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Preparing for the Rise in Online Retail Returns

Retail TouchPoints

This year the powerful combination of the special sale dates in Q4 (like Target, Amazon and Walmart holding October Black Friday events) and an increase in ecommerce holiday shopping means that this upward trend for returns will continue. Retailers can also create a return policy that avoids waste.

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Sensory Enabling Technologies are Radically Reshaping the Future of Digital Retail

Retail TouchPoints

Today, it is possible to stimulate all consumer senses online. Sensory Enabling Technologies (SETs) enable consumers to feel textures, smell and even perceive the taste of a product. We’ll also investigate how senses available online can be used to trigger perceptions via the absent ones. virtual reality).

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US: Smartphone And Tablet Online Retail Forecast Update

Forrester eCommerce

What’s the outlook for specifically for smartphone and tablet online retail in Europe and the US? This 2-part blog post highlights what’s changed – and what’s ahead – for each region.

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Top 10 Retail Trends to Watch in 2024

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

As we step into 2024, the retail sector is undergoing significant transformations in technology, supply chain dynamics, and consumer behavior. Navigating this shifting terrain requires a tailored approach rather than a universal solution for future-proofing retail businesses.

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Trending The Rules: Top Retail Trends Are Trending At An Unprecedented Rate

Retail TouchPoints

Earlier this year, we released a report, titled “The Best Vision is Insight,” outlining our predictions for the top retail trends of 2020. Now, the newfound immediacy of the trends has, if anything, made them more insightful. Here’s a list of the original five trends with additional thoughts on their relevance today.

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Adapting to Change: How Technology Is Changing Retail Pricing Strategies

Wiser

These strategies are influenced by numerous factors, including market dynamics, customer behavior, and technological advancements. This discussion delves into different pricing strategies, their frequency of use, implementation challenges, and the role of technology in enhancing pricing optimization.

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Retail Trend Watch 2023: Here’s What to Look For

365 Retail

Rising inflation, supply chain disruptions, and a rocky economic outlook for 2023 may have retailers feeling spooked this year, especially as companies are still recovering from the pandemic. . But there is plenty of opportunity for brands to use technology to innovate and thrive in the new year.

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