Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Ecommerce holiday sales are projected to reach a whopping $210 billion to $218 billion this season, up 11% to 15% from the 2020 holiday season. With port delays, extended delivery times and increased consumer demand, what can retailers do to salvage the 2021 holiday season? Can I do this for Holiday Season 2021?

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Retail Geek

JANUARY 8, 2021

This week we recap the commerce results for Holiday 2020 (including the data sources you can use to get a read for yourself), give an update on #shipageddon, and cover some industry news. 2019 2020 YoY %Ch Stores $864.69 $822.79 -4.8% Scot: [0:54] 2020 one here get you out of the. Online $140.28 $190.47 Total $1004.97 $1013.26

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

billion ) in gross merchandise volume (GMV) for Alibaba alone in 2021 — and the fact that 1,009 overseas brands saw GMV more than double year-over-year proves that it remains a great way for Western brands to break into China. growth recorded in 2021 and the 26% jump in 2020. billion ( $84.54 to 3.6% , according to Reuters.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 2, 2021

It was the kind of “-geddon” that could be seen coming from a mile away — a perfect storm combining an ecommerce boom; retailers, fulfillment centers and shipping providers that were already stretched thin by a global pandemic; and the historically hectic holiday season looming. More Online Sales Means More Returns. The big driver?

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Rangeme

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Like Janet Jackson, more consumers are asking brands, “What have you done for me lately?” In the past three months, more than 80% of consumers purchased a different brand from the one they normally buy and 44% said they would repurchase the new brand even if the original preferred brand was available again. September 14, 2021.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 27, 2022

While the platform’s revenue plunged to almost zero in 2020 due to weddings and other events being cancelled, demand has surged back in recent months, and transaction levels this month are almost triple what they were in March 2019. Post-Covid, the opportunity for the circular economy is huge.

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Mass Relators

JANUARY 17, 2022

Online sales grew 11% compared to the same period last year, the preliminary insights show. Consumers splurged throughout the season, with apparel and department stores experiencing strong growth as shoppers sought to put their best-dressed foot forward.”. year over year) and e-commerce continuing to expand, up 11% compared to 2020.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 11, 2022

“People love a comeback story, and I really believe there is something here [at Wish] — there is a value proposition and [an opportunity] to align with consumers. Most consumers have no idea that they were going to buy the item that they actually bought [on Wish]. In my mind there is also a limited amount of competition.

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365 Retail

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Sensormatic Solutions , the leading global retail solutions portfolio of Johnson Controls , today announced that Super Saturday is expected to be the busiest shopping day of the 2021 UK peak trading period. Saturday, 11 th December – 2nd Saturday in December. Thursday, 23 rd December – Day Before Christmas Eve.

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Rangeme

JULY 12, 2021

More consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands are eyeing the U.K. How will the pandemic affect US ecommerce sales in 2021? May 17, 2021. As for consumer market size, the U.S. 5 Top 100 Retailers 2020 List. 5 Top 100 Retailers 2020 List. January 4, 2021. June 8, 2021 Yet, U.S. April 13, 2021.

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Retail Geek

DECEMBER 7, 2020

They are able to see the carrier shipping performance for all those clients and provide aggregate data that gives us insight into holiday shipping performance, also known as #shipageddon. Episode 249 of the Jason & Scot show was recorded live on Monday, December 7th, 2020. Transcript.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

The business grew by 141 per cent between March 2020 and March 2021, and 100 new staff were hired to cope with demand. As a result, orders are picked, packed and shipped within Europe, meaning it can provide customers with faster delivery. “In ” Over 11 per cent of the Irish diaspora reside in Australia.

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Rangeme

JULY 12, 2022

goods exports in 2020. August 20, 2021. consumer packaged goods (CPG) suppliers and retailers need to know about selling to Canadians? companies potential opportunities to boost sales and minimize shipping costs. Canada has a slightly older population, with more consumers aged 25 and up. August 20, 2021.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Before 2020, when travel was easy and diplomatic relations were cordial, I placed great emphasis on the need to build trusted relationships on the ground in China as the foundation of a successful market entry strategy. per cent in 2021 and domestic consumption set to double in the next 10 years. trillion, and the US$5.6

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Australians have been warned to do their Christmas shopping early, as international supply chain issues are impacting global shipping. In the US, publishers are encouraging early ordering and bulk buying and holding large quantities of inventories to satisfy consumer demands. In 2020, 15.9% billion to the national economy.

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Retail Adventures

OCTOBER 22, 2020

2020 Dates to Remember: This year Black Friday is on November 27, Cyber Monday is November 30, Small Business Saturday is November 28, and the biggest shopping day of the holiday season will be December 19, the Saturday before Christmas. This year consider the following in your Golden Quarter planning: 1. Don’t ignore Cyber Monday.

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Rangeme

APRIL 25, 2022

As conscious consumerism gains global momentum, more retailers and consumer packaged goods (CPG) suppliers now take their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) efforts seriously. That’s because today’s informed consumers—and investors—care about and watch what companies are doing to protect people and the planet. March 31, 2021.

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Mass Relators

DECEMBER 27, 2021

“Shoppers were eager to secure their gifts ahead of the retail rush, with conversations surrounding supply chain and labor supply issues sending consumers online and to stores in droves,” said Steve Sadove, senior advisor for Mastercard and former CEO and Chairman of Saks Incorporated. compared to 2020. in 2020 and 14.6%

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Retail Geek

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Episode 283 is a recap the most significant changes to the retail industry in 2021. It’s our final show of 2021! We do a deep dive into the retail industries growth from 2019 through November 2021. We do a deep dive into the retail industries growth from 2019 through November 2021. PDF Download). Transcript.

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Retail Geek

JANUARY 22, 2021

Episode 251 is our annual predictions episode for 2021 and a recap of our 2020 predictions. 2020 Recap – Predictions made on episode 204. 2020 Predictions Recap. 5% of retail in 2019, could be 8-10% in 2020 (as measured by IRI, for CPG private label). 2021 Predictions. Owned brands continue to grow.

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Mass Relators

OCTOBER 27, 2021

over 2020 to total between $843.4 Consumers are in a very favorable position going into the last few months of the year as income is rising and household balance sheets have never been stronger. billion in 2020. That compares with 486,000 seasonal hires in 2020. billion and $859 billion. to total $777.3 billion and $226.2

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Then I went ahead and predicted three ways retail would fragment throughout 2021 anyway. Yet we’ve also seen consumers in locked down states line up for hours to access physical retail as it reopened. Then, in April 2020, as restrictions started, they jumped to 11.1 Why online will grow: consumer trial. So which is it?

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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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Rangeme

JUNE 28, 2021

The pandemic was a preview of that, with pet care sales worldwide soaring by almost 9% in 2020, especially in certain categories: pet food sales grew 8%; accessories by 10%; and beauty and grooming categories increasing the most by 11%. Yes, I’m guilty; guilty; and guilty again.). Prescriptions, too. Pet premiumization.

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Retail Geek

JANUARY 21, 2022

Episode 285 is a deep dive into the data from 2021 and holiday 2021. The US Dept of Commerce December Advanced Retail Sales Data is out, which gives us a full look at 2021 and the 2021 holiday season. So Episode 285 is a data deepdive into 2021. So Episode 285 is a data deepdive into 2021.

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VMS

APRIL 7, 2021

(PRESS RELEASE) WASHINGTON – The unprecedented surge of imports at retail container ports that began last summer is expected to continue at least through the end of this summer as retailers work to meet increased consumer demand, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

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Retail Adventures

AUGUST 16, 2022

Big retailers tend to kick off holiday sales in July, but the day after Thanksgiving is still important to consumers. If you don’t want the hassle of shipping, then go the BOPIS route: Buy Online Pickup In Store – customers love curbside. Planning for Holiday 2021 begins the day after Christmas… but you already knew that didn’t you?

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Retail Geek

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Episode 276 is a Recap of GroceryShop 2021, new woes for Amazon FBA sellers, and industry news. Holiday 2021 will be one of the most uncertain holiday events in modern retail history. Episode 277 of the Jason & Scot show was recorded on Sunday October 3rd, 2021. A weekly podcast with the latest e-commerce news and events.

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Nvidia

JANUARY 24, 2022

Products that do get manufactured sit on cargo ships or in warehouses due to shortages of containers and workers and truck drivers that help deliver them to their final destinations. And consumer pocketbooks and paychecks are getting squeezed by rising prices. Investing in AI. Leaning In.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 8, 2022

In addition to centralizing customer data, Gao, who began her role with PacSun in January 2020, had to deal with the unexpected threat of COVID-19 shortly after joining the company. Then I started working in retail at HomeBase , a former competitor of Home Depot , which closed after 9/11 unfortunately. Another area is chatbots and AI.

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Independent Retailer

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The supply chain is badly tangled, the price of shipping is skyrocketing, and retailers need products now. We are more than 18 months into the pandemic and with no signs of the shipping crisis getting better, businesses need to act fast if they want to get merchandise in on time for the holidays. consumers on July 22, 2021.

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Retail Geek

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Episode 286 is a hot take on Amazon Q4 2021 earnings. Amazon released their Q4 (and full year) earnings for 2021 on Thursday February 3rd. in 2021, which was just above the industry average of 17.9% In 2021 total revenue was $31.16B growing at 32% Year over Year. In this episode we do a deep dive into all the details.

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Independent Retailer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Locked down consumers, desperate for a distraction, scrambled for everything from at-home fitness equipment and gaming consoles to gazebos and scatter cushions — and warehouses were cleared of stock as supply chains buckled under the extraordinary pressure. Even returns are up, reaching 17 percent in 2021 from 11 percent in 2020.

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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. Shein is vertically integrated allowing it to go from design to shipping in as little as three days. While many argue Forever 21’s demise is due to a more socially conscious consumer fast fashion retailers are as popular as ever.

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365 Retail

OCTOBER 27, 2022

More than a quarter of Brits (29%) now make more than 80% of their purchases online, compared to 11% pre-pandemic. In the territories surveyed, France experienced the least change, with an 8% increase in customers making the majority of their purchases online, compared to 2020, closely followed by Spain at 9%.

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Independent Retailer

MARCH 17, 2022

According to UN trade and development experts UNCTAD, the ecommerce sector contributed a drastic three percent increase (from 16% to 19%) to all retail sales in 2020. The price of manufacturing and shipping has increased to reflect the lack of labor, supply of goods, and transportation space. Growing ecommerce ( >$26.7

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Indigo 9 Digital

MARCH 22, 2022

In 2021 JD.com generated revenues of $149.3 billion up 28% over 2020. Speaking about this Xu Lei JD.com’s CEO said : we “can only service certain number of consumers. Consumers are now seeking faster and more convenient ways to shop and dine, be it pickup, delivery, or automated stores,” said Mehta.

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