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NOT Your Dad’s Supply Chain: 4 Trends Every Retail Exec Should Know for 2024

Retail TouchPoints

The intersection of traditional shopping and ‘online experiences’ is unavoidable. It has gone through a rapid period of change from the primary way we shopped, to its death being prematurely called ‘ the showroom problem ,’ to continuing to be a critical piece of consumer brand strategy. Just as the last point, this isn’t a platitude.

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8 Proven Techniques to Close Sales Quickly

Retail Next

This gives them time to leave the noise of the outside world and focus on the reason why they are in your store – to shop. This strategy is known as suggestive selling. One thing to note is that suggestive selling is not just about making more sales, but about delivering value to the shopper.