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How Virtual Stores Bring the Joy of Discovery to Online Shopping

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Spanning a variety of retail sectors, these virtual stores are being rolled out by prestige beauty brands like Charlotte Tilbury and even grocery stores like McEwan Fine Foods Don Mills, which launched a 3D virtual grocery shopping portal in Canada.

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Creating Retail Agility Requires a New Way to Think about Data

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It’s those retailers that can most quickly and accurately react to these turbulent market forces and behaviors that are creating the most innovative and positive customer experiences. This is problematic because customer data should guide a majority of business decisions including marketing, inventory management, merchandising and more.

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Holiday Retail Sales: 10 Strategies for Winning Shopper Interest

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malls to charming European markets, shoppers are adjusting their spending habits in line with inflation and rising costs of living. From festive window decorations to well-organized in-store layouts, retailers aim to create an immersive and inviting atmosphere that captures the attention of shoppers. From bustling U.S.

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4 Main Problems in the Retail Sector that You Should Know and Deal With

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When a retailer runs out of an item, it can damage sales and brand reputation while also costing money in shipping, storage, and lost opportunity. Poor product layouts A retail store’s layout is vital in determining consumer shopping behaviors, as a poor store layout can cause shoppers to leave without making a purchase.

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RangeMe Recap of the 2021 Global Market: Fall Experience

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The 2021 Global Market: Fall Experience was a four-day virtual product discovery experience held October 18-22, facilitated by ECRM and powered by RangeMe. Generation Z was a hot topic during Global Market, as retailers have started recognizing their influence on consumer spending. don’t entice them. During the session Giving the U.S.

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The 2020 Holiday Shopping Season Promises to be a Tale of Two Consumers

Retail TouchPoints

On one hand, personal safety and security are still top-of-mind for consumers, driving changes in everything from online shopping to brick-and-mortar store layouts and delivery models. Possible shipping delays caused by weather or COVID-19 may ratchet up consumer anxiety and prompt more people to use curbside pickup stations.

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The Future Of Retail Real Estate: Adapting To E-Commerce Trends

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Navigating the Changing Landscape of Retail Real Estate in the E-Commerce Era The retail industry has seen a dramatic shift in recent years, as the rise of e-commerce has disrupted traditional brick-and-mortar stores. Another development area is using artificial intelligence and machine learning to drive predictive analytics and forecasting.