As the COVID-19 pandemic has spread from China to Italy, the US, Spain and beyond, it has also affected retailers and businesses across the world. Their first hurdle: closing down brick-and-mortar stores. Yet in such uncertain times, other fears have started to appear on the horizon. Retailers are
With the advent of new technologies and trends, the retail industry has undergone massive transformations over the last decade. Today’s retail paradigm is built on a digital foundation—consumers have an entirely new set of behaviors and expectations in regards to shopping. At the same time, ret
Despite last year’s good results, the 2020 outlook for the retail sector is less favorable, especially in the USA. Experts say that uneven performances are to be expected from companies this year, due to intense competition, especially in the mature western markets. One of the key factors for d
The beginning of 2020 finds the retail industry riding the wave of changes brought by the last decade. The economic recession of 2008 transformed the world of retail everywhere and made US consumers join a wider trend toward moderation in shopping. As the so-called “retail apocalypse” unfolded, the
With new technologies emerging, marketers have no choice but to adapt. Those who want to stay ahead of the game should keep an eye on how markets change. Wondering what’s coming next year? Discover below the most important e-commerce trends for 2020. Voice search According to some estimates, by the
One of the latest trends in e-commerce is the implementation of visual search and trust me on this one: you don’t want to be the business manager who ignores it. Nowadays, customers are increasingly relying on social media platforms like Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook for style inspiration, a
