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Retail Trends to Watch in 2024

5W PR

The retail landscape is ever-evolving, influenced by consumer behavior, technological advancements, and broader societal trends. As the world looks ahead to 2024, several key retail trends are poised to shape the industry. In 2024, retailers will focus on blending in-store and online shopping for a seamless experience.

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Here are the Retail Conferences to Watch in 2024 and Why

5W PR

Participating in retail industry events offers professionals and businesses an unparalleled opportunity to engage with the dynamic landscape of commerce. NRF: Retail’s Big Show Attending the NRF Big Show offers unparalleled opportunities for professionals in the retail industry.

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6 Things PR Agencies Should Never Say

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

PR agency teams, like all creative services people, love to keep our clients happy. This was not new technology and the name was virtually unknown in the States. We recognized that the launch alone was not going to make much of a splash, so we created a survey around retailers and their fear of being outpriced by Amazon.

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What PR Agencies Should Be Thankful For

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

As a PR agency team , we also have a lot to be thankful for at our firm. Our team is pitching away this week for last-minute Black Friday coverage — from tips on how retailers should offer Buy Now, Pay Later to commenting on recent supply-chain issues. We’re grateful for opportunities but work to make the most of them!

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The Evolution of Variety Stores in the Age of Online Retailers

5W PR

In the rapidly evolving landscape of retail, variety stores have faced significant challenges due to the rise of e-commerce giants like Amazon. These traditional brick-and-mortar retailers, known for their wide product selection and affordable prices, have had to adapt to changing consumer preferences and shopping behaviors.

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Retail industry delivers solid brand intimacy—who are the leaders?

Agility PR Solutions

Following the pandemic-fueled disruption of 2021, retail brands made a strong showing this year for establishing emotional connections with consumers—the industry ranked third overall, behind technology & telecom, and media & entertainment, in the latest Brand Intimacy Study from marketing intimacy agency MBLM.

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Shoppers’ expectations of tech at retail are high yet often unmet

Agility PR Solutions

There’s now an expectation that shopping technologies can, and should, offer a more efficient and effective, more enjoyable and more personalized shopping experience. But new research from category growth design agency ChaseDesign|JGA finds that […].

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