Technology
At this yearโs G7 summit in Biarritz, 32 companies banded together to sign the Fashion Pact, a commitment to solving one of the apparel and retail industryโs biggest problems: sustainability. The fast-fashion sector has been a main contributor to the problem. With companies churning out more clothing on a faster production cycle, the fashion worldโฆ
I donโt know about you, but I love convenience. I love ordering my groceries from Whole Foods while at the office, and have them waiting on my doorstep by the time I arrive home. Recently, Iโm loving being able to pick up online purchases in-store. I order shoes on Nordstrom.com, wait a couple of days,โฆ
As retail and direct-to-consumer companies look to ignite their next wave of growth, executives at these organizations are having to chart a path forward amid rising customer acquisition costs. As they do, many of these companies are setting their sights on a new beacon of potential growth shining on the horizon: advertising revenue. The opportunityโฆ
As director of market research at the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)ยฎ, I have an insiderโs view of the latest and greatest innovations and technology. And thereโs an important, but unexpected, trend in the intersection of technology and retail: tech innovations are giving shoppers even more reasons to visit brick-and-mortar stores. Ninety percent of consumer shopping stillโฆ
โInnovate or die!โ is a mantra known to many industries, but is particularly relevant to todayโs retailers. Recent headlines seem to highlight those that have failed to embrace innovation and have suffered the consequences โ store closures, lost customers, bankruptcy filings. The truth is, however, that many have enthusiastically embraced the call for digital transformation,โฆ
The holiday shopping season kickoff isnโt called โBlack Fridayโ because of the chaos in stores when shoppers turn up in droves. The origin of the name goes back to the bookkeeping color code โ retailers make their profits in the last quarter of the year, hoping to finish โin the black.โ But profitability is aโฆ
Holiday shopping season isnโt on the horizon โฆ itโs here. In fact, some stores began launching holiday deals as early as October. And while consumers are seemingly ready and willing to buy, customer experience can make or break peak season for any retailer. Almost every shopper coming through your doors or visiting your website isโฆ
With the holiday retail season upon us, some brands are executing strategies to counter the effects of tariffs on certain Chinese imports, including price increases and the relocation of offshore production operations to tariff-free countries. These strategies may not be an ideal or sustainable response to the tariff increases, however, as the price increases mayโฆ
Today, the retail experience is much more complex than itโs ever been before, and often long checkout lines, low inventory, and overpriced items can drive consumers away from making a purchase. As we quickly approach the largest retail moment of the year on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, itโs important for retailers to provide aโฆ
For most retailers, holiday โ also known as the golden quarter โ is the make-or-break season. Retailers have been preparing for the upcoming holiday season for months, and for good reason. The period between Black Friday and Christmas can represent a significant chunk of sales revenue for a retailer. In 2018, consumers spent nearly $1โฆ