Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 7, 2021

Sustainability is no longer a nice-to-have for retailers. It’s a must do if they want to meet consumers’ increasing demand for brands that prioritize environmental and social responsibility. According to Nielsen, the U.S. sustainability market is projected to reach $150 billion in sales by 2021, and nearly half of consumers say they would definitely or probably change their consumption habits to reduce their impact on the environment.

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Tokinomo

JANUARY 18, 2021

Technology is improving as we speak. Robots exist, IoT is here to support your business, AI can help you amaze your customers, and VR can help you travel in a different world.

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Intelligence Node

JANUARY 25, 2021

2020 was a whirlwind of a year not just for the global population, but for businesses too. The eCommerce landscape saw a major change, the likes of which were never seen before. eCommerce was picking up steam before the pandemic, but the pandemic propelled it to new extremes. The US Department of Commerce noted a […]. The post Preparing for 2021: Retail Trends & Shopper Expectations to Watch Out For appeared first on Blog.

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Mike Anthony

JANUARY 13, 2021

Apparently, men and women are remarkably similar when it comes to shopping. Apparently that means that we can take a one-size-fits-all approach to how we market to shoppers. Really? If that were true, that would be amazing right? Our lives would be so simple! But before you dust off your beach clothes and plan to take the rest of the year off, maybe you should read the rest of this post first.

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I Love Fashion

JANUARY 4, 2021

Fashion Digital Marketing Agency. The advent of technology and digitalization have collectively been a concrete reason for the evolution of Fashion Ecommerce. Like other industry verticals, the Fashion eCommerce Marketing retail landscape has also endured a tangible change. Enabling consumers across the globe to shop their preferred commodities by leveraging flawless online transactions.

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Wiser

JANUARY 5, 2021

Why are some people willing to pay seemingly sky-high prices for certain items? In some cases, it could be they believe price and quality are intimately linked. Or maybe they want to splurge on something to show off to their friends, display their status, or simply treat themselves to a bit of luxury. The consumer psychology around luxury is fascinating.

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Tokinomo

JANUARY 27, 2021

How can you make sure that you reach the shelves of the biggest retailers? How can you increase brand awareness and customer loyalty? How can you promote your products efficiently?

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Intelligence Node

JANUARY 11, 2021

The best thing about January is the opportunity to start again, a general optimism for doing better retail planning than last year. More so for retail, being one of the hardest hit industries last year. As retailers re-evaluate 2020’s retail planning decisions, the overarching theme for Budget ‘21 is ‘uncertainty’, given the current political […].

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Mike Anthony

JANUARY 13, 2021

Apparently, men and women are remarkably similar when it comes to shopping. Apparently that means that we can take a one-size-fits-all approach to how we market to shoppers. Really? If that were true, that would be amazing right? Our lives would be so simple! But before you dust off your beach clothes and plan to take the rest of the year off, maybe you should read the rest of this post first.

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I Love Fashion

JANUARY 27, 2021

Fashion Digital Marketing Agency. The inclusion of the internet in human lives has transformed the way people live, work, and shop. The contemporary mode of advertisement for the brands, however, is not an exception though! Consequently, people have devised marketing automation for enticing their potential customers along with the incorporation of a few assuring sub-processes that together contribute to instigating more business leads.

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Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali

Imagine a retail landscape where every interaction is personalized, every decision informed, and every opportunity maximized 🤔✨ Join us for an exploratory journey into the heart of AI-driven retail innovation. We’ll unveil the transformative potential of AI and data analytics in shaping the future of omnichannel personalization and e-commerce.

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Thrifts and Tangles

JANUARY 25, 2021

I moved from Las Vegas to LA a little over two years ago. Shortly after moving in, I. The post How to Find an Affordable Apartment in Los Angeles appeared first on Thrifts and Tangles.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 29, 2021

Just over half ( 52% ) of U.S. adults plan to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year, spending a total of $21.8 billion , according to a survey by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The holiday may be serving as a form of release for pent-up consumers: nearly three-quarters ( 73% ) of shoppers celebrating Valentine’s Day this year feel it is important to do so given the current state of the pandemic.

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Small Biz Trends

JANUARY 21, 2021

As a business besides making sure your products are shipped safely and on time you can also improve your image by showing you also care about the environment. By investing in eco-friendly packaging, you are showing your customers your sense of social responsibility. As a retailer, one way to instill eco-friendly practices in your business is to limit the use of plastic in your product packaging and shipping materials.

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Retail Adventures

JANUARY 20, 2021

Just because you fell in love with that item when you saw it at the last trade show you attended it doesn’t guarantee it will sell once it hits your sales floor. And when it doesn’t you need a plan to get rid of it so you can buy fabric that will sell. Let’s take a look at the things you can do to move merchandise that isn’t selling: What’s your turn?

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Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an

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Dezeen

JANUARY 20, 2021

Norm Architects used natural materials such as oak, clay, linen and travertine to create a jewellery showroom in Copenhagen informed by modernist artists' studios. Located on Ny Østergade in the city's old town, the flagship store belongs to jewellery brand Dulong and features an open-plan layout broken only by a few existing cast-iron columns. Dulong's flagship store features travertine tables and counters.

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I Love Fashion

JANUARY 30, 2021

Fashion Digital Marketing Agency. Are you sure, your eCommerce website structure isn’t costing you customers? Surprising though it may seem, but it only takes about 50 milliseconds for the users to form an opinion as to whether they like your website or not. Simply; whether they will stay or bounce off. Although it is commonly said that “don’t judge a book by its cover’’, yet the eCommerce websites are constrained to an absurd level of snap judgments that fosters the perception of credibility.

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Shopperations

JANUARY 28, 2021

For the last couple of years, I have been doing podcast interviews with former CPGers who are running their own businesses. Recently, one of my subscribers half-jokingly told me "Don't forget to interview yourself!".

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 6, 2021

Walgreens Boots Alliance will sell its Alliance Healthcare wholesale business to AmerisourceBergen Corporation for approximately $6.5 billion. The transaction will let Walgreens focus on its core retail pharmacy businesses, expand its offerings and accelerate progress on strategic priorities. Additionally, Boots and AmerisourceBergen will strengthen their strategic partnership by extending and expanding their commercial agreements.

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Small Biz Trends

JANUARY 12, 2021

Keeping your small business open could mean tweaking your COVID-19 safety practices. Yelp is adding to their COVID-19 Section. They are adding customer observations on social distancing and mask wearing. There are also new content guidelines protecting businesses from unfair reviews. And new health and safety measures. The section already lets SMBs inform customers about their ongoing health and safety efforts.

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Retail Geek

JANUARY 8, 2021

A weekly podcast with the latest e-commerce news and events. Episode 250 is a recap of the holiday commerce season, an update on #shipageddon, and other news from December. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Podcast RSS SoundCloud TuneIn iHeartRadio Google Play Music Overcast Pocket Casts Facebook. ? ? ? ? ? This week we recap the commerce results for Holiday 2020 (including the data sources you can use to get a read for yourself), give an update on #shipageddon, and cove

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Frank Mayer

JANUARY 5, 2021

When I wrote the “ What’s in Store for 2020 ” blog last December, I could not have predicted what was to come in three short months. My closing statement promised a bright future for retail and the point of purchase industry in 2020. Instead, a worldwide pandemic shifted industry conversation from experiential retail and strategic partnerships to more simplified objectives like keeping customers and employees safe, store shelves stocked, and open signs lit.

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Fashion Retail

JANUARY 24, 2021

When I was 16 years old, I didn’t know what to study at university. I spent some time soul-searching about what subject I liked at school and why. I liked Economics but specially the social aspect of it. I have always been passionate about History and trying to put all the pieces of the puzzle … More Retail, culture and brands ethics.

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Miller Zell

JANUARY 21, 2021

Miller Zell EVP & Chief Retail Officer Ron Lutz announced his retirement from Miller Zell this month. We asked him to write a few words in advance of his departure.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 18, 2021

The coming year is primed to be unlike any other for retailers selling “As Seen on TV” (ASONTV) products. According to a recent study, top ASONTV companies increased their year-over-year TV media buys by nearly 400% during the COVID-19 quarantine from March through early May. ASONTV companies continued to break advertising records throughout the remainder of 2020.

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Small Biz Trends

JANUARY 20, 2021

If you own clothing store or a boutique you probably know that clothing racks are important to showcase your merchandise. While almost all clothing racks provide the same essential function of showcasing clothes that are for sell, they are not all created equal. Clothing racks come in a variety of designs and styles as well as price points. Whether you are looking for functionality or aesthetics, below are some of our seven top clothing racks for your business.

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Retail Pro

JANUARY 22, 2021

Digital acceleration will be one of the most popular topics in the retail world in 2021. Coming out of a pandemic-centric 2020, retailers expanded e-commerce capabilities, cultivated (and relied upon) core customers and became creative with customer fulfillment. How they … Continue reading → The post 2021 Retail trends: 3 ways to generate repeat business with offerings that build on each other first appeared on Retail Pro Blog.

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Speaker: Robyn O’Brien - Founder of Sirona Ventures, Adjunct Professor at Rice University’s Business School, Supply Chain Optimization and Logistics Expert

Today’s supply chain leaders are required to stay strong in the face of disruption and not only accept it, but embrace it – after all, progress is made outside of your comfort zone. While it’s easier said than done, conquering the fear of instability in your supply chain is within your reach. Thanks to the advancement of technology and AI, we now have more tools and resources at our disposal than ever before to conquer, not crumble, in the face of uncertainty.

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Wiser

JANUARY 19, 2021

Should you ship your products directly to retail stores and bypass the go-between, or is there something to be said for letting your retail partners own the distribution to individual stores? This is a question every brand and manufacturer has to contend with at some point. They have to make a decision between Direct Store Delivery or centralized distribution through retailers’ supply chains.

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Nahanco

JANUARY 25, 2021

Now this list doesn’t include everything you need to open and run a bridal shop, but it will at least get you started. For additional bridal store needs, visit us at nahanco.com.

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Miller Zell

JANUARY 28, 2021

COVID-19 spawned unprecedented challenges for international trade, particularly with the North American supply chain, where there’s never been a bigger imbalance between imports and exports.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 21, 2021

The term localization for many retail professionals and marketers is closely linked to advertising localization — serving culturally appropriate advertising to key regional segments. However, in the area of cross-border ecommerce, web localization can be the difference between success and failure. And cross-border ecommerce is booming. In recent months the global COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact in retail.

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Understanding the intricate world of Point-of-Sale (POS) technology is a common challenge for tech buyers. When it comes to defining the functions of Point-of-Sale systems, the communications have yet to be standardized–—until now. Forrester’s new report, Demystifying The Technical Functions of POS Solutions, breaks through the noise and provides business leaders with the information and tools they need to evaluate the features of POS systems.

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