Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing marketing. New technologies, like machine learning and natural language processing, are already being used by retail businesses to develop content that closely resembles what a person would create. This shift is empowering organizations to develop more effective and efficient marketing strategies. Read More on How AI Advancements Transform Retail Marketing
While retail experts initially saw last year’s SPARC merger as a last gasp at reviving dying malls, Simon Properties Group’s recent acquisition of Jamestown suggests it recognizes this challenge — and might have a solution! Despite traditional malls’ struggles, SPG envisions a future of reimagined malls transformed into mixed-use lifestyle centers. Read More on Simon Properties Group Acquisition and the Future of Malls
As the retail world slowly emerges from its post-pandemic haze, it seems as if this year’s holiday shopping season is kicking off earlier than ever. Although the calendar hasn’t even reached Halloween, retailers are already putting their holiday merchandise out and targeting early shoppers with deals. Read More on No Retail Playbook for the Holiday Shopping Season Ahead
With many malls across the United States finally beginning to bounce back from the pandemic-prompted downturn, experts are wondering whether American malls have nine lives. Between economic challenges and changes in consumer behavior, experts are predicting how malls can reclaim their influence in the retail sector. Read More on Do Malls Have Nine Lives?
“We have all born witness to the best retailers and consumer brands of our generation that have followed one another over the cliff like optimistic, perhaps delusional, lemmings heading for a rumored seaside holiday.” – Kate Newlin
Discover how Newlin believes we can reimagine brands, the shopping experience and more during the retail revolution. Read More on Retail: Reimagined
Across the retail industry, holiday cheer is getting an early start this year. Walmart recently unveiled its top toy list and other big-box retailers are already selling Christmas trees and decor. But what’s driving this early push? Analysts believe inflation and supply chain concerns are to blame. Read More on Inflation’s Impact on the Holiday Shopping Season
Between evolving consumer expectations and ongoing technological innovation, the retail sector is quickly evolving. To help brands keep up, this blog post examines a few retail industry trends quickly shaping the industry’s future — and how brands can leverage the cloud to meet shifting demands. Read More on Evolving Trends in the Retail Sector
With the retail industry slowly finding its way back from the yearlong pandemic-prompted downturn, the U.S. Census Bureau’s recent retail report brings good news. Retail sales and in-store visits are up — and retail shoppers are shopping again. Read More on Is Retail Back? A Recent Report Indicates Retail Remains Strong
Is COVID-19 creating a long-term shift in the retail industry? This informative article illustrates how the retail industry will likely look much different than when we entered this crisis — and how brands can capitalize on the shifting landscape to emerge stronger and in a better position than ever. Read More on Navigating the Retail Industry’s Pandemic-Driven Evolution
As the world endeavors to determine whether the current economic slowdown is turning into an economic downturn or a full recession, prominent leaders from across the luxury goods and services space believe — whether a downturn or a recession — tough times are ahead for the luxury industry. Read More on How Economic Uncertainty is Impacting the Luxury Market