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The role of small gifts in customer loyalty

Retail Focus

Other tactics include standing out from the crowd by showcasing a unique brand personality to develop a cult following and running a rewards program that encourages people to continue shopping with you and/or using your services. However, one classic technique that shouldn’t be overlooked is gift-giving. Gift ideas for your customers.

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Super Saturday predicted to be UK’s busiest in-store shopping day of Peak Trading, according to Sensormatic Solutions

Retail Focus

Sensormatic Solutions , the leading global retail solutions portfolio of Johnson Controls , today announced its predictions for the UK’s busiest shopping days of Peak Trading 2023. This compares to 38% of shoppers who planned to buy Christmas gifts online on Amazon Prime Big Deals Day last week (10 and 11 October).

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Navigating the unique challenges of holiday shopping in 2023

Inside Retail

Such economic strain is leading to behavioural changes in the way consumers are shopping and planning their festive budgets. The last quarter of the year typically sees retailers jump behind any promotional event as a way to entice consumers over competition. But this is just one layer.

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eBay to Open “Hard to Find” Gift Shops

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eBay (San Jose, CA) will open three temporary storefronts called “Hard to Find” gift shops as part of its holiday promotional strategy, Chain Store Age reports. The pop-up shops will open in Detroit, Houston and Miami, with each focusing on a different holiday category, the article says. Read more at Chain Store Age.

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How brands can tap into Aussies’ aim to shop local this Xmas

Inside Retail

However, many consumers are searching for value as well as price in their gift-giving, and want to buy products in line with their values. The post How brands can tap into Aussies’ aim to shop local this Xmas appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

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Elevating the Festive Season: The Significance of Luxury Pop-Up Stores During Christmas

Retail Focus

The holiday season’s magical air of celebration and joy influences how people shop and engage with brands. Luxury pop-up stores become essential brand levers amid the bustling atmosphere, presenting a distinct and enchanting shopping experience for consumers.

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Aptos survey: 88% of Gen Z shoppers in UK plan to visit a physical store this Golden Quarter

Retail Focus

The report found that the majority of Gen Z shoppers plan to spend more or the same on Christmas gifts compared to last year and that visiting stores during the festive period is a top priority. Despite being digital natives, 88% plan to visit a physical store during the Christmas shopping period.

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