Sat.Dec 01, 2018 - Fri.Dec 07, 2018

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Online or In-Store? Why Shoppers Embrace Multi-Channel Shopping

Wiser

A lot has changed thanks to the internet. In the world of retail, the internet has given way to eCommerce and its rapid shipping, easy price comparisons, and other perks for consumers. The rise of eCommerce is also behind the prevalence of multi-channel shoppers: folks who buy from both online and in-store channels. . In fact, it’s a challenge to find someone who only shops from one channel.

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Fickle Fashion: Over 80% of consumers are buying clothes they never wear

Retail Technology Review

Fickle fashion is killing off sustainable clothing as eight in 10 (83%) consumers admit to buying items they never wear, according to data from the Fashion Retail Academy.

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[Report]: Holiday Toy-Buying in a Post-Toys ‘R’ Us World

Wiser

Toys ‘R’ Us was a traditional toy powerhouse in retail. However, after declaring bankruptcy, the national retailer closed all of its stores in June 2018. The meant the upcoming holiday shopping season had a void to fill. Where would all of Toys ‘R’ Us’ shoppers go to buy toys? Wiser wanted answers and surveyed our network of public shoppers to find out.

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[TotalRetail] Black Friday Post Mortem: How Successful Was Brick-and-Mortar?

Wiser

Black Friday 2018 is in the books, which means now is the perfect time to look back and see where we can improve for next year. Wiser CEO Andy Ballard shared his thoughts—and data—on Black Friday for Total Retail. Here’s a sneak peek at what you can read in “ Black Friday Post Mortem: How Successful Was Brick-and-Mortar? ” “Millennials were out in full force this year, with 37 percent of respondents aged 25 to 34 out shopping on Black Friday.

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Get MACH Ready: Preparing Your Business for Digital Transformation

Adopting MACH technology means more than implementing new platforms. This type of digital change affects your organization at every level and requires a thoughtful approach to navigate challenges that crop up. The Get MACH Ready report, co-authored by MACH Alliance member Scott Canney in collaboration with Orium, commercetools, and Contentstack, will provide you with strategies to prepare your organization for a digital transformation.

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Millions in Toy Sales Left on the Table Over Black Friday

Wiser

Poorly executed promotional displays, combined with under-staffed retailers and low stock levels, meant that toy brands like Hasbro, Disney, and Mattel missed millions in sales over the holiday weekend. However, Black Friday 2018 has already been deemed a success. Research reported by Bloomberg noted toy aisle traffic was in line with expectations , with those expectations a direct result of the summer shuttering of Toys ‘R’ Us stores nationwide.

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Pop-up book shop conquers online competition using AI

Retail Technology Review

RichRelevance been appointed by Qwerkity, part of The Book People Group, to provide personalised product recommendations through its Xen AI platform.