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ItemMaster will be at the Retail and Consumer Goods Analytics Summit on April 25 – 27 at the Drake Hotel in Chicago. We will be unleashing the power of data to drive competitive advantage through booth conversations, networking events, and our speaking engagement. MORE
With over 400 direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands like Casper, Warby Parker, JustFab, Everlane, and Bonobos offering a range of consumer goods, D2C brands are predicted to account for almost 40% of online purchases in the U.S. within the next five years , according to a 2019 eMarketer report. PIM Digital Commerce Clothing & Accessories apparel D2C MORE
Salesforce has introduced Consumer Goods Cloud, a new industry product that enables consumer goods companies to drive revenue growth and maximise ROI through improved retail execution capabilities. Internet Retailing MORE
Numerous industry experts have commented that COVID-19 has accelerated many existing retail trends, most notably consumers’ embrace of digital commerce. Understanding consumer behaviors will be key to building a retail environment in a post-pandemic environment. MORE
Seventy-two percent of consumers use voice search through personal digital assistants, and 25% of consumers have made a purchase using a digital assistant. For consumers ages 26-35 that number is as high as 53%.” MORE
How has consumer behavior changed? But as brick-and-mortar stores came to a halt across the country, online stores have become a primary choice for consumers. . Key Performance Indicators – Consumer Services. The consumer side of things continues to show positive results. Impressions and Traffic growth across Consumer Services are actually on the rise. Key Performance Indicators – Consumer Goods. MORE
US consumers spent an average 25 more minutes on mobile devices in 2020 vs. 2019 ( eMarketer ). 39% of US consumers say they’ve used their smartphone more during lockdown ( Twigby ). Consumers spending 1 more hour per day online in light of COVID-19. Published February 1, 2021. MORE
Luke Peters, CEO and Founder of NewAir Appliances: I’m the host of the Page 1 Podcast , focused on the home and hardware, consumer goods space. A very good one to get motivated and learn from those great entrepreneurs all around the world. Reading Time: 4 minutes. MORE
C-Level Keynote Panel Discussion: Your Big Opportunity: Tapping Into The Omni-Nature of Today’s Consumer. Jenny Kaplan, Consumer Goods Reporter, Bloomberg. If you want to meet some of the best minds in ecommerce, you no doubt already made plans to attend eTail West 2018 in Palm Springs. The sunny Californian location probably helped sway your decision, as well, but that’s not the only reason. MORE
Bill’s been working on his vision of buying a lot of different brands in the consumer goods space and bringing them under one roof as a bunch of small consumer brands, and he’s here to fill us in on how that’s been going. Bill D’Alessandro of Elements Brands is on the show today to share some business insights and lessons learned over the last year. MORE
Brick-and-mortar stores are beginning to reopen in some geographies, but e-Commerce is still riding high: online retail transactions grew 81% year-over-year in May, led by sportswear and sporting goods ( 216% ), housewares and DIY supplies ( 190% ) and gaming ( 84% ), according to ACI Worldwide. People working from home are now set up, and we see spending shifting from home office supplies back toward consumer goods like sporting goods and home improvements.”. MORE
Spurred by the COVID-19 outbreak, the recent increase in demand for consumer goods has exposed weaknesses in the go-to-market process for brands. While toilet paper, paper towel, and hand sanitizer supplies ran short, other “essential” products saw record sales. Digital Commerce Syndication COVID-19 MORE
Centric Software provides enterprise solutions to fashion, retail, footwear, outdoor, luxury, consumer goods and home décor companies to achieve strategic and operational digital transformation goals. MORE
M-Industry, one of the world’s largest private label consumer goods companies and a subsidiary of Switzerland’s largest retailer and supermarket chain, Migros Group, recently launched a new IBM-designed mobile offering to transform how employees from their promotion agency work. Traditionally, these promoters relied on time-consuming, manual-based processes — primarily phone and email communication and paper documentation — that impacted the overall quality of the promotion. MORE
The traditional supply chain consists of four or five entities: supplier, manufacturer, wholesaler, retailer, and consumer. With the advent of eCommerce and globalized retail, however, more customer-facing businesses are cutting out the middlemen by turning to a Direct to Consumer (D2C) model where they manage every aspect of the supply chain – from manufacturing to distribution, marketing, and fulfillment. MORE
In the US alone, consumers spend more than USD230 billion annually on alcoholic beverages, according to the US Department of Commerce. An expanding population of drinking-age consumers provides another boon. These tech-savvy consumers expect to buy beer, wine and spirits over the Internet or with the tap of a smartphone just as they do any other product. In contrast to most other consumer goods, however, some unique challenges are inherent to the alcohol category. MORE
The high-end/luxury brands and the low-end/dollar store type retailers will continue to flourish, while companies targeting more middle-income consumers will suffer. Adam Blair, Executive Editor: Unfortunately, one good quarter does not necessarily signal that it’s time to start singing “Happy Days Are Here Again.” For one, the continuation of largely pointless trade wars sparked by the imposition of tariffs could raise the price of a wide range of consumer goods. MORE
ItemMaster will be live from The Roosevelt Hotel in New York City for the Consumer Goods Sales and Marketing Summit , June 18-20. . The 15th annual Consumer Goods Sales & Marketing Summit remains committed to providing a single thought leadership forum for CG executives to network with peers, share ideas and experiences and learn about important industry trends. MORE
Well, you don’t need to care, but Charles Darwin would argue you should: “It’s not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, it’s the one that most adapts to change.” Technology is changing the way we live, the way consumers shop and the way retailers need to operate. The Growth Of Technology And Data Is Leading To Changing Consumer Expectations New data sources, such as that coming from sensors, is resulting in vast volumes of connected IoT data. MORE
By René Aerdts Chief Technologist – Global Consumer Goods, DXC Technology. As a result of technically advanced e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, consumer expectation with regards to customised buying experiences and always-on services have skyrocketed. Internet Retailing Critical Issues MORE
For many in the retail and consumer goods industries, this is the most crucial time of the year. The holiday season is upon us once again. Bonuses are made or lost during the holiday season as some toys, electronics, and clothing items become the hit of the season and others fall flat. We know customers [… MORE
Today’s consumer goods market is crowded, with both well-established players and new disruptors vying for greater customer share. By taking control, brands can gain a competitive advantage and better serve end consumers. Additionally, a retailer only has access to data from its own stores; in contrast, brands have the complete picture of consumer demand across all channels. MORE
With the state of the economy and consumers’ behavior so unpredictable, what can executives and marketers do to keep their brand not just alive but thriving in 2021? To get consumers into their stores, retailers must now give potential customers a compelling reason to visit. . MORE
If you have an idea to try to create an electronic consumer good, is it worth it? You’ll learn: Whether creating an electronic consumer good is worth it. Whether you need an electrical engineering degree to create an electronic consumer good. MORE
New research from MarkMonitor, the enterprise brand protection solutions provider, reveals counterfeit goods still pose a significant risk to consumers MORE
The food and beverage multinational isn’t the only major consumer packaged goods brand that has started selling directly to consumers, either. At Snacks.com , consumers can choose from over 100 Frito-Lay products. MORE
According to Profitero’s eCommerce Price Index (eCPI), which tracks monthly price changes across leading online retailers, prices for consumer goods rose 1.9% What are some hot themes emerging in the digital space? MORE
That weapon is an immensely valuable yet often underappreciated asset: data capital, specifically around consumer insights and demand forecasting. You have, as retailers, the most valuable asset: commercial-intended consumer behavior data,” he said. MORE
Pickfu is a consumer feedback tool that allows you to get real customer feedback in minutes. How there are probably some things that you think are “good enough” that are probably costing you sales. How to properly run a test and how to ask consumers good questions. My guest today is John Li, co-founder of Pickfu. John is a really sharp dude, with a very unique service. MORE
and Ashley Furniture have gone out of their way to reveal or promote new sustainability initiatives, designed to promote more environmentally conscious decision-making among consumers and retailers alike. On the other hand, because of their reach, retailers are in a great position both to make decisions that are good for the planet, and to educate their employees and customers about what they can do. Just in time for Earth Day, various retailers such as H&M , Target , Gap Inc. MORE
And as COVID-19 volatility continues to put retailers and consumers in a frustrating holding pattern, more retail brands are turning to appointments to minimize store traffic and keep social distancing guidelines in place. MORE
But the company leadership did not keep up with changing consumer preferences and online competition. This NPR story reveals how, during the Jim Crow era, the Sears catalog gave blacks, particularly those in rural areas with limited purchasing options, the same access to consumer goods as white Americans. They can’t abandon (or sell off) top brands and assets for quick capital, and they must still reinvest in their own business as they seek to follow consumer trends. MORE
However, these consumer shopping behaviors vary from shopper to shopper and even between retail segments. For example, millennials and baby boomers have exhibited far different shopping activities, and the channel preferences for shoppers buying groceries versus consumer electronics also varies. To truly gauge how consumer behaviors have pivoted among retail categories and demographics, PFS recently surveyed 2,000 US consumers. Consumer Electronics. MORE
Most consumer goods companies understand the importance of an effective sales territory management plan - it can prevent territory overlap between field reps, which causes confusion and wastes time. MORE
Unlike Amazon, the online native, Walgreens presents advertisers with a more bespoke proposition for those that wish to deliver their ads alongside a range of consumer goods and pharmaceutical products. MORE
Non-food consumer packaged goods are the biggest drivers of US ecommerce sales across the entire fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) category, according to Nielsen. Amazon has captured a large share of this market over competing online retailers by offering conveniences like ‘Subscribe and Save’ along with same-day order fulfillment on certain classes of items. MORE
The traditional supply chain consists of four or five entities: supplier, manufacturer, wholesaler, retailer, and consumer. With the advent of eCommerce and globalized retail, however, more customer-facing businesses are cutting out the middlemen by turning to a Direct to Consumer (D2C) model where they manage every aspect of the supply chain – from manufacturing to distribution, marketing, and fulfillment. MORE
By David Dalton and Keith McUmber, Checkpoint Systems Brands spend millions every year designing and refining product packaging to give it standout shelf-appeal and to make target consumers pine for what’s inside. To meet that goal, packaging designers face the constant challenge of keeping pace with changing consumer preferences: After all, what appeals now is likely to be short-lived. MORE
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SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
Salesforce has introduced Consumer Goods Cloud, a new industry product that enables consumer goods companies to drive revenue growth and maximise ROI through improved retail execution capabilities. Internet Retailing
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JULY 18, 2017
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ItemMaster
JUNE 12, 2018
ItemMaster will be live from The Roosevelt Hotel in New York City for the Consumer Goods Sales and Marketing Summit , June 18-20. . The 15th annual Consumer Goods Sales & Marketing Summit remains committed to providing a single thought leadership forum for CG executives to network with peers, share ideas and experiences and learn about important industry trends.
ItemMaster
MARCH 22, 2018
ItemMaster will be at the Retail and Consumer Goods Analytics Summit on April 25 – 27 at the Drake Hotel in Chicago. We will be unleashing the power of data to drive competitive advantage through booth conversations, networking events, and our speaking engagement.
Retail Technology Review
JULY 16, 2019
By René Aerdts Chief Technologist – Global Consumer Goods, DXC Technology. As a result of technically advanced e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, consumer expectation with regards to customised buying experiences and always-on services have skyrocketed. Internet Retailing Critical Issues
RepslyBlog
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
Most consumer goods companies understand the importance of an effective sales territory management plan - it can prevent territory overlap between field reps, which causes confusion and wastes time.
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Salsify
DECEMBER 17, 2019
With over 400 direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands like Casper, Warby Parker, JustFab, Everlane, and Bonobos offering a range of consumer goods, D2C brands are predicted to account for almost 40% of online purchases in the U.S. within the next five years , according to a 2019 eMarketer report. PIM Digital Commerce Clothing & Accessories apparel D2C
eCommerceFuel
DECEMBER 18, 2020
If you have an idea to try to create an electronic consumer good, is it worth it? You’ll learn: Whether creating an electronic consumer good is worth it. Whether you need an electrical engineering degree to create an electronic consumer good.
TradeGecko
APRIL 15, 2019
The traditional supply chain consists of four or five entities: supplier, manufacturer, wholesaler, retailer, and consumer. With the advent of eCommerce and globalized retail, however, more customer-facing businesses are cutting out the middlemen by turning to a Direct to Consumer (D2C) model where they manage every aspect of the supply chain – from manufacturing to distribution, marketing, and fulfillment.
Salsify
MARCH 13, 2019
Non-food consumer packaged goods are the biggest drivers of US ecommerce sales across the entire fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) category, according to Nielsen. Amazon has captured a large share of this market over competing online retailers by offering conveniences like ‘Subscribe and Save’ along with same-day order fulfillment on certain classes of items.
Scalefast
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020
The food and beverage multinational isn’t the only major consumer packaged goods brand that has started selling directly to consumers, either. At Snacks.com , consumers can choose from over 100 Frito-Lay products.
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Forrester's Customer Insights
SEPTEMBER 28, 2018
For many in the retail and consumer goods industries, this is the most crucial time of the year. The holiday season is upon us once again. Bonuses are made or lost during the holiday season as some toys, electronics, and clothing items become the hit of the season and others fall flat. We know customers […
Profitero
JANUARY 28, 2021
According to Profitero’s eCommerce Price Index (eCPI), which tracks monthly price changes across leading online retailers, prices for consumer goods rose 1.9% What are some hot themes emerging in the digital space?
TradeGecko
APRIL 15, 2019
The traditional supply chain consists of four or five entities: supplier, manufacturer, wholesaler, retailer, and consumer. With the advent of eCommerce and globalized retail, however, more customer-facing businesses are cutting out the middlemen by turning to a Direct to Consumer (D2C) model where they manage every aspect of the supply chain – from manufacturing to distribution, marketing, and fulfillment.
Retail Touch
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
Centric Software provides enterprise solutions to fashion, retail, footwear, outdoor, luxury, consumer goods and home décor companies to achieve strategic and operational digital transformation goals.
Retail Touch
AUGUST 20, 2020
That weapon is an immensely valuable yet often underappreciated asset: data capital, specifically around consumer insights and demand forecasting. You have, as retailers, the most valuable asset: commercial-intended consumer behavior data,” he said.
Retail TouchPoints
JANUARY 17, 2018
M-Industry, one of the world’s largest private label consumer goods companies and a subsidiary of Switzerland’s largest retailer and supermarket chain, Migros Group, recently launched a new IBM-designed mobile offering to transform how employees from their promotion agency work. Traditionally, these promoters relied on time-consuming, manual-based processes — primarily phone and email communication and paper documentation — that impacted the overall quality of the promotion.
Retail Touch
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
And as COVID-19 volatility continues to put retailers and consumers in a frustrating holding pattern, more retail brands are turning to appointments to minimize store traffic and keep social distancing guidelines in place.
Inflow Insights
MAY 14, 2020
How has consumer behavior changed? But as brick-and-mortar stores came to a halt across the country, online stores have become a primary choice for consumers. . Key Performance Indicators – Consumer Services. The consumer side of things continues to show positive results. Impressions and Traffic growth across Consumer Services are actually on the rise. Key Performance Indicators – Consumer Goods.
ROI Revolution
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
US consumers spent an average 25 more minutes on mobile devices in 2020 vs. 2019 ( eMarketer ). 39% of US consumers say they’ve used their smartphone more during lockdown ( Twigby ). Consumers spending 1 more hour per day online in light of COVID-19. Published February 1, 2021.
Retail Touch
JULY 28, 2020
Numerous industry experts have commented that COVID-19 has accelerated many existing retail trends, most notably consumers’ embrace of digital commerce. Understanding consumer behaviors will be key to building a retail environment in a post-pandemic environment.
Omnisend
OCTOBER 6, 2020
Luke Peters, CEO and Founder of NewAir Appliances: I’m the host of the Page 1 Podcast , focused on the home and hardware, consumer goods space. A very good one to get motivated and learn from those great entrepreneurs all around the world. Reading Time: 4 minutes.
Retail TouchPoints
APRIL 24, 2019
and Ashley Furniture have gone out of their way to reveal or promote new sustainability initiatives, designed to promote more environmentally conscious decision-making among consumers and retailers alike. On the other hand, because of their reach, retailers are in a great position both to make decisions that are good for the planet, and to educate their employees and customers about what they can do. Just in time for Earth Day, various retailers such as H&M , Target , Gap Inc.
Retail TouchPoints
MARCH 11, 2019
Today’s consumer goods market is crowded, with both well-established players and new disruptors vying for greater customer share. By taking control, brands can gain a competitive advantage and better serve end consumers. Additionally, a retailer only has access to data from its own stores; in contrast, brands have the complete picture of consumer demand across all channels.
Zaius
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
C-Level Keynote Panel Discussion: Your Big Opportunity: Tapping Into The Omni-Nature of Today’s Consumer. Jenny Kaplan, Consumer Goods Reporter, Bloomberg. If you want to meet some of the best minds in ecommerce, you no doubt already made plans to attend eTail West 2018 in Palm Springs. The sunny Californian location probably helped sway your decision, as well, but that’s not the only reason.
Retail TouchPoints
DECEMBER 28, 2018
By David Dalton and Keith McUmber, Checkpoint Systems Brands spend millions every year designing and refining product packaging to give it standout shelf-appeal and to make target consumers pine for what’s inside. To meet that goal, packaging designers face the constant challenge of keeping pace with changing consumer preferences: After all, what appeals now is likely to be short-lived.
eCommerce Evolution
MAY 1, 2019
Pickfu is a consumer feedback tool that allows you to get real customer feedback in minutes. How there are probably some things that you think are “good enough” that are probably costing you sales. How to properly run a test and how to ask consumers good questions. My guest today is John Li, co-founder of Pickfu. John is a really sharp dude, with a very unique service.
RetailMinded
JULY 17, 2020
However, these consumer shopping behaviors vary from shopper to shopper and even between retail segments. For example, millennials and baby boomers have exhibited far different shopping activities, and the channel preferences for shoppers buying groceries versus consumer electronics also varies. To truly gauge how consumer behaviors have pivoted among retail categories and demographics, PFS recently surveyed 2,000 US consumers. Consumer Electronics.
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 24, 2018
But the company leadership did not keep up with changing consumer preferences and online competition. This NPR story reveals how, during the Jim Crow era, the Sears catalog gave blacks, particularly those in rural areas with limited purchasing options, the same access to consumer goods as white Americans. They can’t abandon (or sell off) top brands and assets for quick capital, and they must still reinvest in their own business as they seek to follow consumer trends.
Retail TouchPoints
AUGUST 29, 2018
The high-end/luxury brands and the low-end/dollar store type retailers will continue to flourish, while companies targeting more middle-income consumers will suffer. Adam Blair, Executive Editor: Unfortunately, one good quarter does not necessarily signal that it’s time to start singing “Happy Days Are Here Again.” For one, the continuation of largely pointless trade wars sparked by the imposition of tariffs could raise the price of a wide range of consumer goods.
SellBrite
DECEMBER 3, 2020
Seventy-two percent of consumers use voice search through personal digital assistants, and 25% of consumers have made a purchase using a digital assistant. For consumers ages 26-35 that number is as high as 53%.”
Retail Touch
DECEMBER 22, 2020
Unlike Amazon, the online native, Walgreens presents advertisers with a more bespoke proposition for those that wish to deliver their ads alongside a range of consumer goods and pharmaceutical products.
Retail TouchPoints
MARCH 19, 2018
Well, you don’t need to care, but Charles Darwin would argue you should: “It’s not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, it’s the one that most adapts to change.” Technology is changing the way we live, the way consumers shop and the way retailers need to operate. The Growth Of Technology And Data Is Leading To Changing Consumer Expectations New data sources, such as that coming from sensors, is resulting in vast volumes of connected IoT data.
ROI Revolution
JANUARY 11, 2021
With the state of the economy and consumers’ behavior so unpredictable, what can executives and marketers do to keep their brand not just alive but thriving in 2021? To get consumers into their stores, retailers must now give potential customers a compelling reason to visit. .
eCommerceFuel
FEBRUARY 8, 2019
Bill’s been working on his vision of buying a lot of different brands in the consumer goods space and bringing them under one roof as a bunch of small consumer brands, and he’s here to fill us in on how that’s been going. Bill D’Alessandro of Elements Brands is on the show today to share some business insights and lessons learned over the last year.
Profitero
APRIL 11, 2017
In the US alone, consumers spend more than USD230 billion annually on alcoholic beverages, according to the US Department of Commerce. An expanding population of drinking-age consumers provides another boon. These tech-savvy consumers expect to buy beer, wine and spirits over the Internet or with the tap of a smartphone just as they do any other product. In contrast to most other consumer goods, however, some unique challenges are inherent to the alcohol category.
Retail Touch
JUNE 8, 2020
Brick-and-mortar stores are beginning to reopen in some geographies, but e-Commerce is still riding high: online retail transactions grew 81% year-over-year in May, led by sportswear and sporting goods ( 216% ), housewares and DIY supplies ( 190% ) and gaming ( 84% ), according to ACI Worldwide. People working from home are now set up, and we see spending shifting from home office supplies back toward consumer goods like sporting goods and home improvements.”.
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