Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 5, 2023

However, the winds of change are blowing: as inflation and interest rates continue to climb, BNPL is shedding its reputation for luxury spending and becoming a financing solution for necessary expenses, such as car repair, healthcare, fridge and other essential appliance repair. And the merchant tends to absorb the cost of this transaction.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Meta also will highlight businesses from its Meta Business Leaders Network in the new 2022 Smalliday Showcase gift guide, and provide small businesses with advice on advertising effectively with its SMB Holiday Marketing Guide. The new Square-specific Amex credit card, which will be powered by i2c Inc. small business owners.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Consumer spending on Cyber Monday surpassed initial projections to reach $12.4 Amazon alone said it sold 1 billion products during its extended promotion period, which kicked off earlier than the traditional Cyber Week start of Thanksgiving Day, on Nov. million consumers opting to visit brick-and-mortar locations, up from 72.9

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365 Retail

JANUARY 9, 2024

In December 2023, the UK witnessed a modest rise in consumer card spending, increasing by 2.3% However, the entertainment and travel sectors saw a surge as consumers eagerly booked experiences and getaways for 2024. year-on-year, which fell short of the CPIH inflation rate of 4.2% and was lower than November’s growth of 2.9%.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 6, 2023

consumers reported that they experienced a worsening economic situation over the past year, and members of this group said it would take time for their concerns to subside even as economic stressors abate, according to Deloitte’s Global State of the Consumer Tracker. Promotions can be Effective in this ‘Deal-Seeking’ Environment.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 22, 2022

Amazon has named 17-year company veteran Doug Herrington to the renamed role of CEO of Worldwide Amazon Stores, filling the position left vacant by former CEO of the Worldwide Consumer Dave Clark. Since 2015, Herrington has served as Amazon’s SVP of the North America Consumer.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Overall household finances remain in good shape and will continue to support the consumer’s ability to spend.” consumers spent online during holiday 2022. Some of this hiring may have taken place in October to support early holiday sales events and promotions. seen from 2010 to 2019. “It retail sales will climb 3.7%

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Retail TouchPoints

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. Shortages and Sticker Shock Heighten Holiday Stress.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 8, 2023

After three years of supply chain logistics and shipping delays, retailers have too much inventory sitting on shelves, and consumer demand continues to be in flux as inflation maintains a strong grip on budgets everywhere. This means the way consumers shop has drastically changed as new financing options rise in popularity.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

There’s no question that rising prices have altered consumer behaviors. Our recent survey of North American, UK and APAC consumers — which is the basis of an upcoming Eagle Eye report — found similar trends globally: 61% of shoppers worldwide are using money-saving tactics like seeking out on-sale items and coupons more often.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 8, 2022

In an increasingly competitive marketplace, retailers are now facing the challenge of capturing and maintaining market share and keeping their customers loyal. This is how merchants can reap the benefits of BNPL solutions in today’s ever-competitive market. Say Farewell to Cart Abandonment, Welcome Loyal Customers.

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 14, 2023

That’s easier said than done, though, which is where forecasting comes in place, providing an opportunity for growth and success even in the most unpredictable market conditions. This includes changing consumer demands, evolving trends, and the need for product innovation and differentiation. Was there a promotional offer?

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 12, 2023

In saying that, people are actually beginning to feel better about the economy and their own personal finances, Levine said, with consumer confidence topping 80 for the first time in several months, and Roy Morgan’s data showing people are largely comfortable with their personal finances and expecting to be even better off next year. “I

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Retail Gazette

OCTOBER 19, 2023

EE will start selling smart fridges, TVs, kettles and fitness products as it branches out into the ecommerce market. The telco company aims to utilise tactics developed selling its telecoms goods and services to support its venture into consumer electronics.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Consumers are still feeling enormous financial pressures, and many are heading into this period with little optimism towards their finances. Such economic strain is leading to behavioural changes in the way consumers are shopping and planning their festive budgets. But this shouldn’t just be a retail race to the bottom.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Acclaimed Indian skincare brand Minimalist recently announced its strategic expansion into three dynamic markets: Singapore, Vietnam, and Australia. With a rich background spanning finance, entrepreneurship, and brand development, Yadav embodies the brand’s ethos of innovation and consumer-centricity.

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Rangeme

APRIL 22, 2024

Without sufficient funds to invest in inventory, marketing, and infrastructure, even the most promising ventures can struggle to gain traction. Meanwhile, the right financing strategy can provide the resources needed to grow and thrive. Furthermore, relinquishing payment collection control to a third party can be an unwanted step.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Hydroponic greenhouse network operator and plant-based food provider Gotham Greens has raised more than $310 million in new capital, which brings the Certified B Corporation’s total financing to $440 million. through: Channel and geographic market expansion; Increased operational capacity; and New product development.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 9, 2023

retailers plan to use technology and automation for their critical behind-the-scenes work, like inventory, orders, payroll and invoicing — as well as for more customer-focused needs like communications, marketing, loyalty and checkout. Maintaining a cost-efficient marketing toolkit. What’s Next?

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 1, 2024

He compared the level of interest of a consumer who had simply seen a Natori ad on social media to one who had “gone to the website, added something to their bag and abandoned the cart. That’s much more useful [data] than the first consumer. We aren’t blindly retargeting every user,” said Natori.

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Retail Focus

MARCH 6, 2024

Their method of recording and verifying transactions is secure, transparent, and decentralised, and it can be applied to different sectors such as finance, supply chain, and digital identity verification. The adoption of blockchain has a significant impact on both consumers and retailers. Benefits of Blockchain in Luxury Retail.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

14, Levi’s responded via email to an inquiry from Yahoo Finance , highlighting the fact that Sey had resigned and announcing that Seth Ellison, the company’s EVP and Chief Commercial Office, would be assuming the role of Brand President on an interim basis until a replacement was found: “LS&Co.

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Retail Gazette

JANUARY 25, 2024

There were some big winners over Christmas with the likes of M&S and Next both enjoying better-than-expected sales, but across the sector, it turned out to be a much bleaker December with the cost-of-living crisis weighing heavily on consumer spending. respectively, other retailers fared less well. Online player N Brown posted a 9.3%

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Mass Relators

AUGUST 2, 2021

CHICAGO – Consumer sentiment is on the rise after the unprecedented circumstances of 2020 took a toll on the financial health of many Americans. The Consumer Sentiment Index is up seven points in July 2021 compared to July 2020. IRI anticipates younger consumers will buy even more pet products in the coming year.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

As a result, as the science of commerce has evolved rapidly online, driving deeper personalization and more efficient deployment of marketing and logistics resources, the physical store environment has remained stubbornly analog. PVH x RetailNext and MarketDial PVH Corp.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

With an extensive career in marketing and retail, having previously worked in Paris, China and Hong Kong, where she was a sales director, before coming to Australia to head Longchamp’s ANZ operations from Sydney. From finance to marketing, from operations to strategy. I love the broadness of my role.

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Mass Relators

APRIL 7, 2021

CHICAGO – Americans, for the first time since the pandemic began, are beginning to feel noticeably better about personal finances and are now prioritizing value over speed when they shop. consumers reported that the U.S. The latest wave found that 58% of U.S. But even though U.S. But even though U.S. over the past 12 months.”.

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Retail Gazette

JANUARY 30, 2024

Sainsbury’s scooped up even more market share as sales soared, the latest Kantar figures show. of the total market, up 0.3% Meanwhile, grocery price inflation eased at a slower rate this month, as the proportion of promotional products bought fell compared to December. The supermarket’s revenues surged 8.1%

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The ultimate point of any marketing is not to get in front of people, it’s to earn trust ,” said Jay Acunzo, host of the podcast Unthinkable and a brand consultant through his firm Unthinkable Media , in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. This way you become a participant in your audience’s lives and community, not just a promoter.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Many, including Kathmandu chief exec Michael Daly, are predicting a wave of “revenge spending” in the sense that consumers are poised to get ‘revenge’ for being cooped up indoors by spend, spend, spending. They might be cashed up but that doesn’t mean Aussie consumers are going to forgo value in their post-pandemic purchasing.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Consumer-facing brands have spent hundreds of millions of dollars over the past few decades creating unique customer experiences in their physical brick-and-mortar locations. That meant drawing on not only detailed customer behavior data from the credit card issuer’s website, but also patterns of consumer behavior elsewhere on the internet.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 12, 2022

For many consumers, online shopping is a reflex, which is a major boon to retailers of all shapes and sizes. Merchandisers can manage product information and pricing, for example, while marketers are free to create promotions without causing stock shortages. Enter content governance. Security and Risk Reduction.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 29, 2022

While BNPL offerings are mature in Australia and New Zealand, due, in large part to the emergence of Afterpay, countries in South East Asia have new markets with room for incredible growth. Let’s look at the conditions that were so favourable to this payment method, the inevitable regulations and consumer and media response.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 10, 2022

As a result, retailers are experiencing a daunting dilemma: to choose between absorbing cost increases or to pass those costs on to consumers — neither of which is ideal. Additionally, retailers should re-evaluate their promotion strategy. Also, it’s always a good time to conduct market costing exercises or launch an RFP.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Separately, the 2020 Small Business Credit survey, fielded in Q3 and Q4 of 2020, showed bank financing varies significantly based on owner race and ethnicity. Most of the Cox-surveyed minority businesses owners are hopeful business will improve and finances will be sound. In 2020, there were approximately 31.7

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Retail Bound

MAY 3, 2023

Crowdfunding continues to be a popular way to finance all kinds of new products. And with more people turning to crowdfunding to finance their new product ideas, there’s no better time to get started. The benefits of crowdfunding for new product ideas Crowdfunding has become a popular way to finance new product ideas in recent years.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 18, 2022

Showpo is also hoping to show more diversity to customers via Meta’s platforms, and grow the business in the US market. As Lu explains, by using real model photography and real products shot on mannequins, Showpo can be sure that the 3D assets “provide an authentic shopping experience for the consumer”. “By Just the beginning”.

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