Monthly Archives: November 2017

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Top Trends for Retail Brands in 2018

It’s that time of year where all the plans have been laid out for 2017 and we turn our focus towards 2018. Here is our prediction of where the market is going and top trends to watch in 2018: … Read More

Customer Experience is New Retail Currency

Offline retail is finally about to change. But the shift is more subtle than many people think and its not about to go all digital. After two decades of the internet and the mobile revolution, 91% of U.S. retail spending still … Read MoreRead More

What Makes Customers Loyal to Brands?

Customers, we all need them, and it probably comes as no surprise the best way to keep them is in providing a consistently good experience. When selling direct to consumer, how does that experience differ from one brand to the … Read MoreRead More

Independents to Lead Retail Renaissance

The Big Box store experiment is failing and under heavy debt. Department stores are shuttering and everyone is claiming the retail apocalypse is coming… Not so fast! We are starting to see a retail revival and new models emerging coupled … Read MoreRead More

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Brick & Mortar Dealers: Your Online Competitive Advantage

Brick and mortar retail is an enormously valuable tool available to sales and marketing executives to help increase revenue, awareness, and brand loyalty. The channel is designed to create demand and stimulate an action to buy. If dealer relationships are … Read MoreRead More

Nike and Under Armour Brands Fading in Direct to Consumer Fail

Last week Nike delivered disappointing results to its investors and this week Under Amour did the same, reporting a 5% decline in revenues in Q3 2017, its first quarterly decline since going public in 2005. Under Armour’s sad showing led CNBC’s Jim Cramer … Read MoreRead More

Brands Look to Physical Retail to Maximize Holiday Sales

The biggest shopping season is here and these busy months can make or break your year. The retail store plays an important role during holiday shopping as 47% of shoppers look towards physical retail for inspiration to find the perfect … Read MoreRead More

New Middleman: Direct to Consumer Only Brands

Cutting out the middleman seems to be what a lot of direct to consumer brands are considering. Seeking hefty margins by cutting out the brick and mortar retail channel. Little do they know, these online only brands are about to … Read MoreRead More

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