Retail TouchPoints

MAY 12, 2021

While certain ecommerce verticals saw mind-boggling sales increases in 2020, luxury goods, including jewelry, enjoyed more modest revenue boosts, according to Signifyd Ecommerce Pulse data. Upscale jewelry designer Gorjana, for example, saw 300% growth in 2020, with a 400% monthly increase in sales between April and May 2020 alone.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 13, 2021

The 2021 Connected Consumer Series reflected the challenges retail (and society as a whole) have faced during the past year, but also the growing sense of optimism that is taking hold this year. The pandemic is finally ending, but the new/remade world will require a refined approach to the customer experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 20, 2022

billion worldwide in 2020, and thanks to a 27.25% compound annual growth rate, the budding industry (no pun intended) is expected to reach $54.41 Together, Temeka and CS Hudson provide end-to-end support as Cookies and Dr. Greenthumb’s strive to reach their growth goals and immerse consumers in their brand stories.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 11, 2021

Now more than ever, retailers are looking for solutions to create more seamless in-person and digital customer experiences. But while blending of in-store and online provides consumers with significantly more flexible shopping, it also creates operational challenges. billion in 2020, up 32.4% billion in the prior year.

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Payment Services Payments Retail Sporting Goods 180

Optimizely

APRIL 5, 2018

Many B2C brands are making the leap and shifting away from retail and toward direct-to-consumer (DTC). But should your GPG brand start selling direct-to-consumer? What does it mean to shift to direct-to-consumer? Direct-to-consumer means exactly what it sounds like: using ecommerce platforms to sell products directly to buyers.

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ROI Revolution

JUNE 6, 2022

Direct to consumer (D2C or DTC) refers to brands that bypass third-party retailers and wholesalers to sell products directly to customers. As an online-centric business type, D2C has experienced tremendous growth over the course of the coronavirus pandemic as consumers have reduced their in-store shopping. in 2020 to reach $111.54

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 29, 2020

For omnichannel retailers, in-store sales can represent anything between 50% to 95% of their revenues — this is a scary and uncertain time. As consumer behavior changes due to rules that dictate “shelter in place” and social distancing, retailers can adapt and meet customers where they are right now: most likely, at home.

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ESW

JULY 6, 2023

But as retailers and brands with DTC ecommerce channels know, meeting online customer expectations in an Amazon-dominated environment is challenging to say the least. Essentially, The Amazon Effect refers to the ways in which consumer expectations have changed as a result of shopping with the dominant online marketplace.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 6, 2021

A report from Statista estimated 2020 return delivery costs at $550 million, up 64% since 2017. In addition, the past decade has seen returns baked into the business model of several direct-to-consumer starts-ups, including Warby Parker, Stitch Fix and Zappos. Strive for a Holistic Customer Experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The stress of the pandemic sparked a surge in the wine, beer and spirits market: a 2020 RAND Corporation study found that alcohol consumption among adults 30 and older increased by 14%. However, beginning in late 2020, many people started to re-evaluate their habits and explore no- and low-alcohol (NA) beverage options.

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lateshipment

APRIL 2, 2021

Well, that’s because 2020 (the year of the pandemic) has drastically accelerated these changes, ergo leaving a lasting impact on businesses in the longer run. Amidst the wave of digital transformation and innovation in retail, eCommerce sales grew an astounding 30% in 2020, a number expected to grow in 2021 and in the years to come.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

There’s no question that rising prices have altered consumer behaviors. Our recent survey of North American, UK and APAC consumers — which is the basis of an upcoming Eagle Eye report — found similar trends globally: 61% of shoppers worldwide are using money-saving tactics like seeking out on-sale items and coupons more often.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

In the pandemic’s wake, many retailers set up flexible fulfillment services in order to meet new safety guidelines and consumer requirements. From early 2020 to mid-2021, the percentage of retail chains offering curbside pickup surged from a miniscule 7% to a staggering 51%.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 9, 2021

These days, the framework for marketing success is still being driven heavily by a company’s media plan rather than in the context of overall customer health. But for consumer brands, the ultimate measure of marketing success is in fostering a better relationship with the customer. Are existing customers sticking around?

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Omnisend

MARCH 29, 2021

Consumers are just as (and perhaps arguably more so, thanks to COVID-19) comfortable buying new apparel online as they are in-store. Try Omnisend free for 14 days and use marketing automation to create a better customer experience! Omnichannel Fashion Ecommerce. Omnichannel marketing is only a few clicks away!

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 8, 2022

Retail industry experts often talk about the benefits of bringing together all customer data in one place, but IT professionals know how difficult that is to actually accomplish. Our customers are Gen Z, and they are so unique that they demand the service in the way they want it. They are very mobile-savvy. Gao: The No.

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GetElastic

OCTOBER 5, 2017

The consumer Internet of Things (cIoT) is here. In addition to the general trend toward digital commerce in customer behavior, the cIoT will redefine the future of commerce. New technologies are changing the way customers are buying, as well as what they’re expecting from brands. But what exactly is it?

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GetElastic

OCTOBER 5, 2017

The consumer Internet of Things (cIoT) is here. In addition to the general trend toward digital commerce in customer behavior, the cIoT will redefine the future of commerce. New technologies are changing the way customers are buying, as well as what they’re expecting from brands. But what exactly is it?

Consumer 137

Consumer eCommerce Marketing Customer Experience 137

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

However, for a typical omnichannel retailer, COVID-19 has made their digital sales ascend much faster than ever before, with online transactions taking a higher share of overall sales. Direct Consumers To Physical Locations. Despite the financial impact of the pandemic, Sobie is optimistic about the remainder of 2020.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 16, 2022

The retailer was rewarded with double-digit sales growth in 2020 and again in 2021. Loyalty Program Yields Rich Customer Data. “We He added that these offers are structured in a “brand-safe” way, meaning Target doesn’t allow other brands to, for example, “buy” search results that would direct consumers to its items.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Seasonal hiring provides a window into retailers’ priorities, and 2020 demonstrates both the COVID-19-powered growth in ecommerce and the need to operate stores and supply chains safely. Across a wide range of retailers, three trends are driving the industry’s holiday hiring strategies: The race is on for same-day delivery.

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Kibo

MARCH 29, 2021

More than ever consumers expect shopper experiences that are seamless across all channels. And in 2021, consumers expect those channels to service them anywhere and anytime. To meet the moment, companies must move away from multichannel or omnichannel platforms to unified ones that increase engagement and foster repeat business.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

(Photo credit: adobe.stock.com) A combination of ecommerce platform and affiliate marketing hub, Bookshop.org sells directly to readers, but its most important customers are independent booksellers, helping them easily digitize their business and leverage their power as a group to create a compelling alternative to Amazon.

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GetElastic

APRIL 28, 2022

direct-to-consumer (DTC) eCommerce sales reached 129 billion, and are projected to reach 151 this year. DTC eCommerce is an eCommerce business model in which brands sell directly to their end customers, as opposed to using third-parties such as wholesalers, distributors, or other retailers. In 2021, U.S. Now isn't that crazy!

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 5, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the retail sector in dramatic ways over the last year — from fluctuating product demand and availability and rapidly changing consumer behaviors and expectations to ever-evolving health and safety requirements. The other dimension to consider in all this is employees.

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Omnisend

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Gain Visibility in Your Consumers’ Behavior. To connect with your ideal consumer, business owners first need to know who they are. You have access to a wealth of critical data, such as the type of customer data found in email marketing platforms like Omnisend; consider using it to create a buyer persona.

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365 Retail

DECEMBER 21, 2021

1. Focus on reaching ‘Omnichannel Nirvana’ ? . AI tools analysing millions of data points in real-time to optimise efficiency and?decision omnichannel nirvana. . Yes, online shopping will continue to grow – our recent data alongside?GWI, As marketers, and as consumers, this will come as no surprise.

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ROI Revolution

AUGUST 5, 2021

Published March 12, 2020. Consumer spending habits returning to normal. Mastercard reports that their Q2 2021 revenue surged 36% over last year, a confident indication that consumer spending is rebounding after the pandemic made shoppers wary of making discretionary purchases. billion in consumer spending in Q2.

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Kibo

JUNE 16, 2022

According to Gartner in late 2020, “Composable business means creating an organization made from interchangeable building blocks.” Perhaps the most compelling one is that it enables you to meet changing customer demands quickly and efficiently. Today’s consumers expect more personalized and engaging experiences.

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Kissmetrics

APRIL 20, 2021

The BOPUS (Buy Online, Pick Up In-Store) has been attracting hype for both retailers and customers, and this trend is expected to stay. BOPUS lets retailers leverage omnichannel experiences to boost online and in-store profits when done well. consumers have leveraged BOPUS to make purchases. How Can BOPUS Benefit Your Brand?

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ROI Revolution

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Published March 12, 2020. Last year, consumers moved toward digital more quickly than ever in light of the coronavirus pandemic. With store closures, safety concerns about being around other people, and more, consumers shifted to online shopping enough last year to push ecommerce to levels that weren’t expected until 2025!

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Omnisend

APRIL 26, 2021

From its humble beginnings in easily deliverable and consumable things like books and DVDs, ecommerce has expanded to the point where consumers now feel comfortable purchasing pretty much anything online. In 2020, the furniture industry grew to $115.2 Personalization in marketing has quickly become a customer expectation.

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ROI Revolution

JUNE 1, 2021

Published March 12, 2020. Contactless payment methods surged last year with the pandemic and consumers’ concerns around safety. Marketing to consumers in a post-pandemic world. 65% express the need for more frequent communication with customers. million US consumers are projected to be monthly AR users.

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Omnisend

MAY 5, 2021

This provides valuable flexibility to the customer while avoiding steep shipping costs, long delivery times, and the hassle of shipping back returns. BOPIS sales took off in 2020, increasing by 259% as people searched for safe, fast, and convenient ways to receive their orders. So for example, a customer makes an order in your store.

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ROI Revolution

JULY 1, 2021

Published March 12, 2020. Alternative payment options have surged over the past year and a half after the coronavirus pandemic pushed consumers to be wary about high-contact shopping. In fact, over 45 million consumers will use BNPL this year. billion in 2020, with each US household spending nearly $8001. June 22 update.

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eCommerce Social Media Payment Services Merchant Services 148

Kibo

MAY 5, 2021

This omnichannel approach enables retailers to centralize their technologies with a single solution. By doing this, retailers can better understand their customers and deliver personalized experiences at scale. 66% of customers say shopping technologies/innovations improved their experience.

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Omnisend

APRIL 20, 2021

In the ever-changing world of modern business, one thing has always been certain: consumer demand is constantly shifting towards online shopping. This is where mobile commerce (or m-commerce) helps in aligning you and your customers in a single frame. Omnichannel marketing opportunities while getting valuable data.

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