Inside Retail

JUNE 3, 2025

Pitaliya explained, Cannabis is moving from the fringe to mainstream, driven by increased legalisation, a growing number of wellness-focused products and changing consumer preferences. Medical sales made up the remaining 30 per cent share of sales within the legalised cannabis retail industry. billion by 2028.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Technology that helps retailers manage all channels in a single, connected way enables them to serve customers across all touchpoints, including mobile and e-commerce platforms, with a consistent messaging and consumer experience. “It While consumers have returned to brick-and-mortar stores, most now shop online and offline.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

JANUARY 16, 2024

As we step into 2024, the retail sector is undergoing significant transformations in technology, supply chain dynamics, and consumer behavior. Navigating this shifting terrain requires a tailored approach rather than a universal solution for future-proofing retail businesses.

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Retail Focus

JULY 6, 2023

As a retail journalist with two decades of experience, I’ve closely observed emerging trends in the UK’s retail sector. In this blog, we’ll explore the five new retail trends that are shaping the personalisation gift market in 2023.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 20, 2021

By keeping a close eye on customer data, you can not only adapt your offerings in real time but also predict future retail trends and fuel new product creation centered exactly around your customers’ wants and needs. Alternate prices and offer promotions. In 2020, 88% of consumers in the U.S.

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365 Retail

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

While it’s true that a good number of influencers get paid to promote, you can still find some who provide genuine, unpaid reviews based on their experiences with a game. Viral trends, including speedrunning challenges, mod showcases, and special in-game events, also help drive sales.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 3, 2024

According to data provided by Adobe Analytics, online Black Friday shopping in the US hit new heights in 2024, with consumers spending a record US$10.8 To put these numbers into perspective, that is more than double what US consumers spent online on Black Friday 2017, which drove US$5.03 billion online on Friday,​ up 10.2

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 12, 2023

Circular retail prompted by sustainably-minded shoppers, a revival in bricks-and-mortar demand and continued cost-conscious consumerism by price-sensitive shoppers were among the emerging retail trends for 2023, the latest research from Sensormatic Solutions , the leading global retail solutions portfolio of Johnson Controls , reveals.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

One of the key trends that defined retail in 2023 was pop-up shops and how these experiential shopping experiences have taken hold over millennial and Gen Z consumers. Midway into the first quarter of 2024, there are no signs of this experiential retail trend slowing down. per square foot for a mall space.

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Small Biz Trends

JUNE 13, 2025

E-Commerce Growth: Capitalize on the increasing trend of online shopping by optimizing your website for mobile use and facilitating user-friendly checkout processes as more consumers shift to e-commerce. As the holiday season approaches, the retail landscape transforms into a vibrant hub of activity. In 2022, U.S.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 11, 2023

With unique visual merchandising and immersive retail trends, visitors can expect an interactive and engaging experience that goes beyond just browsing products. This is in line with current retail trends that emphasise experiential shopping and create memorable moments for customers.

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Mass Relators

AUGUST 4, 2022

Mastercard SpendingPulse, which measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment, reflects nominal spending and is not adjusted for inflation. Consumers’ purchasing power has been strained by higher prices, particularly for the most fundamental needs-based categories like food and energy,” said Michelle Meyer, U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 19, 2021

Matt Moorut, principal analyst at Gartner for Marketers , recently explored the topic of livestreaming and offered practical advice for how retailers can get the most out of it. Retail TouchPoints (RTP) : Why are consumers flocking to livestream shopping? For younger consumers, this is an extension of the way they behave online.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

To make the most of this holiday shopping season, retailers must understand changes in consumer behavior and mindset, and reflect this understanding in their in-store experiences. In fact, there is pent-up demand, because consumers are craving connection and tactile experiences more than ever before.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 23, 2023

The retail landscape has dramatically changed over the last few years, and one emerging trend appears to be here to stay. Phygital retail experiences, in which physical elements and technology coexist, offer opportunities to bring customers closer to your brand. Loyalty must adjust to meet those evolving consumer expectations.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 20, 2020

There are a few strategies that retailers can put in place now that will strengthen their ability to deal with issues that are bound to arise, and if done properly, safeguard themselves against them. Extend Holiday Promotions to Ease Delivery Burdens.

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Retail Minded

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

In an era where consumer preferences wield immense influence over businesses, retailers are no exception. In a world where consumers yearn for kitchens that seamlessly blend form and function, this trend speaks volumes. But how can retailers harness this insight to curate kitchen spaces that captivate their audience?

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365 Retail

JANUARY 17, 2025

The ONS data also shows that the final quarter of 2024 failed to deliver the expected boost for retailers, with sales volumes down 2.5% These figures underline the challenges faced by the retail sector as inflation, stagnant wage growth, and higher living costs continue to weigh heavily on consumer behaviour. year-on-year.

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Retail Bound

MARCH 4, 2025

Shopping malls were once viewed as relics of the pastcasualties of the eCommerce boom and shifting consumer habits. For product manufacturers, this revival is not just a phenomenon worth watching; it’s an opportunity to capitalize on an emerging retail trend. These locations have reimagined retail as entertainment.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Retail brands and consumers alike are feeling the pressure of inflation. In the first part of an exclusive four-part series developed in partnership with McKinsey , The Future of Retail Growth , we dig into the pressures impacting consumer behaviors and spending patterns.

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365 Retail

APRIL 17, 2025

Loyalty programs have been a mainstay of retail customer retention for decades, but their effect has never been as deep as it is with Gen Z consumers. The Psychology of Gen Z’s Brand Loyalty Gen Z consumers have come of age in an era in which choices abound, and loyalty to a brand is hard to find.

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Retail Assist

AUGUST 15, 2024

Looking ahead to 2025 retail trends, the retail sector is on the edge of something big, a revolution, to be exact. Nowadays, retailers aren't just dealing with a super competitive market; they're also trying to keep up with what shoppers want, which changes by the minute.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 14, 2025

When you connect the runway, lifestyle and pop culture trends with actual product data from online retailers, five pivotal themes shaping retails future come into view. Here are insights into product and promotional strategies brands can tap into in the coming year.

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Rangeme

JUNE 22, 2021

That’s what global consumers are saying, united by product trends that transcend consumer packaged goods (CPG) categories and national boundaries. Today’s global consumer trends influence e-commerce strategies, online marketplace assortments, and retail marketing trends in the U.S. and beyond.

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Retail Bound

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Product launches from manufacturers have been a crucial part of the retail industry for many years, serving as a driving force for companies to stay ahead of competitors and meet the ever-changing demands of consumers. Sustainability As consumers become more environmentally conscious, sustainability has become a top priority for many.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 19, 2021

Whilst news of a trade deal came as a huge relief, consumer rights when shopping online have not come out unscathed at the hands of Brexit. In addition, what and where inventory is placed will have a significant impact on your ability to keep orders moving to meet consumer demand. Removing the Brexit Red Tape.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Two key areas where retail media could unlock opportunities include in-store media and shopper data as a profit center. With the first, Coresight Research recommended that retailers should focus on in-store media opportunities while keeping promotions distinct from retail media. per cent YoY growth in 2025.

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Mass Relators

AUGUST 15, 2022

NEW YORK — The economy is showing unexpected signs of strength as consumers continue spending despite concerns about inflation, while the Department of Labor jobs report for July shows the economy added half a million jobs last month. Despite those trends, consumers continue to express pessimism. and airline sales leapt 13.3%.

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Small Biz Trends

JULY 8, 2021

Organizing a retail event in a physical store can be a good way to pull consumers. 58% of consumers are interested in attending a retail event in the future ( SCORE ). The retail workforce mainly includes cashiers, retail salespersons, or first-line supervisors of retail salespersons.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Here are five critical retail technology trends that will drive innovation in 2025: 1. Fulfillment: Speed and Efficiency at the Core In today’s retail environment, providing fast and efficient order fulfillment is non-negotiable. Omni-Commerce: A Unified Shopping Experience The future of retail is omnichannel.

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Retail Gazette

AUGUST 15, 2023

With discretionary purchases limited by the failure of incomes to keep pace with inflation and steep rises in mortgage repayments impacting homeowners, value retailers are well placed to capitalize on demand for competitively priced items for the home. Click here to sign up to Retail Gazette‘s free daily email newsletter

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Indigo 9 Digital

JUNE 20, 2023

One of the major marketing initiatives McDonald’s launched in 2020 which helped turn around revenues was a promotion called “Famous Orders” where it promoted McDonald’s meals celebrities like Travis Scott and BTS enjoy eating. The promotion first launched in the fall of 2020, featuring different celebrities every few months.

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Indigo 9 Digital

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Wendy’s then, while the account was still private, posted an offer to promote the launch of a new breakfast menu. By doing that you have to be a follower or become a Wendy’s follower on Twitter to see any of the brand’s posts. The offer allowed customers to receive a free Baconator breakfast sandwich when they spent over $5 on DoorDash.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

JULY 29, 2024

The retail landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by technological advancements and shifting consumer behaviors. Top retail brands are increasingly investing in in-store technology to stay competitive and meet the demands of today’s savvy shoppers.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Retail trends tend to surface in the UK and Europe about 12-24 months before they reach Australia. On the ground, I can report that there are challenges facing UK and European retailers that savvy Australian retailers can learn from to plan ahead. That’s what took me to the UK this month for a fact-finding mission.

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Indigo 9 Digital

JANUARY 17, 2023

Consumers around the world either couldn’t go to their favourite restaurant due to public health restrictions or they prefered to avoid going outside altogether. That’s why you often see promotions from these companies either for lower delivery fees or for a certain percentage off the cost of your order. Do you like this content?

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Retail Bound

APRIL 23, 2024

Retail is an ever-evolving industry that has seen its fair share of changes over the years. From traditional brick-and-mortar stores to the rise of e-commerce, product startups have had to adapt and keep up with changing consumer behavior. Product startups can leverage data analytics to gain a competitive edge in the retail market.

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