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Retail Statistics You Should Know

Small Biz Trends

61% of consumers would rather buy from brands that have physical locations than the ones that have only web stores, reports Google. According to a report from eTail and Stackla, 89% of retailers surveyed are either currently using social commerce, implementing it, or planning to do so within 24 months at the latest. Gift Cards.

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CCS 2021: Levi’s, 1-800-FLOWERS, Under Armour Reveal How They’re Meeting Fast-Changing Consumer Expectations

Retail TouchPoints

During COVID-19, social networks became powerful vehicles for driving product awareness, education and, in some cases, real-time engagement and community building.; that’s why marketing teams are allocating more of their spend towards them. Redefining Retail: How Location Data Removes Friction from Shopper Experiences.

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(Some of) the Technology that is Empowering the Customer Channel in Physical Retail

Retail Next

Nordstrom continues to roll out of Nordstrom Local stores where you order online and then pick up in these neighborhood locations that offer express alterations and their legendary customer service. Social commerce. Today, they have 26 locations (and growing) as well as their first Amazon Go Grocery. Fulfillment.