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5 Hot Retail Trends to Explore at the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo

Retail TouchPoints

Retail industry professionals know how vital it is for them to stay abreast of the latest consumer and societal trends. The New State of Marketplaces: Mass, Niche and International Growth Opportunities. Relevant sessions include: Creating a Contagious Brand: How to Drive Word-of-Mouth and Influence in an Always-On World.

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Day three at NRF: Unpacking retail’s global future

Inside Retail

Panels on “Global forces shaping the retail business landscape,” moderated by Andrea Bell, vice president of consumer insights at WGSN, and “The Vogue Business Index: Luxury’s new global gateways,” moderated by Anusha Coutiggane, head of advisory at Vogue Business , were particularly enlightening. billion by 2031.

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Sustainable shopping: what options are available to retailers?

Retail Focus

To put it simply, there is no escaping the subject of sustainability in retail. If you walk up and down the aisles of supermarkets, clothes shops or even furniture stores, you will notice that more brands are shouting about their commitment to protecting the environment, be it via packaging or marketing messages.

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Retail Innovation Conference & Expo 2024: The Latest News on Sessions, Speakers & Experiences

Retail TouchPoints

The Retail TouchPoints team is reporting on all the news breaking before, during and after the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo , taking place June 4-6, 2024, at McCormick Place in Chicago. Are you ready to explore the evolved customer journey? Register now to take advantage of the discounted pricing before rates go up on April 19 !

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6 Logistics Metrics that Determine a Brand’s Holiday Success or Struggle 

Retail TouchPoints

With the bustling holiday shopping season nearing, many brands have spent the last several months assessing their operational strengths and weaknesses, particularly in logistics and fulfillment. Oftentimes, these hinge on the synergy between a brand and its third-party logistics (3PL) provider. 1: Demand forecasting. 3: Order accuracy.

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Scarred by the 2008 Recession and COVID, 48% of Gen Z Frequently Shops at Discount Stores

Retail TouchPoints

That’s according to a recent study by the ICSC that surveyed Gen Z consumers, defined by the Pew Research Center as those born between 1997 and 2012. That’s great news for shopping centers and malls; they have another generation that wants to visit them. ” The study found that four out of five are worried about the health of the U.S.

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“Emotionally worn out”: Inside the minds of today’s consumers

Inside Retail

So they’re seeking retail brands that will cheer them up and make them feel good like never before. Brands supporting self-worth instead of challenging it. One of the biggest trends I have observed in brands during the last two years is an escalation of diversity and inclusion. Retail brands forming part of the community.

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