Ronn Torossian

MAY 4, 2020

The post How Are Retailers Communicating Through This Crisis? There’s no doubt that what we knew before this global pandemic is not what we’re going back to, at least for some time to come. So, that does mean brands need to rethink what they’re doing […]. appeared first on.

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Agility PR Solutions

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

As retailers and brand marketers battle through COVID’s impact on consumer behavior, new research from customer journey orchestration and analytics firm Kitewheel explores key trends in the retail industry, providing recommendations on how brands can make the most of an evolving retail landscape.

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Agility PR Solutions

AUGUST 2, 2023

As July comes to an end, retailers and e-commerce continue to push through and find themselves amidst a fervent battleground, seizing every opportunity to vie for consumer attention and market share. In this context, this article will introduce the top 10 retail rankers overall TotalSocial, offline and online lists.

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Agility PR Solutions

JANUARY 18, 2024

The 2024 Connected Retail Experience Study: Focusing on Omnichannel Efficiency by Incisiv, conducted in collaboration with Verizon and Cisco, shows that retailers are actively seeking innovative technologies to revolutionize store efficiency, mitigate increasing retail theft, and address critical labor shortages.

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Agility PR Solutions

JANUARY 23, 2022

Consumers have been very outspoken about their expectations that brands and retailers make their products and operations more sustainable, but new research from next-gen experience management firm First Insight reveals that retailers need to listen more closely to their customers about their sustainable shopping preferences.

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Agility PR Solutions

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

Catalyzed by the spike in e-commerce during COVID, the retail industry retained its 2019 spot and ranked fourth out of the 15 industries studied in theBrand Intimacy 2020 Study, the largest study of brands based on emotions from intimacy marketing firm MBLM (pronounced Emblem).

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Agility PR Solutions

JULY 6, 2020

New research from retail solutions firm Advantage Sales finds pandemic-driven out-of-stocks, growing safety and financial concerns, and changing values have spurred shoppers to try different retailers and […].

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Agility PR Solutions

JANUARY 12, 2022

Consumers’ expectations of brands and retailers have changed, and the buying journey has been forever altered—and from those shifts have come new expectations around customer service. The post Only 15% of retailers offer a differentiating omnichannel experience—which brands are leading? appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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Agility PR Solutions

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

With consumer retail habits and behaviors in a state of flux, brand and retail marketers can bet that some serious adaptation and agility will be necessary as we head into a “new normal” future.

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Agility PR Solutions

MAY 23, 2022

The post How retailers can meet consumer expectations for the metaverse, sustainability, and more appeared first on Agility PR Solutions. The firm’s new […].

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Agility PR Solutions

AUGUST 4, 2021

Brands and retailers are understandably nervous about the upcoming holiday shopping season—it’s unclear how consumers will shop, which product makers and shops they came to trust (or distrust) during the COVID crisis, and how they’ll interact with the ones with whom they choose to engage.

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Agility PR Solutions

APRIL 17, 2022

While sustainability is now a strategic priority for retail businesses, the vast majority are failing to make meaningful progress, new research from global management consultancy Boston Consulting Group (BCG reveals.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 3, 2021

For example, a retail tech business may focus on price optimization technology, but it may have executives who can speak to broader trends within certain retail verticals or retail as whole — trends like multichannel retailing; micro-fulfillment; or artificial intelligence applications.

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Business Wire

JANUARY 26, 2024

Last year, Business Wire distributed thousands of press releases for clients in industries including tech, healthcare, food and beverage, retail, and more. Explore some of our top releases from 2023 for examples of best practices and ways to leverage Business Wire's press release enhancements.

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Agility PR Solutions

JANUARY 28, 2024

As we move into another year of AI dominance, we are seeing the tech becoming ingrained into the very identity of consumer-facing brands and businesses—and consumers want to set some ground rules regarding ethics and bias with retailers before online shopping and purchasing becomes fully immersed.

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Agility PR Solutions

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Advertising spend is at an all-time high and Retail Media Networks (RMN), in particular, are among the fastest-growing segments when compared to other categories like social media, search, and connected TV. With retail media advertising anticipated to grow 21.3 With retail media advertising anticipated to grow 21.3

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Agility PR Solutions

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The post Today’s shoppers want retailers to invest more in sustainability—how it drives purchase decisions appeared first on Agility PR Solutions. . “Consumers are continuing to place an emphasis on sustainability when making purchasing decisions, showing that eco-friendly lifestyles […].

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Agility PR Solutions

JULY 19, 2020

The post Retail PR alert: COVID crisis hasn’t disrupted 2020 holiday shopping or spending plans appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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Agility PR Solutions

AUGUST 26, 2020

The post Retail PR, the rapid shift in shopper behavior, and looming impact on 2020 holiday shopping appeared first on Agility PR Solutions. Our survey data shows that shopper behavior has changed […].

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Agility PR Solutions

OCTOBER 29, 2023

When interest in the metaverse faded as AI marched to the top of priority lists in the new year, some thought that brand and retail marketers were abandoning previous plans to incorporate immersion as a next-gen tech tool, but not surprisingly it was just a slight detour to allow time for embracing AI more fully […] The post Brands and retailers (..)

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Agility PR Solutions

OCTOBER 9, 2023

And although brands and retailers have high hopes for holiday sales contributing significantly […] The post Brands & retailers are counting on big holiday revenue, but many can’t afford inventory appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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Business Wire

AUGUST 11, 2020

Over the weekend, I saw a commercial for the rural lifestyle retailer Tractor Supply Company called “ Stronger Together." More than anything, it increased my respect for a retailer I haven’t thought of in years because it shows they understand how to address these concerns.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

For retail junkies, this one is a no-brainer. NRF SmartBrief is a free daily e-mail newsletter offering the latest need-to-know news and industry information on store closing and retail innovations. Their weekly newsletter shares an overview of their articles about publishers in this online era and digital trends to keep an eye on.

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Onclusive

APRIL 3, 2019

Shay uses the B2C packaged goods industry as an example of how marketing has evolved: “In B2C marketing, I think there was a phase where consumer packaged goods companies were selling to retailers. And now there’s direct to consumer (DTC) where sellers are circumventing the retailer and selling directly.

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Agility PR Solutions

JULY 30, 2024

Smart retail marketers and communicators are already thinking ahead to the 2024 holiday-shopping season and preparation—and already realizing that a bevy of challenges await.

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5W PR

JANUARY 9, 2024

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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Agility PR Solutions

MARCH 26, 2024

It must be immensely more difficult than consumers think, because online retailers around […] The post CX disconnects continue to plague brands: More than 80 percent of consumers had poor experiences with online retailers last year appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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OnePitch

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Melissa Daniels is a senior reporter who covers the retail industry, with a particular emphasis on e-commerce, ESG, FinTech, and home design.

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Agility PR Solutions

OCTOBER 18, 2023

If there is one word you don’t hear much when it comes to AI in business, it’s “certainty”—if anything, the opposite is usually the case.

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Ronn Torossian

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

These temporary retail spaces create a unique and immersive experience for consumers, generating brand awareness. A pop-up shop is a retail space that appears for a short time, typically a few days to a few months. Pop-up shops have become a popular strategy for brand promotion. What is a pop-up shop?

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Agility PR Solutions

MARCH 12, 2023

New shopper insights research from retail marketing collective Acosta Group looks at the state of the natural/organic shopper, providing brands and retailers valuable information to drive growth in store and online.

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5W PR

JANUARY 3, 2024

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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Agility PR Solutions

DECEMBER 19, 2023

While consumers remain resilient and optimistic about their future financial situations, new research from value […] The post Holiday homestretch: 10 brand and retailer initiatives for navigating disruption in turbulent times now and into the new year appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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Agility PR Solutions

APRIL 18, 2024

But if any research group has developed an understanding of the year-to-year patterns of teens, it’s investment bank Piper Sandler Companies, which has accessed more than 61 million data […] The post Taking stock with teens: Longstanding study of Gen Z teens offers insights into the sector’s spending trends in a variety of retail categories appeared (..)

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 9, 2022

Industry-specific publications, whether healthcare, retail, or financial services, may lack the overall readership numbers and broad reach of a national news site, but they resonate with a given target audience and engage decision-makers that can impact an organization’s growth. The audiences are fundamentally different.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In some cases, while a Tier 1 win like a Wall Street Journal piece is great for the brand, the Tier 2 media placement in the Retail TouchPoints is the one that drives prospects and customers. A placement in a highly-respected, widely-read publication within the client’s industry can have significant contextual value.

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OnePitch

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Gabriela Barkho is a Senior Reporter at Modern Retail covering e-commerce, CPG startups, DTC brands, marketing, and consumer VC funding.

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