Retail trends to watch as we approach 2024
With over half of 2023 in the rearview mirror, it’s time to take a look at what’s trending in the retail world. I spoke to four retail thought leaders to
With over half of 2023 in the rearview mirror, it’s time to take a look at what’s trending in the retail world. I spoke to four retail thought leaders to
As a result of physical retail’s shifting fortunes over the past five years, the nature of a career in retail has changed significantly, encompassing new responsibilities to reflect new store experiences. Store staff
In today’s fiercely competitive retail landscape, the role of a robust commerce network has evolved into a crucial determinant of profitable growth for both retailers and brands. Consumer expectations for
The direct-to-consumer space has seen major growth in recent years, with giants like Amazon and Target paving the way and DTC darlings like Casper and Dollar Shave Club proving the
With the Holidays fast approaching, Ibotta surveyed 2,500 consumers and 400 industry experts to help inform strategies to best break through this Holiday season. Looking for new customers? 42% of shoppers
Spending at US retailers rose in July at a much faster pace than in the prior month, a combination of both strong demand among American consumers and higher prices because of elevated
The retail sector has undergone a remarkable change in recent years. With the pandemic accelerating the shift towards online commerce and bringing in a wave of technological transformation, brick-and-mortar stores
This Northern Summer, I was in Europe (along with what felt like most of the US, plus half of Australia and the rest of the world). Like many commerce practitioners,
The luxury sector is poised to shine brighter this year as a strong performance in the Asia-Pacific region — led by the Chinese mainland and neighboring markets where first- and
Remember the online shopping boom of 2020 and 2021? Those were heady days of skyrocketing sales and soaring opportunities. Yet, as 2022 dawned, the retail landscape began to shift. Economic