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What we can Expect this Mother’s Day (Hint: It’s Going to be a BIG One)

Retail TouchPoints

We predict most of the shopping to happen in the three-to-five day window prior to the holiday, with May 5 and 6 forecast to be the busiest online shopping days. With time still left for marketers to plan ahead, let’s explore the three key behavioral buying shifts that we anticipate: 1.

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During the Holidays, Small and Mid-Sized Businesses Feel the Impact of Retail Crime

Retail TouchPoints

SMBs Are Disproportionately Impacted by Retail Crime The stores hurt the most by retail crime aren’t big box stores. They’re mom and pop shops — the local businesses that form the lifeblood of countless communities throughout the country. James Stark is the Segment Development Manager for Retail at Axis Communications.

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Retailing in India: Rise and Shine Through

VMS

Jewelry hasn’t only been a significant adornment for special occasions for Indians, it’s also an asset of social prestige and financial security for periods of uncertainties. Retailers who earned the trust of these customers, by offering the right range, quality and relevant service, benefited by being preferred over others.

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Augmented Reality in Retail Projected to Experience Massive Growth

VMS

Augmented reality (AR) in the retail market could be on the cusp of a massive growth spurt. A new report from Research and Markets said AR investments in retail were valued at roughly $2 billion in 2021, but that number is expected to explode to $61.3 billion by 2031. Google, Inter IKEA Systems B.V., Microsoft Corp.

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Seven standout store openings in the US: Casper, APL and more

Inside Retail

However, Venus et Fleur’s latest location, the luxury gifting brand’s 10th store, at the River Oaks District shopping complex in Houston, Texas, makes the case for bringing back a bold aesthetic. The 300-square-foot shop packs a punch, both visually and on an olfactory level. The 915-square-foot space was designed by Ringo Studio.

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Retail Statistics You Should Know

Small Biz Trends

We have assembled all the numbers you need, including store operations, shopper behaviors, how retailers market their businesses, and much more. If you own a retail store or are considering shop ideas for a new one, take a look at the stats below. Retail Statistics: The Big Picture. Shopping Statistics.

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5 Ways Retailers Can Use Video Marketing

Retail Next

Retailers of all kinds – local, international, online or those with ‘brick and mortar’ shops – should embrace new ways of connecting to shoppers if they want to continue to grow brand awareness. Let’s review five ways you can use video to help improve your retail business. Influence In-Store Shopping Too.