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Enter Chat Commerce: Tips for Implementing the Newest Form of Consumer Engagement

Retail TouchPoints

We know one of the most critical ways brands connect with consumers is via social media. As one of the fastest-growing forms of communication (the average annual growth rate amongst consumers on social platforms is 7.2%), brands would be remiss to ignore this relatively low-lift form of engagement. In fact, there are now roughly 3.78

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Farewell cash, hello contactless: How retailers can keep up with consumers

Inside Retail

When New South Wales ended its last lockdown, Melanie De Sylva, founder of De Sylva Hair Design in Sydney, recalls how relieved her loyal clientele was to see her again – particularly when some had suffered the consequences of cutting or colouring their own hair. “By Everything was so much more time consuming,” recalls De Sylva.

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As Gen Z Gains Spending Power, Luxury Brands Go Big with Digital  

Retail TouchPoints

Once reserved for an ultra-affluent clientele with disposable income to spend on shopping trips in the world’s most fashionable cities, the luxury category is undergoing a significant transformation. Within this role, Livi serves as a spokesperson for the brand, especially when promoting its technology interests and advancements.

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Global Wellness Brand Hyperice Opens its First Pop-Up Store at Harrods

Retail Focus

As such, today, we are delighted to become a small part of the incredible history of Harrods, and to bring our innovative products to some of the most sophisticated clientele in the world.”.

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Business Growth through Digital Transformation: The Case of Premium and Luxury Brands

Retail Focus

In a world where consumers’ behaviours, expectations, and preferences are rapidly changing, premium and luxury brands are faced with a unique challenge – how to preserve their identity and exclusivity while adapting to the digital age (Purwar 2019).

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Adapting To Changing Consumer Behavior: Strategies For Indie Retailers

Retail Minded

According to McKinsey & Company , 75% of consumers are exploring new shopping behaviors, indicating a significant change in their preferences and priorities. Understanding Changing Consumer Behavior The retail industry is undoubtedly no longer what it used to be; customer shopping habits and preferences are quickly changing.

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Adapting To Changing Consumer Behavior: Strategies For Indie Retailers

Retail Minded

According to McKinsey & Company , 75% of consumers are exploring new shopping behaviors, indicating a significant change in their preferences and priorities. Understanding Changing Consumer Behavior The retail industry is undoubtedly no longer what it used to be; customer shopping habits and preferences are quickly changing.