When it came to the retail market, the industry took a hit, just like many other industries during COVID-19. In regards to luxury retail, the market has returned to it’s pre-pandemic state. However, that doesn’t mean that businesses can relax and continue as they did before the pandemic...
Online shopping increased dramatically during 2020, while the majority of us were stuck at home. Many businesses that may not have previously been online then taking the plunge and, as a result, invested in making their shopfront accessible within a few clicks. To do so, many used Shopify. Currently, there are 2,297 million active websites using Shopify, meaning you will most likely be shopping on sites that use Shopify...
Digital clothing is potentially the future of fashion technology and could well be an incredibly lucrative opportunity for businesses out there. It is arguably the natural reaction to the rise of fast fashion, increasing carbon footprint the industry has on the environment and one-off clothing items that have become prevalent across the whole industry...
Unified commerce focuses on creating an environment where customers can fully experience a brand and in which retailers can then leverage a single, 360-degree customer view. Retailers must not only offer personalization online and in-store but also in the spaces between online research and in-store buying...
The pandemic-induced surge in online shopping has proven how technology used in retail industry business strategies has helped retail to survive during this time. As retail technology trends post-Covid will continue to emerge, retail businesses must be aware of these trends to remain relevant in the digital age...
Staying ahead of the competition starts with being informed. Having as much information, data and statistics to hand means that the decisions you make will be based on facts that can guide your business strategies to see greater success ...
Change is, and always will be, a key element to the fashion industry’s identity. Year by year, season by season, fashion never stays still, therefore neither should your retail brand as the importance of understanding future retail website trends cannot be overstated...
With Italian luxury fashion brand Valentino recently requesting a court appeal to end it’s lease on their NYC Boutique on 5th Ave, it’s easy to imagine how the other high-end retail companies are faring amidst COVID-19. Consumer behaviour shifting away from materialistic purchases; the coronavirus impact on jewellery sales in particular has immensely decreased in sales with customers unable to find reasoning behind buying...
Imagine needing a new mattress so you begin browsing online for the best option that would meet your needs. After finding one with good reviews, imagery, and a description of the bed’s comfort, you decide to purchase it. The mattress is delivered and you lay down for the night and it just isn’t the right fit...
The varied world of eCommerce platforms $9 billion in 24 hours. When the news hit Alibaba’s headquarter in Hangzhou, no one was applauding. The global landscape of eCommerce is heating up. All eyes are on the next moves of Amazon and eBay as they face the new global players from the east, namely, Alibaba and ...
