Retail Focus

JULY 6, 2023

As a retail journalist with two decades of experience, I’ve closely observed emerging trends in the UK’s retail sector. In this blog, we’ll explore the five new retail trends that are shaping the personalisation gift market in 2023.

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Wiser

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Analyzing the holiday retail trends of 2023 can illuminate the path forward for brands and retailers and clarify the steps they need to take to stay competitive. Data can help identify the promotional strategies that resonated with consumers, the products that flew off the virtual shelves, and the ones that didn’t.

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Wiser

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

This transition, coupled with the ongoing impact of the global pandemic, has necessitated a re-evaluation of strategies and approaches for businesses seeking to thrive in this evolving market. Understanding these changes and adapting effectively is crucial for retailers who aim to capitalize on this annual shopping event.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

The company’s sustained growth led to its recent opening of a new, expanded office in Malaysia to continue serving retail clients in the region. This milestone highlights LS Retail’s continuing investment and long-term commitment to its customers in Asia Pacific as it marks 10 years in the market.

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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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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 1, 2024

According to Persistence Market Research, tinned fish market revenue was estimated at US$9.5 However, a closer look at the health and social motivations behind this trend reveals a much clearer picture. billion in 2022, but it is expected to nearly double over the next decade to reach US$17.2 per cent from 2023 to 2033.

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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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Retail Dive

JANUARY 2, 2024

From new marketing techniques to consumers spending despite inflation, here are the big takeaways from the latest holiday season.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 27, 2020

Similarly, retailers such as H&M invested in omnichannel communications by testing a new Instagram feature that lets consumers set reminders for when products are available to buy. They’re turning to solutions that allow consumers to connect loyalty programs with any payment card and collect points or rewards at checkout.

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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. The intersection of these changes with economic uncertainties, such as inflation and an unpredictable job market, creates a swiftly evolving and complex landscape.

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365 Retail

DECEMBER 24, 2024

The retail industry is approaching 2025 with significant momentum and a dynamic landscape shaped by notable developments over the past year. In 2024, the sector navigated a period of change driven by shifting consumer expectations, economic pressures, and evolving workplace dynamics. Operational changes are equally important.

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Tokinomo

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Shopper marketing has evolved significantly in recent years, especially within the European grocery retail sector. As consumer behavior shifts and digital engagement increases, understanding the nuances of shopper marketing becomes essential for retailers aiming to enhance customer experiences and drive sales.

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Tokinomo

APRIL 26, 2023

A shopper profile is a description of a type or a set of customers. It describes the preferences and typicalities of a certain group of customers. While each individual is unique and has different needs and wants, customers can be divided into groups or profiles based on their similarities.

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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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Tokinomo

JANUARY 31, 2023

Campaign scoop M&M Lovin’. In this commercial , Maya Rudolph, a big fan of M&M's, shared that many people, including her, love her. To highlight this, she presented a pie chart displaying the majority of people love her. As a result of this commonality, she announced that her face will be printed on all M&M's packaging.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 7, 2025

If the events of 2024 taught us anything, its that value can mean many different things depending on a consumers demographics, psychographics and cultural context. Moreover, what they find valuable from a retail or product perspective can depend both on the product category or their mindset at a specific point of time.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The 2023 American Express Shop Small Impact Study reveals that most consumers (78%) believe that small businesses are “essential to their community.” To drive consumer engagement and action on Small Business Saturday, American Express has launched a new campaign powered by augmented reality (AR) and a curated digital experience.

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Inside Retail

JULY 10, 2024

Shepard was inspired to start the brand based on his own experiences searching for such products, and he knew other consumers were looking for the same thing. Tapping into this much-underserved market has led to steady growth for Both& since it officially launched in 2020. per cent from 2022 to 2030 to reach an impressive $3.2

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Mike Anthony

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Retail is arguably changing faster than ever before. Every market I visit is changing in many ways, and while each country is different, there are a number of unifying trends that are hitting almost everywhere. Yes, the balance between the trends might vary, but each of these is hitting pretty much everywhere to some degree.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 17, 2020

Additionally, the percentage of consumers willing to pay the same or more for private labels over name-brand products rose from 34%. I don’t want to say people were forced, but a lot of the time the only thing available was the private brand, and therefore many consumers tried one for the first time and were likely pleased.”.

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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

AUGUST 25, 2020

To fuel these predictions, and ‘predictions’ is the apt term considering it’s still early days in retail’s recovery, it is helpful to look to retail trends in China. This applies not just to consumers but to workers returning to retail stores as well. So what can we learn from this?

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Small Biz Trends

OCTOBER 21, 2021

A niche market can be defined as a subgroup of a larger market that has its own unique identity, needs, and, preferences making it stand out from the overall market. Niche marketing entails channeling marketing efforts towards first identifying a particular type of clientele and their particular needs.

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Tokinomo

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The role of advertising and marketing has undergone a big transformation in retail. Traditional methods of reaching consumers have given way to innovative strategies that capitalize on the convergence of physical and digital retail environments.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

This new way of shopping is a powerful retail trend toward simplifying, speeding and improving the online shopping experience. But an online presence is necessary, as consumers typically research and review before purchasing. It is critical to provide consumers the right offer at the right time in the right location.

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Mass Relators

AUGUST 4, 2022

Mastercard SpendingPulse, which measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment, reflects nominal spending and is not adjusted for inflation. Consumers’ purchasing power has been strained by higher prices, particularly for the most fundamental needs-based categories like food and energy,” said Michelle Meyer, U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

It has accelerated retail trends, especially the surge of online shopping and the waning of physical retail. An Astound Commerce survey conducted in May found that 60% of consumers made online purchases weekly or more often since the onset of the pandemic. McKinsey confirms that 75% of U.S.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

But with seasonal trends continuing to fluctuate on a monthly basis, crazes can come and go in a flash. Continue reading to familiarise yourself with the top retail trends of 2021. . With a growing number of consumers supportive of an in-person shopping resurgence, high streets have begun catering to growing demand.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 6, 2022

“The direct-to-consumer experience connects the energy of the brand’s highly engaged ecommerce site and social community to a vibrant space to discover, shop and interact with Savage X Fenty,” the brand said in a press release. and UK retailers, according to market intelligence platform Edited. and Newark, Del.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 8, 2021

We spoke with Levi’s chief marketing officer Karen Riley-Grant about the latest denim trends, rise of genderless fashion and growing demand for secondhand fashion. Inside Retail: There’s been a lot of talk about the death of the skinny jean. What has the consumer response to these collections been like?

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Marcus Collins, a marketing professor at the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan who also has deep marketing strategy experience within the worlds of retail, tech and music, calls himself a cultural translator. Takeaway 1: Culture is often the missing link in marketing.

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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 Times

APRIL 6, 2021

Customers today are voting with their wallets and choosing retailers focused on creating an enhanced customer experience. Whether it’s curbside pick up, cause based marketing, or social shopping — the way retailers are doing business is rapidly evolving. The rise of e-commerce was a massive step forward in retail innovation.

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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 TouchPoints

JANUARY 20, 2022

The last year and a half has been tremendously disruptive to all kinds of businesses, particularly the retail industry. According to a recent consumer behavior report by Raydiant , fewer than half of their survey’s respondents now say they prefer to shop in person. Vishal Patel is VP of Product Marketing and Technology at Ivalua.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 12, 2021

Several of the most notable sessions about the “next normal” we are now entering include: Remapping the customer experience: A reinvention imperative: While retailers expect shoppers to return to physical stores in the coming months, consumer expectations will inevitably be altered by the pandemic.

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Retail Minded

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

In an era where consumer preferences wield immense influence over businesses, retailers are no exception. In a world where consumers yearn for kitchens that seamlessly blend form and function, this trend speaks volumes. But how can retailers harness this insight to curate kitchen spaces that captivate their audience?

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