Wiser

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Understanding these changes and adapting effectively is crucial for retailers who aim to capitalize on this annual shopping event. The convenience, variety, and value offered by online platforms presents a compelling proposition for consumers. Retailers must adapt their strategies to meet these changing customer needs and expectations.

Retail Trends 148

Retail Trends Promotions Department Stores Shopping 148

Indigo 9 Digital

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

By Tricia McKinnon Over the past decade direct-to-consumer businesses have popped up in nearly every corner of the retail sector. From mattresses sold by Casper to prescription eyeglasses from Warby Parker ambitious founders have taken a page from Amazon’s playbook hoping to sell goods directly to consumers online.

Consumer 98

Consumer Returns Advertising Marketing 98

Mass Relators

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

retail sales excluding auto increased 7.2% Despite the shadow of Omicron and elevated inflation, consumer spending was buoyed by pent-up savings, wage growth and the continued re-opening of the “experience economy.” Beneficiaries included Department Stores, Apparel and Luxury, which all saw double-digit growth. .

Payment Services 52

Payment Services Department Stores Apparel Jewelry 52

VMS

AUGUST 11, 2021

With more cash in hand—fueled in part by the Child Tax Credit and pent-up savings—consumers drove U.S. retail spending growth, excluding automotive and gasoline, to +10.9% Return of the In-Store Shopper: Brick-and-mortar browsing is making its return, with in-stores sales making up 81.9%

Jewelry 72

Jewelry Merchant Services Payment Services Department Stores 72

Indigo 9 Digital

MARCH 9, 2023

Since 90% of the United States population lives within 10 miles of a Walmart store this move has become a game changer for the retailer. Consumers love shopping online but what they really want is control. Be honest, before the pandemic weren’t you were part of the vast majority of consumers that had never tried curbside pickup?

Drop-Shipping 98

Drop-Shipping Advertising Fulfillment Consumer 98

Indigo 9 Digital

MAY 31, 2022

Nordstrom on the other hand has weathered many tests of time and is thought to be one of strongest department stores. Nordstrom also entered into a partnership in 2019 where it began accepting returns of online orders from competitors such as Kohl’s and Macy’s. So how strong is Nordstrom? Last year it generated revenues of $14.4

Department Stores 98

Department Stores Returns Beauty and Health Shopping 98

Small Biz Trends

JULY 8, 2021

The above small retail statistics indicate that small retailers are not at all small when it comes to contributing to the US economy. Specialty stores are often a part of small retail store businesses. Unlike department stores that sell a wide variety of items, specialty stores offer niche-specific products.

Specialty Store 138

Specialty Store Specialty Retailers Social Commerce Advertising 138