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Marketing in a cost-of-living-crisis. The global economy is experiencing a cost-of-living crisis with inflation and a likely recession creating two-pronged economic anxiety. The Consumer Confidence Index is down globally, most consumers expecting their personal economic situation to decline in the…
Marketing in a cost-of-living-crisis- Brands & Advertising
- Consumer Attitudes
- Global Challenges
Marketing in a cost-of-living-crisis. The global economy is experiencing a cost-of-living crisis with inflation and a likely recession creating two-pronged economic anxiety. The Consumer Confidence Index is down globally, most consumers expecting their personal economic situation to decline in the near term. Marketers should maintain spending on brand advertising and…
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WARC - The Marketer’s Toolkit...Marketing in a cost-of-living-crisis
Marketing in a cost-of-living-crisis. The global economy is experiencing a cost-of-living crisis with inflation and a likely recession creating two-pronged economic anxiety. The Consumer Confidence… -
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Consumer Duality. Amid the challenging economic cycle, consumers worldwide are exhibiting predictable behaviors. Some are opting for store brands, as seen in a European McKinsey study where 62% of consumers have already done so or plan to. Meanwhile, the "lipstick…
Consumer Duality- Brands & Advertising
- Consumer Attitudes
- Lifestyle
Consumer Duality. Amid the challenging economic cycle, consumers worldwide are exhibiting predictable behaviors. Some are opting for store brands, as seen in a European McKinsey study where 62% of consumers have already done so or plan to. Meanwhile, the "lipstick effect" also emerges, where consumers indulge in small luxuries when…
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WARC - The Marketer’s Toolkit...Consumer Duality
Consumer Duality. Amid the challenging economic cycle, consumers worldwide are exhibiting predictable behaviors. Some are opting for store brands, as seen in a European McKinsey… -
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Yes and No: Social Commerce. Yes, some heat has come out of the digital commerce sector. Instagram’s scaling back of shopping features reveals that social commerce has not taken off at the expected speed. However, despite evidence that Western consumers…
Yes and No: Social Commerce- Business & e-Commerce
- Digital Platforms
- Emerging Technology
Yes and No: Social Commerce. Yes, some heat has come out of the digital commerce sector. Instagram’s scaling back of shopping features reveals that social commerce has not taken off at the expected speed. However, despite evidence that Western consumers reject the notion of Chinese-style ‘super-apps’, companies have not yet…
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WARC - The Marketer’s Toolkit...Yes and No: Social Commerce
Yes and No: Social Commerce. Yes, some heat has come out of the digital commerce sector. Instagram’s scaling back of shopping features reveals that social… -
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Clash of Delivery & Disruption. In 2023, brands face supply chain disruptions due to political, economic, and environmental factors, including sanctions, trade wars, climate change, and COVID-related shortages. Inflation is exacerbating the problem, with labor strikes affecting key delivery workers.…
Clash of Delivery & Disruption- Brands & Advertising
- Business & e-Commerce
- Global Challenges
Clash of Delivery & Disruption. In 2023, brands face supply chain disruptions due to political, economic, and environmental factors, including sanctions, trade wars, climate change, and COVID-related shortages. Inflation is exacerbating the problem, with labor strikes affecting key delivery workers. Managing customer expectations in the face of these challenges will…
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WARC - The Marketer’s Toolkit...Clash of Delivery & Disruption
Clash of Delivery & Disruption. In 2023, brands face supply chain disruptions due to political, economic, and environmental factors, including sanctions, trade wars, climate change,… -
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Bracing for an Unknown Economy. Online shopping jumped 77% year over year just months into the pandemic, accelerating the innovation and adoption of digital commerce by half a decade. But now the economic outlook forces ecommerce businesses to brace for…
Bracing for an Unknown Economy- Business & e-Commerce
- Emerging Technology
- Global Challenges
Bracing for an Unknown Economy. Online shopping jumped 77% year over year just months into the pandemic, accelerating the innovation and adoption of digital commerce by half a decade. But now the economic outlook forces ecommerce businesses to brace for a sluggish economy plagued by inflation concerns. Total retail sales…
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Shopify - Commerce Trends 2023Bracing for an Unknown Economy
Bracing for an Unknown Economy. Online shopping jumped 77% year over year just months into the pandemic, accelerating the innovation and adoption of digital commerce… -
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Strategies to cut costs during inflation also raise customer loyalty. The global economy is facing challenges due to inflation, increased trade costs, and slower commerce growth. Brands and consumers are looking for ways to cut costs, with shoppers seeking cheaper…
Cutting Costs- Brands & Advertising
- Consumer Attitudes
- Sustainability
Strategies to cut costs during inflation also raise customer loyalty. The global economy is facing challenges due to inflation, increased trade costs, and slower commerce growth. Brands and consumers are looking for ways to cut costs, with shoppers seeking cheaper options and some brands investing in customer loyalty through new…
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Shopify - Commerce Trends 2025Cutting Costs
Strategies to cut costs during inflation also raise customer loyalty. The global economy is facing challenges due to inflation, increased trade costs, and slower commerce… -
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Social ecommerce gets more interactive. Ecommerce might be growing at a slower pace than during pandemic times, but it’s still taking an increasingly larger slice of total retail sales worldwide. By the end of 2023, one in every five retail…
Social ecommerce gets more interactive- Business & e-Commerce
- Digital Platforms
- Emerging Technology
Social ecommerce gets more interactive. Ecommerce might be growing at a slower pace than during pandemic times, but it’s still taking an increasingly larger slice of total retail sales worldwide. By the end of 2023, one in every five retail sales will be made online. These numbers are significant, but…
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Shopify - Commerce Trends 2027Social ecommerce gets more interactive
Social ecommerce gets more interactive. Ecommerce might be growing at a slower pace than during pandemic times, but it’s still taking an increasingly larger slice… -
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Stores Become Experiences. Despite all the talk of Metaverses and more applied technologies like AR & VR, online commerce is still far from being a truly experiential experience. Brands will differentiate their in-store experiences by learning from their audiences, connecting…
Stores Become Experiences- Brands & Advertising
- Business & e-Commerce
- Digital Platforms
Stores Become Experiences. Despite all the talk of Metaverses and more applied technologies like AR & VR, online commerce is still far from being a truly experiential experience. Brands will differentiate their in-store experiences by learning from their audiences, connecting online convenience to offline experiences. Retailers must understand their consumers…
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Shopify - Commerce Trends 2028Stores Become Experiences
Stores Become Experiences. Despite all the talk of Metaverses and more applied technologies like AR & VR, online commerce is still far from being a… -
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Shrink Your Return Rates. Brands are losing $29 per customer due to an increase in returns, which is 20-30% of online purchases compared to 8-10% of in-store purchases. Minimizing returns can benefit both the customers and the business by reducing…
Shrink Your Return Rates- Brands & Advertising
- Business & e-Commerce
- Consumer Attitudes
Shrink Your Return Rates. Brands are losing $29 per customer due to an increase in returns, which is 20-30% of online purchases compared to 8-10% of in-store purchases. Minimizing returns can benefit both the customers and the business by reducing waste and improving inventory management. Detailed product descriptions, customer reviews,…
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Shopify - Commerce Trends 2029Shrink Your Return Rates
Shrink Your Return Rates. Brands are losing $29 per customer due to an increase in returns, which is 20-30% of online purchases compared to 8-10%… -
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Economic Woes. The economic slowdown has forced brands to adapt to economic uncertainty, resulting in strategic pricing, timely discounts, new income streams, and cutting overhead costs. Customer loyalty is a key focus for 2023, with businesses investing in retention to…
Economic Woes- Brands & Advertising
- Business & e-Commerce
- Consumer Attitudes
Economic Woes. The economic slowdown has forced brands to adapt to economic uncertainty, resulting in strategic pricing, timely discounts, new income streams, and cutting overhead costs. Customer loyalty is a key focus for 2023, with businesses investing in retention to build trust that can outlast a recession. However, the economic…
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Shopify - Commerce Trends 2030Economic Woes
Economic Woes. The economic slowdown has forced brands to adapt to economic uncertainty, resulting in strategic pricing, timely discounts, new income streams, and cutting overhead…