Inside Retail

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The appeal of in-store shopping in a thriving e-commerce era is not diminishing – but it is evolving, according to new research commissioned by technology company Lightspeed and Inside Retail. “It The report showed that customers expect both greater convenience and additional services from shopping in-store rather than online.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 6, 2023

Heubel, in discussion with Inside Retail managing editor Heather McIlvaine, highlighted the US and global retailers at the forefront of the industry who are introducing cutting edge innovations, and are shaping the way that consumers shop and spend. You can watch the Masterclass sponsored by Adobe here.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 22, 2025

It wasnt long ago that shopping required a trip to the store, with no guarantee that the item you wanted would be in stock. Today, consumers expect the freedom to shop on their own terms, being able to review all the options available to them online and without disrupting their daily routines.

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RetailMinded

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Welcome to the world of crafting a unique brand identity and customer engagement in retail. In this article, we will explore the art and science behind creating a retail experience that not only stands out but also forges deep connections with your customers. Then we’ll wrap it up and combine all the insights we learned.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Social commerce is defined as the use of social media and digital networks to facilitate transactions between customers and businesses. Likewise, retailers are expected to increase their investments in this space to enhance customer engagement and reach a wider audience. billion by 2028.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Strategies: Retargeting campaigns : Reach out to customers who abandoned their carts or browsed on Black Friday, offering them exclusive deals or incentives to complete their purchases. Boxing Day (26 December) Boxing Day is a beloved Australian shopping day, with high foot traffic and online activity.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

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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Inside Retail

JANUARY 1, 2025

Customer experience enhancements: start small, think big Use holiday insights to personalise CX The data gathered during the holiday season offers invaluable insights into customer behaviour and preferences. Targeted campaigns: segment customers into groups (e.g.,

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Inside Retail

MARCH 10, 2025

The country has a well-established retail ecosystem with high-traffic shopping malls, premium retail spaces and a digitally engaged consumer base. “This store offers exclusive digital and online-to-offline (O2O) services, setting a new benchmark for customer engagement,” Baker said.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

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 Indeed, Amazon and retail tech companies are now investing in just walk in technologies that may further enhance the shopping experience.

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

This compelling presentation underscored the critical role of thoughtfully designed physical retail environments in keeping customers engaged, immersed, and continually amazed. By offering a sensory-rich experience, it reminded retailers of the power of curation to transform shopping into a journey of discovery and wonder.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Having embraced digital shopping channels during the pandemic, Australian consumers have become well used to the personalisation and tailored content offered online. So how can physical retail stores replicate the experience and deliver an equally personalised interface for customers?

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 12, 2023

Social commerce – shopping on social media platforms – is expected to reach US$1.2 Hootsuite contends that 81 per cent of shoppers research products on Instagram and Facebook, and that shopping is a top priority for 48 per cent of Pinterest users. Meta recently introduced a feature allowing for shopping through DMs.

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 20, 2023

Covering 2,500 square feet of trading space, the new store will serve as a beauty shopping destination, tailored to customers’ needs and staffed by a team of Space NK experts. “We A makeup play table offers customers the opportunity to comfortably discover and test products.

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 2, 2025

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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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

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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Inside Retail

JANUARY 21, 2025

This typically raises incremental spending, promotes omnichannel shopping behaviours, increases customer engagement, and drives brand loyalty. Businesses should consider embracing this capability to differentiate their brands gift card program and improve the convenience factor of receiving, storing and redeeming gift cards.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 27, 2023

By personalising your campaigns, automating your follow-up, and communicating to customers in the post-sale stages, you’re building a two-way relationship with your customers. There are plenty of ways you can optimise your customer engagement this BFCM. Get in front of your customers (or in their pocket).

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Inside Retail

JULY 23, 2024

Retailers are responding by investing in “hyper-personalisation”, using generative AI to develop campaigns and shopping suggestions in real time. Second, social media has now evolved into social commerce, with upwards of 80 per cent of social media users engaging in shopping-related activities.

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Inside Retail

JULY 23, 2024

I expect to see immersive games included as the app evolves, three-dimensional models you can browse and interact with in AR, and the ability to shop Balenciaga ready-to-wear pieces using Apple Pay.” This feature enables interactive communication with JD’s mascot ‘Joy’ which helps enhance customer engagement and personalisation.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

With the return to bricks-and-mortar shopping, retailers are seeking new ways to connect with consumers in a personalised and tailored way. Enter digital signage and kiosks, which are transforming the in-store experience and helping retailers deliver a customer experience that matches consumers’ online shopping expectations.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

To enhance customer engagement, Oh!some The company also integrates customer purchasing data to refine its product selection and service offerings. This initiative reflects broader trends in experiential retail, where shopping environments are designed to attract and retain consumer interest beyond traditional transactions.

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Inside Retail

MAY 3, 2021

Online and in-person selling quickly became complementary strategies and soon that model gave way to omnichannel retailing – delivering a seamless customer experience across all platforms including physical space, e-commerce, mobile applications, and social media. Today, 73 per cent of shoppers say they shop across multiple platforms.

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

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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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

In an industry where customer service and emotional engagement is more critical than ever before, this collaboration between human workers and machines is key to maintaining a productive and enjoyable shopping environment, for both staff and customers.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 20, 2021

People were shopping in stores and Black Friday, Cyber Monday were becoming successful sale events on those specific days. But people were starting to shop for Christmas around that time. In November, consumers became aware of global supply chain issues, spiking fear into them that Christmas shopping may be a major challenge.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Our research shows that 34 per cent of retail executives say supply-chain efficiencies and improvements are a top customer engagement priority. Retailers can leverage AI to fine-tune the return window based on a retailer’s specific customer base and product mix, aligning customer preferences with cost-control objectives.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

In a competitive e-commerce environment, customers are most likely to return to shop where they have had the best experience. Yet many retailers are falling short, explains Mareile Osthus, CEO and co-founder of Humii, a platform that essentially X-rays retailers’ online customer experience.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Keith Wong: All our Charles & Keith flagships are situated in key shopping destinations with a brand-aligned image and an elevated positioning. IR: How do you see these flagship stores contributing to your overall brand awareness and customer engagement strategies in the Asian market?

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 6, 2024

For example: A customer who recently browsed sneakers on your website might receive an email showcasing trending sneaker styles. Enhanced Customer Engagement Engaging emails that provide value, such as exclusive offers, product recommendations, or helpful tips, encourage customers to interact with your brand regularly.

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The first phase, completed two weeks ago, focused on revitalising and expanding the shopping gallery, with Leroy Merlin as its anchor tenant. Artificial intelligence (AI), once considered a trend, is now firmly established as a transformative force in customer engagement and operational efficiency.

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Inside Retail

JULY 23, 2024

Retailers are responding by investing in “hyper-personalisation”, using generative AI to develop campaigns and shopping suggestions in real time. Second, social media has now evolved into social commerce, with upwards of 80 per cent of social media users engaging in shopping-related activities.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 29, 2021

After the success of this campaign, the two companies will continue to work on new methods of collecting consumer data and improving customer engagement using zero-party data. They were able to link customer IDs and preference data like hobbies, tastes, and purchase intentions, to make the in-store shopping experience more customised.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 13, 2024

In a supermarket in southern China, live fish swim around in a glass tank bearing a QR code for customers to scan for information about where the fish is from and details of provenance and sustainability in its farming or capture. Spurrell and Xu spoke about the evolution of grocery shopping behaviour in China.

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Jahabow

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Consumers increasingly demand seamless, omnichannel shopping experiences that allow them to easily switch between online and offline platforms. AI-powered tools will help retailers deliver hyper-personalized shopping experiences by analyzing customer data and predicting consumer preferences.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Enhancing the customer experience A seamless shopping experience, whether in-store or online, is essential for retention. Post-holiday is the perfect time to review customer feedback and identify areas for improvement. Did customers engage with product recommendations, or were they ignored?

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Inside Retail

JULY 8, 2024

“Authorised retail stores remain relevant in China due to their ability to assure product authenticity, provide immersive shopping experiences, and support omnichannel strategies,” said Gollipalli. They foster consumer trust, enable personalised customer engagement, and integrate advanced technologies like AI and AR.”

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