Walmart thinks it knows the secret to getting inside the elusive Millennial wallet, and is using its Jet.com property as a testing ground for a new online delivery service specifically catered towards the young demographic. J, set to launch in the next two months, is a
Are you an inspired shopper? A copy-cat shopper? Or do you simply shop on autopilot? That’s what eBay wants to know. eBay’s new central London pop-up concept space is interested in the science behind why we shop. And so, in the name of research I spent this
Leading fashion specialty retailer Nordstrom is expanding its ‘Reserve Online & Try In Store’ service to almost 40 stores across the USA, following a pilot in six stores. Customers will be able to pick items online and then go to their nearest Nordstrom store to
The UO app from fashion retailer urban outfitters aims to keep the company connected to teenage consumers and build the brand's relevance to changing lifestyles. Launched towards the end of last year, the app attempts to strike the difficult balance between social media marketing, data collection
Traditional retailers are being drawn into an unusual paradox. When customers shop online, use search engines or websites then the different systems are able to change the layout to recommend products based on personal preferences, past behaviour and demographics. This includes using their search history and
New York based retail futurist Howard Saunders talks about the year that was in retail, and some predictions for 2017. Which retailers flourished in 2016? I believe 2016 was a year of clarity, of realisation. Retail spaces have been desperately trying to 'compete' with online retail with
Retailers develop forward-thinking strategies that allow shoppers to optimise every store visit. Mobile has opened up the possibility to seamlessly bookmark, browse and buy across a wider variety of channels and platforms. It is increasingly necessary for brands to integrate technology and services offerings that help
Of all the devices that populate our lives, none seem to have taken a more central role than our mobile phones. Whether standing in line at the store or during our daily commutes, we take any and every opportunity to get lost in the glow
Most internet users are very familiar with the experience of viewing tailored, demographically targeted ads while online. Behind the scenes of this data-based practice, however, one company has been eyeing the bigger picture of geographical trends, and now has a pretty good idea of the
American Express has partnered with retailers Birchbox, Bonobos and Rent the Runway to present Online’s Day Off. This two-day event includes a thought-leadership panel on September 18th and a shopping event on the 20th. It will showcase innovative ways that e-commerce leaders are converting their online
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