MILWAUKEE – The back-to-school shopping season, second only to the holiday season in terms of consumer spending, has been thrown into uncertainty bordering on chaos as parents and retailers do their best to plan for what school will look like in the coming weeks. Set against the backdrop of a […]
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Lightspeed Launches New Tools to Help Retailers Capitalize on Growth in Contactless Transactions
Consumers are changing their preferences and priorities when it comes to shopping, not just in terms of product but in the way they purchase. Concerns over hygiene and social distancing have encouraged retailers to adopt new measures such as contactless payments, in order to keep consumers comfortable. To accommodate this […]
How the Pandemic Is Changing the Way Retailers Pick Product for Kids & the Whole Family
Heading into a spring season unlike any other, how top retailers are buying — and what they’re betting on. Will Cooper, SVP & GMM of women’s shoes, Saks Fifth Avenue, New York More from Footwear News Buying Logistics: “We are currently conducting all market appointments digitally. Vendors have enhanced photography […]
Dissatisfaction With Online Retailers Runs Deep
Spurred by COVID-19, consumers are buying like crazy online, generating double-digit online sales gains at many retailers and brands through spring and summer. But that doesn’t mean consumers are loving the digital experience. The more time and money spent online, the more they lose patience with the level of service […]
These Retailers Stand to Gain
E-commerce is hogging limelight now due to the convenience and safety it is offering amid the ongoing pandemic. E-commerce has revolutionized the retail universe in the recent past. From browsing a product to making quick order, delivery, return, personalization and after-sale service, online shopping addresses all. And COVID-19 jitters are […]