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May E-Commerce Sales Up 81%, But Total 2020 Retail Sales Still Expected To Drop 10.5%

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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. drop in overall retail sales.

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Struggling with Associate Engagement? Follow These 3 Tips

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Invest in technology that forges brand (and product) connection In the hustle and bustle of their days, associates may feel like worker bees or pawns in a big game, not a valuable part of a brand community. To me, the answer should plainly be yes.”

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To Thrive in the New Global Ecommerce Marketplace, Toys ‘R’ Us may Need to Think Small

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But it turned out that the emporium of toys, games and fun could not in the end withstand the relentless competition and margin hits from the internet and supermarket retailers. The toy market certainly had a very good pandemic, with families at home and keen to keep themselves and their children busy. and abroad. In 2017, the U.S.

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Salesforce Predicts Just 1% YoY Online Sales Growth for U.S. Holiday Season

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“For the back-to-school season, 42% of consumers say they are spending more, but 57% are trading down for lower prices,” said Caila Schwartz, Director of Consumer Insights and Strategy for Retail and Consumer Goods at Salesforce during an Aug. 22, 2023 briefing.

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2 Retail Sectors That Are Completely Changing the Game: FMCG & Q-Commerce

Speaker: Joe Heather, Deliverect GM (UK&I) & Noah Hayes, Deliverect GM (US&CA)

Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and Quick Commerce (Q-commerce) are two vibrant sectors that have undergone significant transformations with the advancements in digital technology. With growing internet penetration and the proliferation of smartphones, consumers' purchasing habits have unsurprisingly evolved.

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How Artificial Intelligence is Reshaping Retail & CPG Marketing

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In the rapidly evolving world of retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG), staying ahead of the competition is a constant challenge. Enter Artificial Intelligence (AI), a game-changing technology that is revolutionizing the way businesses approach marketing in these industries.

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How Vintage Wine Estates is Uncorking New Opportunities in Alcohol Ecommerce

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The 2005 ruling opened up the world of DTC for vineyards, and in the time since, technology advancements and the rise of third-party platforms like Drizly and Instacart have helped convince food and beverage retailers that it’s time to get in the game.