No Sign Of The Retail Apocalypse
It’s been more than two years since the notion of a retail apocalypse took hold in the mainstream media — yet we haven’t seen it arrive. Instead of the predicted demise, retail’s fortunes…
WHY OMNICHANNEL IS THE FUTURE OF RETAIL FOR MILLENNIALS
The modern consumer is no longer a single-channel shopper. A recent study of a major U.S. retailer's customers found that 73 percent followed an omnichannel purchase journey, compared with just 7 percent who…
Digital Meets Physical In The Retail Experience Of The Future
The future of retail isn’t robots, lasers and holograms — it’s experiences, service and speed, all powered by subtle technologies that the customer barely sees. With a background that includes innovations like the…
Six things you need to know about the future of retail
Article by By DAPHNE LEPRINCE-RINGUET Shopping is changing and so is customer behaviour. Here are the ways that the retail industry will be heading towards in the future What was the last item you…
An Interview With The CEO of Nike: How Nike Wins The Branding Game
Retail Touchpoints recently did an exclusive interview with the CEO of Nike that is definitely worth reading! Nike’s hiring of controversial quarterback-turned-activist Colin Kaepernick was a gamble, but it’s one that paid off handsomely.…
Personalization In The Retail Sector
Retail Consumers Favor Personalization & Choice When It Comes To The Latest Technology New research from Klarna shows discrepancy between future priorities for both fashion retailers and consumers Following fashion weeks all over…
Amazon and Nike are charting a course for the store of the future
Article by: Dennis Green Retail is changing faster than ever. Though there has been a lot of talk about how online shopping is changing the retail landscape, forcing traditional shopping centers like malls…
Canadian Retailers Lagging Behind U.S. and U.K Counterparts in Innovation: Study
Article by: Mario Toneguzzi In a challenging environment where retail stores are closing around the country, a new report says it’s critical that Canadian retailers innovate and adapt to the changing landscape. The…
These retailers are beefing up their stores to survive a new era of shopping — and it’s paying off
Article by: Mary Hanbury There is a growing divide between retail's winners and losers — and the answer may be in the store experience. Target, Walmart, Nordstrom, and Kohl's were among the more…
B.C. mall owners seek attractions over anchor tenants
Article by: Glen Korstrom Shopping centre owners are relying less on large department stores and more on innovative community events and a diverse range of compelling small tenants to attract shoppers, as…