Tony D'Onofrio
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- November 21, 2022
89% of Shoppers Will Pay for Home Delivery
Shoppers are back in stores (76%) and their expectations are creating the “next normal.” But it won’t be the same as the old one. Today’s connected consumers have adapted to having purchases available for pickup and delivery, using self-checkout, and mobile payments. Tech-savvy retailers and associates can impress customers with expertise and efficiency. – From Retail Touch Points
- November 07, 2022
Gen Z’s Favorite Brands, Compared with Older Generations
Overall, the report found that it’s hard for brands to win with Gen Z. Across all brands that were scored, 33% of the general American public rated them as favorable, but for Gen Z respondents the number dropped to 27%. - From Visual Capitalist
- October 31, 2022
Online Holiday Sales to Grow 6.1% in 2022
Inflation will magnify consumer price-consciousness and leave many online shoppers less willing to spend as much on holiday gifts as in the past. Shoppers expect deeper discounts and will rely more on comparison shopping and price matching. - From Digital Commerce 360
- October 24, 2022
The World's Population at 8 Billion
In just 48 years, the world population has doubled in size, jumping from four to eight billion. Of course, humans are not equally spread throughout the planet, and countries take all shapes and sizes. When will the world's population reach 9 billion? - From Visual Capitalist
- October 17, 2022
A Statistical Analysis on Why eCommerce Businesses Fail
The ratio of failed eCommerce businesses to the successful ones is at declining levels, as 8 out of 10 online stores get abandoned within 24 months of their early growing stages. 23% shoppers are most happy to pay nothing more than the price of the product they are buying, i.e. free shipping. - From Business2Community
- October 10, 2022
Retail Survival Through Personalized Experiences
52% of consumers are more likely to be loyal to a retailer if they receive a personalized experience. 84% of consumers believe that in order for physical stores to survive, they need to make it all about customer experience. 62% of shoppers are more loyal to brands which send promotions while in-store. - From Infographic Journal
- October 03, 2022
How do Americans Spend the Money by Generation?
In 2021, the average American spent just over $60,000 a year. But where does all their money go? One category that varies the most between generations and relative needs is spending on healthcare. - From Visual Capitalist
- September 26, 2022
2022 Holiday Shopping Outlook - Bain & Company
Bain forecasts 7.5% nominal growth in US holiday retail sales. When factoring inflation, real growth is 1% to 3%. Six tips can help retailers capture their fair share this season and beyond. - Bain & Company
- September 20, 2022
Saleforce.com 2022 Holiday Forecasts
The digital surge over the last two years isn’t going anywhere. We predict online sales in November and December will reach $1.12 trillion worldwide and $265 billion in the U.S. While these are big numbers, they’re not an increase over 2021. - From Salesforce.com
- September 12, 2022
Mastercard SpendingPulse: U.S. retail sales expected to grow 7.1%* this holiday season
- August 29, 2022
Animation: The Rise and Fall of Popular Web Browsers Since 1994
When Google’s co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin pitched the idea of starting a Google web browser to CEO Larry Schmidt in 2003, he was worried that they couldn’t keep up with the fierce competition. Eventually, the co-founders convinced Schmidt, and in 2008, Google Chrome was released to the public. - From Visual Capitalist
- August 22, 2022
Which Colleges Have the Most Alumni Who Are CEOs of Fortune 500 Companies
The research team at Academic Influence searched the company bios of all of the CEOs of Fortune 500 companies in 2021 to find the colleges and universities they graduated from as well as the subject(s) they earned a degree in. - From Infographic Journal
- August 15, 2022
The Most and Least Livable Cities in 2022
Of the 172 cities included in the rankings, many of the most livable cities can be found in Europe. However, three of the top 10 are located in Canada: Vancouver, Calgary, and Toronto. - From Visual Capitalist
- August 08, 2022
Which Countries Drink the Most Beer?
The latest available data shows that beer consumption exceeded 177 million kiloliters around the world in 2020. International Beer Day is celebrated on the first Friday of every August in over 200 cities across the globe. - From Visual Capitalist
- August 01, 2022
Inflation is not Changing E-commerce Return Policies
Only 40% charge customers for returns shipped back to the retailer. In recent months retailers have been exploring the option of simply allowing customers to keep items and refunding their money. - From FreightWaves.com
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Continuing our journey to learn something new, our next stop is the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul Turkey. It all began in the year 1455 when Mehmet the Conqueror, the Ottoman Empire’s visionary leader, decided to establish a center of trade in the heart of the city.
Today the Grand Bazaar or as known to locals as the Kapalıçarşı is one of the world’s most famous shopping destinations. Its 30,700 square meters (330,452 square feet) covered retail mecca is a wonder to get lost it.
Inside the Bazaar’s 64 streets and smaller alleyways are roughly 4,000 stores, a mosque, post office, cafes, banks, delicious spices from the orient galore, local foods, and even a police station. You might call it a mini or maybe even better a mega city mall plus.
As a tour guide correctly wrote, the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is a living testament to the city’s rich history and vibrant culture. It is a place you can shop for exquisite treasures, indulge in delectable flavors, and immerse yourself in the traditions of the past.
A special life-long friend who arranged for me to experience this special place once again is what inspired this summary. Retail has so many exciting places in the world where culture and humanity come together in an explosion of all your senses. Traveling back to Istanbul of what a great feeling it is to step away from your comfort zone, focus on the probabilities, vanquish the impossible, and create immersive experiences of a lifetime.
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