{"id":752870,"date":"2013-04-03T14:58:18","date_gmt":"2013-04-03T21:58:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.retailpro.com\/News\/blog\/?p=752870"},"modified":"2013-04-26T14:58:28","modified_gmt":"2013-04-26T21:58:28","slug":"what-are-some-of-the-biggest-trends-impacting-the-retail-industry-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.retailpro.com\/News\/blog\/index.php\/2013\/04\/03\/what-are-some-of-the-biggest-trends-impacting-the-retail-industry-2\/","title":{"rendered":"What are some of the biggest trends impacting the retail industry?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Trends are always changing within the retail industry<\/a>, and businesses are well aware of this fact. However, that doesn't mean that merchants should turn a blind eye toward the aspects that are currently shaping their profession. Instead, companies should embrace them, as they are often the best strategies for attracting and retaining valuable customers.<\/p>\n

So just what are some of the components at the forefront of retail right now? BDaily writes that gathering and implementing feedback<\/a> is something that many businesses are currently focusing on. Many merchants are setting up a "continuous design-development-feedback loop" wherein they utilize the opinions and reviews of customers to create more effective processes, products and other operational factors.<\/p>\n

The source writes that retailers are also looking for ways to merge their online and offline elements, as this results in more consistent and satisfactory experiences for customers. Merchants are streamlining all touchpoints for shoppers in the hope of generating loyalty. In addition, the source notes that mobile technology is playing a key role in retail operations, as consumers are increasingly using devices to browse for and purchase items. Mobile POS<\/a> systems are making this more efficient in stores.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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