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We are witnessing rapid growth in direct-to-consumer (D2C) sales by brands. In addition, we are seeing the global emergence of disruptive challenger brands with business models based on a direct-to-consumer proposition. Direct connections to end-consumers. MORE
Since March 2020, consumer behavior has shifted in ways we never imagined. For those who forged ahead, they employed a mix of creative tactics to keep up with demand and meet consumers on the right channel — which was online. Consumers spent $900 billion more online in 2020. MORE
The majority of UK consumers still prefer to shop in-store following months of only being able to shop online, new research reveals. This story continues at UK consumers still prefer to shop in-store, poll reveals. Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail. MORE
Discount stores are booming in post-Covid Europe as price-sensitive consumers seek out bargains amid inflation and the devastating impacts of the pandemic. It also recently added a private label skincare line to its Believe Beauty brand with 11 new items, all at $5 or less. MORE
Consumer spending fell 7.2% This story continues at Consumer spending falls. Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail. Industry News barclaycard consumer confidence consumer research convenience stores MORE
Icon Outlet at The O2, London’s leading outlet shopping destination, has announced British contemporary design brand, JOSEPH, is the latest new retailer to open a store. JOSEPH perfectly complements our premium female fashion and lifestyle offering at Icon Outlet. MORE
Australian consumers have the world at their fingertips and can order from all across the globe, not only from the large international e-commerce companies but also from specialist retailers – be it fashion, electronics or sporting goods. MORE
With COVID-19 case counts declining and vaccination efforts underway, eager consumers and retailers are both looking hopefully toward a future return to normal. Here are five key takeaways: The 2021 Consumer is Craving Convenience. The 2021 Consumer has a Recessionary Mindset. MORE
Consumer confidence remained steady at -9 in June, new research reveals. GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index shows four measures of confidence rose in June in comparison to the figures for May and one measure was down. Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail. MORE
For consumers, creators and retailers alike, sifting through the ever-changing array of functionalities across platforms is still fraught with misfires, miscommunications and mistrust. There’s no time to waste, because consumers are already there. You’re checking out at Sephora. MORE
Like last year, shipping delays and sold out items means most consumers want their shopping to be done well before December,” Matthew Furneaux, Director of Location Intelligence at Loqate , said. Consumers Prefer Email & Text Promotions. MORE
Thanks to its digital-first mentality and awareness of consumer trends, clients of Tryzens grow at over two-times the industry average. By now, consumers are well accustomed to targeted digital experiences. MORE
The hope is that getting consumers to love your brand will make them more loyal, purchase more frequently, and so on. Or, is it a loved brand because of how successfully it has embedded itself into consumers’ lives? The post Opinion: Do consumers really shop in the name of love? MORE
A bunch of the sacred cows for the process of bringing products to market started to be questioned once teams were forced to stay at home and ecommerce started to be 50%-plus of their retail sales,” said Leahy in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. MORE
Results for April from its shopper confidence index show shoppers increasingly focused on quality and ‘trading-up’, This story continues at Consumer confidence rises to highest level in five years. Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail. MORE
Last year brought many unexpected challenges for both retailers and consumers alike. Amid all of these changes and uncertainty, it is vital for indie retailers to understand the changes in consumer behavior due to COVID-19. Consumer Conundrum: Spend it or Save it. MORE
TikTok is undoubtedly at the forefront of technological innovation and more advanced, engaging content. For example, at Decorilla we often tag a vendor’s account directly to offer our customers a 30% discount using our promo codes. Are you thinking of using TikTok for your retail brand? MORE
Seismic shifts in consumer trends accelerated by the pandemic will have long-lasting implications for the retail industry at large. Future Commerce partnered with Method + Mode to conduct broad consumer research over a period of three months ending in January 2021. MORE
One ad reported that the telephone “brings cheer and encouragement”, as “friends, whether close at hand or far away, can be easily reached.” The Motorola radio went on sale in 1930 for USD $110 at a time when new cars cost USD $650. Consumers want authenticity. MORE
Mérieux NutriSciences Australia was keen to dive further into the major food trends shifting for Australian consumers since the pandemic began, which has resulted in their latest report titled ‘What Australians Want to Know About The Food They Buy’. MORE
million for selling products that failed to meet Australia’s mandatory safety standards – an act in breach of consumer law. Decathlon Australia’s CEO Olivier Robinet welcomed the decision, and said they respect the work the ACCC does to keep consumers safe. MORE
consumer spending has risen every year of the past decade, other than in 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc. consumers. fourth in the world on consumers’ disposable income, i.e., how much they have to spend after essentials such as housing costs and bills have been met. MORE
At the start of lockdown, panic buying cleared every supermarket of bog roll and baked beans. Then, as we began to emerge from our caves, it was all about “revenge” spending as pent up purchasing converted at the cash register. MORE
Despite having just officially begun, this holiday shopping season already is marked by supply chain disruption, persistent inflation and mixed consumer confidence. And just like last year, it looks like consumers will respond by turning to ecommerce. MORE
The study, based on surveys of both marketing professionals and consumers, uncovers significant differences between marketer assumptions and what consumers say actually influences their brand awareness and purchase decisions. by R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company. MORE
Bridget Lea, MD of Commercial in BT’s Consumer Division, said: “ We’ve created an experiential space where customers can get expert advice, or just have some fun with the very latest technology. MORE
Covid-19 hit the reset button on consumer behaviour. But it is not just the initial seismic shifts in consumer behaviour that have thrown down the gauntlet for retail. This leaves the obvious question: how exactly has Covid-19 altered consumers? MORE
The back half of 2021 however has seen disruption and uncertainty return in a major way as the third wave of Covid-19 hit without warning and hit hard; but at Strikeforce, we’re more than prepared. About the author : Stephen Wilson is category & insights manager at Strikeforce. MORE
Consumer spending grew 0.4% This story continues at Consumer spending grows. Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail. Industry News barclaycard consumer confidence convenience stores MORE
In KPMG’s Responding to consumer trends in the new reality report, our research details findings from 75,000 consumer survey responses taken over four months, from May to September 2020, across 12 countries. Covid-19 has had a polarising effect on consumers’ finances. MORE
Consumer data is undoubtedly a critical resource for retailers. The data retailers collect can also have value to consumers. If retailers use it well, consumers can benefit from better personalisation in product offers, promotions, and communications. The 6 consumer segments. MORE
It’s the question every retailer wants the answer to: what do consumers (and more specifically, those likely to buy their products) really want? Consumers Want Retailers to Catch Up With Their Omnichannel Shopping Behaviors. Consumers Embrace the Convenience of Curbside Pickup. MORE
According to the CommBank Consumer Insights Report May 2021, the experiences during the pandemic last year greatly impacted how consumers think, act and shop. consumer-insights. The report refers to data sourced from an online survey of 5656 consumers. MORE
Much of the food industry rests on trust – a sense of safety and security that has to be present if a consumer is to dare take a bite of any manufacturer’s product. They don’t want to be the contact that passes the consumer dud food, right? MORE
Australian consumers are poised to lead the country’s economic recovery through shopping, though retailers will need to compete for their dollars as more opportunities for spending open up. MORE
As the world emerges from the COVID-19 crisis, consumers plan to fundamentally change how they spend money and live their lives. Consumers Are More Concerned, Not Less. Consumers will continue to make deep and permanent changes to their lives. MORE
Global direct-to-consumer brands (DTC) reaped exponential rewards, especially from Millennial and Gen Z shoppers. South Africa and India were tied for number one at nearly two-thirds (62%), followed by the UAE (56%) and China (53%). MORE
As the quality of living and workers’ wages reached new heights, Western brands spotted a golden opportunity and raced to set up shop in the East to reach China’s 1 billion consumers (and counting). Today Li-Ning is valued at US$7 billion, chasing the top American and German sportswear giants. MORE
Lockdowns with little advance notice, panic buying, supply chain disruptions, hastily made changes to health and safety regulations, and extreme swings in consumer needs and expectations. How did they fare and how have consumers changed due to their pandemic experience? MORE
The survey looked at how customers changed their behaviour during lockdown, and how they plan to change beyond lockdown. Retail in Victoria is set to reopen at 6pm this coming Friday , which should give retailers a greater chance to make up sale lost throughout the state’s recent lockdown. MORE
Consumer focus on quality is at its highest level recorded, driven by higher earners who have the disposable income to “trade up”, new research reveals. This story continues at Consumers focusing on quality, research reveals. Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail. MORE
Consumer sentiment hit a 10-year low in November as inflation climbed to its highest level since the 1990s, CNBC reports. The article cites the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index , which plunged to 66.8 Read more at CNBC. MORE
We have over a billion active consumers on our platform and around 800 million of those are in China. Lloyd said with those figures, global businesses should look for ways to attract the Chinese consumer. So this is why gamification is very, very important for Chinese consumers.”. MORE
In fact, according to a report from the Mastercard Economics Institute , consumers across the globe spent $900 billion more at online retailers in 2020 versus the prior two-year trend. Here is a look at some key reasons as to why offline shopping is, on occasions, the better option. . MORE
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
One ad reported that the telephone “brings cheer and encouragement”, as “friends, whether close at hand or far away, can be easily reached.” The Motorola radio went on sale in 1930 for USD $110 at a time when new cars cost USD $650. Consumers want authenticity.
Inside Retail
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Consumer data is undoubtedly a critical resource for retailers. The data retailers collect can also have value to consumers. If retailers use it well, consumers can benefit from better personalisation in product offers, promotions, and communications. The 6 consumer segments.
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Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
At the start of lockdown, panic buying cleared every supermarket of bog roll and baked beans. Then, as we began to emerge from our caves, it was all about “revenge” spending as pent up purchasing converted at the cash register.
Inside Retail
JUNE 20, 2021
Lockdowns with little advance notice, panic buying, supply chain disruptions, hastily made changes to health and safety regulations, and extreme swings in consumer needs and expectations. How did they fare and how have consumers changed due to their pandemic experience?
Inside Retail
MAY 2, 2021
Covid-19 hit the reset button on consumer behaviour. But it is not just the initial seismic shifts in consumer behaviour that have thrown down the gauntlet for retail. This leaves the obvious question: how exactly has Covid-19 altered consumers?
Inside Retail
JUNE 2, 2021
We have over a billion active consumers on our platform and around 800 million of those are in China. Lloyd said with those figures, global businesses should look for ways to attract the Chinese consumer. So this is why gamification is very, very important for Chinese consumers.”.
Inside Retail
AUGUST 16, 2021
million for selling products that failed to meet Australia’s mandatory safety standards – an act in breach of consumer law. Decathlon Australia’s CEO Olivier Robinet welcomed the decision, and said they respect the work the ACCC does to keep consumers safe.
Inside Retail
JULY 4, 2021
Mérieux NutriSciences Australia was keen to dive further into the major food trends shifting for Australian consumers since the pandemic began, which has resulted in their latest report titled ‘What Australians Want to Know About The Food They Buy’.
Inside Retail
MAY 19, 2021
In KPMG’s Responding to consumer trends in the new reality report, our research details findings from 75,000 consumer survey responses taken over four months, from May to September 2020, across 12 countries. Covid-19 has had a polarising effect on consumers’ finances.
Inside Retail
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
According to the CommBank Consumer Insights Report May 2021, the experiences during the pandemic last year greatly impacted how consumers think, act and shop. consumer-insights. The report refers to data sourced from an online survey of 5656 consumers.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 13, 2021
The hope is that getting consumers to love your brand will make them more loyal, purchase more frequently, and so on. Or, is it a loved brand because of how successfully it has embedded itself into consumers’ lives? The post Opinion: Do consumers really shop in the name of love?
Inside Retail
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
We are witnessing rapid growth in direct-to-consumer (D2C) sales by brands. In addition, we are seeing the global emergence of disruptive challenger brands with business models based on a direct-to-consumer proposition. Direct connections to end-consumers.
Talking Retail
APRIL 13, 2021
Consumer spending fell 7.2% This story continues at Consumer spending falls. Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail. Industry News barclaycard consumer confidence consumer research convenience stores
Inside Retail
SEPTEMBER 25, 2021
Australian consumers have the world at their fingertips and can order from all across the globe, not only from the large international e-commerce companies but also from specialist retailers – be it fashion, electronics or sporting goods.
Retail Touch
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
Seismic shifts in consumer trends accelerated by the pandemic will have long-lasting implications for the retail industry at large. Future Commerce partnered with Method + Mode to conduct broad consumer research over a period of three months ending in January 2021.
Talking Retail
MAY 11, 2021
Consumer spending grew 0.4% This story continues at Consumer spending grows. Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail. Industry News barclaycard consumer confidence convenience stores
Talking Retail
JUNE 25, 2021
Consumer confidence remained steady at -9 in June, new research reveals. GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index shows four measures of confidence rose in June in comparison to the figures for May and one measure was down. Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail.
Retail Focus
MAY 24, 2021
In fact, according to a report from the Mastercard Economics Institute , consumers across the globe spent $900 billion more at online retailers in 2020 versus the prior two-year trend. Here is a look at some key reasons as to why offline shopping is, on occasions, the better option. .
Retail Touch
FEBRUARY 12, 2021
With COVID-19 case counts declining and vaccination efforts underway, eager consumers and retailers are both looking hopefully toward a future return to normal. Here are five key takeaways: The 2021 Consumer is Craving Convenience. The 2021 Consumer has a Recessionary Mindset.
Retail Touch
APRIL 2, 2021
As the world emerges from the COVID-19 crisis, consumers plan to fundamentally change how they spend money and live their lives. Consumers Are More Concerned, Not Less. Consumers will continue to make deep and permanent changes to their lives.
Inside Retail
AUGUST 25, 2021
The back half of 2021 however has seen disruption and uncertainty return in a major way as the third wave of Covid-19 hit without warning and hit hard; but at Strikeforce, we’re more than prepared. About the author : Stephen Wilson is category & insights manager at Strikeforce.
Retail Touch
DECEMBER 3, 2021
A bunch of the sacred cows for the process of bringing products to market started to be questioned once teams were forced to stay at home and ecommerce started to be 50%-plus of their retail sales,” said Leahy in an interview with Retail TouchPoints.
Independent Retailer
OCTOBER 12, 2021
The study, based on surveys of both marketing professionals and consumers, uncovers significant differences between marketer assumptions and what consumers say actually influences their brand awareness and purchase decisions. by R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company.
Retail Touch
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
It’s the question every retailer wants the answer to: what do consumers (and more specifically, those likely to buy their products) really want? Consumers Want Retailers to Catch Up With Their Omnichannel Shopping Behaviors. Consumers Embrace the Convenience of Curbside Pickup.
Retail Touch
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
Despite having just officially begun, this holiday shopping season already is marked by supply chain disruption, persistent inflation and mixed consumer confidence. And just like last year, it looks like consumers will respond by turning to ecommerce.
Retail Touch
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
TikTok is undoubtedly at the forefront of technological innovation and more advanced, engaging content. For example, at Decorilla we often tag a vendor’s account directly to offer our customers a 30% discount using our promo codes. Are you thinking of using TikTok for your retail brand?
Retail Touch
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
Global direct-to-consumer brands (DTC) reaped exponential rewards, especially from Millennial and Gen Z shoppers. South Africa and India were tied for number one at nearly two-thirds (62%), followed by the UAE (56%) and China (53%).
Inside Retail
MAY 16, 2021
Much of the food industry rests on trust – a sense of safety and security that has to be present if a consumer is to dare take a bite of any manufacturer’s product. They don’t want to be the contact that passes the consumer dud food, right?
Talking Retail
APRIL 14, 2021
Consumer focus on quality is at its highest level recorded, driven by higher earners who have the disposable income to “trade up”, new research reveals. This story continues at Consumers focusing on quality, research reveals. Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail.
Talking Retail
MAY 10, 2021
Results for April from its shopper confidence index show shoppers increasingly focused on quality and ‘trading-up’, This story continues at Consumer confidence rises to highest level in five years. Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail.
Independent Retailer
APRIL 8, 2021
Last year brought many unexpected challenges for both retailers and consumers alike. Amid all of these changes and uncertainty, it is vital for indie retailers to understand the changes in consumer behavior due to COVID-19. Consumer Conundrum: Spend it or Save it.
Retail Focus
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
Bridget Lea, MD of Commercial in BT’s Consumer Division, said: “ We’ve created an experiential space where customers can get expert advice, or just have some fun with the very latest technology.
Rangeme
AUGUST 24, 2021
consumer spending has risen every year of the past decade, other than in 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc. consumers. fourth in the world on consumers’ disposable income, i.e., how much they have to spend after essentials such as housing costs and bills have been met.
Inside Retail
AUGUST 16, 2021
As the quality of living and workers’ wages reached new heights, Western brands spotted a golden opportunity and raced to set up shop in the East to reach China’s 1 billion consumers (and counting). Today Li-Ning is valued at US$7 billion, chasing the top American and German sportswear giants.
Retail Touch
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
For consumers, creators and retailers alike, sifting through the ever-changing array of functionalities across platforms is still fraught with misfires, miscommunications and mistrust. There’s no time to waste, because consumers are already there. You’re checking out at Sephora.
Talking Retail
MAY 13, 2021
The majority of UK consumers still prefer to shop in-store following months of only being able to shop online, new research reveals. This story continues at UK consumers still prefer to shop in-store, poll reveals. Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail.
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 25, 2021
The survey looked at how customers changed their behaviour during lockdown, and how they plan to change beyond lockdown. Retail in Victoria is set to reopen at 6pm this coming Friday , which should give retailers a greater chance to make up sale lost throughout the state’s recent lockdown.
Inside Retail
AUGUST 1, 2021
Thanks to its digital-first mentality and awareness of consumer trends, clients of Tryzens grow at over two-times the industry average. By now, consumers are well accustomed to targeted digital experiences.
Inside Retail
JUNE 14, 2021
Australian consumers are poised to lead the country’s economic recovery through shopping, though retailers will need to compete for their dollars as more opportunities for spending open up.
Independent Retailer
JUNE 15, 2021
Since March 2020, consumer behavior has shifted in ways we never imagined. For those who forged ahead, they employed a mix of creative tactics to keep up with demand and meet consumers on the right channel — which was online. Consumers spent $900 billion more online in 2020.
VMS
NOVEMBER 14, 2021
Consumer sentiment hit a 10-year low in November as inflation climbed to its highest level since the 1990s, CNBC reports. The article cites the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index , which plunged to 66.8 Read more at CNBC.
Inside Retail
JULY 27, 2021
Discount stores are booming in post-Covid Europe as price-sensitive consumers seek out bargains amid inflation and the devastating impacts of the pandemic. It also recently added a private label skincare line to its Believe Beauty brand with 11 new items, all at $5 or less.
Independent Retailer
OCTOBER 19, 2021
Like last year, shipping delays and sold out items means most consumers want their shopping to be done well before December,” Matthew Furneaux, Director of Location Intelligence at Loqate , said. Consumers Prefer Email & Text Promotions.
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