Retail and Consumer

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Curbside pickup is here to stay—here’s how to make it work

In April alone the number of orders placed at home and picked up at store surged 208%. Unlike other contactless trends linked to COVID-19, buy online and pickup curbside... ...Read more

Going contactless with IoT

The idea of touching a pin pad or handing over a credit card to a cashier has become unsettling to many shoppers. Even before the pandemic, IoT-enabled transactions in... ...Read more

Having a robust digital presence is unquestionably critical for any consumer brand. As digital technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace, consumer expectations of brands’ digital experiences evolve... ...Read more

Are retailers nimble enough to give consumers what they need and want right now?

Connection is everything in moments of crisis. The question on everyone’s mind is, how can retailers navigate the new normal, where the ability to connect is more reliant on... ...Read more

4 ways to reduce lines at big-box stores

For customers, there’s nothing worse than having to wait in line. The recent footage of Costco and other big-box stores with lines of customers stretched around the block would... ...Read more

What we mean when we talk about unified commerce

The term unified commerce has come into vogue in the retail sector, but what does it mean? Some retail experts say unified commerce is a series of retail channels consolidated... ...Read more

Vision 2020: predictions on the future of retail

While we’ve written extensively this past year on how retailers can survive the retail apocalypse, we’re feeling optimistic as we turn the corner into next year. Overall sales increased by 3.4% from... ...Read more

Are “Rundles” the loyalty programs of the future?

Brands are constantly working to envision new and interesting ways to keep their customers engaged, retained, and loyal in a world full of choice and competition for consumers’ attention,... ...Read more

Subscription service fatigue? Try a digital engagement strategy

Curated services, monthly replenishments, rental services and premium access models vie for consumers’ attention in an overcrowded retail subscription market. Offering the promise of convenience and a personalized experience,... ...Read more

Reinventing the brick-and-mortar experience

It’s been a rough ride for brick-and-mortar retailers. What’s more, a new generation of upstarts has grown in leaps and bounds by using technology to deliver refreshing and rewarding... ...Read more