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Omnichannel Fulfillment, BNPL and Social Commerce Contributed to Holiday 2021’s Digital Success

Retail TouchPoints

The early-season surge can be attributed to shoppers’ awareness of potential shipping delays , which also made omnichannel fulfillment a winning solution during that final rush: stores with curbside or in-store pickup options captured 62% of global sales during the Dec. BNPL and Social Commerce Were Holiday Standouts.

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The four trends defining online retail in 2024

Inside Retail

Customer retention With both consumers and retailers feeling the pinch of increasing costs, customer retention will be a key theme of 2024. You can increase customer retention by creating loyalty programs, improving the customer experience, offering personalised services or promotions, or simply focusing on improving product range or quality.

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The Rise of Social Commerce: How Retailers Can Leverage Social Media

Star Miconics

Part of this shift is the emergence of social commerce, a trend that’s setting the stage for this next retail revolution. Combining mobile shopping and social media, two of the most popular contemporary pastimes, retailers are finding more creative ways to engage consumers, drive sales, and enhance the shopping experience.

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TikTok Goes ‘All in’ on Social Commerce with Robust Suite of New Shopping Features

Retail TouchPoints

But they don’t have to — TikTok also has announced a direct integration option that offers brands and retailers a full-service solution wherein TikTok handles everything from shipping to fulfillment to point of purchase. Beyond announcing the direct integration service, TikTok didn’t provide much additional detail on how it would work.

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CCS 2021: Levi’s, 1-800-FLOWERS, Under Armour Reveal How They’re Meeting Fast-Changing Consumer Expectations

Retail TouchPoints

The 2021 Connected Consumer Series reflected the challenges retail (and society as a whole) have faced during the past year, but also the growing sense of optimism that is taking hold this year. 5 Social Advertising Trends for Retailers to Know in 2021: Featuring Under Armour. How to Take Consumer Engagement and LTV to New Levels.

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Want to Know the Holiday Season’s Top Trends? Look at Back-to-School for Insight

Retail TouchPoints

Back-to-school surveys across the retail sector point to a strong season, spurred by pent-up consumer demand. Jeff Orschell, EY’s Americas Consumer Retail Leaders, noted that global data as well as the firm’s consumer research point to demand remaining elevated, despite the uncertainties. ADDITIONAL LISTENING: 2.

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Top 10 Retail Trends to Watch in 2024

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

As we step into 2024, the retail sector is undergoing significant transformations in technology, supply chain dynamics, and consumer behavior. Sustainable and Ethical Practices: As environmental awareness continues to grow, consumers are placing increased importance on sustainability and ethical practices.