AI, Retail, and the Do-It-For-Me Economy
Forget DIY! DIFM (Do-It-For-Me) is the new name of the retail game, as time-pressed consumers increasingly outsourcing not just tasks but decisions, creating a golden opportunity for retailers.
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Forget DIY! DIFM (Do-It-For-Me) is the new name of the retail game, as time-pressed consumers increasingly outsourcing not just tasks but decisions, creating a golden opportunity for retailers.
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read moreMeet Martine Body, Partner of Design Development at ASG / Chute Gerdeman. Martine will help retailers looking to scale through design.
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read moreIntroducing Matt Reid, a Michigan native and Miami Redhawk via studies, Matt’s expertise in the Tenant Representation world stems from his beginnings…
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read moreForget traditional luxury; Gen Z is here, and they’re redefining the luxury retail landscape with entirely new values. Their focus on inclusivity and sustainability is…
read moreForget the fountain of youth. It’s time to tap into the silver shoppers tsunami. Older consumers are becoming the majority; even youth-focused brands shouldn’t write…
read moreRetailers everywhere are using the “members-only” appeal to gain consumer behavior insights. Learn more about the modern loyalty program.
read moreThe consumer electronics industry is thriving—at least online. But what happened to the days of shopping the electronics store and what really killed most of them?
read moreThe consumer electronics industry is thriving—at least online. But what happened to the days of shopping the electronics store and what really killed most of them?
read moreRetail theft impacts more than the bottom line. Learn how it effects the consumer shopping experience and even location strategy.
read moreTransactional shopping is easy to do online, from the comfort of home, with free shipping and free returns. But consumers want a reason to leave…
read moreAs traditional department stores grapple with significant losses in a challenging retail landscape, modern landlords should adopt flexible leasing models to remain competitive. To navigate…
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