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“Instagram sunsets live shopping as commerce retreat continues” by Peter Adams via Retail Dive

by admin | Feb 16, 2023 | m-commerce, News, Predictions, Retail Technologies, Social Commerce, Social Media

Image Retrieved from Instagram  Instagram is sunsetting live shopping on March 16, according to a post on its website. The move is the latest in a series of commerce-related pullbacks from the Meta Platforms app and follows the removal of the Shop tab from its...

“The Future of Retail Productivity” by Mikelya Fournier via The Robin Report

by admin | Feb 10, 2023 | Data Driven Performance, Predictions, Retail Technologies

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, productivity across retail has not increased in nearly 30 years. In our digital marketplace, more data than ever is being acquired through multiple platforms emerging to keep up with unpredictable consumer behavior. This...

“Is it time for retailers to radically rethink their business models?” by Patricia Vekich Waldron via Retail Wire

by admin | Jan 28, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, Customer Loyalty, Customer Service, HR, Predictions, Resources, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies

The business models of many retail businesses have been unsustainable for years and all it took was the pandemic to make that undeniably clear. Pandemic and post-pandemic complications have caused many businesses to experience “inefficiencies, stress and fatigue,”...

“How Hybrid Models Have Impacted Retail Shopping” by Anat Shakedd via Total Retail

by admin | Jan 26, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, Data Driven Performance, E-Commerce, Omnichannel, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies

Credit: Getty Images by ipopba Consumer behavior and shopping experiences have arguably changed more in recent years than ever before. Throughout the pandemic, shoppers became more accustomed to online ordering and the inevitable ease that comes with shopping from the...

“SMART Retailing: The Future has Arrived” by Dan Jablons via the Retail Smart Guys blog

by admin | Jan 21, 2023 | Accounting and Business Services, Point of Sale, Resources, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies, Social Media

Globalization has caused changes in how nations, people, and especially businesses interact. A tremendous unconstant shift is happening in the retail market, resulting in the formation of smart retail. Companies, because of technology, are turning digital, automated,...

“A New Threat for Retailers: The Rise of the Synthetic Shopper” by Chris Ryan via Total Retail

by admin | Jan 20, 2023 | E-Commerce, Internet, Retail Crime, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies

Credit: Getty Images by Brian A. Jackson While the rapid rise of e-commerce has generated additional revenue for many retailers, it’s also brought additional challenges. The increased fraud risk and merchant liability for online transactions create a cautious...