article thumbnail

Digitized In-Store Shopping Experiences are the Future of Retail Marketing

Retail TouchPoints

retail sales surged 9.8% , thanks to a third stimulus check and the gradual relaunch of in-store shopping. As more and more people get vaccinated, they will return to brick-and-mortar stores in even greater numbers, and that means retailers need to start preparing for an influx of foot traffic. In March 2021, U.S.

article thumbnail

The role of returnable transit packaging in supporting ?the 2021 omnichannel retail market

Retail Focus

of total retail sales in the UK in 2019 1 , climbing to over 38% in the first lockdown, and estimated to have settled in the region of 28-30% subsequently, retailers are now accepting that larger online capability is not just necessary but expected. References: 1 E-commerce share of UK retail sales 2019-2024, Statista.

Returns 130
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

When Customers Aren’t Holiday Shopping, They’ll be Streaming

Retail TouchPoints

But what retailers might not know is that the holidays are also the biggest season for streaming. When customers aren’t actively searching and shopping for gifts, they are spending an elevated amount of time watching their favorite TV shows and movies — especially holiday classics like How the Grinch Stole Christmas and Elf.

Shopping 243
article thumbnail

GoTo and Alibaba lead the charge in Asia-Pacific’s booming retail market

Inside Retail

Post-pandemic, consumers are returning to physical stores that offer immersive experiences. Watsons’ “The Grand Store” in the Philippines is leading this trend by leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Augmented Reality (AR) to personalise in-store shopping.

article thumbnail

Apac tipped to fuel global airport retail market recovery

Inside Retail

Asia Pacific’s airport retail market is projected to grow to US$33.8 billion by 2026, driving the global market to $63.4 According to GlobalData, the growth will be driven by the increase in retail space and passenger numbers as cross-border travel resumes and the relaxation of lockdown and duty-free regulations.

article thumbnail

Successful Retail Marketing Requires a Skilled ‘Data Translator’

Retail TouchPoints

The massive increase in Americans fleeing apartments or upgrading to more space over the last 15 months presented retailers with a once-in-a-generation opportunity to increase conversion rates and sell more products. No single provider can credibly claim to have a monopoly. What can you provide that speaks to the data’s performance?

article thumbnail

Behind the rise of ultra-prestige products in Asia’s travel retail market

Inside Retail

Travellers are in an exploratory mindset and are seeking newness, innovation and excitement as they return to stores after successive lockdowns and travel restrictions. In this context, the role of the travel retail exclusive is more important than ever,” she added.