Wiser

DECEMBER 6, 2018

A lot has changed thanks to the internet. In the world of retail, the internet has given way to eCommerce and its rapid shipping, easy price comparisons, and other perks for consumers. The rise of eCommerce is also behind the prevalence of multi-channel shoppers: folks who buy from both online and in-store channels. . In fact, it’s a challenge to find someone who only shops from one channel.

Shopping

Retail Technology Review

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Fickle fashion is killing off sustainable clothing as eight in 10 (83%) consumers admit to buying items they never wear, according to data from the Fashion Retail Academy.

Fashion

Wiser

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Toys ‘R’ Us was a traditional toy powerhouse in retail. However, after declaring bankruptcy, the national retailer closed all of its stores in June 2018. The meant the upcoming holiday shopping season had a void to fill. Where would all of Toys ‘R’ Us’ shoppers go to buy toys? Wiser wanted answers and surveyed our network of public shoppers to find out.

Shopping

Wiser

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Black Friday 2018 is in the books, which means now is the perfect time to look back and see where we can improve for next year. Wiser CEO Andy Ballard shared his thoughts—and data—on Black Friday for Total Retail. Here’s a sneak peek at what you can read in “ Black Friday Post Mortem: How Successful Was Brick-and-Mortar? ” “Millennials were out in full force this year, with 37 percent of respondents aged 25 to 34 out shopping on Black Friday.

Shopping

Speaker: Matt Sunshine, CEO at The Center for Sales Strategy

AI isn’t replacing salespeople—it’s empowering them. The most forward-thinking sales organizations are using AI to enhance human performance rather than eliminate it. From coaching and messaging to prospecting and pipeline accountability, artificial intelligence is giving managers and SDRs the new tools they need to work smarter, sell better, and close more.

Accounting

Wiser

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Poorly executed promotional displays, combined with under-staffed retailers and low stock levels, meant that toy brands like Hasbro, Disney, and Mattel missed millions in sales over the holiday weekend. However, Black Friday 2018 has already been deemed a success. Research reported by Bloomberg noted toy aisle traffic was in line with expectations , with those expectations a direct result of the summer shuttering of Toys ‘R’ Us stores nationwide.

Promotions

Retail Technology Review

DECEMBER 4, 2018

RichRelevance been appointed by Qwerkity, part of The Book People Group, to provide personalised product recommendations through its Xen AI platform.

Shopping