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Wiser Insights: Navigating 2023’s Online Back-to-School Retail Trends

Wiser

Furthermore, the COVID-19 pandemic has played a significant role in this shift, with safety concerns prompting many to avoid crowded department stores. As the market continues to evolve, these insights will become increasingly crucial in helping retailers stay ahead of the game and prosper in the online retail space.

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What Nordstrom’s Paul Smith pop-up says about the future of this retail trend

Inside Retail

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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Seven critical Asia Pacific retail trends that technology can address

Inside Retail

Now, says Sun, most consumers are used to self-service, and the retailer has another challenge: finding sufficient staff to man them. He says grocery retailers, supermarkets and department stores are adopting the automated system to give customers more freedom. After Covid, people are quite comfortable using them.”

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Retail Trends to Watch 2023

Retail Assist

It is a complete, end-to-end software solution, with a central stock pool and single view of stock; allowing retailers to improve full-price sales performance, increase profits, and provide consistently excellent shopping experiences. The post Retail Trends to Watch 2023 appeared first on Retail Assist.

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Which Retail Trends Show How Important Technology Is In 2024?

365 Retail

The latest technology has always played a huge role in the retail industry. From cash registers being used in the first department stores to the introduction of credit cards in the mid-20th century, retailers have always had to be aware of technology trends. appeared first on Retail News and Events.

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The ‘Social Proof’ is in the Pudding: Gartner Analyst Explains the Lure of Livestream Shopping

Retail TouchPoints

Ultimately, these are shoppers who are looking for a fun, accessible way to explore new products and find out more about different items — especially since it’s less possible to visit a mall or department store.

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The Top Shopping Mall Trends To Watch Over the Next Decade

Indigo 9 Digital

Department stores, a mall staple, have been in decline for at least a decade. Between 2007 and 2018 the number of department stores in the United States declined by 1,159 while the segment featuring the highest growth, dollar stores, saw its store count increase by 12,535 stores.