2021 Preview: Strategies for Retailers to Capture Consumer AttentionHeading into 2021, retailers will continue to face dynamic change in consumer behaviors and the evolving retail landscape. Survey: Consumers are unhappy with online shoppingRising rates of e-commerce may not correspond with increasing customer satisfaction. 2021: Entering a New Age of Retail Marketing in a Pandemic Era We would be remiss to dive into discussion on 2021 predictions for the retail marketing industry before first acknowledging where we stand. Serving the Post-Pandemic Consumer Developers and operators of open-air, neighborhood, and community shopping centers always have had a finger on the local neighborhood’s pulse. Private equity firm acquires direct-to-consumer jewelry retailer Ross-Simons has a new owner. Shopify: The five leading retail trends for 2021 are… E-commerce platform Shopify advises retailers to prepare for trends including increasing influence of younger consumers in the coming year. Ikea ending a 70-year tradition Ikea is closing the book on its iconic printed catalog. Crocs steps into digital gifting A specialty footwear brand is enabling both buyers and recipients of digital gifts to customize and personalize purchases. Specialty equestrian retailer streamlines digital gift shopping Dover Saddlery is galloping ahead with the rollout of a digital gifting solution. Michaels tops estimate as online surges; to pay holiday bonuses The Michaels Cos. reported a better-than-expected third-quarter performance, driven by strong demand in its stores and online, where sales surged 128%. First Previous 169 170 171 172 173 Next Last