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Retail Trends in 2021 — Overcoming 2020’s Challenges

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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.”. This trend has massive implications for that collection of stores affectionately known as the mall.

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Trending The Rules: Top Retail Trends Are Trending At An Unprecedented Rate

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Earlier this year, we released a report, titled “The Best Vision is Insight,” outlining our predictions for the top retail trends of 2020. Now, the newfound immediacy of the trends has, if anything, made them more insightful. The yearning for in-person contact is now stronger than ever.

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Rethinking Retail Fulfillment – the key to Navigating a Post-Brexit Supply Chain

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December 31, 2020 marked the end of the Brexit transition period, and whilst many took a sigh of relief, in reality the Brexit effect had only just begun. Many retailers are already experiencing increased tariffs and supply chain snags , putting customer satisfaction at jeopardy. Avoiding Reverse Logistics Chaos.