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How Brands Can Deliver Sustainable Instant Commerce for Consumers

Retail TouchPoints

The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly accelerated shifts in consumer behavior and expectations, and not many have been as dramatic as the explosive rise of ecommerce. Perhaps one of the biggest pain points brands have struggled with in ecommerce over the past two years is meeting consumers’ increased demand for immediacy.

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Holiday Highlights From Cyber Week: What’s Happened Since 2014

Forrester eCommerce

We looked back at the Bizrate data from five years ago and found several interesting changes in consumer behavior: The percentage of shoppers belonging to a shipping club appears to […]. For several years, market research firm Bizrate Insights has surveyed US shoppers during Cyber Week.

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Square Debuts Appointment Booking App to Help Service Providers Connect with Customers

Retail TouchPoints

Financial services and POS solution Square has launched a new consumer-facing app that lets customers search, discover and book appointments with beauty and personal care professionals. The Square Go app, available for free for both consumers and businesses, is currently available in the U.S. for iOS devices.

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Claire’s Hires Children’s Place, Zara Vet as Chief Merchandising Officer

Retail TouchPoints

Her most recent job was as SVP of Global Merchandising and Strategic Partnerships at The Children’s Place , where she was responsible for creating and delivering product strategies for all brands across multiple channels of distribution, as well as leading operations for the wholesale and international franchise businesses from 2014 to 2023.

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Kroger Plans to Cut Prices Following Completion of Albertsons Merger

Retail TouchPoints

Following its 2014 merger with Harris Teeter , Kroger invested more than $125 million to lower that chain’s prices, and invested over $100 million to lower prices at Roundy’s after its merger with that chain in 2016. We know this model works because we’ve been doing it successfully for many years.”

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Infographic: YouTube Consumer Behaviors & Trends

ROI Revolution

In this infographic, explore YouTube consumer trends and behaviors to understand just how the platform is being used so that you can leverage it strategically in your marketing. Think with Google, 3 YouTube creators explore the shopping trends inspiring today’s consumers. YouTube has been around since 2005. of users, compared to 48.6%

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The Impact of Sustainable Hangers in Retail Displays

Retail TouchPoints

The retail landscape is evolving, driven by shifting consumer preferences and an increasing awareness of the environmental impact of traditional business practices. The Role of Hangers in Retail Displays The retail industry thrives on the art of presentation, with each detail meticulously arranged to entice and engage the consumer.

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