4 years ago Why Online Marketplaces are Outpacing Ecommerce in a Post-COVID World Consumer shopping habits have shifted irreversibly towards ecommerce in the past two years. For many, every day has become a holiday as…
4 years ago Shoppers Are Flocking to a New Digital ’Hood. What Does This Mean for Retail? During the pandemic, much like our working lives and our socializing, retail had to migrate solely online — and with this seismic…
4 years ago Successful Retail Marketing Requires a Skilled ‘Data Translator’ Mastering data is critical for retailers, particularly those serving specialty areas. The ability to reach consumers at the moments in time when…
4 years ago Future of Services: Micro-Factory and Retail in One The service industry is on the cusp of trying to redefine itself in the new age of retail. As consumer habits and…
4 years ago Corporate Leaders: Do your Words Fit Your Culture and Values? Work culture matters. Now more than ever. The past year has been a lesson in patience and fortitude as we’ve braved a…
4 years ago 7 Biggest Traps That Ecommerce Platforms Don’t Tell Retailers The pandemic has taken the entire ecommerce sector to unprecedented heights, and this trend will only continue. The reality today is that…
4 years ago Preparing for the Unknown: Effectively Using Data to Predict this Year’s Holiday Trends Nothing about 2020 was normal — in fact, for many retailers, the phrase ‘hindsight is 2020’ is one they should reconsider using….
4 years ago A Retailer’s Guide to Preparing Your Warehouse for Ecommerce Success It’s no secret that technology has radically changed buying behaviors for nearly every consumer out there, making the migration to ecommerce critical…
4 years ago Chain Retailers Seeing More Than Retail Energy Savings in Outsourcing Energy Efficiency Management For owners and franchisees of multi store chain retail outlets, the news is increasingly real and positive. Not only are they achieving…
4 years ago Long Distance Loyalty : How Retailers can Build and Grow Customer Relationships at Pickup and Delivery In the wake of COVID-19, low-contact shopping behaviors such as ecommerce and delivery were accelerated and widely adopted, as goods bought online…
4 years ago The Rise of Inauthentic Influencers: Can Consumers Trust Social Media Personas? Years ago when I and my team were first putting the GRIN platform together, a lot of brands were doing influencer marketing,…
4 years ago Retailers Aren’t Leveraging Frontline Management Properly — Here’s How to Unlock Their Potential in a Dynamic Environment The retail landscape has changed dramatically since the very first COVID-19 outbreaks. Online sales grew nearly 50% at their peak, with much…