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Holiday 2020: With $189 Billion in Online Sales on the Line, Transparency and Social Outreach are Essential

Retail TouchPoints

Retailers have reason for cautious optimism this holiday season: shoppers are expected to spend an average of $997.79 on gifts, holiday items and additional “non-gift” purchases, according to data from the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. Delivery Delay Woes Can be Handled with Transparency and Honesty.

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Preparing for the future of online retail

Inside Retail

billion online in 2020, and many sellers experienced substantial growth in key categories, such as home goods, health and beauty. With marketplaces growing more than 80% globally in 2020, there will be even more options than ever for brands to connect with consumers. Fulfilment of the future. Shifting demographics.

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eMarketer: COVID-19 Retail Recovery Will Take Longer Than ‘Great Recession’ Rebound

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Before the pandemic prompted closures of retail stores around the globe, eMarketer had forecast that 2020 worldwide retail sales would reach $26.46 The magnitude of the downturn and pace of recovery will be harder on the retail market than the Great Recession,” according to an article on the eMarketer site.

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Uncovering The Factors Changing The Face Of Retail

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retailers in 2020, from the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) to the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and the impact of Chinese tariffs, staying ahead can be the difference in hitting revenue goals. The one constant in retail is change. The 2020 shopper will likely not look anything like the shopper of 2030.

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Meet Missfresh, the Chinese grocery retailer offering 30-minute delivery

Inside Retail

Speedy delivery is the name of the game for supermarket retailers all over the world right now, as major chains invest in micro fulfilment centres and explore dark stores in an effort to keep up with customers’ rising expectations during the pandemic. In 2020, our procurement specialists supervised over 2,300 suppliers.

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From Clicks to Bricks: Expanding Brand Loyalty Through Physical Stores

Retail TouchPoints

Now may be the perfect time for more DTC brands to explore physical retail — in a post-COVID-19 landscape with prime real estate more affordable than ever, and shoppers seeking social interaction as they become comfortable visiting retail stores again. An Emerging Retail Trend. shoppers between February and March 2020.

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Everyone’s Talking About the Supply Chain Slowdown. Here’s What Marketers Are Doing About it.

Retail TouchPoints

“[Marketers that have thrived during the pandemic] know their old beliefs about customer preferences — and by extension, how they connect with their customers — are less relevant. This is an especially critical holiday for retailers big and small alike. These retailers’ first task?

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