Retail ThinkTank (2022)

Could ThirdLove-Kit Undergarments Combo Become an Intimates Powerhouse?

ThirdLove has had a busy year. The digitally native intimates and lifestyle brand re-entered brick-and-mortar retail and launched products in the activewear…

Why Brand Matters More Than Ever, Even on Amazon

Third-party marketplaces have taken over the online ecosystem — consumers are drawn to the vast product selection, price transparency and convenient delivery…

Formula for Influencer Marketing Success: Give Creators Freedom — and Guardrails

Many brands are anxious to tap into the strong relationships that influencers have established with their followers, but may be wondering how…

New Alliance in Europe Aims to Help Retailers Practice ‘Ethical Commerce’

At a time when 75% of consumers say they are worried about how companies use their data, according to a recent global…

3 Ways to Benefit from the Inevitable Social Commerce Boom

Although social commerce sales in the U.S. are currently a mere one-tenth the size of China’s market, it is gaining traction nationwide….

How 7-Eleven’s Evolution Stores Power Innovation Chainwide

7-Eleven has been expanding the boundaries of the convenience store concept with ongoing launches of its Evolution Stores. The retailer uses each…

As Ecommerce Growth Continues, Retailers Turn ‘Steely-Eyed’ Gaze to Profitability

Retailers’ attitudes about ecommerce have undergone a series of rapid evolutions over the last two years. In the early days of the…

3 Predictions for the Future of Omnichannel

As consumers have turned to more sources to shop, retailers have diversified their commerce and marketing strategies. In fact, Retail TouchPoints has…

Subscription Pro Tips: Encourage Loyalty and Long-Term Relationships by Making it Easy to Cancel

Subscriptions can be tricky business, not least because most consumers at one time or another have had a bad experience with a…

At What Goes Around Comes Around, Store Designs Reflect Founders’ Passion for Luxury Vintage Resale

It’s been 30 years since Seth Weisser and Gerard Maione opened their vintage boutique, What Goes Around Comes Around (WGACA) during the…

Retailers: Leverage Customer Data to Navigate Lower Spending Due to Inflation

The global financial shocks that started in 2020 have accelerated in 2022, with causes ranging from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to recurring…

Forrester: Seek New Revenue Sources to Avoid Commodity Price Wars

This has been a volatile year for retailers and consumers alike, and the uncertain nature of 2022 has been shaping trends across…

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