From AI to VR to IoT, these buzzword acronyms were featured at this year’s NRF Big Show. But beyond the jargon, the show delved into practical ways for retailers to take on the transformation of the industry. Every year at the world’s largest retail conference and exposition, nearly 40,000 attendees from 100 countries gather at the NRF Big Show in New…
As consumers grow and change, so do online retail trends — and with more and more Gen Z’ers aging into shopping dominance, keying into those trends is crucial for sustained ecommerce success. Do you know what omnichannel retail trends are coming down the pipeline? Are you ready to meet the needs of these younger shoppers and leverage their social influence to…
In 2018, the Google Assistant learned to speak new languages (Nǐ hǎo!), expanded to new regions (like the Netherlands, Indonesia and Turkey), and became smarter with new features that can help you throughout your day. Along the way, more people started using the Assistant to get some help—active users of the Google Assistant grew four times over the past year….
Americans are expected to spend a record amount on Valentine’s Day this year despite a years-long decrease in the percentage of people celebrating the holiday, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. “Those who are participating are spending more than ever and that could be the result of the strong economy.“
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Around here, much of 2018 was spent discussing and writing about social media. The topic (and industry) arguably made a record number of headlines this year, with people and companies alike wondering how productive time spent on social media might be. Tools were integrated on both mobile devices and certain social apps themselves to help people manage that time. Movements began…
Retail is broken. Apple’s Angela Ahrendts has a plan
After turning round the fortunes of Burberry, Angela Ahrendts is five years into reimagining Apple’s bricks-and-mortar presence. Vogue Business meets the tech behemoth’s senior vice president of retail on the steps of its soon-to-be-unveiled Washington, DC, flagship
Despite the recent profits warning, Apple is bolstering its investment in experiential retail, with expansive flagships, and…
In 2018, it looked like there was no end in sight when it came to what direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands (also known as digitally native vertical brands, or DNVB) were willing to experiment with. Many brands opened pop-up shops, some made acquisitions and, of course, several expanded their product lines. This while companies also tested ecommerce on platforms like Snapchat and…