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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Rangeme

JUNE 7, 2022

So, to help you drive that road to store shelf domination, we’ve put together a checklist of things you’ll want to think about when bringing your brand to market. Having detailed knowledge about every aspect of your brand is critical for suppliers to successfully bring a product to market. Marketing materials? Product knowledge?

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Rangeme

APRIL 5, 2022

The 2022 Global Market: Spring Buying Days, a four-day immersive purchasing, discovery, and educational experience facilitated by ECRM and powered by RangeMe, just took place March 28 – April 1. Plus, attendees got to join live educational sessions from cutting-edge leaders in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) and retail industry.

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Indigo 9 Digital

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Then there are those pesky returns. How often have you bought something online, then returned it without a second thought? For the retailer that’s a cost that eats into profits. Warby Parker Warby Parker which was founded over a decade ago in 2010 is often looked at as the crème de la crème of direct-to-consumer retailers.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 20, 2022

Do they invest in emerging business models such as buying online and picking up in-store, or doorstep delivery, or expedited return programs? Retailers will need to decide where to cut back and where to invest — and those are decisions where procurement, using current technologies, can generate real dividends.

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365 Retail

APRIL 10, 2024

This development follows the regional debut of Inditex’s Bershka and Pull&Bear at Bullring last year, signalling a continued commitment to the Birmingham market. In a nod to evolving retail trends, Clarks will relocate within Bullring to debut its ‘modern workshop’ store concept in a 4,500 sq ft space.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 23, 2023

Retailers need to make sure their in-store and online spaces can meet those demands. With more people returning to in-store shopping as the pandemic has eased, brands are leaning into the phygital trend by designing physical stores that reflect popular elements of the online experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 12, 2021

Several of the most notable sessions about the “next normal” we are now entering include: Remapping the customer experience: A reinvention imperative: While retailers expect shoppers to return to physical stores in the coming months, consumer expectations will inevitably be altered by the pandemic.

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Indigo 9 Digital

JANUARY 31, 2023

Free samples are really just another form of marketing retailers use to generate more sales. Trader Joe’s also uses free samples as an effective form of marketing. If you do subscribe to our retail trends newsletter to get the latest retail insights & trends delivered to your inbox 5.

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Indigo 9 Digital

JANUARY 11, 2023

If getting the order to you is expensive what about returns? Raise your hand if you have ordered multiple versions of the same outfit in different sizes because you don’t know what your size is at a particular retailer. This process of ordering and returning goods is very expensive. Take mattress retailer Casper.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 8, 2021

We spoke with Levi’s chief marketing officer Karen Riley-Grant about the latest denim trends, rise of genderless fashion and growing demand for secondhand fashion. Inside Retail: There’s been a lot of talk about the death of the skinny jean. While this trend is here to stay, I don’t think skinny jeans are truly “dying”.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Retail trends tend to surface in the UK and Europe about 12-24 months before they reach Australia. On the ground, I can report that there are challenges facing UK and European retailers that savvy Australian retailers can learn from to plan ahead. Plenty of food for thought for Australian retailers.

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Indigo 9 Digital

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Trader Joe’s is another retailer that gives away a lot of free samples and “ what a lot of people may not know is the biggest marketing expense we have at Trader Joe's is actually just letting people try our food,” says Tara Miller, Trader Joe’s Director of Marketing. Even Warren Buffett would be impressed with those returns.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

The most significant initiative for the year, and potentially one of our greatest for years to come, was to secure exclusive licensing rights to operate Toys ‘R’ Us and Babies ‘R’ Us in the UK, the largest toy market in Europe and fourth largest in the world, with a total addressable market of £3.3

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Now may be the perfect time for more DTC brands to explore physical retail — in a post-COVID-19 landscape with prime real estate more affordable than ever, and shoppers seeking social interaction as they become comfortable visiting retail stores again. An Emerging Retail Trend. shoppers between February and March 2020.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 23, 2021

At Chadstone, we continue to deliver memorable and first-to-market retail experiences for visitors to enjoy,” he told Inside Retail. Here, we ask Whitehead about the role of the shopping centre in the age of e-commerce and what retail trends he’s got his eye on.

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Indigo 9 Digital

JULY 21, 2023

An innovative idea and a slick website might get customers excited but many founders eventually realize it’s actually pretty hard and expensive to acquire customers when you don’t have any retail stores. And when your customers demand free shipping or when return costs add up a promising business can be put into jeopardy pretty quickly.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

JANUARY 23, 2023

As retailers adapt to a new normal, a seamless omnichannel experience and hybrid shopping are shaping the future of retail. Here are the top 10 retail trends impacting the industry in 2023. Retailers will need to find ways to connect the real and virtual worlds to drive return on investment. Or vice versa.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Now the store is viewed as a flexible asset, capable of fulfilling a variety of needs: Distribution center supplying inventory to other locations Ecommerce fulfillment Amazon return hub Curbside pickup Private bubble/pod shopping location Retooled for more buying, less shopping Emphasis on health and safety, contactless shopping.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

AUGUST 18, 2023

As summer vacations wind down and the anticipation of a new school year grows, retailers are gearing up with back-to-school retail ideas for the annual shopping rush. This critical period not only marks the return to classrooms but also signifies a significant revenue opportunity for businesses in the retail sector.

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Retail Focus

JUNE 17, 2021

Retail Focus recently caught up with Jaya Singh, TFWA President to discuss his election as president, bringing the industry together and retail trends following the Covid-19 pandemic. The TFWA World Exhibition & Conference 2021 returns as a physical event in October. Jaya Singh, TFWA President.

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Mass Relators

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Key retail trends were a continuation from the strong holiday season, including: . The shift back to services: The pandemic arrested a decades-long trend of more spending on services vs goods. Coming on the heels of the holidays, January typically marks a month of returns and exchanges. retail sales increase 7.2%

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VMS

AUGUST 11, 2021

Overall, key retail trends from July include: Child Tax Credit Boosts Department Stores and Apparel Sales : The first of six monthly Child Tax Credit payments provided parents with an infusion of cash during the peak back-to-school shopping season, with Apparel (+80% YOY) and Department Store (+44.8% About Mastercard SpendingPulse.

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Retail Focus

JUNE 14, 2021

It is believed that 70% of British consumers have said that they will return to the high street , but many will continue shopping online. Any retailer that ignores ecommerce is letting a potentially huge sales opportunity slip by. Vertical integration could help reduce costs and smooth out processes including the supply chain.

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Indigo 9 Digital

MAY 19, 2023

When you look at the retail sector it tends to be the top of the market, luxury retailers and the lower end of the market, discount stores that perform the best. You can see where the market is headed when retailers like Shein who also sell clothing at rock bottom prices continue to thrive.

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Small Biz Trends

JULY 8, 2021

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. Physical Stores. image: NRF.

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Rangeme

OCTOBER 4, 2022

They weren’t shoppable and didn’t return any data or insights. Driving traffic to a store locator page was essentially a path to nowhere, offering little convenience to customers in terms of shoppability, and little to no data for marketing teams to use in future campaign optimization. Here’s how it works: 1.

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A1 Retail

JANUARY 29, 2024

The Little Black has returned, alongside the Show Guide and the Spring Fair app, giving buyers the tools they need to plan their visit. To help buyers identify key products look out for the Trend Trails for Sustainability, Licensing, Made in Britain, and those looking for a Distributor.

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Retail Times

APRIL 6, 2021

Customers today are voting with their wallets and choosing retailers focused on creating an enhanced customer experience. Whether it’s curbside pick up, cause based marketing, or social shopping — the way retailers are doing business is rapidly evolving. Cause based marketing. Data protection and fraud prevention.

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VMS

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

“Leveraging automation is absolutely critical to fill workforce gaps and create a connected customer engagement strategy of humans and bots,” says Jenni Palocsik, Verint’s vice president, marketing insights, experience and enablement. Lean into private messaging and automation to scale this highly personalized channel.

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Star Miconics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Star Micronics works hard to meet market demand despite ongoing supply-chain issues. We aim to assist channel partners in every way we can and provide innovative benefits to many retail verticals. At VARTECH 2022, we’re showcasing: The return of the mPOP® with new direct iOS connectivity for all-day use.

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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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Retail Assist

JANUARY 12, 2023

Over the next few weeks, we’re going to be digging deep into the trends that are transforming retail in 2023 and look at what this means for retailers and how they operate. Technology tends to be at the heart of this growth, allowing brands to scale quickly and respond to trends faster. Return options.

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Inside Retail

MAY 11, 2021

Founders, Melange de Blanc bridal market, Miami. Tell me about the new reimagined Melange de Blanc market concept and how you came up with it. I used to live in Los Angeles and would constantly be told by West Coast stores they wished there was a market there. Once we started putting our heads together, the rest is history.

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Indigo 9 Digital

MAY 31, 2022

Nordstrom also entered into a partnership in 2019 where it began accepting returns of online orders from competitors such as Kohl’s and Macy’s. This was Nordstrom’s way of thinking more holistically about its customers’ needs and in return customers often shop while dropping off a return. Do you like this content?

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Small Biz Trends

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

A new study from Zenreach , a retail marketing technology company, found that foot traffic to the nation’s retail and other locations has remained steady throughout most of the pandemic, although at roughly half of the pre-pandemic levels. Kelly’s predictions for the holiday season are dire.

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Frank Mayer

JANUARY 5, 2021

You’ll be relieved to hear they all agreed on one major point – physical retail will eventually rebound. With recent news of a vaccine, many noted the promise of safer shopping excursions will be met with eager shoppers ready to return to some normalcy. But they also went further with their predictions of what recovery will look like.

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