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Transforming Holiday Marketing in CPG Retail with Generative AI

Retail TouchPoints

Getty Images’ VisualGPS consumer survey finds that 79% of Americans are excited about the potential of using AI to increase productivity, and a study by SAP Emarsys confirms that so far, 77% of consumers enjoy the personalized shopping recommendations that this new technology enables.

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As Consumer Demand for Inclusion Rises, Retailers Must Tackle Legacy Issues and Attitudes

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Brands and retailers are feeling mounting pressure — from consumers, shareholders and even their boards — to be more inclusive. Because of efforts to address this mismatch of product and real-world sizing, Coresight Research estimates that the value of the extended-size market for women will grow to $32.3 billion in the U.S.

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Sweaty Betty Sold to Wolverine Worldwide as Women’s Activewear Market Heats Up

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Sweaty Betty makes more than 80% of its revenue through the direct-to-consumer channel, which was a boon during the 2020 lockdowns. The retailer reported “ triple-digit digital growth” for the year alongside 60% overall revenue growth as customers stocked up on apparel for their at-home exercise routines, according to The Evening Standard.

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5 Gen Z Stats Marketers Need to Know

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Our 2023 Consumer Trend Index polled over 6,000 consumers across four generations — Baby boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z. We’ve compiled a partial list of our findings that will help marketers understand how their strategies need to adapt for an increasingly discerning consumer that wants to be engaged and entertained.

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Is Selling on Amazon the Cure for High Customer Acquisition Costs?

Retail TouchPoints

As more direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands face heightened competition and rising cost-per-acquisition rates online, many have disinvested in their branded ecommerce experiences and doubled down on unique brand opportunities found on marketplaces like Amazon. For brands, that makes it much more difficult to stand out.

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Stitch Fix Chief Merchant: The Style Forecast is ‘an Embodiment’ of the Brand Promise

Retail TouchPoints

The Stitch Fix Style Forecast has become so much more than a press campaign used to drum up buzz and consumer excitement before the New Year’s Eve ball drops. The Style Forecast also provides a vehicle to explore more quirky marketing and merchandising themes.

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How Constellation Brands is Using DTC Tactics to Take its Wholesale Business Omnichannel

Retail TouchPoints

“The goal is to grow these businesses through a new channel individually, but then ultimately to take advantage of cross-portfolio synergies,” said Jon Troutman, VP of DTC Marketing at Constellation Brands in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. A Key Acquisition Helps Shape the Future of Constellation’s Business.