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The impact of gamification on retail customer engagement

Inside Retail

Ikea recently debut a line of chairs and desks designed specifically for gamers. Starbucks loyalty customers play beat-the-clock classics like hopscotch and bingo that bring them back on the app all day long. Increased engagement leads to higher sales. Gaming can help marketers: Collect valuable customer data.

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Retail Trends in Vaping: What’s Driving Sales for Vape Juice Brands

Retail Focus

From classic tobacco to exotic fruit blends and dessert-inspired options, variety keeps customers engaged and curious. In regions like the e liquids UK market, offering unique and high-quality flavours is critical to maintaining customer loyalty and attracting new users.

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Why slowing down in stores can drive big sales: The science behind dwell time

Inside Retail

That’s the time it takes to realise you’ve walked into a chain you swore you’d never shop at again. A 2014 study by Patrick Bohl on airport shopping behaviour revealed a striking pattern: Longer dwell time in duty-free shopping zones directly increased spending. Add a coffee shop and they might even bring a friend.

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Decoding the global trends shaping the future of retail

Inside Retail

In late 2023, Salesforce reported that 59 per cent of consumers had shopped on social media, a massive jump from 15 per cent in 2021. In the US alone, TikTok shop garnered 1.1 We think the bottom line is that Australian shoppers are remarkably adaptable and channel-agnostic. trillion in 2023 to US$8.5 trillion in 2030.

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Oh!some sets sights on new markets, reaching 100 stores this year

Inside Retail

To enhance customer engagement, Oh!some The company also integrates customer purchasing data to refine its product selection and service offerings. Efforts include obtaining halal certifications for select products and tailoring beauty product lines to regional consumer preferences. The post Oh!some

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The Importance of Omnichannel Customer Service in Modern Retail

Retail Focus

Brands must also maintain consistent messaging, aesthetics, and tone wherever customers engage, from website design to in-store signage. Real-time inventory visibility also helps shops avoid the frustration of selling out online while shelves remain fully stocked, or vice versa.

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What’s in store for retail in 2025?

Retail Focus

As the widespread, algorithmic-homogeneity becomes more pervasive – we also believe experiential retail will undergo a major reimagining, refocusing on design differentiation, visual artistry and amplifying the emotion of shopping.

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