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Why UK Retailers Should Save Some of Their Christmas Marketing Spend for Chinese New Year

Retail TouchPoints

But their return to our shores after the pandemic has been far slower than Americans’ — flight bookings are down around 50% of pre-pandemic levels. This means that marketing spend aimed at these high-spending visitors over Christmas is likely to get less return than usual. Here are four ideas you still have plenty of time to implement.

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Rate of Returns Jumped 6 Percent in 2021

VMS

(PRESS RELEASE) Retailers expect more than $761 billion in merchandise sold last year to be returned by consumers, according to a report released today by the National Retail Federation and Appriss Retail. This accounts for an average of 16.6 The 2021 total rate of returns (16.6 to return fraud. billion (10.6

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Retail Returns Increased to $761 Billion in 2021

VMS

Retailers expect more than $761 billion in merchandise sold last year to be returned by consumers, according to a report released today by the National Retail Federation and Appriss Retail. This accounts for an average of 16.6 The 2021 total rate of returns (16.6 to return fraud. percent of total U.S. billion (10.6

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5 Key Business Challenges Behind Your Merchandising Strategy

Wiser

A good merchandising strategy can do wonders for your business. Visual merchandising strategies like marketing displays in-store or online can draw in customers and increase foot-traffic. Customer experience will also improve, leading to an increase in returning shoppers. Key Challenges to Merchandising Strategy.

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Retail’s Future is Phygital

Retail TouchPoints

With more people returning to in-store shopping as the pandemic has eased, brands are leaning into the phygital trend by designing physical stores that reflect popular elements of the online experience. Technology in lighting, music, visual merchandising and other physical elements helps brands create immersive in-store experiences.

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What is a Category Reset

Wiser

To ensure you’re getting the best returns on your retail space and maximizing SKU productivity, periodic audits and resets are essential. Emphasize Visual Merchandising. Visual merchandising is the process of designing store layouts and displaying merchandise on shelves with the goal of engaging shoppers and boosting sales.

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Embracing The Retail Renaissance: Strategies For Independent Retailers

Retail Minded

Navigating Visual Merchandising Every product on display is a potential chapter in the narrative of your store, enriching the customer experience. Use CleverAds to track and optimize your digital presence marketing ROI and ROAS ( return on ad spend ) and yield maximum returns.