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The Irreversible Trend of Contactless Shopping
After a full year of pandemic living, it finally feels like we’re reaching the tail end of this life-altering situation. As the vaccination push continues, businesses are preparing for a return to normalcy whatever that may look like in the post-COVID world.
On the retail front, brick-and-mortar stores can expect a gradual resurgence of in-store shopping. However, retailers must reckon with the reality that many of the adaptations that became popular during the last year are here to stay.
The Top 10 Things Millennials are Looking Forward to with COVID-19 (mostly) Behind Us:
After a year of staying inside, wearing pajamas, and hoarding toilet paper, we’re all looking forward to returning to a bit of normalcy. Millennials especially will have quite a bit of adjusting to do. Many of us have privately celebrated major life events like adopting a pet, getting pregnant, or buying a house. So in honor of the beginning of the end of the pandemic, here are 10 things Millennials are most looking forward to doing once COVID is (mostly) behind us.
Check out Sophelle’s list of over 50 of the most recent, relevant, and valuable Retail Podcasts from top experts to sharpen your skills and stay on top of retail. Check back often as we’re quickly ramping up our list and updating regularly.
CPG eCommerce industry icon Sri Rajagopalan and consumer loyalty guru Peter V.S. Bond explores how brands and retailers engage with consumers in-store, online, and everywhere in between. Formerly known as “Consumer Engagement in an Omnichannel World”.
Given the circumstances, retail trade shows and events have been canceled, postponed, or taken on digital formats. This month we spotlight trade shows that offer great online experiences with expert content. You can see a list of over 70 Retail Trade Shows on our site, updated daily.
Organizer: NetSuite Speakers: Matthew Rhodus (Senior Director of Go-To-Market & Strategic Initiatives, Oracle NetSuite); Ian Ginsberg (President, C.O. Bigelow Apothecaries).
While COVID is wreaking havoc for many retailers, others are thriving in the crisis. The results are just now starting to come in for Q1. Below are some recent announcements. Check Sophelle’s Retail Sales Trackerfor over 200 public company reports.
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