Retail TouchPoints

JULY 23, 2024

In December 2023, Retail TouchPoints unveiled its latest Industry Trends & Predictions Report , a multi-media experience featuring insights from 15 of the industry’s top analysts, futurists and thought leaders. We saw the industry embracing this trend in several ways. Have retailers truly embraced certain technologies?

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Forrester eCommerce

JULY 8, 2024

To help leaders better understand this dynamic landscape, Forrester’s Q1 2024 State Of B2B Events Survey gathered responses from over 200 event decision-makers to identify and analyze the key trends. […]

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Forrester eCommerce

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In this blog, we analyze the recent trends in US retail and e-commerce sales and share our key takeaways that brands should know for the rest of 2023.

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Forrester eCommerce

AUGUST 28, 2024

My colleague Jitender Migliani and I have just published a report (Consumer Spending And The Economy Grow Despite Persistent Pessimism) based on the H2 2024 US macroeconomic trends and consumer behavior data that we’ve collected and analyzed.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 7, 2024

Every year, the interior design world stumbles upon unique trends that break the mold — this is where the fun of design comes from. And they’ve hit the nail on the head, as this trend is anywhere and everywhere, taking over hotels and homes alike. It paints quite a picture! It was a matter of when and how.

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Forrester eCommerce

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Forrester’s B2B event trends survey is back and we invite you to participate! Everyone completing the survey will gain access to the latest market trends and crucial information on building an audience-centric, integrated event strategy within their organization.

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Forrester eCommerce

JULY 4, 2023

Forrester’s ongoing work with CX professionals and CJM platform providers reveals key trends in the use of CJM software across organizations and how these platforms must evolve to keep pace with CX pro’s needs. CX pros […]

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Forrester eCommerce

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In two new reports on healthcare trends, we explore how HCOs can weather the storm and overcome these challenges. Healthcare organizations (HCOs) are navigating turbulent waters as they confront long-standing industry challenges and broad economic currents. The convergence of these factors tests HCOs’ adaptability and resilience.

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Forrester eCommerce

JANUARY 24, 2024

Forrester analyzes trends in the various measures of inflation reported by the BLS and expects headline inflation to decrease in 2024.

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Forrester eCommerce

AUGUST 15, 2024

For a time, it appeared that the reach of serverless platforms had exceeded their grasp. After some notable success stories like the high-profile “serverless-first” Capital One strategy, hype appeared to be dying down.

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Forrester eCommerce

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Since this is an emerging category of technologies, there’s always new innovations and trends to keep track of. My colleagues and I got together to create a list of the most important trends to follow across edge and IoT. We unpacked them in our recent report: The Top 10 Trends In Edge Computing And IoT, […]

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Forrester eCommerce

DECEMBER 20, 2023

I am thrilled to share that I recently published our “Top 10 Infrastructure Trends In 2023“ This is the first of what we are hoping will be a yearly report. I had the opportunity to work with many of my analyst peers to curate this list of today’s top trends.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Retail TouchPoints asked experts across the store design, experience and technology realms to share the trends they believe will drive brick-and-mortar innovation. Trend 3: Store Design Teams Become ‘Experience Teams’ When a brand decides to open a new store, the design team cannot work within its own silo.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 25, 2024

The same study suggests this trend is only expected to continue: by 2027, the global retail ecommerce market is projected to grow by 39% and surpass the $8 trillion mark. Review past sales data to identify trends in inventory and purchase timing. trillion in 2023, according to research by Statista. Operational agility.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

“Many systems can now identify sales trends, understand customer behavior and gauge employee performance. The integration of real-time customer feedback mechanisms and predictive analytics tools are other exciting developments, allowing businesses to proactively adapt to customer needs and trends.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Nothing really, except they are all up-and-coming trends that will drive consumption in 2024, according to Pinterest. But unlike the many other companies and organizations making end-of-year predictions, Pinterest makes the case that its trends are more on point than others’ because the searches on its platform are more forward-looking.

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Forrester eCommerce

APRIL 29, 2024

Read on to explore Forrester's take on the top digital CX and design trends to watch for in 2024.

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Forrester eCommerce

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

According to Forrester’s Marketing Survey, 2024, 69% of global B2C decision-makers increased their investment in content management technology, up from 59% who did so in 2023. Web content management software growth now outpaces the growth of the broader software market and is poised to reach $15.3 billion (total addressable market) by 2028.

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Groove

JULY 22, 2024

UI Design Trends for 2020 2020 will go for that same bold factor, but in different ways. See below how PROPS Paper Magazine uses a brutalist UI design trend on its homepage: Complex Gradients Gradients have officially made a comeback. Staying up to date with UI design trends is a critical component of any eCommerce strategy.

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Kissmetrics

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

One great way to figure out what is popular is with Google Trends. This tool identifies current and existing trends in search marketing. This article will help you understand how to use Google Trends and the specific steps you can take to maximize your efforts. What Is Google Trends? In comes Google Trends.

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BigCommerce

JUNE 16, 2022

With COVID-19 accelerating pre-pandemic trends such as mobile commerce and… Needless to say, ecommerce is an industry of endless change.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 10, 2024

In the current economic space, the brand’s popularity has grown markedly, a trend that brought with it customer demand for additional on-site services. Retail evolution is inevitable and relentless – successful retailers adapt nimbly to ever-changing customer and trends.

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Practical eCommerce

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The post Charts: Website Accessibility Trends 2024 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce. A new report by Crownpeak and London Research identifies the digital accessibility plans and challenges of E.U. organizations.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

As we step into 2024, the retail industry is poised for a transformative year at brick-and-mortar locations, marked by innovative product trends that marry functionality with aesthetics. One standout material making waves in this trend is golden and brass architectural wire mesh.

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Forrester eCommerce

DECEMBER 5, 2023

We recap a few European retail sales trends over the last few years and in 2023.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 8, 2024

Navigating TikTok Trends Navigating the ever-evolving landscape of TikTok takes agility as a marketer. Finding a product that will be successful on the platform is often the first step in leveraging TikTok trends. Here are some strategies for navigating the often chaotic world of TikTok viral marketing.

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Groove

JANUARY 24, 2022

Though trends come and go, some trends stick around. With this growth comes the importance of staying up-to-date with the latest eCommerce trends. So, we put together this blog to share our forecast of the top eCommerce trends that we believe will make their mark in 2022. Are you ready? Storytelling With Infographics.

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My Wife Quit Her Job

MARCH 26, 2024

In this episode, we breakdown the latest trends and perspectives that we learned from the casual conversations we had at the conference. In this episode, we breakdown the latest trends and perspectives that we learned from the casual conversations we had at the conference.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 12, 2024

For online retailers that want to stay relevant and competitive, it’s important to stay on top of the latest trends and strategies. The winning strategy of using both platforms at the same time has gained tremendous traction over the years, and this trend shows no signs of slowing down in 2024.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 24, 2024

Here we’ll take a look at these trending technologies and how they will shape B2B businesses’ ability to deliver a frictionless experience with their digitally native buyers. This trend requires businesses, particularly in ecommerce, to seamlessly blend their online and offline sales channels.

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