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NRF Projects a 4% to 6% Sales Increase in 2023 as Consumers Recalibrate Shopping Patterns

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The National Retail Federation (NRF) expects retail sales to grow from 4% to 6% in 2023, reaching between $5.13 trillion for the year, according to data released at the State of Retail & the Consumer virtual event. As a result, expectations for omnichannel experiences will continue evolving at a rapid pace. trillion and $5.23

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Omnichannel Retail Index Spotlights 4 Investment Areas

Retail TouchPoints

While consumer expectations have continuously shaped retailers’ strategies, tech choices and best practices, COVID-19 accelerated this rate of change. Where does that leave retailers today, especially as they develop their holiday plans and finalize their budgets for 2023? The result? Loyalty programs.

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B2B, Marketplaces Become Core to Brooklinen’s Blossoming Omnichannel Strategy

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Brooklinen was a direct-to-consumer darling that promised consumers high-quality sheets at great prices. By eliminating supply chain complexities and “cutting out the middlemen,” Brooklinen was able to streamline the product development journey and fully immerse consumers in the ethos and values of the brand.

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Retailers Increasingly Turning to Third-Party Resources to Handle Fulfillment

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While more than half ( 54% ) of retailers responding to the 2023 Omnichannel and Fulfillment Benchmark Report said active physical stores are the final locations for inventory prior to delivery, retailers are increasingly using third-party services to handle the actual mechanics of picking, packing and delivering items to consumers.

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Industry Shake-Up: 2023 Commerce Trends To Rock Your World

Speaker: Ashlee Aldridge - Reach Partners LLC | Bill Mirabito - Chameleon Collective | Ronak Shah - PSA Retail & CPG, Amazon Web Services | Wayne Teigen - Pivotree

Whether you're engaging with customers on their social media platforms or you're adopting a frictionless return policy, creating personalized experiences through an omnichannel e-commerce strategy is how to see growth in 2023 and beyond. The cool new innovations shaping the commerce industry.

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The Top 5 Retail Remix Episodes of 2023

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The top five episodes of 2023 reaffirm some of the most trending topics we covered on Retail TouchPoints over the past year, illustrating how rapidly the industry (and the customer experience) have evolved. Why it Matters: In 2023, we saw employee turnover reach record highs.

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Express Taps Consumer Products Veteran for CEO

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With more than 20 years of experience in the consumer products industry and “a proven record of operating excellence, financial discipline and building high-performance teams,” Glendinning will officially join the Express leadership team and board of directors on Sept. Baxter will be on hand to ensure a smooth leadership transition.

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