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Omnichannel No Longer An Option For Retail

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Consumers shopping in droves via eCommerce channels is hardly a piece of breaking news — for the better part of a decade, that has been obvious to anyone watching the retail space. They are, Fiserv Senior Vice President of Retail Solutions John Nicola told Karen Webster in a recent conversation — and in great numbers.

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Millennials’ Perfect Combo: Taco Bell And Forever 21

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Forever 21 has teamed up with Taco Bell, and the two millennial favorites are releasing a limited edition fashion collection together — marking Taco Bell’s first foray into fashion collaboration, despite the fact that competitors McDonald’s, KFC and Pizza Hut are already there. Want to wear your love of tacos on your sleeve?

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Fast Fashion Isn’t Dead Yet — And Could Find Retail Rebirth

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So-called fast fashion has been a big player in retail for years, but that part of the commerce-and-apparel world is facing some serious challenges. The chain’s decline was a long-running phenomenon, as falling sales and decreasing foot traffic began to gin up rumors of it coming bankruptcy several months in advance of the actual event.

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Going To The Chapel Of Millennials

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From a retail industry perspective, while the wedding of two middle-aged people is as blessed an event as any other, the specifics of such an occasion do not occur at a frequency that would justify a company building its business model around it. Everybody’s favorite: millennials. Capturing Millennial Brides and Grooms.

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Thanksgiving Weekend Shoppers Surpass NRF’s Forecast

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More than 165 million Americans shopped online or in stores during the period from Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday , surpassing the 164 million estimate the National Retail Federation (NRF) provided before the shopping event. This year’s research clearly shows that the investments made by retailers are paying off in a big way.

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Retailers, Here Are This Year’s Most Important Halloween Trends

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And that, according to new data released by the National Retail Federation , is precisely the point, as Halloween is a less “traditional” holiday than most and therefore more open to different interpretations for how to celebrate it. Millennials are also the top costume spenders, spending $42.39 billion on U.S. for the average adult.

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Connected Consumers Are Ready To Buy — Given The Right Context

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Retailers lose out on an estimated $236 billion worth of sales annually because they create difficult or frustrating shopping and checkout experiences. That’s why it is important for retailers to meet consumers on their own terms. Connected consumers are ready to buy, as long as retailers can make the efficient, contextual sell.