Retail

It’s hard to know where retail spending is headed. DeLoitte’s recent State of the US Consumer report says that while consumer economic concern has eased, consumer spending intentions have yet to return to 2022 levels.  One thing is for certain, though: consumers want a satisfying omnichannel experience. According to a study by Retail Dive, 65% ...

According to our 2024 Consumer Report, Gen Z now makes up 2 billion consumers worldwide with $450 billion in spending power — and they’re looking for brands that resonate with their values, offer personalized experiences, and maintain a strong presence on social media.  That’s exactly what Danielle Woodland and her team at Frasers Group are ...

Low-cost internet access helps close the digital divide in America — but this spring, the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which supported over 22 million households with discounted internet plans, is coming to an end.  According to a survey by Benenson Strategy Group, without these discounted plans, 65% of ACP participants fear losing their job or ...

The case studies of the future will look back at the pandemic as a time when businesses were forced to adapt to customer needs more swiftly than ever before, and no industry has demonstrated this more nimbly than retail. As shoppers moved online, retailers quickly found ways to give customers a more personalized experience that ...

Adweek recently wrapped Elevate: Commerce. The virtual event offers six sessions focused on how marketers can effectively respond to the most pressing issues they face in today’s rapidly evolving economy, particularly in the wake of the coronavirus health crisis. Here are four great pieces of advice we took away: 01 Prioritize the Health of Customer ...

Delivering personalized offers is a smart move for brands. But they often don’t see their programs deliver big results, usually for one of two reasons. Their fear of discount abuse keeps them from promoting the offer broadly, or they use manual verification to confirm eligibility, which wastes valuable time and resources and doesn’t scale.  Targus, ...