Omnichannel

The New Rules of Omnichannel Retailing
February 7, 2019 at 2:05 pm

Gone are the days when retailers relied solely on their power play of the brick-and-mortar store to stay ahead of the game. Thanks to Amazon.com, e-commerce, and the rise of mobile technologies, shoppers have developed a (rightly) entitled attitude when it comes to their expectations, tipping the retail game forever in their favor. They want the products they want, and they want to dictate exactly how, when and where they want them. Shopgate conducted a survey that evaluated todayโ€™s retailersโ€™ attitudes and interest toward emerging commerce trends across different retail channels. In this e-book, Shopgate covers the survey results and gives you five power plays for omnichannel retailers in 2019:

How Retailers Fared On Facebook and Instagram Over The 2018 Holiday Season
February 4, 2019 at 11:00 am

Fulfilling both in-store and online orders for custom furniture within 30 days is challenging enough. Factor in a 1,500-product catalog and a worldwide sourcing network, and an agile supply chain becomes indispensable. For one major furniture retailer, a technology-enabled supply chain has been key for keeping up with todayโ€™s retail environment. Customers can shop in-store [โ€ฆ]

How Finlay London Has Made its DTC Transition Fast and Frictionless
February 1, 2019 at 10:56 am

Finlay London is an eyewear brand born with a desire to create frames which celebrate the individuality of its wearers, and has proven popular with a number of high-profile names, including Rihanna, Jenson Button and Jessica Alba. The brand first began selling its products via wholesale channels, before making the jump to direct-to-consumer (DTC). As oneโ€ฆ

5 Key Retail Trends for 2019
January 31, 2019 at 2:20 pm

From our work with companies across the retail spectrum โ€” from U.K. grocery to U.S. apparel โ€” we witness the ongoing transformations taking place. Here are our perspectives on what 2019 might have in store, and some key questions to ask when evaluating existing and new retail strategies. Social Commerce Boom Increased usage of Facebook,โ€ฆ

A.C. Moore Relaunches its Digital Properties to Enhance Customersโ€™ Omnichannel Experiences
January 29, 2019 at 11:25 am

A.C. Moore Arts and Crafts, a specialty retailer of innovative craft products and materials, recently launched a completely restructured e-commerce website featuring expedited shipping throughout the U.S. and to more than 180 countries worldwide. The redesigned ACMoore.com offers consumers a new way to discover and shop the company's craft materials, stylish home decor, and children's toys and activities. Customers can now browse by departmentโ€ฆ

Itโ€™s an Omnichannel World โ€ฆ But Not So Much in the U.S.
January 25, 2019 at 11:19 am

The world of omnichannel retail is about connections. Connecting consumers to products theyโ€™re looking for. Building resilient connections between every shopping channel. Working to connect peopleโ€™s expectations to the experiences theyโ€™ll have in-store and online. Retailers that work to build stronger omnichannel connections will win shopper loyalty while staying efficient and competitive, too. Despite beingโ€ฆ