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 TouchPoints

MAY 6, 2022

Just five months after the opening its first brick-and-mortar store in Las Vegas, size-inclusive lingerie brand Savage x Fenty is planning to more than double its physical footprint, from five locations to 11. Rihanna is bucking retail trends with both her Savage x Fenty size-inclusive lingerie and her cosmetics brand Fenty Beauty.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 25, 2020

With retailers continuing to reopen their doors to the public, the question remains — what COVID-19-necessitated retailing strategies will make their way into go-forward plans, and which of those will be forgotten? This applies not just to consumers but to workers returning to retail stores as well.

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 12, 2023

Circular retail prompted by sustainably-minded shoppers, a revival in bricks-and-mortar demand and continued cost-conscious consumerism by price-sensitive shoppers were among the emerging retail trends for 2023, the latest research from Sensormatic Solutions , the leading global retail solutions portfolio of Johnson Controls , reveals.

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Mike Anthony

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

But if retail is changing, then manufacturers and suppliers (as well as retailers) need to adjust their strategies and plans to address each of the trends, to realize the huge opportunities that each offers, and to ensure that the (equally huge) threats they pose are understood and mitigated. That’s where I come in.

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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. An untapped apparel market Consumer demand for gender-neutral clothing or unisex fashion styles has been growing in recent years.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 14, 2021

This year’s theme, “Empowering Seamless Consumer Experiences,” spotlights the ongoing need for retailers and brands to activate consumer engagement across all channels. Seven tailored tracks will support the underlying theme but also dig into the specific goals and challenges of executives across the entire retail ecosystem.

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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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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The result of his work and analysis is the best-selling book, For the Culture: The Power Behind What We Buy, What We Do, and Who We Want to Be , which argues that true cultural engagement is the most powerful vehicle for influencing consumer behavior. Consumption, at its core, is a cultural act,” Collins explained.

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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. One wrong figure can skew the entire plan. Get a FREE first hour of setup.

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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 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

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

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 TouchPoints

OCTOBER 20, 2020

In an effort to keep up with the expected record-breaking holiday surge, FedEx recently announced its plans to hire 70,000 seasonal workers, as well as expand the availability of its Sunday delivery service to 95% of the country’s population. Despite this, brands should anticipate that all carriers will have service disruptions and delays.

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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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Rangeme

JUNE 22, 2021

That’s what global consumers are saying, united by product trends that transcend consumer packaged goods (CPG) categories and national boundaries. Today’s global consumer trends influence e-commerce strategies, online marketplace assortments, and retail marketing trends in the U.S. and beyond.

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Small Biz Trends

JULY 8, 2021

Yet, in order to create a customer experience that streamlines the buying process while customizing to fit the consumer’s needs, companies must focus on an effective personalization plan that encourages customer loyalty, customer growth, and an increase in revenue. Create a Hyper-personalized Customer Journey Plan.

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Small Biz Trends

JULY 8, 2021

Organizing a retail event in a physical store can be a good way to pull consumers. 58% of consumers are interested in attending a retail event in the future ( SCORE ). The retail workforce mainly includes cashiers, retail salespersons, or first-line supervisors of retail salespersons.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Whether its improving customer experiences or optimizing supply chains, staying on top of retail technology trends is essential for remaining competitive. According to NRF’s 2024 Retail Technology report, over 75% of retailers are planning significant investments in technology to enhance their operations this year.

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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. Removing the Brexit Red Tape.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Retail trends tend to surface in the UK and Europe about 12-24 months before they reach Australia. On the ground, I can report that there are challenges facing UK and European retailers that savvy Australian retailers can learn from to plan ahead. That’s what took me to the UK this month for a fact-finding mission.

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Rangeme

JANUARY 26, 2023

s marketplace, retailers, and how your brand can understand a new set of consumers. retail market Over half of the £456bn industry is dominated by supermarkets, presenting a lot of opportunity for food and beverage brands looking to expand into the U.K. Most important of all, know the retailer’s target shoppers.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

The business restructure was driven by the brand’s desire to focus on direct-to-consumer sales and involved selling assets such as its B2B confectionary distribution business and the intellectual property of Chill Factor. ” Big plans for 2022. “In the toy e-commerce industry, we experienced increased demand,” he says.

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Rangeme

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Like Janet Jackson, more consumers are asking brands, “What have you done for me lately?” In the past three months, more than 80% of consumers purchased a different brand from the one they normally buy and 44% said they would repurchase the new brand even if the original preferred brand was available again. 1 Devenyns, Jessi.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 7, 2022

We are also planning to launch physical stores that will have a completely different experience for shoppers than previous Toys”R”Us stores. Our ambition is very much to create ‘destination’ retail. IR: What retail trends have you got your eye on at the moment?

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A1 Retail

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Mattress Online, a UK independent mattress retailer, has strengthened its team with six new hires as home working continues to drive retail trends. We’ve seen some significant changes in consumer behaviour, and it’s estimated that consumers are spending up to 30% more time at home.

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A1 Retail

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Consumer appetite is here to stay as two in five Brits with subscriptions plan to take out more subscription services because of the convenience they offer. Grocery retailers predict a further 35 per cent growth in sign-up services over the next 12 months.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 23, 2021

Here, we ask Whitehead about the role of the shopping centre in the age of e-commerce and what retail trends he’s got his eye on. Inside Retail : What have been the biggest changes at Chadstone over the past 60 years? At Chadstone, we continue to deliver memorable and first-to-market retail experiences for visitors to enjoy.

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Indigo 9 Digital

JANUARY 30, 2023

As shopping patterns change with more and more consumers choosing to shop at discount stores such as dollar stores or big box retailers like Target department stores have taken a hit and subsequently so have malls. The mix of retail stores in malls is changing. Retailers are shifting to off mall locations.

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Indigo 9 Digital

MAY 4, 2023

Add to that, Dollar General plans to open 1,050 stores in 2023. Dollar Tree which is planning to open as many as 650 stores this year. For example, Dollar General tries to locate stores in areas that do not have a large retailer or grocery store within 15 to 20 miles. In 2022 Dollar General’s sales were up 10.6%.

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Rangeme

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Consumers have adapted their everyday routines to contribute to their overall wellness goals, and the personal care products they choose are a reflection of this. ECRM: What are some of the key product trends or industry trends that you’re seeing as part of this evolution?

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Rangeme

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

You can do this too, despite what you’ve heard about slow sales, shifts in consumer spending, and challenges on the retail shelf. The Retail Ready® brands that are increasing sales in 2022 are the ones who have reassessed their sales channels and determined which are the most lucrative for their product lines. How do you know?

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

JULY 29, 2024

The retail landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by technological advancements and shifting consumer behaviors. Top retail brands are increasingly investing in in-store technology to stay competitive and meet the demands of today’s savvy shoppers.

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Rangeme

JUNE 14, 2022

As shoppers look for the lowest prices and are ready to shop around at different stores, loyalty programs are becoming key to retaining consumers. Louis-based Schnucks launched Good For You , which lets shoppers on its Schnucks Rewards loyalty plan track purchases of healthier foods and receive rewards for their wellness-focused choices.

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Inside Retail

MAY 8, 2022

Although I had a law and accounting degree under my belt, the practical experience is something you don’t get whilst studying; therefore, careful planning, costing, and budgeting is something that needs focus, especially whilst getting caught up in trying to build a successful brand.

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Indigo 9 Digital

AUGUST 16, 2022

Look at the Gap it has struggled to pass the tests of time yet the Jordan Brand is growing quickly at a time when people are spending less on clothing and more on things like technology, think iPhones and data plans. Nike has made a move over the last several years to grow its direct-to-consumer business.

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