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I enjoyed an opportunity recently to conduct a webinar for the International Signage Association on the rise of BOPIS (buy online, pick up in store) during the pandemic. We discussed the critical need for retailers to thoughtfully and strategically incorporate it into their complete customer experience.
I enjoyed an opportunity recently to conduct a webinar for the International Signage Association on the rise of BOPIS (buy online, pick up in store) during the pandemic. We discussed the critical need for retailers to thoughtfully and strategically incorporate it into their complete customer experience.
Fashion Digital Marketing Agency. Inkloo is an online fashion marketplace endeavoring black-owned fashion brands to the enthusiasts who want to authenticate their wardrobe with captivating designer clothing. Founded by Dontaya Bobb, who has encountered a disconnect while entering the fashion industry and thus offering a perfect solution to the black designers for showcasing their brands while being an inclusive platform in the exclusive digital marketing in fashion industry.
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AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
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It’s been clear for some time that, because of fast changing customer behaviours, retailers can no longer rely on conventional customer loyalty or traditional shopping habits to have shoppers either choose to visit or return to their stores. Increased competition in most retail sectors in the UK, combined with an almost exponential growth in customer choice not only from where, but how and when, product can be purchased, means customer loyalty is much less tangible than twenty or thirty years ag
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