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Seen and Heard at #NRF2024: 5 Trends from the Big Show

Retail TouchPoints

In fact, Stephen Sadove, former CEO and Chairman of Saks Fifth Avenue , indicated that “this is one of the most interesting times [for the industry] since the [2008] recession,” where “we came out and saw this massive disruption in the environment,” he said in a press briefing during the Big Show. “It

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Digital Marketing Tactics for Uncertain Times

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According to research from Analytic Partners, 63% of marketers that increased their marketing investment during the financial crisis of 2008 generated a positive ROI. And this recommendation makes sense, as research from video creator Wyzowl found that 73% of consumers prefer to watch a video to learn about a product or a service.

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6 Keys to Empowering Store Associates During the Holiday Season

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retailers will add 410,000 seasonal positions this year, which is the lowest number of jobs added in the quarter since 2008. According to analysis from global coaching firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas , U.S.

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7 Brands Discuss the Benefits of the New Cashless Economy and Apple Pay’s Growing Ubiquity

BigCommerce

2008: Bitcoin is invented.?. Would you recommend Apple Pay??. Would you recommend Apple Pay? Would you recommend Apple Pay? Would you recommend Apple Pay? Would you recommend Apple Pay? The answer is a simple one — we would absolutely recommend Apply Pay to other online stores.

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Four Real-Life Examples Of How Agility Unlocks CX Innovation In E-Commerce

Retail TouchPoints

Similar to competitors like eSalon, you can answer a set of questions to arrive at a recommended personalized hair color product ready to be delivered every few weeks. Continuing on the L’Oréal theme, the company launched a new personalized hair color brand, Color & Co , in 2019.

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Relieving Stress For Shoppers With Food Allergies And Restrictions

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The Food Marketing Institute currently recommends grocery retailers establish a four-part plan for informing consumers of allergens and handling possible cross-contaminations in the store, consisting of: 1. Transparent communication with consumers of potential allergen risks.

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What To Do—And Not Do—To Attract Generation Z

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They have grown up amid some economic instability—think the 2008 financial crisis—shaping their conscientious stance around spending. For example, 77 percent said that personalized recommendations were “extremely important” when shopping online. Recommendation: Don’t Ignore Gen Z. How to Best Market to Gen Z.