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Harvey Norman bets big on AI as smart home tech reshapes consumer demand

Inside Retail

While retailers have had their heads down trying to decipher which Generative AI technology will increase operational efficiency, it has become apparent that consumers, too, have an appetite for AI. Since the launch of Alexa in 2014 consumers have warmed up to the idea of interacting with smart appliances.

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How Parachute’s consistent marketing and quality designs won over millennials

Inside Retail

When you think about the types of businesses millennials and Gen Z consumers frequent, apparel or beauty brands may come to mind first, but what about home goods? Research shows that millennials make up an increasingly large part of the consumer base for home goods and furnishings, which includes products ranging from bedspreads to furniture.

Marketing 244
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How Brands Can Deliver Sustainable Instant Commerce for Consumers

Retail TouchPoints

The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly accelerated shifts in consumer behavior and expectations, and not many have been as dramatic as the explosive rise of ecommerce. Perhaps one of the biggest pain points brands have struggled with in ecommerce over the past two years is meeting consumers’ increased demand for immediacy.

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Ethical Sourcing of Consumer Data: Obstacles and Considerations

Retail TouchPoints

Ethical sourcing of consumer data follows the ethical and moral guidelines for data sourcing or collection. Businesses, data engineers, data analysts, data scientists and stakeholders are all interested in the potential of big data, but collecting a vast amount of consumer data can be subject to ethical pitfalls. Transparency.

Consumer 222
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Exclusive Q&A: How Stojo’s Sustainable Cups Spread from the MOMA Store to Target

Retail TouchPoints

Modular replacement parts are available, allowing consumers to repair broken items rather than simply tossing them away. Packaging is made from post-consumer paper, printed with vegetable-based inks and uncoated for 100% recyclability. for millennial and Gen Z consumers” with products people are “proud to use.”.

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Claire’s Hires Children’s Place, Zara Vet as Chief Merchandising Officer

Retail TouchPoints

Her most recent job was as SVP of Global Merchandising and Strategic Partnerships at The Children’s Place , where she was responsible for creating and delivering product strategies for all brands across multiple channels of distribution, as well as leading operations for the wholesale and international franchise businesses from 2014 to 2023.

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Square Debuts Appointment Booking App to Help Service Providers Connect with Customers

Retail TouchPoints

Financial services and POS solution Square has launched a new consumer-facing app that lets customers search, discover and book appointments with beauty and personal care professionals. The Square Go app, available for free for both consumers and businesses, is currently available in the U.S. for iOS devices.