COVID-19 has prompted some extreme changes in consumer demands and spending patterns, so how are brands reconnecting with customers for a post-pandemic future? Read more in raconteur How to shop post-pandemic By Morag Cudderford Jones was last modified: September 6th,…
Amazon pledged over $350 million to raising wages by $2 per hour in the US, £2 per hour in the UK, and “approximately” €2 per hour in many countries in the EU throughout April, a commitment worth over $350 million.…
Amazon has announced it is investing $15 billion on tools this year to help small businesses sell more of their products through Amazon’s platform. The move is a clear message that Amazon wants to own the marketplace for small businesses…
Trying before you buy has become a major part of our shopping experiences. It’s one of the reasons that the store exists. But it’s also one of the big challenges for ecommerce as once a product has been bought online…
Despite Amazon’s ever-tightening grip on the retail industry and consumers’ smartphone-tethered, on-demand purchasing behavior, physical retail still commands nearly 90% of U.S. retail sales. Read more in uschamber 8 Store Trends Poised to Reshape How You Shop By Barbara Thau…
As retail businesses are closing down their storefronts on the high street, they are focusing more and more on online sales. With this change, comes an influx of useful data to retailers that must be stored and made good use…
After years of skepticism in an industry that’s been long underpenetrated by e-commerce, grocery retailers made strides in the rollout of curbside pickup and same-day grocery delivery, signalling change for an industry that once appeared to be immune to the…
Which are the most impactful factors facing the industry in the next three years?How Important is Diversity to Your Business Success? Read the anwsers in stantonchase 2017 Global Consumer Products and Services Survey was last modified: November 9th, 2017 by…
The research found that £3.4 billion worth of goods are left in online shopping baskets every year. The study, suggests this could be the result of ‘device switching’, with customers choosing to browse products and services on their phone and…
Here’s what we think will change about the shopping experience for consumers and why retailers are a driving force in creating a shopping experience around an omnichannel strategy that integrates Internet of Things (IoT) devices and multiple payment options. Read…
