Rangeme

JANUARY 13, 2022

Everyone’s lives are different now than they were before March 2020. Most retail sectors saw growth last year, especially apparel, points Neil Saunders, Managing Director and Retail Analyst at GlobalData in New York City. Now socializing and back to work are on the horizon, and consumers are refreshing their wardrobes.

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Rangeme

APRIL 8, 2021

Welcome to consumer technology in the age of COVID, where tech gadgets of all kinds became an essential part of the way we lived, worked, learned, entertained and pretty much performed every other activity during 2020. Wellness has taken consumers way beyond Bluetooth headsets and fitness trackers.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 23, 2020

Values-based buying — consumers consciously selecting products and companies that support environmental sustainability, social justice movements and a range of other causes — was already a growing force in retail before this year’s unique combination of COVID-19 and Black Lives Matter protests. Brands are 140%.

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Small Biz Trends

JULY 8, 2021

The retail market size is continuously growing. According to a report from the National Retail Federation, the US retail sales in 2020 grew 6.7% What’s more, retail trade added 4.8 trillion to GDP in 2020, reports the US Bureau of Economic Analysis. trillion during 2020 ( NRF ).

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Indigo 9 Digital

JANUARY 17, 2023

Consumers around the world either couldn’t go to their favourite restaurant due to public health restrictions or they prefered to avoid going outside altogether. DoorDash’s revenues in fourth quarter of 2020 were up 226% to reach $970 million, Uber Eats’ revenues were up in a similar fashion by 224% to reach $1.4

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Q4 2020 will be the most consequential retail quarter of the past 25 years. To make the most of this holiday shopping season, retailers must understand changes in consumer behavior and mindset, and reflect this understanding in their in-store experiences. Music: “We are off to grandma’s”.

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Indigo 9 Digital

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Instead there is a team of five people that manage Wendy’s Twitter account. One of the biggest moves Wendy’s made on Twitter was when it took its account private in February of 2020. If you are trying to emulate Wendy’s strategy know that there isn’t just one worker bee posting and responding to tweets 24 hours a day.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 23, 2020

The “Clicks to Bricks” (C2B) movement is disrupting retail, and it’s here to stay. Several years ago, a handful of direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands expanded into the physical retail space. An Emerging Retail Trend. Today’s consumers are digital experts and gravitate toward online platforms where they can shop 24/7.

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Indigo 9 Digital

MARCH 9, 2023

By Tricia McKinnon 2020 is the year when the eCommerce narrative shifted in a major way. Before everyone was focused solely on Amazon but as retailers were forced to shift sales online during the COVID-19 pandemic a number of retailers came to the forefront with their eCommerce savvy and Walmart is one of those retailers.

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Retail Focus

JUNE 14, 2021

2020 saw the Covid pandemic arrive and cause chaos among all manner of industries in the UK and across the world. Britain’s retail sector suffered the biggest drop in the total volume of sales since records were begun. It is predicted that over the next few years, around 80,000 retail units will close across the states.

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Rangeme

MARCH 4, 2021

Now consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands and retailers need to adapt to conscious consumers whose core values draw them to purpose-led brands. Conscious consumers take an intentional, informed, and empowered approach to shopping. August 17, 2020. MIT Sloan Management Review. June 30, 2020.

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Inside Retail

JULY 27, 2021

Retail is constantly evolving in many ways within each country; India is going through an interesting phase. Overall, India has managed to leapfrog so many retail trends and is now honing its retail game to grab a larger share of the future. Theme 2: Retail’s tech tightrope. Theme 3: Networked commerce.

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Indigo 9 Digital

MAY 3, 2022

Whether it’s Savage X Fenty or Fenty Skin or Fenty Beauty she has done what many retailers have struggled to do, make products that appeal to everyone. Her focus on inclusivity is striking a cord with consumers because it’s authentic. Take a look at how Fenty is winning over consumers by catering to their needs in four critical areas.

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Indigo 9 Digital

APRIL 29, 2022

By Tricia McKinnon Amazon is a clear beneficiary of the COVID-19 pandemic with consumers rushing to shop online while retailers around the world went into lockdown and closed their doors. Sephora and Ulta have very, very successfully protected their customer base,” said Elaine Kwon, a former vendor manager in Amazon’s fashion vertical.

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Rangeme

AUGUST 12, 2022

This 2022 retail trend is welcome news for diverse suppliers looking for growth abroad. Right now, consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies are trying to manage the risk of tighter profit margins. Globally, we’re seeing a rise in conscious consumerism , where consumers shop according to their values. April 27, 2022.

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Indigo 9 Digital

APRIL 6, 2023

That’s what the management team over at Crocs was thinking when it reported earlier this year that its revenue in 2022 was up 53.7% Bad Bunny the Latin pop superstar collaborated with Crocs to release a pair of white Crocs in 2020. When Bieber dropped his first collaboration with Crocs in 2020 it was incredibly successful. “We

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Indigo 9 Digital

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Shake Shack may not have the sales or reach of a McDonald’s but it does have a place in the hearts of millions of consumers. The other trend Shake Shack helped to popularize is the rise of fast casual restaurants. These restaurants cater to consumers who want to grab a burger on the go but want an elevated version of it.

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Indigo 9 Digital

MARCH 14, 2023

since it was acquired by luxury conglomerate LVMH in October of 2020. LVMH bought the storied jewellery retailer for $15.8 Following the purchase of Tiffany its new management team focused on making Tiffany relevant again through a number of high-profile partnerships. A younger and more diverse consumer.

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Rangeme

MAY 19, 2022

As retail catapults into the future, companies can’t afford to get left behind. Leading the way in industry influence, Amazon shapes global retail standards and shopping habits. Digital ads have emerged as an unstoppable B2B growth engine for Amazon, representing more than $31 billion of its 2021 revenue, up 32 percent over 2020.

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Indigo 9 Digital

JUNE 2, 2023

By Tricia McKinnon If you are wondering where consumers are spending their money in this period of high inflation then you have to look no further than your local discount store. Five Below, Dollar General and Dollar Tree are among some of the most successful retailers in the United States. Store expansion. billion by 2025.

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Frank Mayer

JANUARY 5, 2021

When I wrote the “ What’s in Store for 2020 ” blog last December, I could not have predicted what was to come in three short months. My closing statement promised a bright future for retail and the point of purchase industry in 2020. Then 2020 fast-tracked these programs. So, I asked our Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc.’s

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Indigo 9 Digital

JULY 21, 2023

By Tricia McKinnon If you are thinking about starting an online business which is often called a direct to consumer business in retail then you are not alone. In the beginning beverage maker Dirty Lemon like many direct to consumer brands used Facebook and Instagram to market its products. Just ask mattress retailer Casper.

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Rangeme

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

This was primarily due to consumers staying at home, says Neil Saunders, Managing Director and Retail Analyst. Valentine’s Day is a bumper day for retailers, to spread some love and inspire a whole lot of spending. Consumers, she says, have been “prompted by the tough nature of the last two years.”.

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Indigo 9 Digital

MAY 12, 2022

If you hadn’t used a food delivery app before 2020 you might have found yourself leaning into food delivery even more than you thought you would over the past two years. With that in mind in 2020 Uber launched its grocery delivery business after purchasing grocery delivery startup Postmates for $2.7 Grocery delivery. New verticals.

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Indigo 9 Digital

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

It was easy for Forever 21 to capture the hearts and minds of young consumers looking for trendy apparel. Although clothing is a department store staple retailers like Sears or specialty retailers like Gap couldn’t keep up with a more nimble fast fashion retailer like Forever 21. Do you like this content?

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Indigo 9 Digital

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

In addition to getting more of your wallet, a service business like this has better margins than Amazon’s retail business and is less capital intensive. Amazon launched Amazon Pharmacy in 2020 which offers online ordering and delivery of prescriptions. That’s why if you are a food and beverage retailer, stores matter a lot.

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Indigo 9 Digital

MAY 31, 2022

billion up 39% from 2020 but revenues were just shy of Nordstrom’s 2019 pre-pandemic revenues of $15.1 Not bad considering JCPenny along with Neiman Marcus filed for bankruptcy in 2020. Nordstrom has not been immune to the toll the pandemic is taking on the retail sector with its net sales down in the first quarter of 2020 by 39.5%.

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Indigo 9 Digital

JANUARY 30, 2023

The Class A malls] will continue to do well,” said Keith Jelinek, a senior managing director at Ankura. If you are curious about the future of your local mall then consider these trends which are impacting shopping malls across North America. The mix of retail stores in malls is changing. of their income on clothing.

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Rangeme

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

As supermarket cooking classes gain popularity with consumers excited to learn, suppliers are finding they’re a great way for product placement or endorsement from chefs. As a consumer, I have to say this is a cooking class I would definitely sign up for! Marco Ice Cream.

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Indigo 9 Digital

JANUARY 27, 2023

Chart of Amazon US eCommerce Sales by Product Category, 2022 With Amazon dominating the apparel sector many direct to consumer brands which once shunned Amazon are now setting up shop on the platform. Gap’s sales volumes has been falling, and the brand is losing market share,” said Neil Saunders, managing director of retail at GlobalData.

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Indigo 9 Digital

MARCH 22, 2022

JD.com is the second largest eCommerce retailer in China behind Alibaba. billion up 28% over 2020. Speaking about this Xu Lei JD.com’s CEO said : we “can only service certain number of consumers. Selling groceries generate frequent and repeat business and are one of the keys to the success of retailers like Walmart.

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Indigo 9 Digital

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Dollar stores continue to be one of the fastest growing segments in retail. With low prices dollar stores are even bringing in higher income consumers. "[W]e Raising prices not only allowed Dollar Tree to manage rising costs but it also allowed Dollar Tree to sell a broader range of merchandise, luring in new customers.

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Indigo 9 Digital

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Then the COVID-19 pandemic hit and consumers around the world were forced to shop online sending digital sales to levels never seen before. While the shift towards selling luxury goods online took place before 2020, the pandemic cemented a new way forward. It’s a strategy that is familiar one in the retail industry.

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Indigo 9 Digital

JUNE 22, 2022

By Tricia McKinnon Heading into 2020 there was no way Instacart could have foreseen what was up ahead. With consumers afraid and taking cover at home people began ordering groceries online at rates Instacart had never seen before. This change in behaviour caused Instacart’s revenues to jump by 330% in 2020. Source: Bloomberg.

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Rangeme

APRIL 18, 2022

The two areas where consumers really excelled, says Breen, were in increasing consumption of plant-based foods and decreasing food waste. British retailers set goals. However, she says, to make consumers more aware, “we have started to include more messaging on sustainability.”. based retail and consumer goods consulting firm.

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Indigo 9 Digital

MAY 27, 2022

-area residents are often frustrated by being stuck in traffic, we identified geographic areas in the market that are beyond a 30-minute drive from existing stores and where affinity to IKEA is extremely high,” said IKEA Area Manager Janet McGowan. Today’s consumer is strapped for cash. Do you like this content? Sustainable practices.

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Indigo 9 Digital

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

But in 2020 Marks & Spencer opened up its website to outside apparel brands. In a small pilot that took place in October of 2020, where Marks & Spencer sold womenswear brand Nobody’s Child on its website, Marks & Spencer found that close to 10% of customers who bought the brand were new to Marks & Spencer womenswear.

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