A1 Retail

MAY 9, 2023

However, the arrival of spring and the Easter Bank Holiday weekend fuelled growth at pubs and sports & outdoor retailers, while ticket sales for the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool boosted the entertainment sector. percent), as the Easter weekend and arrival of spring encouraged more Brits to enjoy social and outdoor activities.

Consumer 52

Consumer Planning Outdoor Finance 52

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 15, 2022

New research from PwC has found that three in 10 customers are more likely to try a new brand — and that number is even higher among younger consumers. But winning (and keeping) customers’ loyalty is no longer confined to programs and points. But make no mistake, the return to “traditional” media by no means has to be boring.

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Drop-Shipping Shipping Outdoor Customer Retention 215

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 17, 2022

During the pandemic, the relationship between homeowners and their homes fundamentally changed, as lockdowns, social distancing guidance and quarantine protocols left many consumers with an abundance of time to stare at their own four walls. 134% more likely to anticipate making a garden or outdoor purchase.

Home Furnishings 292

Home Furnishings Shipping Outdoor Consumer 292

Inside Retail

JUNE 26, 2023

As consumers return to physical stores in the post-pandemic era, delivering a great in-store experience has become more critical than ever, says a leading retail technology expert. Consumers today have come to expect engaging, fun experiences in stores. It’s all about experiences now.” They are part of our social fabric.”

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Kiosk Consumer Outdoor Returns 237

A1 Retail

JULY 11, 2023

However, supermarket shoppers remain concerned about “shrinkflation”, while restaurants saw another slowdown as consumers continue to cut back on eating out to offset rising household bills. percent), sports and outdoor retailers returned to growth (1.1 percent, yet noticeably higher than in May (3.6 percent) since January.

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Outdoor Supermarket Beauty and Health Consumer 40

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 17, 2022

A vital component of his expertise has been the understanding of the common traits shared by consumers globally — but also their differences. There is definitely a need to return to the physical experience.”. It’s a little bit more work, but it definitely is helping us to talk to the local consumer in a different way.”.

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Visual Merchandising Outdoor Location Customer Experience 274

Inside Retail

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The new outdoor dining experience at QV shopping centre is serving up French champagne, cocktails, and food all summer long. It’s all part of the shopping centre’s plan to lure shoppers, office workers, and uni students back to the CBD for peak season. IR: What are your expectations for consumer spending this holiday trading period?

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Outdoor Fashion Returns Shopping 130

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The retailer managed digital growth despite direct-to-consumer penetration falling to 41.2% The company’s retail revenue rose 52% , with strong in-store sales offsetting an 18% decline in digital sales as shoppers returned to brick-and-mortar. Lululemon posted an extremely strong quarter, led by a 61% net revenue increase to $1.5

Wholesale 226

Wholesale Outdoor Accessories Apparel 226

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 28, 2022

Defined as data customers are willing to give to brands/retailers in return for discounts via a loyalty/rewards program or email, zero-party data is an oft-overlooked form of data collection thanks to its simplicity, but is now having a moment that will likely turn it into a permanent fixture in retail marketer’s toolkit.

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Kiosk Outdoor Checkout Marketing 265

Retail Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2022

With 2022 as the first year of MAPIC’s fully-fledged return post-pandemic, the atmosphere has been optimistic and energetic, with people looking forward to the experience of in-person retail and interactions. Attractive to younger generations, leisure can help to bring physical commerce back to consumers who strayed from it during COVID.

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Finance Outdoor Consumer Accounting 182

365 Retail

APRIL 3, 2024

However, for many consumer brands, the divide between expectations and reality looms large. Say I’m a customer of a general sports apparel and outdoor store, and I’m planning for my upcoming annual winter ski trip. I also know my returns or any future purchases will be incorporated into my profile.

Outdoor 73

Outdoor Returns Customer Experience Apparel 73

A1 Retail

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The Barclaycard report combines hundreds of millions of customer transactions with consumer research to provide an in-depth view of UK spending. Consumer card spending grew 16.0 With Christmas on the horizon, almost four in 10 (37 per cent) consumers who celebrate it say they are buying gifts earlier than normal this year.

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Consumer Beauty and Health Finance Outdoor 74

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 27, 2021

That means more consumers are venturing out into the world — and going back into stores. Research from Springboard points to similar results: the company’s latest Retail Consumer Survey indicated that 56% of consumers were “very” or “completely comfortable” visiting brick-and-mortar destinations, a steady increase from the 50% figure in May.

Beauty and Health 279

Beauty and Health Shopping Consumer Home Furnishings 279

A1 Retail

MAY 11, 2021

percent lower than in 2019, shopping by younger consumers gave clothing and sports & outdoor retailers a boost. The Barclaycard report combines hundreds of millions of customer transactions with consumer research to provide an in-depth view of UK spending. Consumer spending grew 0.4 The category rose 26.2 per cent).

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Consumer Outdoor Department Stores Accessories 56

Inside Retail

JANUARY 24, 2023

After so much Covid-19 disruption and damage, the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) Big Show returned to the Big Apple with an equally big bang last week. As consumers return to stores post-pandemic, they are seeking out intuitive and personalised interactions that surprise and delight, with the option for frictionless self-service.

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Fulfillment Customer Experience Consumer Returns 130

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The days of a traditional shopping mall trip have changed — not only because of the pandemic, but as consumers have started to prefer the convenience of ecommerce. According to Coveo’s Relevance Report , 90% of consumers expect online shopping experiences to be equal to or better than an in-store, analog experience.

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Jewelry Consumer Shopping Outdoor 271

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 11, 2023

Lesson 1: Network Analytics Can Streamline Operations The NFL uses advanced WiFi analytics to gain insights into fan activity — cashless payments for beer, posting on social media or queueing for the restrooms — that enables them to better understand at a granular level their data usage and plan for other underlying networks.

Payment Services 194

Payment Services Inventory Management Consumer Returns 194

A1 Retail

JANUARY 10, 2023

The Barclays report combines hundreds of millions of customer transactions with consumer research to provide an in-depth view of UK spending. Consumer card spending grew 4.4 percent rise in consumer price inflation. Sports and outdoor retailers saw their largest increase (3.5 percent) but well below the 9.3 percent and 2.8

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Finance Outdoor Supermarket Department Stores 98

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 16, 2020

The National Bureau of Economic Research warns that the recovery may be L-shaped , which would be terrible because it means we’ll be in a severe recession for a very long time and may never fully return to the sustained growth we’ve become accustomed to. . Right now consumers aren’t feeling too maxed out.

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Outdoor Apparel Shopping Returns 263

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 4, 2021

Swiss performance sportswear brand On has opened a global flagship store in New York’s NoHo neighborhood — its first standalone brick-and-mortar store — boasting a design-centric and technologically driven approach to the in-store consumer experience. with an option to return them back to the store or purchase from there.

Outdoor 264

Outdoor Checkout Customer Experience Apparel 264

Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

The huge increase in online shopping over the past decade or so has had a major impact on department stores, with many consumers turning to Amazon, eBay and other online shops for shopping, rather than a more traditional trip out to a physical store.

Department Stores 162

Department Stores Outdoor Payment Services Shopping 162

A1 Retail

JUNE 8, 2021

Brits braved the rain for leisure activities, with improvements in spending on entertainment – such as family days out – and strong growth at sports and outdoor retailers. The Barclaycard report combines hundreds of millions of customer transactions with consumer research to provide an in-depth view of UK spending.

Beauty and Health 45

Beauty and Health Consumer Shopping Outdoor 45

A1 Retail

APRIL 12, 2022

Nine in 10 consumers are concerned about the negative impact of rising household bills on their personal finances. Yet, the warm weather in early March and a potential Easter heatwave has lifted spirits, boosting trade across hospitality & leisure and sports & outdoor retailers. Card spending grew 17.7 Card spending grew 17.7

Consumer 40

Consumer Finance Outdoor Supermarket 40

Inside Retail

JANUARY 12, 2022

Foot traffic is down in CBDs and shopping centres as consumers return to working from home. Since we reopened in mid-October, it [had been] buzzing – lots of excitement, lots of people enjoying being outdoors. At some stage, we do need to return to normal, and we must live through the impacts, so we can get to the other side.

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Dead-Stock Drop-Shipping Outdoor Returns 264

Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Instead, a series of recent diversifications, including the launch of a direct-to-consumer site in 2017, meant the brand was poised to roll with the pandemic punches. These gave Kerrits the advanced analytics and segmentation tools she needed to react to the volatile market forces and shifting consumer sentiments that shaped the year.

Wholesale 248

Wholesale Accounting Marketing Outdoor 248

Inside Retail

AUGUST 21, 2022

Federer opts for former GP motorcycling world champ Valentino Rossi (who returns the favour). Consumers don’t neatly collect and categorise their experiences into separate buckets. Well, the fact is that in a post-pandemic world, consumers have been reminded more than ever that health is everything.

Consumer 130

Consumer Fashion Outdoor Beauty and Health 130

Inside Retail

APRIL 25, 2023

Rather, it is in constant flux, with innovations shifting the way that industry players operate, and changing the way that consumers and traders interact with one-another. These same robots could be connected to in-store analytics, inventory management system[s] and merchandiser plans all powered by AI.

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Shopping Payment Services Inventory Management Supply Chain Management 130

365 Retail

JUNE 28, 2022

For the first time since the advent of Covid, large-scale festivals are back on the agenda, and with them comes a high density of consumers. Like the lo:live platform itself, the activity data is unbiased and acts as an impartial witness to industry planning perceptions and mindset.

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Location Clienteling Outdoor Planning 72

Wiser

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Listen in to hear from Tom Vieira, Wiser’s Director of Product, In-Store, and Casey Berns, Associate Director Shopper Insights and Category Advisory Services at The Clorox Company, as they cover six store conditions consumer brands need to monitor to win at the register. We have a recording of the webinar below.

Consumer 148

Consumer ATS Merchant Services Outdoor 148

Inside Retail

JUNE 5, 2023

Seven more stores are planned for opening this year. With the pandemic fading in the rearview mirror, inflation becoming more subdued and consumer confidence returning, the home improvement sector is heating up along with Thailand’s summer weather. Forty of its 113 stores in Thailand are in the Greater Bangkok area.

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Marketing Net Profit Sporting Goods Outdoor 130

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 24, 2021

This shift has naturally led to conversations among retailers, real estate developers and property landlords about where brick-and-mortar retail fits this “next normal” of consumer purchasing habits. People still need to drive longer distances to them, and they plan their day around the excitement of getting great deals on top-shelf items.

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Returns Location Outdoor Accounting 152

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Adding to the overall shipping volume will be those consumers who would normally have purchased a gift in-store and brought it to the recipient themselves. Adobe also found that 64% of consumers won’t pay for fast shipping, meaning retailers need to encourage shoppers to make their purchases with plenty of time to spare.

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Shipping Fulfillment Shopping Consumer 246

365 Retail

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Plan ahead. Retailers and consumers alike are being urged to plan ahead to avoid and prevent the worst of the toy shortages this Christmas. With demand for manufacturing and transport so high and resources limited, planning alone may not be enough for retailers to beat the looming toy shortages.

Outdoor 52

Outdoor Planning Consumer Returns 52

A1 Retail

AUGUST 24, 2021

Freedom Day and the easing of covid-19 restrictions has boosted online fashion order volumes, the latest data from True Fit, a personalisation platform for apparel and footwear retailers, reveals, as UK shoppers dress to impress as their social lives expand and kit out their wardrobes for the return to the office.

Checkout 76

Checkout Fashion Returns Outdoor 76

A1 Retail

JUNE 17, 2021

New research from the consumer spending experts at money.co.uk However, despite the excitement of being able to see our dads in person this year, Father’s Day spending has not yet returned to pre pandemic levels. Over a fifth, (21%) are planning on spending Father’s Day by enjoying a meal inside the home. on each gift.

Outdoor 76

Outdoor Planning Returns Consumer 76

365 Retail

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

The huge increase in online shopping over the past decade or so has had a major impact on department stores, with many consumers turning to Amazon, eBay and other online shops for shopping, rather than a more traditional trip out to a physical store.

Department Stores 75

Department Stores Outdoor Payment Services Shopping 75

A1 Retail

AUGUST 24, 2021

More than four in 10 plan to hire additional staff over the next 12 months in a sign of positivity for the future. New research reveals that confidence among small and medium sized businesses is returning to pre-pandemic levels, with hospitality & leisure SMEs forecasting a revenue boost of 27 per cent in Q3 2021 compared to Q2 2021.

Merchant Services 75

Merchant Services Payment Services Returns Outdoor 75