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Solid Holiday Sales Point to Increasing Consumer Confidence

Retail TouchPoints

At the same time , in-person shopping and spending also saw gains , with Mastercard remarking on what it called consumers balanced basket: restaurant spending grew 6.3% This spending growth demonstrates the adaptability of both consumers and retailers and the overall strength of the economy. last year).

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Report: Brands and Consumers Increasingly Embracing Third-Party Commerce

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It’s all part of an ongoing paradigm shift in ecommerce — not only have consumers bought in to the idea of 3P commerce, but brands and retailers have as well. In fact, 40% of the companies surveyed by Rithum said that 3P commerce models help them reach a larger consumer audience.

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Navigating the Divide: How Low-Cost Ecommerce has Shattered Consumer Expectations

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These platforms have revolutionized the way consumers shop, offering convenience, variety and competitive pricing at the click of a button. With these cheaper options out there, many consumers are opting for cost-effective dupes that take longer to arrive instead of buying directly from brands themselves.

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Inside Best Buy’s 5-Year Effort to Evolve with Today’s Consumer

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One of the core values of Dick Schulze, Founder of Best Buy , was learning from challenge and change a prescient insight from a retail leader in the 80s who realized even then that in retail, especially in consumer electronics retail, there would be constant change.

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A Blueprint for B2B Commerce

Consumer platforms have made online experiences incredibly user-friendly and efficient, adding pressure for businesses to follow suit to meet the expectations of the modern B2B buyer. Learn to create engaging and well-crafted consumer shopping experiences with insights and tools from Orium’s report, A Blueprint to B2B Commerce.

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RFID Technology: Enhancing Retail Efficiency While Protecting Consumer Data

Retail TouchPoints

As data privacy becomes an increasing priority for both retailers and consumers, RFID stands out as a secure option that safeguards shoppers’ data. Unlike other technologies that may capture detailed consumer behavior and personal data, RFID technology is straightforward and privacy-conscious.

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Three Things Consumers Value More than Price When Choosing a Brand

Retail TouchPoints

There are many reasons why consumers choose the products they buy and the brands they buy them from. However, according to the latest research from Marigold’s recently published Relationship Marketing Trends: Brand Rankings Report , there are things consumers look for beyond price that drive purchase decisions. That’s called loyalty.

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The Foundations of Composable Commerce at Scale

Part 1 looks at how brands use headless and composable commerce platforms to meet evolving consumer and business needs. This easy-to-follow e-book can be leveraged at any stage of your composable journey, from planning to implementation to optimization.

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Composable Commerce Is Playing a Key Role in SiteOne’s Digital Transformation

This recording is provided by Connected Consumer Series. Discover the benefits of composable commerce for the complex realities of modern retail in this webinar that looks at a case study of SiteOne, a landscape supply retailer undergoing a major digital transformation.

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A Recruiter’s Guide To Hiring In 2021

With vaccination rates rising, consumers spending more money, and people returning to offices, the job market is going through a period of unprecedented adjustment. As the New York Times observed, “It’s a weird moment for the American economy.” And recruiting professionals are caught in the middle.

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How to Address the Needs of the Next Generation of e-Commerce Customers

Speaker: Jenn VandeZande, Head of Digital Engagement Strategy at SAP Customer Experience | Beth Scott, VP, Business Operations - Supply Chain | Nikki Grigsby, PHR, Chief Operations Officer at Syndigo | Levana Wang, Content Creator, Gen Z Expert

So, how can we take on this next, purpose-driven generation of consumers? But it would be impossible to have this conversation without acknowledging that, with each passing quarter, more and more members of Gen Z are entering the workforce and exuding an increasing economic force.

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Retail Reimagined: What It Means To Be An Innovative Retailer

Speaker: DeAnna McIntosh, Retail Growth Strategist

In 2023, we are navigating inflation and its impact on consumer spending, various lasting side effects from the pandemic, and a looming recession in the back half of the year. Companies of all sizes were forced to welcome change with open arms and surrender to total flexibility in order to be agile in the ever-evolving economic environment.

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The Complete Guide to Marketplace Success

It’s no secret marketplaces have made an impression in the eCommerce world after the onset of COVID-19, but the growth of online sales slowed in 2021 as many vaccinated consumers (and those tired of staying at home) returned to stores. Consider this: 43% of consumers said their online shopping now happens on marketplaces. 92% of U.S.

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2 Retail Sectors That Are Completely Changing the Game: FMCG & Q-Commerce

Speaker: Joe Heather, Deliverect GM (UK&I) & Noah Hayes, Deliverect GM (US&CA)

Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and Quick Commerce (Q-commerce) are two vibrant sectors that have undergone significant transformations with the advancements in digital technology. With growing internet penetration and the proliferation of smartphones, consumers' purchasing habits have unsurprisingly evolved.

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The Ultimate E-commerce Shipping Report For Small Businesses In 2023

Inflation, cost of shipping, and changes in consumer spending are some of the biggest challenges online merchants face today. Get a thorough analysis of these trends, current customer behavior, and more in Shippo’s latest “2023 State of Shipping Report."