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3 notable trends in the retail apparel industry

Alida

Apparel companies are hanging by a thread as consumers spend less money on stocking their closets , preferring to express themselves through social media rather than by what they wear and favoring weekend getaways over new clothes. Apparel companies might want to stop trying to be all things to all people.

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Is the Future of Retail, Physical or Virtual?

C3Centricity

Offering free returns may work for apparel but not for electronics. Invest in innovation teams or innovation centres to discover new competition and possibilities to test and learn in more rapid prototyping programs (outside of risk-averse culture). Take a fresh look at space and consider it a blank slate. Conclusion.

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Augmented World – How AR Transforms Customer Experience

TechSee

Through new mobile technology, AR has emerged as an innovative tool that allows brands an almost unlimited opportunity to interact three-dimensionally with consumers on their mobile devices. AR apps makes shopping for apparel easier. See what’s trending before making the big decision. Peer pressure is a strong driver for sales.

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The Future of Retail is in the Stars (or is it the Cloud?) Testing

C3Centricity

Offering free returns may work for apparel but not for electronics. Invest in innovation teams or innovation centres to discover new competition and possibilities to test and learn in more rapid prototyping programs (outside of risk-averse culture). Take a fresh look at space and consider it a blank slate. Conclusion.

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Experiential retailing is the next big thing in activewear

Alida

If the rumor is true, Amazon will challenge industry leaders like Nike, Lululemon and Under Armour in the $44-billion active apparel market. Sales in athletic apparel rose 12 percent in 2016 , according to the market research firm NPD, as more consumers wear their workout clothes outside the gym. Photo: Bloomberg.

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The History of Customer Service: Ticket Troubleshooting to Proactive and Personal

Kayako

In 1989, Ron Muns founded the Help Desk Institute, a professional association with the mission to serve the industry by focusing on innovating technical support. The help desk was used to troubleshoot problems or provide guidance about products such as computers, electronic equipment, food, apparel, or software.

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Your Ultimate Guide to Brand Perception

ProProfs Chat

Some of them rely on powerful social media marketing while others opt for creating powerful content centered around industry specific topics. By sharing your brand stories on the social media platform, you can form an instant connection with your target audience. Monitor Your Social Media Interaction.

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