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Walmart, Target and Amazon: US retail’s summer shopping showdown

Inside Retail

Few shopping periods outside of Black Friday get US consumers as hyped as Amazon’s Prime Day. The shopping event was first launched by the big-box retailer on June 15, 2015, as a way to celebrate Amazon’s 20th anniversary and offer exclusive deals to Prime members for 24 hours. billion in spending, a 28.4

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From QVC to Whatnot: The evolution of live shopping in US retail

Inside Retail

Amazon Live, QVC and Whatnot – what do these shopping platforms have in common? They all play in the livestream shopping space, an increasingly popular way for American consumers to purchase goods online. Recently, livestream shopping has started taking off in countries like Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States.

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New stores redefining retail shopping in Asia: J Lindeberg, Zara and more

Inside Retail

Spanning 2500sqm across two floors, the store’s key features include a digital exterior display, a private shopping salon with personal fitting rooms, a lounge area and a dedicated ‘fit check’ studio. The store also debuts the Zacaffe coffee shop concept outside of Spain, adding a hospitality element to the shopping experience.

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Social Media Shopping: Overcoming the Trust Gap

Retail TouchPoints

However, while social ecommerce is predicted to be a $1 trillion sector by 2028 , a striking contradiction exists: platforms are racing ahead with integrated shopping features, but consumer trust isn’t keeping pace. A survey from Atlas VPN revealed that nearly 50% of social media users had fallen victim to online shopping scams.

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Elevate Your Business for an Unforgettable Holiday Season

Whether you’re an online store or a local business, we share actionable tips to help you stand out during the busiest shopping season of the year. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to elevate your business and make this holiday season your most successful yet!

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Live shopping is on the rise. Here’s how Oz Hair & Beauty, Big W are tapping in

Inside Retail

As live shopping emerges as retail’s most interactive frontier, brands are racing to meet consumers in the moment on screens, in real time and ready to engage. This new wave of commerce fuses entertainment with instant buying power, reshaping how Australians discover and shop for products online.

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Why visiting a mall in Thailand feels more like sightseeing than shopping

Inside Retail

Thailand’s malls are more than just shopping centres; they are also lifestyle attractions. The rise of retail hubs Thailand’s retail landscape has experienced major developments in recent years, with several new shopping malls opening across the country. Luxury shopping destination Emsphere opened in 2023.

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Product Discovery: Enabling Search Outside the Box

Go beyond the basics with Algolia and Orium to explore the elements of search-and-discover you can leverage to create an optimized brand experience that delivers the right products at the right time, engaging customers throughout their shopping journeys.

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2 Retail Sectors That Are Completely Changing the Game: FMCG & Q-Commerce

Speaker: Joe Heather, Deliverect GM (UK&I) & Noah Hayes, Deliverect GM (US&CA)

They now demand quick, convenient, and seamless shopping experiences, which both FMCG and Q-commerce sectors strive to provide. With growing internet penetration and the proliferation of smartphones, consumers' purchasing habits have unsurprisingly evolved.

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Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving!

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A Blueprint for B2B Commerce

Learn to create engaging and well-crafted consumer shopping experiences with insights and tools from Orium’s report, A Blueprint to B2B Commerce. Consumer platforms have made online experiences incredibly user-friendly and efficient, adding pressure for businesses to follow suit to meet the expectations of the modern B2B buyer.

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Smart Stores and Smarter Supply Chains: Innovations for a New Era of Retail

Speaker: Panel Speakers

Shoppers are craving reasons for visiting the store and an enhanced shopping experience; retail stores want more automation, a more enabled staff and a bigger bottom line. As the brick and mortar and ecommerce stores start to blend together, what will the store of the future actually look like?

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Sustainability at Retail

In response to this and as part of a global Sustainability at Retail initiative, Shop! So much so that, in 2015, the United Nations (UN) issued a call for action by all countries to work toward sustainable development. worked collaboratively with its global affiliates to address these critical issues in this white paper.

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Loyalty 101: How To Turn Browsers Into Buyers For Lasting Engagement

Speaker: Shaunna Bruton, Danielle Wyllie, and Kailey Holmes

Gain insights into the following: 🎯 Understand the essential role of customer data in creating personalized retail experiences 🔍 Master the step-by-step process for collecting and analyzing data for personalization success 🚀 How to apply new found insights to enhance both online and offline shopping experiences 🛒 Learn (..)