Retail Focus

JANUARY 2, 2025

On the flip side, we have also witnessed an increasing level of standardisation emerge across retail design, which is resulting in a lack of differentiation and slow growth for many brands, in multiple sectors. So, what can we expect in 2025 and how can Checkland Kindleysides help retailers?

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

DECEMBER 24, 2021

The Retail market landscape has seen significant changes in retail trends and shifts in consumer behavior since the coronavirus breakout, but the industry now appears more optimistic about the growth prospects. Here Are The Ten Emerging Retail Trends We Predict For 2022. New Look Stores.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

JANUARY 16, 2024

As we step into 2024, the retail sector is undergoing significant transformations in technology, supply chain dynamics, and consumer behavior. Navigating this shifting terrain requires a tailored approach rather than a universal solution for future-proofing retail businesses.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

During the past 10 years, Qiping Sun, VP of Asia Pacific at LS Retail, an Aptos company, has witnessed significant changes in the Asia-Pacific retail landscape: the rise of e-wallets, the adoption of Software as a Service, the embrace of contactless service and self-checkouts, to name a few.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

JANUARY 23, 2023

As retailers adapt to a new normal, a seamless omnichannel experience and hybrid shopping are shaping the future of retail. Here are the top 10 retail trends impacting the industry in 2023. Brands typically need more data to deliver personalized messages to consumers at scale.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 3, 2024

According to data provided by Adobe Analytics, online Black Friday shopping in the US hit new heights in 2024, with consumers spending a record US$10.8 To put these numbers into perspective, that is more than double what US consumers spent online on Black Friday 2017, which drove US$5.03 billion online on Friday,​ up 10.2

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Another, less expected, element driving the growth of this market is trendiness of tinned fish amongst Gen Z and millennial consumers, who tend to be much more adventurous, from a culinary perspective, than older generations. “A per cent year-over-year compared to this time last year.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Once regarded as a have to for those on tight budgets, purchasing pre-loved items has now evolved into a mainstream retail trend, fuelled by a combination of psychological drivers and shifting consumer values. Nostalgia also plays a significant role. One that allows a longer life cycle of the product. per cent.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

One of the key trends that defined retail in 2023 was pop-up shops and how these experiential shopping experiences have taken hold over millennial and Gen Z consumers. Midway into the first quarter of 2024, there are no signs of this experiential retail trend slowing down.

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Independent Retailer

JANUARY 20, 2022

However, there is a catch: many of the rapid-fire changes that retailers rushed through in response to the pandemic have proved surprisingly popular with consumers. Here are the five key trends that businesses should take seriously as they plan for the coming year: . Consumers are Looking for Happiness.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 20, 2022

The last year and a half has been tremendously disruptive to all kinds of businesses, particularly the retail industry. But supply chain disruptions resulting from the pandemic forced many store managers to go rogue and do whatever was needed to stay in business. But that’s only part of the story.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

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. In fact, there is pent-up demand, because consumers are craving connection and tactile experiences more than ever before.

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Retail Bound

DECEMBER 31, 2024

AI assists brands in offering personalized shopping experiences, optimizing inventory, and predicting consumer trends. Blockchain ensures transparency in supply chains, building consumer trust. Brands that integrate these technologies effectively can expect to lead in the new retail landscape.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 20, 2021

Peter Drucker, the father of modern business management, is attributed with an iconic quote: “If you can’t measure it, you can’t improve it.” Whether it’s alternating prices based on the latest market trends or nailing the best time to offer promotions, advancing a data-driven promotions strategy is vital.

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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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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 23, 2024

Let’s dig into three of the trends explored… Trend 1: Welcoming Warm Human Interactions Artificial intelligence (AI) was obviously the topic du jour for our 2024 predictions report, but Noelle Weaver, Managing Partner – North America of Foresight Factory gave a unique spin on the topic.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 11, 2023

With unique visual merchandising and immersive retail trends, visitors can expect an interactive and engaging experience that goes beyond just browsing products. This is in line with current retail trends that emphasise experiential shopping and create memorable moments for customers.

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Indigo 9 Digital

DECEMBER 7, 2022

By Tricia McKinnon While Amazon makes running an eCommerce business look easy, managing online sales is anything but easy. Consumers often don’t feel comfortable buying pants or a shirt just by looking at a picture alone. Then, there is the issue of sizing which is not standardized across retailers. of purchases.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Retail brands and consumers alike are feeling the pressure of inflation. In the first part of an exclusive four-part series developed in partnership with McKinsey , The Future of Retail Growth , we dig into the pressures impacting consumer behaviors and spending patterns.

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Retail Smart Guys

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

In today’s fast-paced retail world, strategic inventory planning is more critical than ever. As we approach the peak of the holiday season, managing your open-to-buy (OTB) planning effectively can make or break your financial success. GET STARTED NOW.

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CJ Retail Solutions

JANUARY 10, 2020

Disruption, Responsibility and Veganism – effects on POS and retail. We’ve been saying (for what seems like many, many years) that one of the key upcoming retail trends will be a move towards enhancing engagement in store through digitalisation. Times are definitely changing, unsettled, disrupted….

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Retail Times

APRIL 6, 2021

Have a look and see if you can incorporate these into your retail strategy. The rise of e-commerce was a massive step forward in retail innovation. Machine learning and forecasting automation are powerful tools to analyze consumer trends and the additional uses can have major impacts. Social shopping.

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Indigo 9 Digital

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

By Tricia McKinnon Over the past decade direct-to-consumer businesses have popped up in nearly every corner of the retail sector. From mattresses sold by Casper to prescription eyeglasses from Warby Parker ambitious founders have taken a page from Amazon’s playbook hoping to sell goods directly to consumers online.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Here are five critical retail technology trends that will drive innovation in 2025: 1. Fulfillment: Speed and Efficiency at the Core In today’s retail environment, providing fast and efficient order fulfillment is non-negotiable. Omni-Commerce: A Unified Shopping Experience The future of retail is omnichannel.

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365 Retail

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

In this article, we will explore how stock indicators help analyse retail trends, identify key metrics to consider, and even touch on how FAANG companies are influencing the retail space. The Impact of Technology and E-Commerce on Retail Stocks The rise of e-commerce has completely transformed the retail landscape.

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Retail Assist

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Changing consumer expectations, advancements in technology and the growing importance of sustainability are reshaping how retailers operate. To remain competitive, retailers must adapt to these changes and leverage new opportunities to deliver exceptional customer experiences.

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365 Retail

JANUARY 17, 2025

The ONS data also shows that the final quarter of 2024 failed to deliver the expected boost for retailers, with sales volumes down 2.5% These figures underline the challenges faced by the retail sector as inflation, stagnant wage growth, and higher living costs continue to weigh heavily on consumer behaviour. year-on-year.

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Retail Assist

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Social commerce is redefining how consumers discover and buy products, while shifts in consumer behaviour are forcing retailers to rethink how they operate, sell and scale. However, integrating pre-loved goods into traditional retail models can be quite challenging. See you at RTS 2025!

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 19, 2021

Whilst news of a trade deal came as a huge relief, consumer rights when shopping online have not come out unscathed at the hands of Brexit. In addition, what and where inventory is placed will have a significant impact on your ability to keep orders moving to meet consumer demand. Christophe Pecoraro is Managing Director, PFS Europe .

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 13, 2021

Nothing about 2020 was normal — in fact, for many retailers, the phrase ‘hindsight is 2020’ is one they should reconsider using. . Despite the economic downturn, holiday sales were up 8.3%, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). That’s where master data management (MDM) comes in.

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Indigo 9 Digital

DECEMBER 19, 2022

“A surprisingly weak retail print indicates that the Fed’s rate hikes are starting to bite. But consumers had other ideas, it turns out they enjoy shopping in stores more than many realized and in categories like clothing the share of online sales now are lower than before the pandemic. Consumer financial challenges.

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Retail Assist

JANUARY 12, 2023

Jigsaw teamed up with luxury rental and re-sale platform My Wardrobe HQ in 2021, giving consumers the change to rent collections and sell any of their own pre-loved Jigsaw items. In 2021, US consumers spent $37bn on goods and services purchased through social-commerce channels, expected to hit $80bn and $2 trillion globally in 2025.

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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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Retail Assist

AUGUST 15, 2024

Looking ahead to 2025 retail trends, the retail sector is on the edge of something big, a revolution, to be exact. Nowadays, retailers aren't just dealing with a super competitive market; they're also trying to keep up with what shoppers want, which changes by the minute.

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Retail Bound

MARCH 4, 2025

Shopping malls were once viewed as relics of the pastcasualties of the eCommerce boom and shifting consumer habits. For product manufacturers, this revival is not just a phenomenon worth watching; it’s an opportunity to capitalize on an emerging retail trend. These locations have reimagined retail as entertainment.

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Retail Minded

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

After all, as a self-described retail geek, I get giddy when it comes to exploring the latest retail technology, exploring flagship stores that keep up with collective retail trends and discovering new resources that help fuel the global commerce industry at large. “Retailers should update their merchandising. .”

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Rangeme

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Retail priorities in 2022 will include conscientiousness, connection, and competitiveness. Beyond the ongoing digital transformation, managing urgent market factors and responding to consumers’ evolving needs will shape retail strategies in the new year. and around the world. Download Infographic.

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