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4 Retail Trends That Show No Sign of Slowing Down

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    4 Retail Trends That Show No Sign of Slowing Down

    By a2r_admin | CRM, Loyalty & Social Media, Mobile, Multi / Omnichannel, Point of Sale (POS), Trends | 0 comment | 24 October, 2017 | 0

    4 Retail Trends That Show No Sign of Slowing Down

    As the world of retail continues its steady progression and innovation, many trends seem to come and go on a regular basis. There are, however, certain retail trends that won’t be going anywhere anytime soon.

    In an increasingly digital landscape, today’s social media-savvy consumer has specific expectations that must be met if you hope to survive as a retailer. Consumers now have access to unprecedented amounts of online information and value transparency, authenticity and personalization above all else.

    As such, retail stores have been forced to think outside the box and deliver unique experiences to their customers. Here are four retail trends that have emerged as a result of these industry-wide shifts in thinking and are worth keeping an eye on.

    Tailored customer experiences, a lasting Retail Trend

    Delivering a tailored experience to your customers is an important Retail Trend that has been around for a long time and continues to become increasingly necessary with each passing year. Despite it being common knowledge at this point, many retailers still struggle to deliver on this experience.

    So, what can be done to deliver a tailored experience and improve customer engagement? Unfortunately, many retail stores overlook the importance of keeping track of customers in personalizing their future shopping experiences.

    Luckily, acquiring valuable customer data that will facilitate the personalization process is easier than ever in the digital age. Easy-to-use and effective customer engagement software can now be used to intuitively analyze and manage customer information that helps in delivering a tailored experience that will boost conversions.

    Adopting Mobile Payment Solutions

    Of the all the trends impacting the retail industry over the last several years, mobile has consistently been the one to be discussed time and time again. It’s a genuine wonder that there are any retailers left who have yet to adopt mobile payment solutions.

    Consumers now use mobile at every point of the shopping process, from product research to the final purchase. As such, it only makes sense that every retailer should not only have a mobile-responsive online shop, but also a mobile POS system in their stores.

    Providing a Unique In-Store Experience

    Providing a unique in-store experience to your customers may seem like a no-brainer, but in today’s ultra-competitive world it’s more important than ever to stand out from the competition. While being unique is something every retail outfit in history has likely taken into consideration, the demands of the modern consumer now necessitate going the extra mile.

    Here are just a few ways to improve the in-store experience:

    • Implement interactive technology, such as augmented reality
    • Think about creative store designs
    • Give customers a behind-the-scenes view
    • Engage all five of your customers’ senses
    • Host in-store events on a regular basis

    Implementing Omnichannel Strategies

    With multichannel sales approaches now being the industry standard, it is unsurprising that investment in omnichannel strategies is one of the top Retail Trends. Diversifying the ways in which consumers can make a purchase, from the implementation of Retail POS systems to the use of different social media platforms to sell your products, has become an essential part of any effective strategy in the omnichannel age.

    As you can see, as consumer shopping trends continue to evolve, retailers will be forced to change along with them. If you want to optimize your retail business for the modern era, contact us today to discover how we can help.

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