Audits, Tasks and Communication
Retail and Hospitality Operations
Whether shopping online, strolling through stores or browsing social media, it’s fair to say that the path to purchase is not what it used to be. So, what shapes customer buying decisions? And more importantly, how can merchants better understand a customer's path to purchase so they can boost store sales? The Buying Decision Process … Continue reading 5 Realities Driving Customer Buying Decisions
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a term that’s been around for a while. And though conversation around the buzzword fluctuates, it’s is already ingrained in most major retailers’ day-to-day operations. IoT is literally every device, tool, machine, and human that transfers data over an internet connection. IoT technology in retail is expected to reach … Continue reading How IoT is Transforming Retail and Food Service
A young population, a growing middle class, massive investments in infrastructure in one of the world's fastest rising economies are changing the retail landscape in India. Below, interesting facts and trends shaping the future of retail in India. Demographic changes and per capita income growth The India Retail Forum observes there are several macroeconomic fundamentals … Continue reading Retail in India: Facts and Emerging Trends
Emerging technologies, a booming population, and rapidly developing economies are changing the retail landscape of Africa. Below, interesting facts and trends shaping the future of African retail. Durban, SA Image Credit: Shutterstock Demographics and UrbaniZation Africa has the fastest rate of urbanization in the world. More than 40% of its population is currently living in … Continue reading Retail in Africa: Facts and Emerging Trends
Have you heard of the retail apocalypse that wasn't? Still, retailers face major challenges in today's climate. Here are 6 key challenges faced by retailers worldwide. Challenge #1: Merchandising Merchandising compliance is still staggeringly low. Studies show 60% of promotional displays are not executed properly. 60 percent! Properly executed retail displays register as much as … Continue reading 6 Key Retail Challenges Infographic
Through our business and research, we have come across a number of high-level facts and statistics about the retail pharmacy industry, its direction and emerging trends. While our research focused on North America, we thought these emerging pharmacy trends would be of interest to our customers and readers in all markets. Your senior customers matter … Continue reading Pharmacy Industry: Interesting Facts and Emerging Trends
Through our business and research, we have come across a number of high-level facts and statistics about the convenience (c-store) industry, its direction and emerging trends. We thought they would be of interest to our customers and readers. There are lots of convenience stores! Convenience stores continue to have steady growth as an industry, doubling … Continue reading Convenience Store Industry, Emerging Trends and Interesting Facts
...and What You Can Learn from Them Is everything moving online now? With ecommerce, subscriptions, delivery services — not to mention free shipping being more popular than ever — one might wonder if consumers still have the need to go out and shop. The short answer is yes. Consumers are continuing to flock to physical … Continue reading 4 Digital-First Brands That Found Success in Brick-and-Mortar Retail…
EN 
AR 
NL 
FR 
DE 
EL 
HE 
HI 
IT 
JA 
KO 
PL 
PT 
ES 
SV 
TR