Retail ThinkTank (2022)

‘OG’ Reseller Goodwill Wants a Piece of the Online Action

Before “resale,” there was “thrifting.” And before Poshmark, ThredUP, Facebook Marketplace and even eBay were a twinkle in their founders’ eyes, there…

As Cannabis Goes Mainstream, Opportunity Grows for Traditional Retailers

Cannabis is in growth mode: the industry posted sales between $24.5 and $27 billion in 2021 and reached an estimated 11,800 retailers…

Google Aims to Make Shopping Online More Natural, Visual

“Natural” was the word of the day at Google’s third annual SearchOn event, where the tech giant unveiled a host of new…

How Rising AR Adoption is Driving Snap’s Commerce Strategy

When Snapchat first hit the scene back in 2011 it was an instantaneous hit with younger audiences because it offered something that…

How Eyebuydirect Doubled Sales Since the Pandemic, Thanks to Both Technology and Trend-Watching

Eyebuydirect has focused on expansion during a period when many retailers are scaling back operations, including nearly doubling its SKU count from…

Amazon’s Counterintuitive Next Big Move — Helping Brands Sell Off Amazon

With 2 million third-party sellers accounting for more than half of its retail revenue, Amazon’s relationship with the businesses that sell on…

3 Expert Perspectives on Why Margin, Experience and Loyalty Will be Key to Winning Holiday 2022

Inflation and the threat of recession are defining aspects of the 2022 holiday season, but the potential bad news will do little…

What’s Driving Skincare Brand Bubble’s Explosive Growth? Its Community of Gen Zers

It’s easy to understand why the skincare market exploded during the pandemic. Working from home and sheltered in place, consumers focused less…

When 62% of Shoppers Expect Their Cost of Living to Increase, Retailers Must Focus on Value and Experiences

Inflation fears are lingering as retailers approach the holiday season, with 79% of consumers saying their finances are a concern and 62%…

4 Keys to an Impactful Global Growth Strategy

Global cross-border ecommerce sales reached nearly $3.2 trillion in 2021, according to Euromonitor International, which means international expansion has a value simply…

5 Must-Know Predictions for Holiday 2022

Many households may be heading back to school, but the holiday season is on the minds of many retail executives. That’s why…

Davines Boosts Conversion With Personalization-Powered Social Proof

Among the challenges faced by eco-friendly haircare brand Davines during the COVID-19 pandemic was a loss of word-of-mouth promotion from its salon…

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