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Preparing for the Unknown: Effectively Using Data to Predict this Year’s Holiday Trends

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Nothing about 2020 was normal — in fact, for many retailers, the phrase ‘hindsight is 2020’ is one they should reconsider using. . Despite the economic downturn, holiday sales were up 8.3%, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). That uncertainty will cause some challenges for retailers as they look to demand planning.

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6 Reasons Walmart’s eCommerce Strategy is Winning

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Since 90% of the United States population lives within 10 miles of a Walmart store this move has become a game changer for the retailer. Consumers love shopping online but what they really want is control. This service is also beneficial for consumers worried about their goods being stolen after they are dropped off.

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Marks & Spencer’s Turnaround Strategy, Why it’s Working

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It also allows a retailer to have a much larger product range without having to make a large investment to buy and hold more stock. This is part of Marks & Spencer’s strategy of "moving with the customer, where the customer is working and shopping" said Rowe. "We This is especially the case with Jaeger,” said an industry veteran.