Forrester eCommerce

JANUARY 24, 2024

Forrester analyzes trends in the various measures of inflation reported by the BLS and expects headline inflation to decrease in 2024.

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Practical eCommerce

MARCH 20, 2024

Research firm GWI surveyed global consumers as to their internet habits. The post Charts: How Consumers Use the Internet 2024 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce. Chatting and messaging were the top activities.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Google Pay has partnered with Affirm and Australia-based Zip and will begin offering their pay-in-four services on Android devices early in 2024. BNPL got a boost as consumers worldwide grappled with inflation, and experts identified multiple BNPL growth opportunities in August 2022. YoY and $2.5 YoY and $2.5

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Practical eCommerce

JANUARY 16, 2024

Heading into 2024, a majority of U.S. consumers had a mixed outlook on the U.S. Consumer Outlook Q1 2024 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce. The post Charts: U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 25, 2024

The Retail TouchPoints team is reporting on all the news breaking before, during and after the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo , taking place June 4-6, 2024, at McCormick Place in Chicago. Collins argues that true cultural engagement is the most powerful vehicle for influencing consumer behavior.

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Groove

MARCH 7, 2024

In 2024, email marketing is far from dead. Klaviyo Email Marketing: Powerful Automation and Workflow Features Email marketing automation continues to advance, and crafting an effective email campaign can be time-consuming. Contrary to popular belief, it continues to evolve.

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Marketing eCommerce Platforms Shopify Shopping Carts 370

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 13, 2024

Despite Tightening Wallets, Select Brands Flourish As spend growth softened in the second half of 2023 across discretionary categories and companies geared toward more price-conscious consumers flourished, opportunities presented themselves for brands that kept an open mind. However, not all customers behave the same.

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Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 31, 2023

A focus on fundamentals such as empathy and accountability will equip companies to earn and keep trust in 2024. Read our predictions.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Dollar General is planning approximately 2,385 real estate projects for fiscal year 2024, including about 800 new store openings (including approximately 30 pOpshelf openings and 15 new stores in Mexico ), along with 1,500 store renovations and 85 store relocations. Vasos called the slowdown “prudent in this environment.”

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 13, 2023

After years of lockdowns and digital-driven behaviors, consumers’ actions have shown how crucial the store experience is to how they shop and interact with brands. That’s only going to further accelerate the expectations of consumers and technology adoption within retail environments. Are consumers returning products less often?

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 19, 2023

1, 2024; Jelinek will remain with Costco through April 2024 in an advisory role. In May 2023 Costco delayed a planned membership fee hike, citing inflation’s impact on consumers as well as its growing member base. As part of a longstanding succession plan, Vachris will take the CEO title on Jan.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 2, 2024

However, a Deloitte survey reveals that consumers’ loyalty program preferences and expectations are evolving. The most significant shift in the loyalty sphere is consumers’ attitudes toward co-branded credit cards. Deloitte found that consumer interest in co-branded credit cards dropped 11% between 2022 and 2023.

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Consumer Shipping Costs Customer Retention Information 263

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 1, 2024

The surge in the launch of over 1,610 new vegan products in 2023 alone echoes a resounding consumer sentiment; that many of us are leaning toward simpler, less processed foods that prioritize value and sustainability. Research underscores the profound impact of packaging on consumer psychology. 1 Meeting regulatory standards.

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Food and Beverages Marketing Consumer Presentation 250

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 12, 2024

The future consumer is a #mood. By now, it’s a given that consumers expect personalized brand interactions and offerings, but it’s not just functional benefits they’re after. In 2024 and beyond, we will see mood enter the limelight, with retailers catering to people’s day-to-day vibes and emotions. That rises to 62% in the U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 15, 2024

Artificial intelligence dominated headlines and water cooler conversations in 2023, and 2024 is looking to be no different (if the conversations and showcases at CES and NRF’s Big Show are any indication). With all that in mind, it seems clear that AI is set to have another big year in 2024.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 31, 2024

We’ve all heard that today’s empowered consumer demands seamless and consistent experiences, but new research from CI&T indicates that these expectations are higher than ever. The 2024 Connected Retail Report includes a survey of 1,012 U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

However, consumers are still spending, the labor market remains tight, and the Adobe Digital Price Index recently posted an overall 40-month low, an encouraging sign for online shoppers: Adobe reported that online prices fell for 11 out of 18 tracked product categories on an annual basis. But there are possible headwinds on the horizon.

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Consumer Merchant Services Sporting Goods eCommerce 290

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 12, 2024

As 2024 advances, the importance and reach of paid social media advertising will only continue to grow. Source: Statista This forecast highlights the tremendous potential and increasing influence of social media platforms as key drivers of consumer purchasing behavior. trillion by 2026, more than doubling its current value.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

We now have over 1,400 stores and ecommerce sites across 31 countries, and as we head into 2024, we are excited to bring Toys ‘R’ Us to consumers everywhere.” “Since acquiring Toys ‘R’ Us we have increased our global retail footprint by more than 50% with openings in the U.S., UK, India, Dubai and Mexico.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 8, 2023

29, 2024, a few months prior to Bergh’s departure, which is scheduled for April 26, 2024. Bergh has been elected as Executive Vice Chair of the Levi’s board until his retirement date, after which he will transition to the role of senior advisor until the end of the company’s 2024 fiscal year.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 11, 2024

13 to 16, 2024. Spotlights on Supply Chain, Sustainability and RMNs New at the 2024 event is the retailer-only Supply Chain 360 Summit being held on Sunday, Jan. The Foodservice Innovation Zone will reflect the increased roles for technology in a field that’s embracing new formats and venues to satisfy consumers’ hunger and thirst.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In yet another sign of the triumph of streaming, Best Buy will reportedly stop selling physical DVDs in-store and online beginning in 2024, according to CNBC and other media outlets. consumer spending on these items was $753.89 The retailer will continue to sell DVDs and Blu-Ray discs through the 2023 holiday season.

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Shipping Consumer Retail Other 231

RetailDive

JANUARY 9, 2024

During a panel at the ICR conference, the ratings agency predicted shoppers will seek out greater value in 2024 as high debt levels and reduced savings catch up to them.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Amazon is following the lead of nearly every other streaming service — including Disney+ , Netflix and HBO’s Max — in announcing that it will begin running ads on its programming in early 2024. The company also promised that it would not increase the price of Prime membership in 2024. “To

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Algopix

APRIL 14, 2024

In the fast-paced world of eCommerce, where trends evolve overnight and consumer behavior shifts at the drop of a hat, the role of marketing leaders is more crucial than ever. As we step into 2024, it’s time to shine a spotlight on the 20 most influential eCommerce marketing leaders who are shaping the industry’s future.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 3, 2024

It might involve a time-consuming trip across town, navigating traffic and juggling work or family schedules. This service aligns with the modern consumer’s desire for convenience and efficiency, transforming returns from a burdensome task into a seamless part of the online shopping experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 13, 2024

” Wayfair also plans to give away a total of $250,000 to empower consumers to create a space that reflects their own personal style. .” ” Wayfair also plans to give away a total of $250,000 to empower consumers to create a space that reflects their own personal style. The promotion will run through March 16, 2024.

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Consumer Outdoor Improvements Marketing 200

Forrester eCommerce

MARCH 27, 2024

Analyzing data from Forrester’s Consumer Digital Experiences Survey, 2023, we find that: CTOs […] Simultaneously invisible and immersive, digital experiences can also help manufacturers adapt to changing customer demands, optimize production processes, and enhance collaboration across the supply chain.

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Salsify

JANUARY 16, 2024

With new data from Salsify’s “2024 Consumer Research” report, explore 10 ways consumer buying behavior has changed and how your brand can adjust.

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Consumer eCommerce 158

Algopix

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The eCommerce landscape has been evolving at a rapid pace over the past few years, driven by advances in technology, changing consumer behaviors, and the global impact of events. Augmented Reality (AR) Shopping Experiences In 2024, Augmented Reality (AR) is set to revolutionize the way consumers shop online.

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eCommerce Payment Services Cryptocurrencies Shipping Costs 118

Salsify

MARCH 12, 2024

Recession 2024? It depends, but shopping behavior trends from the latest Salsify consumer research report show consumers are looking to save — learn how.

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Consumer eCommerce 88

Practical eCommerce

MARCH 27, 2024

McKinsey & Company foresees better times ahead for global sporting goods retailers despite shifting consumer preferences and uneven supply chains. The post Charts: Retail Sporting Goods Trends Q1 2024 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Sporting Goods Retail Supplies eCommerce 88

RetailMinded

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Retail and 2024 are both in full swing, and both the year and commerce kicked off at the National Retail Federation in New York City in early January. In 2024, I think retailers need to up their standards for merchandising.” After all, employees are the front-facing reflection of brands to consumers.

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365 Retail

APRIL 10, 2024

London’s Business Design Centre is gearing up to host the Visual Merchandising and Display Show 2024 from the 16th to 17th of April, marking a key gathering for professionals in the realms of retail display and visual merchandising. The exhibition, offering free admission, welcomes visitors from 9.30 am to 5.30 pm on the final day.

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365 Retail

MARCH 10, 2024

trillion in 2024. Let’s explore the paramount e-commerce trends of 2024. In 2024, online stores will focus on giving personalised shopping experiences. Integration of Artificial Intelligence AI has already made remarkable advancements in various industries, and in 2024, it will be an indispensable tool in the e-commerce realm.

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eCommerce Payment Services Payments eCommerce Marketing 104

Forrester eCommerce

MARCH 25, 2024

Whether consumed as a cloud service, footprinted on-premises, or a hybrid of both, AI infrastructure […] As AI gets bigger and better, it requires much more than mundane commodity compute, network, and storage infrastructure.

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IntelligenceNode

JANUARY 24, 2024

This period is crucial for understanding evolving consumer preferences and integrating this knowledge. The post The 2024 Consumer Behavior Trends : 40 Stats for Retail Success appeared first on Blog. A new year has begun, signaling a time for re-evaluation and strategic planning in the retail sector.

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