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3 Things Every Retailer Can Learn from Amazon

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This platform, with its humble beginnings selling used books, has gone on to power the careers and fortunes of countless small businesses. Amazon’s innovations also have inspired some of the most game-changing new business models in retail, adopted by Target , Walmart and Macy’s to name just a few.

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NRF: Shoppers Are Spending for Valentine’s Day and Super Bowl Despite Pandemic Pressures

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billion spent in 2021, according to NRF. consumers plan to celebrate Valentine’s Day in 2022, up from 52% in 2021. Not all of that spending will go to product purchases at retail — 41% of survey respondents said they would “love to receive the gift of experiences,” up from 36% in 2021. Super Bowl LVI, with the L.A.

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June 2021 COVID-19 + Ecommerce News Roundup

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Published June 30, 2021. Ecommerce vs. in-person: Pandemic impacts in 2021. After surging nearly 34% in 2020 due to the pandemic, ecommerce retail sales are expected to grow a more modest 13.7% this year while non-ecommerce sales will see 2.2% Total retail sales will reach a record $5.86

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2020 Holiday Ecommerce News & Updates [January 2021]

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Updated January 5, 2021. From the completely unexpected impacts of the coronavirus on ecommerce to the twists and turns of Amazon Prime Day 2020 , 2020 introduced a mix of obstacles and opportunities for all brands and retailers. We keep this blog post updated with all of the latest holiday ecommerce updates as they come in.

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The Future of the Mall: Why Developers are Rethinking Everything from Tenant Mix to Events and ‘Adjacencies’

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In fact, analysis of Google mobility data by CoStar Advisory Services revealed that the number of visits to retail and recreation sites has nearly fully recovered to pre-pandemic levels as of early July 2021. “ Retail TouchPoints spoke with executives from shopping destinations across the U.S.

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The History of Ecommerce: What The Past Says About Tomorrow’s Retail Challenges

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When it comes to ecommerce, a word that first comes to mind is growth. Ecommerce expert Gary Hoover’s research shows that just in the last 14 years, the growth of ecommerce companies has skyrocketed across the board. In fact, growth projections estimate that by 2022, ecommerce revenues will exceed $638 billion in the U.S.

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Last-Mile Delivery and Its Impact on Urban Mixed-Use Environments

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What does the urban shift mean for the future of retail? More specifically, how does the on-demand economy change the retailer’s business model? And, what are the last-mile delivery challenges retailers face? The retail sector is at a pivotal moment in adapting to the changed market conditions and consumer preferences.