Jewelry retailers looking to accelerate their recovery strategies in the post-COVID black swan must make bold decisions to prepare for the new normal. This means conducting due diligence on their existing retail strategy and business models as they must look for ignored blind spots and key challenges facing the jewelry industry. The jewelry industry will […]
As consumers begin to expect a convenient omnichannel shopping experience, the use of alternative fulfillment options such as click and collect or same-day delivery is steadily increasing. Now, it’s vital to give customers what they want, when they want it, and where they want it. Yet this level of customer-centricity puts tremendous pressure on retailers […]
The sporting goods industry continues to evolve amidst increased health awareness, changing channel preferences, and growing concerns about sustainability. Merchandising is the art of showcasing your products to sell more. It’s not just about putting products on the shelf, but it does entail that. For sporting goods retailers, selling more products doesn’t necessarily mean balls […]
The Arts & Crafts business has undergone significant changes in the last few years. The growth of e-commerce and the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a permanent shift in consumer buying behavior, resulting in a rapid surge in online shopping that is unlikely to reverse. The industry must prepare for this generational shift in the craft. […]
As temperatures rise, retail sales might tend to cool down. While warmer temps less impact online sales, brick and mortar operations may want to invest time and resources to attract consumer traffic this summer. Whether your retail store is primarily online or has physical locations, there are ways to capitalize on the summer selling season […]
Consumer behavior is constantly changing, but the outbreak of COVID-19 has accelerated this evolution like never before. Whether it’s increased use of e-commerce, a spike in-home delivery, rapid adoption of curbside pickup, the rise of contactless payment, or numerous other changes in their behavior, shoppers have quickly adapted to the “new normal.” At the same […]