Inside Retail

DECEMBER 10, 2024

In its annual report, advisory firm Coresight Research identified six trends, including the advanced integration of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and the growing impact of GLP-1 drugs, that will impact the US retail industry in the year ahead.

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Indigo 9 Digital

JANUARY 17, 2023

Food delivery companies largely sell an undifferentiated service. In the third quarter of 2022 DoorDash paid $446 million in marketing expenses or 35% of revenues. A healthier rate of marketing spend would be around 10% of sales. Even bottled water is more differentiated than food delivery services.

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VMS

AUGUST 11, 2021

Read the press release: Retail sales in the U.S. grew for the 11 th consecutive month in July, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse , which measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment. retail spending growth, excluding automotive and gasoline, to +10.9% compared to July 2020.

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Indigo 9 Digital

MAY 6, 2022

trillion in sales, China has the largest eCommerce market in the world, by a large margin. If you are curious about the eCommerce market in China then consider these 11 facts about its size, competition and trends. The Chinese eCommerce market is dominated by several eCommerce giants, the largest of which is Alibaba.

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Retail Minded

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

After all, as a self-described retail geek, I get giddy when it comes to exploring the latest retail technology, exploring flagship stores that keep up with collective retail trends and discovering new resources that help fuel the global commerce industry at large. My favorite part, however, is always the people.

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Star Miconics

JANUARY 5, 2024

VARs should also emphasize digital content marketing, data-driven decision-making, and evaluating the potential benefits and challenges of transitioning to a direct-to-consumer (D2C) model. Merchants Turn to VARs for Their Expertise As consumers have access to extensive product knowledge, merchants expect VARs to be industry experts.

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Indigo 9 Digital

APRIL 5, 2022

It launched in 2003 and provided an opportunity for China’s entrepreneurial class to reach China’s increasingly affluent consumer market. Merchants on Taobao pay a fee to rank higher within the site’s search engine results, similar to the way Google works. Alibaba does not charge merchants on Taobao listing or transactions fees.

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Small Biz Trends

JULY 19, 2021

These restricted items include but are not limited to certain firearms and parts, goods or services that promote self-harm, COVID-19 products that flout the rule for the sale of COVID-19 related products, etc. packaged food market size was $ 996.56 cardiovascular equipment market is expected to grow at more than 11% CAGR through 2027.

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Indigo 9 Digital

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Cash App started allowing users to make purchases in Bitcoin in 2018, making Cash App one the first mainstream payment apps to do so. Following the acquisition merchants using Square are able to offer BNPL to their customers. Cash App is now within the world’s top ten payment services. to reach 59 million this year.

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Rangeme

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Recurring payments : Recurring deliveries come along with recurring payments from customers. Many companies venture into the subscription box market because they can guarantee additional income each month, plus the value of each customer compounds over time. The main selling point of this model is cost and waste savings.

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Indigo 9 Digital

APRIL 4, 2022

Alibaba has different websites to serve different markets including Lazada and AliExpress. Amazon operates as Amazon in international markets but with a unique url for each specific country it operates in. Alibaba does not charge merchants on Taobao listing or transactions fees. Business model. Do you like this content?

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Rangeme

JULY 27, 2023

Bennett: I’ve heard your leadership team talk often about the commitment to health and healthcare services. One thing I just want to add is that our B2B partners are really interested in this suite of services that can provide better healthcare outcomes. Tompkins: First of all, we have a really curious bunch of merchants.

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Star Miconics

JANUARY 10, 2024

This latest addition to the renowned TSP100 series marks Star Micronics’ continued expansion in the rapidly growing label printing market. It’s the smallest desktop label printer on the market, and its introduction comes at a time when the industry is witnessing a surge in the need for efficient labeling solutions.

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Star Miconics

JANUARY 26, 2023

On top of that, the companies that use AI for marketing and other purposes consistently outperform those that do not. In fact, a recent blog posted by Techjury revealed that the AI market is projected to grow at CAGR of 38.0% It provides decision automation or decision support. It’s the key to true business intelligence.

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Rangeme

JULY 29, 2022

Most merchants know faster fulfillment will lead to a better customer experience, but there are actually benefits to nearly every aspect of your business when you prioritize a better delivery experience for your customers. 79% of consumers say they are more likely to make a second purchase from a merchant after a positive delivery experience.

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Rangeme

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Today, thousands of subscription box services exist, but perhaps some of the most well-known companies are FabFitFun , Birchbox , Hello Fresh, BarkBox, and Dollar Shave Club. In the past few years, the subscription box market reached new heights in 2021, projecting more than $15 billion in sales. Offer dropshipping.

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Indigo 9 Digital

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

New ultra fast fashion competitors like ASOS and Boohoo entered the market and did what Forever 21 did but better. Not only are these retailers fast to market with their trendy designs they are also skilled eCommerce operators. Like Sears and Neiman Marcus, Forever 21 simply did not react to changes in the market fast enough.

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Rangeme

AUGUST 10, 2022

As a one-stop beauty destination with full-service salons in every store, the retailer provides guests with everything across the spectrum of categories and services. When we can take a dual-channel approach to marketing and messaging, we see great success. When it comes to supply chain readiness, foundation is key.

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Rangeme

MARCH 15, 2022

Supplier diversity is a key initiative among every major retailer, with merchants continuously seeking ways to have their supplier base more consistently reflect the demographics of the markets served by their stores. or our other international markets. A community focus, globally. Coaching up diverse brands.

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Indigo 9 Digital

JANUARY 30, 2023

If you do subscribe to our retail trends newsletter to get the latest retail insights & trends delivered to your inbox On achieving success 16. We couldn’t care less about what the forecast is or what the market says we ought to do.” We made up for what we didn’t have by being merchants.” Have fun. “

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Star Miconics

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Explore Online Ordering Tech from Star Understanding Social Commerce Social commerce, the process of selling products and services directly through social media platforms, is not just an extension of ecommerce; it’s a new frontier in retail, and still a relatively new one.

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Indigo 9 Digital

JANUARY 12, 2023

Consumers were finally given a way to access merchandise at much lower prices than what was available from nearby merchants. Retail stores. Sears correctly calculated that with the introduction of cars rural consumers that were once dependent on the Sears catalogue would have more access to other retailers. billion and $32.6

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

As 2021 reaches its close, the retail industry has undergone a number of dramatic changes within the past several months. But with seasonal trends continuing to fluctuate on a monthly basis, crazes can come and go in a flash. Continue reading to familiarise yourself with the top retail trends of 2021. .

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Independent Retailer

JANUARY 20, 2022

shoppers have been deterred from making an online purchase due to worries over the return process, while online merchants have responded by trying to offer clearer and more generous return policies. The post 5 Do-or-Die Retail Trends for 2022 appeared first on Independent Retailer.

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Star Miconics

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Today, labels are interactive, data-rich tools that enable unprecedented levels of communication between merchants, products, and consumers. These technologies enhance the customer experience, making labels a powerful marketing tool beyond mere identification. The days of labels simply serving as identifiers for products have passed.

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Frank Mayer

JANUARY 5, 2021

And to merchants, it became a crucial game plan to weather the storm. Back in March, retailers found themselves revisiting their playbooks and being forced to implement programs that were still in their infancy stage. What about that “experiential retail” buzzword that dominated retail news for the past few years? “I

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Retail Dive

JUNE 20, 2025

Daily Dive M-F DTC Weekly Every Tuesday Marketing Weekly Every Wednesday Tech Weekly Every Thursday Operations Weekly Every Monday By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Penney for several years, including as its chief merchant. You can unsubscribe at anytime. Tighe worked at J.C.

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Indigo 9 Digital

MARCH 17, 2022

We are significantly accelerating our investments in brand marketing, and we're projecting accelerated growth with Amazon for the balance of 2021 and beyond.” If you do subscribe to our retail trends newsletter to get the latest retail insights & trends delivered to your inbox. Do you like this content?

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