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Is the DTC business model dead, or just evolving?

Inside Retail

A few years ago, it seemed like every new brand making noise in the market was adopting a direct-to-consumer (DTC) business model. Like many trends, the discourse around DTC is a rollercoaster, ranging from ‘DTC is dead!’ Is DTC dead? to ‘Look at this amazing DTC brand! Everyone should do this.’

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In-store shopping is far from dead – but the phygital world beckons retailers

Inside Retail

Lightspeed is a single platform for point-of-sale, payment processing, inventory management and reporting which also includes tools for e-commerce and marketing. Technologies like mobile apps, QR codes, and interactive kiosks can help bridge the gap between online research and in-store purchases, says Quinn.

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How Predictive Analytics Are Transforming Omni-Channel Retail

Retalon

It used to be catalogs, telephone, stores, and kiosks, and now it has evolved into e-commerce and mobile as well, but this is not what makes omni-channel retailing a unique shift. The marketing and loyalty department provide consumer/promotion data, the POS system provides sales/returns data. How can the refine forecast accuracy?

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How Predictive Analytics Are Transforming Omni-Channel Retail

Retalon

It used to be catalogs, telephone, stores, and kiosks, and now it has evolved into e-commerce and mobile as well, but this is not what makes omni-channel retailing a unique shift. The marketing and loyalty department provide consumer/promotion data, the POS system provides sales/returns data. How can the refine forecast accuracy?

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What Lies Ahead For Malls & Main Street Stores In The Age Of Deliveries?

Retail Minded

For instance, store spaces could be utilized for immersive experiences – think gaming zones, artisan markets, or even community workshops where folks can learn new skills. So, if you think malls and Main Street stores are dead – think again. Malls may not just be shopping hubs but full-blown entertainment centers.

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Jason & Scot Show Episode 287 – Amazon Supply Chain Deep Dive with Marc Wulfraat

Retail Geek

I realized that they were very secretive about everything going on around but they didn’t talk much about, how they went to Market and as a supply chain practitioner I said well. You know conversant on areas like strategy which is a big part of what we do so I’ll stop there.