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Retail Trends to Watch in 2024

5W PR

The retail landscape is ever-evolving, influenced by consumer behavior, technological advancements, and broader societal trends. As the world looks ahead to 2024, several key retail trends are poised to shape the industry. In 2024, retailers will focus on blending in-store and online shopping for a seamless experience.

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Retail industry delivers solid brand intimacy—who are the leaders?

Agility PR Solutions

Following the pandemic-fueled disruption of 2021, retail brands made a strong showing this year for establishing emotional connections with consumers—the industry ranked third overall, behind technology & telecom, and media & entertainment, in the latest Brand Intimacy Study from marketing intimacy agency MBLM.

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How AI will reshape retail over the next 12 months: Most brands will be using machine learning and computer vision tech within the next year

Agility PR Solutions

When metaverse technology came within reach of brands and retailers early last year, consumers couldn’t wait to experience it in their shopping journeys, urging retailers to get on board with the tech ASAP. Just a few months later, the metaverse spark went out—or appeared to.

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The Evolution of Variety Stores in the Age of Online Retailers

5W PR

In the rapidly evolving landscape of retail, variety stores have faced significant challenges due to the rise of e-commerce giants like Amazon. These traditional brick-and-mortar retailers, known for their wide product selection and affordable prices, have had to adapt to changing consumer preferences and shopping behaviors.

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2024’s Customer Experience Economy: New research on consumer engagement urges brands to embrace and support today’s CX expectations

Agility PR Solutions

Technology advancements give retail marketers and communicators some terrific advantages when it comes to understanding consumers, but it’s a double-edged sword in other ways.

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How are brands responding to the acceleration of e-commerce? Sadly, not with better CX

Agility PR Solutions

With all the focus on the “journey” and the “experience” in brand and retail marketing these days, you’d think that communicators would be zeroing in on some substantial strategy for delivering better CX. The post How are brands responding to the acceleration of e-commerce?

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The Dynamic Intersection of Sports, Fashion & Technology: Shaping the Future of Athletic Style

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

The convergence of sport and fashion has emerged as a fascinating space where innovation, trendsetting, and technological advancements collide. Cutting-edge technologies have revolutionized how sportswear is designed, manufactured, and perceived. And more and more high-end brands are getting into the mix.

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