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PYMNTS’ 2016 Roundup: Retail Edition

PYMNTS

This year has been big for retail — big on change, innovation and some surprises along the way. Consumers flocked to online and mobile commerce , robots rose in food and consumer goods , and brick-and-mortar stayed relevant with retail experimentation — pop – ups , flash sales , store-in-store and showrooms.

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Retailers continue to fine tune mobile experiences

Payments Dive

If 2015 was a defining moment for mobile use in retail, then 2016 showed the industry what is possible as merchants continued to fine-tune their app experiences for consumers. And they will continue along that path well into 2017 and beyond.

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Digital-First Economy Redefines Retail And Consumer Behavior

PYMNTS

When it’s said and done there was only one story that mattered in the retail universe this year and it was the rise of the digital-first economy. They and others have succeeded because they entered the market independent of traditional retail, and because their business model fit the needs of the pandemic.

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The top trends in retail banking innovation

Chris Skinner

It also usually proves to be one of the most read items on my blog – here’s the 2015 and 2016 reports – so, as … The post The top trends in retail banking innovation appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog.

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Augmented Reality Adds 3D Technology To Boost Retail Conversions

PYMNTS

The David’s Bridal application was built by Vertebrae , a tech company that specializes in bringing real-world applications to retailing. Vince Cacace , CEO of Vertebrae, told PYMNTS that AR in 3D has become a high-demand technology for all kinds of products and retailers. “We How does it work in my space? What are the details?

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Retail Rents Set To Rise In 2016

PYMNTS

After years of slow growth brought on by the financial crisis, retail rents are recovering and are on the rise. As of Q1 2016, vacancy rates were hovering around 10 percent in 80 major U.S. As of Q1 2016, vacancy rates were hovering around 10 percent in 80 major U.S.

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Retail Sales Will Be Greater Than Anticipated In 2016, According To National Retail Federation

PYMNTS

Retailers might want to rejoice! Because consumer spending is expected to be higher than anticipated in 2016, with sales growing at a rate of 3.4 percent, the National Retail Federation said on Tuesday (July 26). Economic indicators are showing positive trends for retail,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said in a statement.

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