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Consumers Want an Experience That’s Driven by Cloud Retailing – Even if They Don’t Know It

Retail TouchPoints

As consumers, we’ve learned how to adjust to and enjoy new shopping formats. We’ve grown accustomed to these various retail touch points, and as a result, we’ve started to notice omnichannel inconsistencies that might never have occurred to us before — raising our own expectations of our favorite brands and retailers. Here’s how.

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With Growth Top-of-Mind, Luxury Brands Focus on Digital Goods and Virtual Experiences

Retail TouchPoints

Higher-income consumers are less impacted by inflation and, while aware of higher food, home and transportation costs, still have the funds to drive luxury sales and luxury growth,” said Marie Driscoll, Managing Director, Luxury and Retail at Coresight Research in an interview with Retail TouchPoints.

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Resale Revs Up: eBay Enhances Refurbished Goods Offering, New Overstock Marketplace Launches

Retail TouchPoints

As product scarcity issues continue to dominate this holiday shopping season, consumers are increasingly turning to resale to get the goods — and platform operators are taking notice. The auction-based website is now available to consumers in Arizona.

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How Princess Polly Balances Sustainability and On-Trend Style

Retail TouchPoints

The core of this approach is “aligning our brand with the values and expectations of today’s consumers, while expanding our reach and optimizing our operations.” As part of this process, Princess Polly committed to halving its emission intensity by 2030. “To

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Making Fulfillment a Revenue Driver: 6 Ways Design and Tech Can Collaborate

Retail TouchPoints

In the pandemic’s wake, many retailers set up flexible fulfillment services in order to meet new safety guidelines and consumer requirements. Nicholas added that when these projects don’t start with a unified vision, it can lead to disjointed experiences that ultimately frustrate consumers.

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NRF 2023 Spotlights Profitability, Workforce Enhancements and Media Network Opportunities

Retail TouchPoints

Economic headwinds are likely to blow harder when consumers’ savings from the pandemic dwindle, which a Charles Schwab analyst believes could happen by Q3. There is built-up excess savings — estimates vary in the $1.5 to $2 trillion range — and that has been fueling consumption.

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How Carter’s is Committing to People, Planet and Product

Retail TouchPoints

Social impact, brand purpose and environmental influence are all driving decisions for consumers and employees alike. In a global survey of 30,000 consumers, Accenture Strategy found that 63% of consumers prefer to purchase from purpose-driven brands. that 72% believe purpose should come before profits.