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Why Walmart & Amazon are Counting on Advertising for Profits
Why Walmart & Amazon are Counting on Advertising for Profits

Within the last few years advertising revenues have surfaced as a bright spot for retailers

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Tricia McKinnonMay 13, 2019Trends, eCommerce, Amazon
These Direct to Consumer Brands Are Opening Stores
These Direct to Consumer Brands Are Opening Stores

eMarketer reported that the $5.5 trillion US retail sector is expected to have another strong year, growing by 3.3%  

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Tricia McKinnonMay 10, 2019eCommerce, Trends
5 Innovative & High Growth Direct to Consumer Retail Brands to Watch
5 Innovative & High Growth Direct to Consumer Retail Brands to Watch

From beauty brands to home furnishing companies, several direct to consumer brands have achieved unicorn status

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Tricia McKinnonMay 7, 2019eCommerce, Trends
14 Inspiring Quotes from Successful Retailers About Life and Business
14 Inspiring Quotes from Successful Retailers About Life and Business

Learn from the best by reading these quotes from inspiring retailers

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Tricia McKinnonMay 6, 2019
The 5 Best Business Podcasts for Executives
The 5 Best Business Podcasts for Executives

Podcasts are growing sharply in popularity. Here’s how you can get in on the trend

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Tricia McKinnonApril 30, 2019Trends
4 of the Best Clothing Subscription Services
4 of the Best Clothing Subscription Services

More and more retailers are getting into the business of subscription clothing services

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Tricia McKinnonApril 30, 2019Customer Experience, eCommerce
5 Examples of Retailers that Provide Personalization Without Breaking the Bank
5 Examples of Retailers that Provide Personalization Without Breaking the Bank

Learn about several great examples of personalized products

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Tricia McKinnonApril 29, 2019Customer Experience
The Store of the Future – Alibaba & GUESS Collaborate to Reinvent Retail
The Store of the Future – Alibaba & GUESS Collaborate to Reinvent Retail

Alibaba, in collaboration with GUESS, opened a concept store in Hong Kong that leverages tech like AI

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Tricia McKinnonApril 26, 2019Trends, China
How DTC Brands Like Glossier are Reinventing Retail Stores
How DTC Brands Like Glossier are Reinventing Retail Stores

Direct to consumer brands are reshaping what a retail store should look like when they open stores 

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Tricia McKinnonApril 24, 2019eCommerce, Trends
How Amazon is Using Live Streaming to Drive eCommerce Growth
How Amazon is Using Live Streaming to Drive eCommerce Growth

Earlier this year Amazon launched Amazon Live a live-streamed home shopping platform

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Tricia McKinnonApril 22, 2019eCommerce, Amazon
How Direct to Consumer Startups Collect Better Data & Offer More Personalization
How Direct to Consumer Startups Collect Better Data & Offer More Personalization

Direct-to-consumer startups are one of the largest areas of eCommerce growth for a reason

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Tricia McKinnonApril 17, 2019eCommerce, Customer Experience
The Rise of Pop-Up Experiences, How the Best Brands Do It
The Rise of Pop-Up Experiences, How the Best Brands Do It

Companies are transforming their brands into lived experiences

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Tricia McKinnonApril 16, 2019Customer Experience, Millennials
10 Ways Brands are Making Fashion & Beauty More Inclusive
10 Ways Brands are Making Fashion & Beauty More Inclusive

A report by the Council of Fashion Designers of America cited the lack of diversity in the fashion industry

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Tricia McKinnonApril 9, 2019Trends
Four Socially Conscious Brands that Millennials Love
Four Socially Conscious Brands that Millennials Love

68% of millennials say that creating change in the world is a goal that they are actively pursuing

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Tricia McKinnonApril 9, 2019Trends, Millennials
Examples of Great Customer Service From jetBlue & Trader Joe’s
Examples of Great Customer Service From jetBlue & Trader Joe’s

Great examples if you want to take your customer service to the next level

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Tricia McKinnonApril 2, 2019Customer Experience
Examples of How to Provide a Great Customer Experience from Warby Parker & Others
Examples of How to Provide a Great Customer Experience from Warby Parker & Others

79% of consumers say that experiences are just as important as a brand’s products and services

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Tricia McKinnonApril 1, 2019Customer Experience
4 of the Hottest Direct to Consumer Brands & What They Do Differently to Succeed
4 of the Hottest Direct to Consumer Brands & What They Do Differently to Succeed

Direct to consumer brands are giving traditional retailers a run for their money

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Tricia McKinnonApril 1, 2019eCommerce, Trends
How Beauty Brands Use Augmented Reality (AR) to Enhance the Customer Experience
How Beauty Brands Use Augmented Reality (AR) to Enhance the Customer Experience

AR is expected to have a meaningful impact on the way consumers shop for products

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Tricia McKinnonMarch 27, 2019Customer Experience, Trends
Clothing Rentals: Why American Eagle & Others are Following This Trend
Clothing Rentals: Why American Eagle & Others are Following This Trend

The online global clothing rental market is expected to hit $3.3 billion by 2026

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Tricia McKinnonMarch 25, 2019Trends
How Walmart & Others Use Mobile to Offer Top Customer Service
How Walmart & Others Use Mobile to Offer Top Customer Service

With declining foot traffic the race towards providing more progressive customer service is in full force

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Tricia McKinnonMarch 25, 2019Customer Experience
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