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Voice technology in leisure and hospitality. The impact on customer experience: The entire leisure industry is built on pampering the customer with round-the-clock service. By 2020, 30% of searches will be carried out without a keyboard or screen 1. Customers will talk to their devices, skipping the “tedious” process of typing or scrolling through information. MORE
According to Deloitte, in 2017, 93% of people check their mobile phone while shopping and 90% use it during leisure time. By the time you read this, everything we’ve learned about mobile SEO could be wrong. This is because the existing paradigm is based on a desktop-first world, and Google is about to catapult us into a mobile-first world with a major update on how they crawl, render and rank the web. MORE
Other times, you’re in the mood to browse leisurely and hunt for items. During the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, consumers don’t tend to shop how they would on a normal day. Their time is stretched, they have shopping lists to check off and while they’re always looking for the best deal, they tend to spend more than usual. Despite these nuances, the holiday season is a prime time for new trends to emerge. MORE
When the world’s largest leisure travel company, Carnival, wanted to create the ultimate vacation experience aboard their ships, they realized they needed to improve the convergence among the physical and digital worlds into a seamless experience. MORE
Travel and leisure. Gooten vs Printful: The battle of the print on demand companies (POD). If you're unsure which to use, you're in the right place. Here in this review, we're exploring which fares better. MORE
Unlike their male counterparts, women consider shopping to be a fun leisure activity. Hobbies and leisure comes third with 10%, while food and drink, plus home and garden complete the list with 6% and 5% respectively. What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the words “Google” and “Marketing”? Well, I bet that’s a no-brainer since we’re all crazy about SEO. It’s pretty evident that ecommerce relies greatly on SEO. MORE
The company said currently less than 5% of its customers’ stores, predominantly in travel and leisure locations, remain closed. Connect Group, which owns Smiths News, has reported a marked increase in its customers’ stores re-opening as lockdown eases. This is compared to 25% of its customers’stores that closed at the height of lockdown. Industry News Connect Group convenience stores coronavirus financial results newspaper and magazine distibution smiths news MORE
Chatbots can streamline the buying journey and provide customer service at the customer’s leisure, without having to hop on the phone and wait on hold until a representative is available. Every year, the retail industry generates hype about the next great technology that’s going to change the customer experience forever. Beacons, RFID, in-store mirrors and recently chatbots have all had their turn as the “next big thing.” MORE
Mutter’s most recent positions include work as a CFO at private equity-backed companies in the renewable energy and leisure sectors, as well as senior finance roles with Quotient and Sema Group. Flooid , formerly PCMS, has made a number of senior leadership changes to reflect its increasingly international focus. The sales operations platform has hired Diane Palmquist as its new CEO-North America and Group Co-CEO, and also has named Chris Mutter as Group CFO and Eric Bilange as CTO. MORE
By the end of April online sales across Europe, within the home and leisure sector, in which Dachser DIY-Logistics covers, were at a level more than double than experienced at the start of last year. The UK’s Office of National Statistics (ONS) figures show that in April this year, 30% of retail sales in the UK were conducted online. This figure compares with just 18% in the same month last year and 21% at the Black Friday/Christmas peak in 2019. MORE
Case in point: Sales of sport leisure footwear rose in the 12 months leading up to August 2019, according to research by NPD. The company expects strong sales growth to continue in the years ahead, with sport leisure surpassing fashion as the largest footwear category in 2020. It was a strong end to 2019 for eCommerce sales. Despite falling short of some analyst’s predictions, holiday sales grew significantly. Data from Digital Commerce 360 shows that eCommerce made up 19.2% MORE
For high-value travelers and even occasional leisure travelers, a branded travel club can be a Platinum Card experience at a fraction of the price — and a strong incentive to remain loyal to one retailer. By Mike Putman, Customer Travel Solutions If co-brand credit cards and frequent flyer programs have taught us anything, it’s that consumers love to travel and will go out of their way for exclusive travel benefits. MORE
One of my first jobs was as a sales associate at a clothing store, after which mall shopping lost any of the leisurely appeal it once held. I still find myself folding clothes I didn't unfurl and fixing hanger hooks to all face the same direction. Chalk it up to knowing how the sausage is made, or perhaps a logical side effect of working in eCommerce research, but I do most of my shopping online these days. MORE
One email informs the recipient that they have been awarded a Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant. The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) is warning retailers to be on the lookout for bogus emails from fraudsters offering fake business grants. The emails, which use UK government branding, are the latest in a series of scam messages. This story continues at Bogus coronavirus business grants hit inboxes. Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail. MORE
When I travel, for leisure or business, my hotel room is the last place where I want to be “sold” something (except perhaps from the minibar. RevTech , a venture accelerator focused on developing early-stage retail technology companies, is hosting its 11 th semi-annual Tech Trends in Retail event in the flagship Neiman Marcus store in Dallas on April 5. MORE
Leisure, pleasure or business – air travel is one of the top forms of transportation for people across the world – and in 2017, almost one billion flights took off from the US alone. Although processes at airports are becoming more streamlined due to the introduction of innovative technological systems, travelers are still waiting over an hour on average between getting through security and boarding the plane. MORE
Travel pubs like Travel + Leisure keep themselves in their readers’ smartphone-laden hands with multiple newsletters tailored to interests such as location guides, travel hacks, and tours. Is there any consumer-facing industry that’s been more disrupted by the internet than travel? Even older grandparents these days check portals like Expedia and Kayak rather than phoning a trusty travel agent. MORE
For many this has been a leisurely Special Project process of future focused navel gazing while sipping large… The post Synthesizing Viewpoints to Enable True Digital Commerce Success appeared first on Etail Solutions. MORE
Shoppers who navigate your site at a fast pace are fundamentally different from leisurely movers. Do you treat these 2 groups differently? You should. Fast browsers are typically in pre-research or post-research pre-commit mode. This means they either have just started their shopping journey or are at the end of it and have a shortlist of options but want to make sure they are making an informed decision. MORE
Charles Maudsley, head of retail, leisure and residential for British Land, says, “Consumers choose brands that align to their lifestyle and values: a physical store enables a retailer to demonstrate its brand in action and drive interest online. A new study from a U.K.-based based realtor provides some real numbers to support the positive impact of physical stores on ecommerce engagement. MORE
The government’s nationwide campaign is designed to encourage a safe and responsible return to summer and leisure activities. Carex is working in partnership with the UK government on its #EnjoySummerSafely campaign. Carex, along with a number of leading brands, will launch promotional initiatives to encourage good hygiene behaviours and ‘Enjoy Summer Safely’. The brand, which. This story continues at Carex supports government’s #EnjoySummerSafely campaign. MORE
Consumer preferences have shifted in response to the pandemic, as many have faced changes in their jobs, income and leisure time. In store shopping has long been the predominant way to shop, however, online shopping has quickly grown to become the preferred channel for many. MORE
As co-founder and co-CEO Dave Gilboa told the Vancouver Sun : “We’ve always thought that shopping for eyewear should feel a little like browsing at a library — leisurely, filled with pleasant surprises, and better with friends alongside.” By Brian Hannon, Voxpro Digital is increasingly becoming the common battleground for retailers. Brick-and-mortar stores play their part, but it’s only when they employ efficient digital strategies that they can truly compete. MORE
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Athleisure: Brands offering workout and leisure apparel have seen a surge in sales as many households continue to work and learn from home. Bankruptcies and store closures are, unfortunately, ongoing features of the retail ecosystem. However, COVID-19 has undoubtedly accelerated both. MORE
For most, the more pragmatic and safer bet is to withdraw the funds, return to the site or store at their leisure, and pay with a credit card. By Michael Ting, Hyperwallet There are currently more than 25,000 commercial and not-for-profit resale shops in the United States, not to mention the number of consignment marketplaces active online. MORE
Whether it’s getting a morning caffeine shot to train travellers in London, fast service at the drive-through or a more leisurely catch-up in a coffee shop, Costa has measured it and is always working on making it even better. Efficiency has never mattered more. MORE
Instead of treating online shopping as a dedicated activity, shoppers are increasingly using it as convenient form of leisure. Leveraging ecommerce trends to optimize your site is more vital than ever. As online retail continues to evolve, the ever-changing landscape presents new opportunities, as well as fresh challenges. First the positive: Online retail is poised for monumental growth in the new decade. Forecasters have predicted that annual ecommerce sales will hit $4.5 MORE
Whether they’ve come across one of your tweets or are just leisurely browsing your ecommerce website, shoppers should have a basic understanding of what you do and sell at this point. Whether you’re welcoming an influx of new customers from Black Friday and Cyber Monday or planning for growth next quarter, it’s always a good time to assess how new customers fit into your ecommerce brand’s overall marketing goals. MORE
In contrast to leisurely PC browsers, people performing voice search are in the middle of a busy day. Once dismissed as just a fad, voice search has shown real staying power. In fact, research shows that voice search is on the rise. According to statistics by Dialogtech, we can expect half of all online searches to be voice searches within a year. So, if you’re not optimizing for voice search, you’re missing out on nearly half of all search queries. MORE
Take Netflix, for example: its investor FAQ page explains that its competition is not merely other streaming services, but also other leisure activities like reading a book. When it comes to vying for consumers’ attention and share of wallet, brands face an increasingly varied mix of competitors. Similarly, in a shareholder letter last year, Netflix […]. MORE
Prior to founding Velocity, McShane held various senior marketing titles with London Events Agency and Archer Leisure. By Enda McShane, Velocity Worldwide The fear of a ‘Retail Apocalypse’ is not new. Google Trends shows the term first appeared in 2005, with intermittent spikes every couple of years until it skyrocketed to unprecedented popularity at the start of 2017. MORE
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According to a recent poll fielded by Sports and Leisure Research Group, a little over half of Americans are already stocking up on food staples and other household essentials or have plans to do so in coming weeks. The participants cite the potential reimposition of quarantining measures as the number one reason for such behavior, although many are also feeling anxious about the possibility of civil and supply chain disruptions following the November elections MORE
Consumer preferences have shifted in response to the pandemic, as many have faced changes in their jobs, income and leisure time. In store shopping has long been the predominant way to shop, however, online shopping has quickly grown to become the preferred channel for many. MORE
Some of the driving factors that influence the customers’ decisions are additional services & facilities, leisure provision, shopping environment etc. MORE
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JULY 11, 2020
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Forrester's Customer Insights
JULY 30, 2019
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Forrester's Customer Insights
JULY 25, 2018
age of the customer risk management security & risk travel & leisure two-factor authentication (2FA) wearables zero trustOver the past few years, companies in all markets have embraced digital transformation, whether it is financial services finding new mechanisms to engage with customers or manufacturers adding sensors and other data collection components into their operational processes.
TalkingRetail
JULY 31, 2020
The government has confirmed that the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grants Fund (RHLGF); the Small Business Grants Fund (SBGF); and the Discretionary Grant Fund allocated to Local Authorities to pay businesses.
Retail Technology Review
AUGUST 27, 2020
By the end of April online sales across Europe, within the home and leisure sector, in which Dachser DIY-Logistics covers, were at a level more than double than experienced at the start of last year. The UK’s Office of National Statistics (ONS) figures show that in April this year, 30% of retail sales in the UK were conducted online. This figure compares with just 18% in the same month last year and 21% at the Black Friday/Christmas peak in 2019.
RetailWire
OCTOBER 13, 2020
According to a recent poll fielded by Sports and Leisure Research Group, a little over half of Americans are already stocking up on food staples and other household essentials or have plans to do so in coming weeks. The participants cite the potential reimposition of quarantining measures as the number one reason for such behavior, although many are also feeling anxious about the possibility of civil and supply chain disruptions following the November elections
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TalkingRetail
JULY 6, 2020
The government’s nationwide campaign is designed to encourage a safe and responsible return to summer and leisure activities. Carex is working in partnership with the UK government on its #EnjoySummerSafely campaign. Carex, along with a number of leading brands, will launch promotional initiatives to encourage good hygiene behaviours and ‘Enjoy Summer Safely’. The brand, which. This story continues at Carex supports government’s #EnjoySummerSafely campaign.
TalkingRetail
JUNE 25, 2020
One email informs the recipient that they have been awarded a Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant. The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) is warning retailers to be on the lookout for bogus emails from fraudsters offering fake business grants. The emails, which use UK government branding, are the latest in a series of scam messages. This story continues at Bogus coronavirus business grants hit inboxes. Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail.
Etail Solutions
JULY 22, 2020
For many this has been a leisurely Special Project process of future focused navel gazing while sipping large… The post Synthesizing Viewpoints to Enable True Digital Commerce Success appeared first on Etail Solutions.
Forrester's Customer Insights
MAY 5, 2020
Take Netflix, for example: its investor FAQ page explains that its competition is not merely other streaming services, but also other leisure activities like reading a book. When it comes to vying for consumers’ attention and share of wallet, brands face an increasingly varied mix of competitors. Similarly, in a shareholder letter last year, Netflix […].
Retail TouchPoints
DECEMBER 31, 2018
Other times, you’re in the mood to browse leisurely and hunt for items. During the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, consumers don’t tend to shop how they would on a normal day. Their time is stretched, they have shopping lists to check off and while they’re always looking for the best deal, they tend to spend more than usual. Despite these nuances, the holiday season is a prime time for new trends to emerge.
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Retail Touch
JULY 7, 2020
Mutter’s most recent positions include work as a CFO at private equity-backed companies in the renewable energy and leisure sectors, as well as senior finance roles with Quotient and Sema Group. Flooid , formerly PCMS, has made a number of senior leadership changes to reflect its increasingly international focus. The sales operations platform has hired Diane Palmquist as its new CEO-North America and Group Co-CEO, and also has named Chris Mutter as Group CFO and Eric Bilange as CTO.
iVend
AUGUST 27, 2020
Consumer preferences have shifted in response to the pandemic, as many have faced changes in their jobs, income and leisure time. In store shopping has long been the predominant way to shop, however, online shopping has quickly grown to become the preferred channel for many.
Retail TouchPoints
APRIL 12, 2019
As co-founder and co-CEO Dave Gilboa told the Vancouver Sun : “We’ve always thought that shopping for eyewear should feel a little like browsing at a library — leisurely, filled with pleasant surprises, and better with friends alongside.” By Brian Hannon, Voxpro Digital is increasingly becoming the common battleground for retailers. Brick-and-mortar stores play their part, but it’s only when they employ efficient digital strategies that they can truly compete.
GetElastic
APRIL 30, 2019
Leisure, pleasure or business – air travel is one of the top forms of transportation for people across the world – and in 2017, almost one billion flights took off from the US alone. Although processes at airports are becoming more streamlined due to the introduction of innovative technological systems, travelers are still waiting over an hour on average between getting through security and boarding the plane.
Retail TouchPoints
AUGUST 24, 2018
For high-value travelers and even occasional leisure travelers, a branded travel club can be a Platinum Card experience at a fraction of the price — and a strong incentive to remain loyal to one retailer. By Mike Putman, Customer Travel Solutions If co-brand credit cards and frequent flyer programs have taught us anything, it’s that consumers love to travel and will go out of their way for exclusive travel benefits.
Rishi Rawat
MAY 1, 2017
Shoppers who navigate your site at a fast pace are fundamentally different from leisurely movers. Do you treat these 2 groups differently? You should. Fast browsers are typically in pre-research or post-research pre-commit mode. This means they either have just started their shopping journey or are at the end of it and have a shortlist of options but want to make sure they are making an informed decision.
Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 29, 2017
For most, the more pragmatic and safer bet is to withdraw the funds, return to the site or store at their leisure, and pay with a credit card. By Michael Ting, Hyperwallet There are currently more than 25,000 commercial and not-for-profit resale shops in the United States, not to mention the number of consignment marketplaces active online.
Scalefast
MARCH 9, 2020
Case in point: Sales of sport leisure footwear rose in the 12 months leading up to August 2019, according to research by NPD. The company expects strong sales growth to continue in the years ahead, with sport leisure surpassing fashion as the largest footwear category in 2020. It was a strong end to 2019 for eCommerce sales. Despite falling short of some analyst’s predictions, holiday sales grew significantly. Data from Digital Commerce 360 shows that eCommerce made up 19.2%
Zaius
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
Whether they’ve come across one of your tweets or are just leisurely browsing your ecommerce website, shoppers should have a basic understanding of what you do and sell at this point. Whether you’re welcoming an influx of new customers from Black Friday and Cyber Monday or planning for growth next quarter, it’s always a good time to assess how new customers fit into your ecommerce brand’s overall marketing goals.
GetElastic
DECEMBER 12, 2017
Voice technology in leisure and hospitality. The impact on customer experience: The entire leisure industry is built on pampering the customer with round-the-clock service. By 2020, 30% of searches will be carried out without a keyboard or screen 1. Customers will talk to their devices, skipping the “tedious” process of typing or scrolling through information.
GetElastic
DECEMBER 26, 2018
When the world’s largest leisure travel company, Carnival, wanted to create the ultimate vacation experience aboard their ships, they realized they needed to improve the convergence among the physical and digital worlds into a seamless experience.
iVend
AUGUST 27, 2020
Consumer preferences have shifted in response to the pandemic, as many have faced changes in their jobs, income and leisure time. In store shopping has long been the predominant way to shop, however, online shopping has quickly grown to become the preferred channel for many.
Ecommerce Platforms
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
Travel and leisure. Gooten vs Printful: The battle of the print on demand companies (POD). If you're unsure which to use, you're in the right place. Here in this review, we're exploring which fares better.
Retail TouchPoints
JUNE 16, 2017
Prior to founding Velocity, McShane held various senior marketing titles with London Events Agency and Archer Leisure. By Enda McShane, Velocity Worldwide The fear of a ‘Retail Apocalypse’ is not new. Google Trends shows the term first appeared in 2005, with intermittent spikes every couple of years until it skyrocketed to unprecedented popularity at the start of 2017.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 24, 2017
Chatbots can streamline the buying journey and provide customer service at the customer’s leisure, without having to hop on the phone and wait on hold until a representative is available. Every year, the retail industry generates hype about the next great technology that’s going to change the customer experience forever. Beacons, RFID, in-store mirrors and recently chatbots have all had their turn as the “next big thing.”
Retail TouchPoints
APRIL 4, 2018
When I travel, for leisure or business, my hotel room is the last place where I want to be “sold” something (except perhaps from the minibar. RevTech , a venture accelerator focused on developing early-stage retail technology companies, is hosting its 11 th semi-annual Tech Trends in Retail event in the flagship Neiman Marcus store in Dallas on April 5.
Forrester Omnichannel
JUNE 23, 2014
One of my first jobs was as a sales associate at a clothing store, after which mall shopping lost any of the leisurely appeal it once held. I still find myself folding clothes I didn't unfurl and fixing hanger hooks to all face the same direction. Chalk it up to knowing how the sausage is made, or perhaps a logical side effect of working in eCommerce research, but I do most of my shopping online these days.
Ecommerce Platforms
JULY 31, 2019
Unlike their male counterparts, women consider shopping to be a fun leisure activity. Hobbies and leisure comes third with 10%, while food and drink, plus home and garden complete the list with 6% and 5% respectively. What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the words “Google” and “Marketing”? Well, I bet that’s a no-brainer since we’re all crazy about SEO. It’s pretty evident that ecommerce relies greatly on SEO.
Retail Touch
AUGUST 17, 2020
Whether it’s getting a morning caffeine shot to train travellers in London, fast service at the drive-through or a more leisurely catch-up in a coffee shop, Costa has measured it and is always working on making it even better. Efficiency has never mattered more.
GetElastic
SEPTEMBER 20, 2019
In contrast to leisurely PC browsers, people performing voice search are in the middle of a busy day. Once dismissed as just a fad, voice search has shown real staying power. In fact, research shows that voice search is on the rise. According to statistics by Dialogtech, we can expect half of all online searches to be voice searches within a year. So, if you’re not optimizing for voice search, you’re missing out on nearly half of all search queries.
RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
OCTOBER 22, 2020
Some of the driving factors that influence the customers’ decisions are additional services & facilities, leisure provision, shopping environment etc.
Sailthru
OCTOBER 10, 2017
Charles Maudsley, head of retail, leisure and residential for British Land, says, “Consumers choose brands that align to their lifestyle and values: a physical store enables a retailer to demonstrate its brand in action and drive interest online. A new study from a U.K.-based based realtor provides some real numbers to support the positive impact of physical stores on ecommerce engagement.
Retail Touch
OCTOBER 21, 2020
Athleisure: Brands offering workout and leisure apparel have seen a surge in sales as many households continue to work and learn from home. Bankruptcies and store closures are, unfortunately, ongoing features of the retail ecosystem. However, COVID-19 has undoubtedly accelerated both.
UpSellIt
JANUARY 15, 2020
Instead of treating online shopping as a dedicated activity, shoppers are increasingly using it as convenient form of leisure. Leveraging ecommerce trends to optimize your site is more vital than ever. As online retail continues to evolve, the ever-changing landscape presents new opportunities, as well as fresh challenges. First the positive: Online retail is poised for monumental growth in the new decade. Forecasters have predicted that annual ecommerce sales will hit $4.5
Liveintent
MAY 23, 2018
Travel pubs like Travel + Leisure keep themselves in their readers’ smartphone-laden hands with multiple newsletters tailored to interests such as location guides, travel hacks, and tours. Is there any consumer-facing industry that’s been more disrupted by the internet than travel? Even older grandparents these days check portals like Expedia and Kayak rather than phoning a trusty travel agent.
BigCommerce
APRIL 3, 2018
According to Deloitte, in 2017, 93% of people check their mobile phone while shopping and 90% use it during leisure time. By the time you read this, everything we’ve learned about mobile SEO could be wrong. This is because the existing paradigm is based on a desktop-first world, and Google is about to catapult us into a mobile-first world with a major update on how they crawl, render and rank the web.
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