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3 notable trends in the retail apparel industry

Alida

Apparel companies are hanging by a thread as consumers spend less money on stocking their closets , preferring to express themselves through social media rather than by what they wear and favoring weekend getaways over new clothes. Apparel companies might want to stop trying to be all things to all people.

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Augmented World – How AR Transforms Customer Experience

TechSee

Through new mobile technology, AR has emerged as an innovative tool that allows brands an almost unlimited opportunity to interact three-dimensionally with consumers on their mobile devices. Brands can incorporate a variety of AR experiences into their packaging, and offer the consumer an interactive visual experience.

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Top 13 marketing channels for your business

BirdEye

And one of the first distinctions you’ll look for when choosing your channel is its ability to reach businesses versus consumers. Channels that help you reach businesses are called B2B (Business to Business) marketing channels, and those that help you reach direct consumers are called B2C (Business to Consumer).

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Experiential retailing is the next big thing in activewear

Alida

If the rumor is true, Amazon will challenge industry leaders like Nike, Lululemon and Under Armour in the $44-billion active apparel market. Sales in athletic apparel rose 12 percent in 2016 , according to the market research firm NPD, as more consumers wear their workout clothes outside the gym. Photo: Bloomberg.

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Top 7 referral code examples for your business in 2023

BirdEye

And with good reason – 84% of consumers trust referrals. Gymshark Gymshark is one of the world’s most recognized fitness apparel and accessories brands. It has earned a significant following among fitness enthusiasts and athletes due to its fashionable fitness apparel. And that’s what referral codes are for.

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The Future of Retail is in the Stars (or is it the Cloud?) Testing

C3Centricity

Fast forward a decade or so, and supermarkets are scrambling to catch up as start-ups in many developed countries are giving this new type of freedom to consumers. Of course, for me, planning for the future is simply a matter of taking the consumers’ perspective and what they (will) want. So what is a poor manufacturer to do?

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Is the Future of Retail, Physical or Virtual?

C3Centricity

Of course, for me, planning for the future is simply a matter of taking the consumers’ perspective and what they (will) want. Offering free returns may work for apparel but not for electronics. In several industries, consumers will want to see, compare and appreciate items before they purchase something. Am I being naive?

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