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4 Tips for Retail Businesses Hungry for Venture Capital Funding

Retail TouchPoints

Here are four important fundamentals these retailers will need: Establish a core business advantage; Tie your advantage to a clear value proposition; Get your customer acquisition costs (CAC) and LTV in order; and Map a path for expansion and diversification. The most notable shift has been in VC’s emphasis on direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands.

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What’s Driving the Explosion of Retail Media (and How to Get in on the Action) 

Retail TouchPoints

Macy’s RMN hit the market in 2020 and quickly generated $105 million in revenue in 2021. Then there’s the ever-tightening restrictions on data collection and tracking, making it harder than ever to target and engage consumers via traditional marketing channels.

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4 Steps Retailers Can Take to Market Themselves in a Recession

Retail TouchPoints

Marketing is often first on the chopping block during a recession, and with GDP contracting two quarters in a row, retail marketers are working hard to determine how to make each dollar go further. Many organizations will cut marketing spend in a bid to preserve margins. Capitalizing on In-Store Advertising.

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Why retail media has become the next big tool in performance marketing

Inside Retail

For brands selling through third-party retailers in categories like FMCG or consumer electronics, retail media allows you to tap into rich purchasing signals, boost visibility and improve conversion rates. We can deliver a brand or retailer’s message across an entire ecosystem, right down to the actual point of sale.

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4 Tips for Retail Businesses Hungry for Venture Capital Funding

Retail TouchPoints

Here are four important fundamentals these retailers will need: Establish a core business advantage; Tie your advantage to a clear value proposition; Get your customer acquisition costs (CAC) and LTV in order; and Map a path for expansion and diversification. The most notable shift has been in VC’s emphasis on direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands.

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How Gucci and Ikea are using AR to drive sales

Inside Retail

According to an International Data Corporation (IDC) study, AR is anticipated to see compound annual growth rates of up to 135 per cent in retail market spend by 2023, and Snap is eager to get a slice of the pie. Romano says AR works well in retail categories that have a strong visual component.

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Retail Statistics You Should Know

Small Biz Trends

We have assembled all the numbers you need, including store operations, shopper behaviors, how retailers market their businesses, and much more. If you own a retail store or are considering shop ideas for a new one, take a look at the stats below. Retail Statistics: The Big Picture. Physical Stores. image: NRF.