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Black Friday 2020 In-Store Traffic: An Expected Result in an Unexpected Season

Retail TouchPoints

Black Friday Weekend vs. Spring 2020. The worst of the pandemic — the very bottom of the retail traffic journey — occurred the week of April 12, 2020, when year-over-year traffic was down 83%. 27) dropped considerably in comparison to last year. But first, a little recent history. 26) and Black Friday (Nov. 28) and Sunday (Nov.

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Consumers Turn to BNPL, BOPIS to Cope with Rising Prices and Supply Chain Uncertainty

Retail TouchPoints

The holidays always tend to put a strain on the piggy bank, but a study from personal finance company Credit Karma found that 43% of consumers are feeling more financially stressed this holiday season, and inflation is the leading cause. Shortages and Sticker Shock Heighten Holiday Stress. Stressed Consumers Spread Out Spending with BNPL.

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Is Retail Dead in 2022?

Retail Bound

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, retail establishments in the United States in Q3 2020 were 1,045,422, up 4,801 over the previous quarter — the highest Q3 retail establishment count in the last decade. Since then, levels have dropped to 15% — higher than pre-pandemic but lower than the highest levels in early 2020.

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Aldi vs Lidl: Who will win the battle of the discounters?

Retail Gazette

With the cost-of-living crisis at the forefront of shoppers’ minds, it’s no surprise so shoppers have jumped ship from the traditional big four supermarkets to discounters. Store expansion may have slowed for Aldi last year and it seems to have quietly dropped its long-term goal of having 1,200 stores by 2025.

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These Were the Top Retail Stories of 2022

VMS

The initial plan is to drop these package-carrying drones into the backyards of residents in Lockeford, Calif. In the Covid years of 2020 and 2021, it had closed a great number of stores to improve profitability. In September, still struggling to find the key to survival, the retailer announced more than $500 million in new financing.

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5 Critical Omni-Channel Fulfillment Strategies (and How to Avoid Mistakes)

Retalon

This method is a way for consumers to avoid paying shipping fees, and also a great boon to the store as well because it holds the potential for additional sales and engagement. 3. Drop shipping. Conversely, you may need to send the order in multiple packages, increasing your shipping costs.

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Jason & Scot Show Episode 279 – Amazon, eBay, Shopify Q3 2021 earnings

Retail Geek

Jason: [2:13] Yeah all that’s gone now it’s just a chunk of aluminium but I’m excited to get mine I have a little jealousy because I feel like we both ordered early on launch day and I think yours already shipped is that true. So and it’s a very. [49:23] So and it’s a very. [49:23]