Kissmetrics

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

If only you could predict what’s shaping business trends, or what your clients need, you could plan and grow your company, right? The more you know about market trends, the better you can leverage them to your advantage and get a head start on your competition. Here are the ten key trends influencing entrepreneurs this year and beyond.

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Forrester eCommerce

JULY 8, 2021

Mobile World Congress 2021 (MWC21) took place between June 28 and July 1, 2021, after Mobile World Congress 2020 got canceled due to the pandemic. This was the first time attendees could get a sense of the global state of and the major trends in the telecommunications and technology sectors in the previous 18 months. […].

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Commerce trends that were on the horizon were suddenly adopted at a brisk pace, including online food ordering, curbside pickup and BOPIS (buy online, pick up in-store). So what are the customer experience and commerce trends that will continue, or become more fully realized, in 2021? These are four with staying power: 1.

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Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The US’s Energy Information Administration predicted in its International Energy Outlook 2021 report that if current policy and technology trends continue, global energy consumption and energy-related carbon dioxide emissions will increase through 2050 as […].

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

At the close of every calendar year it’s customary to pen a post about trends and predictions for the upcoming year. This year, like most, catalyzed some nascent trends and kicked a few in the teeth. In no particular order, let’s examine what we believe to be some key trends in retail. But let’s be real here.

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GetElastic

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

B2B eCommerce has rapidly been changing over the past few years, and 2021 is no exception. With the disruption of COVID-19, new trends have emerged and the eCommerce landscape is transforming. Headless Commerce: With headless technology, the data, business logic, and commerce engine are de-coupled from the front-end storefront.

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Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Every autumn Forrester looks ahead to predict the major consumer, business and technology trends that will shape the marketing landscape for the following year. 2020 has been a year of unprecedented political, social, economic and healthcare disruption – and 2021 shows no signs of any of these trends slowing down.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 23, 2023

consumers keep spending despite historically high inflation, and with so many brands vying for attention in the digital space, it’s important to stay up to date with the latest trends to remain competitive. Digital marketing is a constantly evolving field — and new trends often emerge due to changes in consumer behavior and technology.

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lateshipment

JULY 9, 2021

How 2021 Has Looked so Far in Terms of eCommerce Retail. eCommerce trends in 2021 are expected to be in stark contrast with 2020 despite being heavily influenced by it. Before we project how Holiday season 2021 is going to look like, here’s a little something to give you context into the holiday season.

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Groove

JANUARY 24, 2022

Though trends come and go, some trends stick around. With the pandemic in 2021, eCommerce gained significant market share over in-person shopping. With this growth comes the importance of staying up-to-date with the latest eCommerce trends. And when you don't keep up with the competition, you're sure to be left behind.

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Forrester eCommerce

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

2020 has been a year of unprecedented political, social, economic, and healthcare disruption — and 2021 shows no signs of these trends slowing down. How should European consumer marketing leaders prepare for the coming year?

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

As it did with many other aspects of retail, COVID-19 gave a major boost to touchless technology applications — and enthusiasm for these solutions will continue even after the pandemic has waned, according to Greg Buzek, Founder and President of IHL Group.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 9, 2021

is one of the most significant retail technology upgrades. 2020 has been an exceptionally turbulent year for all, with 2021 somewhat following suit. technology aids the ability to repopulate these emptied pipelines and supply chains. What’s most impressive, though, is what the technology can do for BOPIS models.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Seismic shifts in consumer trends accelerated by the pandemic will have long-lasting implications for the retail industry at large. Future Commerce partnered with Method + Mode to conduct broad consumer research over a period of three months ending in January 2021. The desire for more, not less, is winning the battle for our psyches.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 1, 2022

There are 10 Trends unfolding before us right now, very much worth watching. And 2021 was itself a record year for foot traffic. It’s also why retailers are spending billions on new store openings, up 13% versus 2021. Buying groceries online peaked in March 2021, at $9.3 Shoppers are returning to stores, again.

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lateshipment

JULY 9, 2021

How 2021 Has Looked so Far in Terms of eCommerce Retail. eCommerce trends in 2021 are expected to be in stark contrast with 2020 despite being heavily influenced by it. Before we project how Holiday season 2021 is going to look like, here’s a little something to give you context into the holiday season.

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Forrester eCommerce

APRIL 1, 2021

For a 30 year old technology category, it is amazing to see the CRM industry continue to grow at a staggering rate. Because CRM is at the heart of every business that wants to compete on customer experience. It enables companies to access 360-degree views of customers in real time to drive reliable, trusted, […].

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ROI Revolution

MAY 6, 2021

Published May 6, 2021. According to eMarketer , almost 50% of retail CFOs in the US are pursuing a digital transformation in 2021. With the rapid shifts that took place last year, 2021 will be about finding ways to reach wary consumers and filling your marketing toolbox with innovative strategies to stand out. Claim your copy!

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GetElastic

AUGUST 18, 2021

B2B eCommerce has rapidly been changing over the past few years, and 2021 is no exception. With the disruption of COVID-19, new trends have emerged, and the eCommerce landscape is transforming. As of 2021, mobile has continued to expand and proliferate the B2B eCommerce space, and its growth will likely extend over the coming years.

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lateshipment

JULY 9, 2021

How 2021 Has Looked so Far in Terms of eCommerce Retail. eCommerce trends in 2021 are expected to be in stark contrast with 2020 despite being heavily influenced by it. Before we project how Holiday season 2021 is going to look like, here’s a little something to give you context into the holiday season.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 2, 2021

With the 2021 holiday shopping season a few months away, it’s clear retailers need to find new and exciting ways to attract shoppers and create an impactful experience that keeps customers engaged. Here are four retail tech trends I expect to see during the holiday shopping season: 1. The Rise of Sizing Technology.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

While physical stores have spent much of the year closed, the pandemic period has driven innovation and fueled a huge acceleration in what were just emerging trends at the start of last year. Customer behavior and acceptance of new technologies has been accelerated by the COVID-19 mindset toward touchless environments.

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lateshipment

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

To keep up with the competition and growing consumer expectations, it makes sense for eCommerce businesses, manufacturers, and 3PLs to stay in the know about some of the most pressing logistics trends. And so, here are the top five emerging and promising eCommerce logistics trends to keep an eye on as we head towards 2022.

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Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 27, 2020

In 2021, more firms will leverage edge computing technology as a way to accelerate recovery out of the pandemic. Find out more in our 2021 edge computing predictions.

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lateshipment

APRIL 2, 2021

Every week there’s a new meme trending online – From Bernie Sanders to a ship stuck in the Suez Canal. Now and then there come new trends that shape the industry for the future. The pre-COVID trend of same-day delivery is done! And the best part, it’s a different joke that cracks us up every time! The battle for speed (?)

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Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Employee experience in 2021 will be defined by long-term remote work and crisis management. Success will depend on the strength of an organization's employee experience strategy and technology investments. Learn more.

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iVend

JANUARY 20, 2021

Here are our predictions on the tech trends that will shape retail in 2021. Cloud-Based POS The hottest trend in POS technology currently is the cloud-based POS. For 2021, our prediction is that social commerce will become an even more integral part of the digital commerce experience for retailers and shoppers alike.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 15, 2021

The first-ever all-digital CES 2021 welcomed 2,000 exhibitors that unveiled next-gen innovations across a variety of sectors, including almost 700 startups from 37 countries. New companies exhibiting at CES 2021 included ASUS, BioIntelliSense, Bose, Sono Motors and Volvo Penta.

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Kissmetrics

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

With the constant addition of new features, like passage indexing and mobile-first indexing, the SERPs of 2021 look far different than they did just a year or two ago. Here’s what you need to know about SERPs in 2021. SERP Result Trends in 2021. How will passage indexing impact SERPs in 2021 and beyond?

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iVend

DECEMBER 11, 2023

For the world of retail technology, 2024 looks set to be an exciting year. All retail processes iVend helps retailers to stay ahead of retail technology trends. Learn about our innovative integrated retail technology platform. Read more So what are the key trends for retail technology in 2024?

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Salsify

AUGUST 2, 2022

times the total returns to shareholders (TRS) of digital laggards between 2016 and 2021. In today’s evolving commerce marketplace, being agile is critical to long-term growth and success. According to McKinsey & Company , digital leaders generated 3.3

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TalkingRetail

JANUARY 14, 2021

Driving online profitability, creating safe shopping spaces, and bringing the out-of-home experience in-home are among the key trends expected to shape retail in 2021, research organisation IGD predicts.

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Kibo

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

The staggering growth in ecommerce spending is, itself, a trend. But one of the essential “trends within a trend” is the rapid adoption of ecommerce personalization , a key technology that consumers are increasingly demanding and retailers are increasingly embracing. Trend 1: AI-Powered Product Recommendations.

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Forrester eCommerce

JANUARY 28, 2021

Banks are transforming their organizations with digital technologies. Forces such as emerging technology, fintechs, changing customer behavior, and the decomposition of the banking industry are influencing banking technology investment trends. To learn how banks are planning to prioritize their technology […].

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 25, 2023

This year, 3D and AR adoption is expected to be one of the biggest trends for providing next-gen ecommerce experiences, especially for apparel and footwear brands looking to bring the physical world to digital shopping. The furniture and home goods space is another sector of the market that’s seeing increased applications of this technology.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 10, 2021

It’s estimated that these figures will continue to rise gradually in 2021, due to the ongoing prevention methods put in place internationally along with the changes in consumer spending habits. In this scenario, ecommerce businesses must be able to adapt quickly to changes in the market, offer competitive prices and keep up with new trends.

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Kissmetrics

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Beacon technology has completely revolutionized both business and marketing. As one Business.com article put it, with “Retail going digital and digital media coming to retail,” this technology is completely changing the marketing game. The key to the versatility of this location-based mobile technology lies in its size and function.

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