Tag: retail
The Importance of Building an Omnichannel Experience in Retail
While eCommerce is climbing, Kroese doesn’t believe in-store experiences are over. In fact, having a local store is a good complement to digital channels.
The Future of Retail
Retail has gone through a rapid transformation over the last year unlike ever before. eCommerce is booming, online stores are finding physical homes in offline places, and technology is changing the buying experience both online...
Location Analytics Are Reshaping Offline Retail’s Future
Basic concepts about foot traffic had been around for some time, with perimeter circles, but those lack accuracy and detail.
Maximize Your Productivity by “Rejecting the Hustle”
On this episode of MarketScale's Bricks and Clicks, host Jennifer Kaylo Ruscin and guest Allyson Twiggs Dyer, owner of The Twiggs Group, tackle the difficult topic of rejecting the hustle for your own good.
2020 US Retail Imports Exceeded Expectation Amid Pandemic
Even with retail struggling through a difficult 2020 in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, a monthly Global Port Tracker report, published by NRF and Hackett Associates, suggests that the United States may still set...
How Personalization and Supply Chain Efficiency are Driving Retail Resurgence
More pressing on the backend of retail operations, though, is the need to find ways to ensure the supply chain keeps pace with all of this innovation.
Albertsons Cuts its Delivery Workforce: What This Means for Gig Workers & Grocers
The second largest grocery chain in the US, Albertsons, has officially ended its in-house delivery program for select locations, with plans to partner with third party delivery programs like DoorDash.
8 Retail Resolutions for 2021
As we hurl past one of the most disruptive years in retail history, and before we get too far into the promise of a new chapter, Carol reveals her 8 retail resolutions for navigating 2021...
The Future of Retail, Gaming and Entertainment
When looking at the future of retail, gaming and entertainment, there is a significant opportunity for these industries to evolve, grow and leverage emerging technologies.
Frictionless Solutions for the Future of Retail
The future of retail is being built daily, but one thing is practically certain – as a continuation of pre-pandemic trends and in the wake of COVID-19, consumers will be on the lookout for frictionless...
Epic Games Expands Its Physical Footprint with New HQ
Fortnite developer Epic Games is cashing in on $1.78 billion in funding it received in 2020, acquiring an 87-acre property for $95 million on which it plans to build a new headquarters.
Revolutionizing Retail Through Digital Integration
Shopping in a physical environment isn’t a thing of the past. As life begins to return to a more normal state in 2021, digital integration will be an ever-increasing necessity for retailers to offer shoppers...
Taking Advantage of Renewed Growth in 2021
As a new year begins and we put 2020 behind us, many of us are searching for ways to get back to contentment, peace and growth.
What a 360-Degree, Direct-to-Consumer Strategy Looks like in 2021
What does Gam think is needed to make this strategy successful? Gam explained that consumers are spending more time online and are shopping more online.
Which Technology Changes Will Remain Important in 2021
An experienced design thinker and senior leader for over 30 years, as Chief Innovation Officer he aims to maximize the impact of Little's diverse multi disciplined resources.
How Brick & Mortars Should Prepare for 2021
Seeming to spare no one in its path of devastation, the coronavirus not only brought about health concerns for populations around the world, it’s wreaked havoc on the traditional brick and mortar landscape, with many...
New Data Shows Downtrend in Brick and Mortar Holding into 2021
Shopping in the modern world looks much different now than it did at the beginning of the year. In fact, numbers were up before the pandemic. Looking to the end of 2020, dramatic downturns are...
Navigating Price Increases in Retail and Big-Box Stores
Jennifer Kaylo Ruscin share insights about getting price increases accepted and avoiding dreaded store counts with easy-to-avoid stumbles.
How FedEx and Walmart are Taking the Sting Out of Returns this Holiday Season
Walmart and FedEx are teaming up this holiday season to try to take the sting out of the returns process.
What Can Retailers Expect in 2021?
What lessons can retailers and brands look back on this year to make 2021 a year to remember?
UPS & FedEx Limit Shipments During Holiday Season
With a shopping season like no other, eCommerce is booming, which means a tremendous strain on logistics and delivery. In an attempt to manage demand, UPS and FEDEX worked out plans with their biggest customers...
How the Power of Portfolios Will Propel Retail Forward in 2021
Retailers dug deep and found their courage this year. Some were pushed as COVID-19 escalated while others took initiative early-on. Either way, none had to go it alone.
Despite the Economic Strain of the Pandemic, Holiday Retail Sales are Expected to Grow
Despite a rough economic year for everyone, retail sales during the holidays are expected to keep pace, even surpass, growth trends of previous years. According to the Associated Press, the National Retail Federation made this...
Reshaping Black Friday
COVID-19 continues to reshape how people shop, and in turn, it’s sure to reshape traditions this holiday season.