping. And according to the latest research from ShipStation, more consumers are demanding shipping transparency from retail businesses. Consumers Demanding Shipping Transparency. ” Image: Depositphotos.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 19, 2021

Social commerce and livestream shopping in particular continues to pick up steam in the U.S., with brands across various retail segments testing out this latest addition to their marketing playbooks. Retail TouchPoints (RTP) : Why are consumers flocking to livestream shopping? RTP: How can retailers appeal to U.S.

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Rangeme

JANUARY 4, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has also played a role in the increase in consumer snacking—an NPD s tudy found that 37% of consumers felt it was important to have sufficient snack foods on hand during the pandemic. Upcycling is both a trend and necessity,” says Camilo Bernal, Co-Founder of The Other Side of Coffee. Are they organic?

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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.

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Retail Technology Review

OCTOBER 15, 2019

A shift in consumer behaviour has seen the retail sector transition from bricks alone to a combination of bricks and clicks.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Is that even possible coming out of a year like 2020? This year, like most, catalyzed some nascent trends and kicked a few in the teeth. One futurist we know said, “2020 was so weird I didn’t even get a chance to be wrong.”. In no particular order, let’s examine what we believe to be some key trends in retail.

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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. Let’s see how the rise in social shopping shapes how brands reach always-on shoppers. Online shopping gets social. Retail Dive.

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Retail Next

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Though some companies have struggled to keep up, others are adapting and revolutionizing the way modern retail operates. The rise of e-commerce has encouraged businesses to rethink how they communicate with consumers and manage their supply chains. Here are some of the most significant retail shipping trends to look for in 2020.

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Small Biz Trends

JULY 8, 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. Retail Statistics: The Big Picture. trillion during 2020 ( NRF ).

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Rangeme

AUGUST 16, 2022

and is often a driver for consumers to visit a store —especially in the convenience channel. in the four weeks ending May 15, 2022, in all multi-unit retailers. according to the Office for National Statistics’ Opinions and Lifestyle Survey in 2020, 14.5% Other retailers. Wise retailers will add them to their shelves.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 8, 2021

Fashion is cyclical and as trend cycles shorten, we are seeing nostalgic styles from just 10 years ago return to the forefront at a much faster pace. IR: What are some new denim styles that Levi’s is seeing consumer demand for at the moment? What has the consumer response to these collections been like?

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 20, 2020

The 2020 holiday shopping season is anticipated to be remarkably different than any in recent years, especially when it comes to where people are expected to shop — online. With this in mind, delivery, logistics and distribution of inventory need to be top of mind for retailers.

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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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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Q4 2020 will be the most consequential retail quarter of the past 25 years. To make the most of this holiday shopping season, retailers must understand changes in consumer behavior and mindset, and reflect this understanding in their in-store experiences. Music: “We are off to grandma’s”.

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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

APRIL 8, 2021

Welcome to consumer technology in the age of COVID, where tech gadgets of all kinds became an essential part of the way we lived, worked, learned, entertained and pretty much performed every other activity during 2020. Wellness has taken consumers way beyond Bluetooth headsets and fitness trackers. Take sleep, as an example.

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Indigo 9 Digital

JANUARY 17, 2023

Consumers around the world either couldn’t go to their favourite restaurant due to public health restrictions or they prefered to avoid going outside altogether. DoorDash’s revenues in fourth quarter of 2020 were up 226% to reach $970 million, Uber Eats’ revenues were up in a similar fashion by 224% to reach $1.4

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Retail Focus

JUNE 14, 2021

2020 saw the Covid pandemic arrive and cause chaos among all manner of industries in the UK and across the world. Britain’s retail sector suffered the biggest drop in the total volume of sales since records were begun. It is predicted that over the next few years, around 80,000 retail units will close across the states.

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Indigo 9 Digital

APRIL 29, 2022

By Tricia McKinnon Amazon is a clear beneficiary of the COVID-19 pandemic with consumers rushing to shop online while retailers around the world went into lockdown and closed their doors. While shopping on Amazon for beauty or skincare you might be surprised by the depth of products that are available.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 2, 2020

For consumers, that’s a lot of power. And for retailers, that’s a lot of competition. Retailers that can provide a satisfying shopping experience have a strong advantage, but consumers are a demanding bunch. With such high standards set, other retailers must now keep up. Innovate Now, Invest For The Future.

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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. The growth was part of a larger trend in which retail sales overall grew for the 11th consecutive month. percent compared with July 2020, according to the survey. compared to July 2020.

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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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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

JUNE 19, 2023

Stores are a critical part of any retailer’s eCommerce strategy since customers often start shopping in a store and then order online or they elect to pick up their purchases in store. Back in 2020 Best Buy highlighted the important link between stores and eCommerce. Stores continue to play a critical role.

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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. Then 2020 fast-tracked these programs. So, I asked our Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc.’s

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Indigo 9 Digital

MAY 31, 2022

billion up 39% from 2020 but revenues were just shy of Nordstrom’s 2019 pre-pandemic revenues of $15.1 Not bad considering JCPenny along with Neiman Marcus filed for bankruptcy in 2020. Nordstrom has not been immune to the toll the pandemic is taking on the retail sector with its net sales down in the first quarter of 2020 by 39.5%.

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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. Aldi to pilot frictionless shopping at Netherlands store. Suppliers nimbly adapt to consumers’ values. July 19, 2021. 7 Berthiaume, Dan.

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Indigo 9 Digital

JUNE 20, 2023

From innovative digital shopping tools to fast shipments of online orders here are four elements of Sephora’s eCommerce strategy you should look out for. Properly supporting customers during their online shopping journey will be what separates the leaders from the rest. Elevate the online shopping experience.

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Inside Retail

JULY 27, 2021

Retail is constantly evolving in many ways within each country; India is going through an interesting phase. Overall, India has managed to leapfrog so many retail trends and is now honing its retail game to grab a larger share of the future. Theme 2: Retail’s tech tightrope. Theme 3: Networked commerce.

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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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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.

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Mass Relators

JULY 12, 2021

NEW YORK — Online shopping and more meals eaten at home are two food retailing trends that emerged during the pandemic and are likely to stick around in the future. And after this initial doubling and, in some cases, tripling of online grocery shopping, things have cooled a bit. So that trend will only continue.”.

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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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Indigo 9 Digital

MARCH 22, 2022

JD.com is the second largest eCommerce retailer in China behind Alibaba. billion up 28% over 2020. Brick and mortar shopping isn’t dying. JD.com believes offline shopping plays an important role in its growth and success. Speaking about this Xu Lei JD.com’s CEO said : we “can only service certain number of consumers.

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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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