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SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Virtual reality could have more retailers reach more consumers in the coming few years — in large part by upping the consumer experience. billion for retail and marketing in the year 2022, with revenues from VR initiatives expected to increase by 3,000 percent over the next four years. and Europe by 2022. Amazon VR Push.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2020

Those reluctant groups are now jumping on the bandwagon as well and adopting these digital behaviors.”. That influx of users new to digital paths and processes has created pressure in the market for brands to leverage video content. And perhaps more critically, video done well boosts brand loyalty, Atzmon said.

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AUGUST 28, 2019

So-called Generation Z is also driving much of the innovation when it comes to retail. To reach consumers on the hunt for offerings that are “clean and natural,” the retail chain rolled out its Everspring household brand. They noted that they found Generation Z to be a very social group of people. Gen Z Trends.

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APRIL 4, 2019

Out of the haze of uncertainty emerged a new mobile network, and from the new mobile network came new retail applications and experiences, all taking advantage of the faster speed of the technology, and the potential to reduce friction. 5G Retail Deal. 5G Retail Deal. VR Retail Growth. A new report also says the U.S.

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AUGUST 25, 2019

Hudson Yards is a New York City neighborhood that’s quickly establishing itself as a must-visit destination as Manhattan’s retail influence heads west, bringing with it a technological edge, Forbes reported Sunday (Aug. Himmel, president and Chief Executive Officer of Related Urban, told Forbes.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2019

In the life of any brand, a pivot – or even a series of pivots – is normal. Times change, tastes expand and brands that don’t evolve generally don’t survive – a lesson that any number of retailers have spent the last several years learning the hard way. The big changes weren’t quite done, however.

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DECEMBER 11, 2019

Kroger and Walgreens are expanding their partnership to create a new group purchasing organization (GPO) called the Retail Procurement Alliance, which will pool resources to cut costs and advance innovation, the companies said in a press release on Wednesday (Dec. and reinvent critical components of our sourcing practices.”

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

These are some of the ways that innovators in the dining space are making it easier for consumers to order their favorite foods — and for restaurants to accept their orders: The projected value of online restaurant delivery sales by 2022, compared to $25 billion today, is $62 billion. Indiana University will have them this month.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2018

To top off the decade, the eCommerce retailer had some pretty big ambitions. The eCommerce retailer beat its previous Singles Day record with hours to spare before the holiday concluded on Sunday (Nov. The eCommerce retailer beat its previous Singles Day record with hours to spare before the holiday concluded on Sunday (Nov.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

In a deal that would make it the fourth-biggest restaurant company in the country, Inspire Brands will acquire Jimmy John’s for a price that was not disclosed. Liautaud continued, “Inspire’s long-term approach, culture of innovation and commitment to helping brands grow sets it apart from the rest.”. 24, 2018 ($43.50

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FEBRUARY 13, 2020

You don’t get to be Simon Property Group with $2 billion in income during a bad year without being crafty about retail. The mall is still a compelling retail venue. What we care about is building the business for the future,” Simon Property Group Chairman and CEO David Simon said on the company’s Feb. 4 earnings call. “We

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JUNE 7, 2019

Luxury fashion brands like Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton and Gucci are upping their social media game, especially on Instagram, and pouring real money into efforts to court young shoppers, according to a report by Reuters. With cash to spend, luxury brands are flying ahead of the competition.

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MARCH 13, 2019

Luxury department store retailers are combining digital shopping technology with dining experiences in their latest locations as part of their overall innovation plans. Neiman Marcus is gearing up to open what it describes as a “multi-level retail experience” at a new development in Manhattan.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2018

It’s not uncommon for brands to open permanent stores after experimenting with pop-ups, but Glossier is taking an innovative payments approach to its new flagship in New York City that launched on Thursday (November 8): the company is bringing its own point-of-sale system (POS) to the flagship. percent to top $878.38

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DECEMBER 18, 2019

To create and promote the adoption of a new royalty-free connectivity standard to make smart home products more compatible with security as a design tenet, Amazon, Google, Apple and the Zigbee Alliance unveiled a new working group. 18 announcement. .

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APRIL 9, 2019

eCommerce innovators are offering plant-based nutrition beverages designed for baby boomers and their parents with the help of the subscription business model. On Perennial’s website, the company seeks to make its brand purpose front and center. While there has been some innovation in cleaner label brands in non-dairy milk (e.g.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2020

The group was in agreement that while the rise in brands embracing direct-to-consumer (D2C) channels has gained substantial momentum, there is still much to be learned about a practice that is still very much evolving. z International ; and sticky.io CEO Brian Bogosian. The 600-pound gorilla not in the room is Amazon,” Bogosian said.

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AUGUST 17, 2017

It can be argued that some of the toughest buyers to keep in mind when planning out retail strategies are teenagers. While one day a teen may be into shopping strictly online, another day may see an offline preferred experience or a mixture of both, and retailers must be at the ready to transform engagement efforts at any given time.

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OCTOBER 29, 2020

Mastercard ’s Senior Vice President of Innovation and Startup Engagement Deborah Barta told Karen Webster in a conversation with Luis Macias , CEO and Founder of GrainChain , that COVID-19 has only intensified the issue. The question “where’s my stuff?” A Growing Necessity Across Verticals. Today, no one is thinking that way anymore.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2019

During this time, retailers and tech companies are bringing integrated shopping experiences into the sites and apps where consumers spend the most time. Retailers, then, can make the sale in the moment — with the help of contextual commerce. And eCommerce retailers are launching live content of their own.

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DECEMBER 6, 2019

To test out renting attire as eco-conscious shoppers rein in their purchases, H&M said its COS brand has collaborated with the Chinese subscription rental platform YCloset to trial clothing rentals. H&M has rolled out many independent brands like Arket and COS in recent years.

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DECEMBER 4, 2019

The holiday season is the time for nostalgia and tradition, and that is the case here at PYMNTS, where even amid our coverage of the newest retail trends, we sometimes get the warm-and-fuzzies. It led us to wonder, going into the heart of the fourth quarter and then into 2020, about the status of that old standby, the retail catalog.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Providing a top consumer experience is becoming more important and is a rising trend in retail, and that will almost certainly increase in the 2020s. The upscale apparel brand, according to a recent report , is opening an “experiential store” in the Mall of America in Minneapolis on Wednesday (Nov. Physical Retail Efforts.

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AUGUST 17, 2017

It can be argued that some of the toughest buyers to keep in mind when planning out retail strategies are teenagers. While one day a teen may be into shopping strictly online, another day may see an offline preferred experience or a mixture of both, and retailers must be at the ready to transform engagement efforts at any given time.

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OCTOBER 5, 2020

According to the NPD Group , COVID-19 brought the year’s good start to a halt, with March athletic shoe sales down about 40 percent compared to 2019 and taking a 50 percent hit in April. Despite its 37 -state footprint, Werder noted that Fleet Feet thinks of itself as both a national brand and a community retailer.

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MARCH 30, 2020

Retailers are dutifully speaking with their payment service providers (PSPs) and industry partners to adhere to these shifts, but they must also keep their customers’ experiences in mind. retailer trade group, Retail Industry Leaders Association ( RILA ), told PYMNTS in a recent interview.

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JUNE 13, 2018

Amazon is replacing some of its retail veterans with software that predicts what shoppers want and how much merchants should charge for it. The shift to automating retail team jobs started several years ago with an initiative called “hands off the wheel.” Brands need to have strategies.”.

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DECEMBER 26, 2019

But before we shut the door on 2019, it bears taking a moment to note how much the world of retail has changed in the last year, a fitting capstone on a decade that has seen retail as the American consumer commonly knew it taken to the ground and rebuilt nearly from the foundations. Lesson 1: Think Big . “We

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MAY 8, 2020

The crisis is hardly over, but post-pandemic reality is setting in for Main Street retail. The prevailing sentiment, as the crisis heads into its third month, is that more innovative government programs will be necessary to provide any meaningful relief. In comparison, small businesses selling similar products were forced to close.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Fast-casual restaurant groups are teaming with eCommerce firms to offer on-demand delivery via digital technology. Dine Brands , in one case, is partnering with Postmates to offer delivery from thousands of locations. And in mobile order-ahead news, the rush to digital and mobile ordering is benefiting many restaurants.

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AUGUST 2, 2019

Emerging direct to consumer brands (DTC) are not the only companies entering the world of brick-and-mortar: Birkenstock , whose historical roots date back to the 1700s, recently opened its second retail store in the United States. The Venice Beach, California location follows the opening of the brand’s first company-owned U.S.

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OCTOBER 10, 2019

That is slightly more than the market cap of Walmart , the largest retailer on Earth by sales. On the surface, it seems that a large and growing market should be good news for up-and-comers, particularly given the demographic groups associated with the purchase of athleisure wear. and $360 billion worldwide.

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DECEMBER 8, 2020

"Our new financing will allow us to further distinguish our offerings and customer experience as an industry innovator," said Modal CEO and Founder Aaron Krane. American Honda has worked with Modal, formerly Drive Motors, since late 2018 to create branded online buying tools for Honda and Acura.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

The deal comes after a number of years of formidable expansion and innovation for the vision company that AEA Investors bought in 2016, according to the announcement. Innovation is at the heart of the strategy and differentiation as a trailblazing direct-to-consumer brand, according to the announcement.

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JULY 10, 2019

And, while some brands were so-called “clean” enough for the family, the products lacked the flavor or texture they liked. Product and eCommerce Innovation. The company is also focusing on local retail around Chicago. Overall, jerky is growing in popularity as a go-to snack among many consumer groups.

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DECEMBER 30, 2020

The Walmart Media Group is looking to take on Amazon ’s advertising division by touting what the retail giant can do for online sellers. Walmart Media Group said it has increased “net new advertisers by more than 40 percent this year while delivering measurable improved Return on Ad Spend (ROAS) for them.”

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NOVEMBER 3, 2020

These are the top stories in retail for Tuesday (Nov. Carvana, which sells both used and new cars, has been one of the main innovators in the space, with its high-profile vending machines in several major markets. Wayfair, Home Furnishings Sector Looks Past COVID Winter. SA Company Takes The COVID Pivot Outside — Literally.

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