A series of consumer surveys canvasing over 20,000 US and UK consumers run by Columbus Consulting and SoundOut throughout May 2020 has revealed that retailers will be flying blind over the next 12 months – at a time when most are already on life support.
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In our most recent survey, we asked over 3,500 ordinary citizens across the US and UK to put a price on life.
Not out of a morbid interest, but to examine whether policy to save the economy is aligned with, or at odds with, consumer opinion.
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SoundOut and Columbus Consulting have conducted a wide ranging survey with over 21,000 UK and US consumers during April 2020 to understand how the consumer is being impacted and how their attitudes and habits have changed since before the pandemic:
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In his first post for 2020, David Courtier-Dutton, CEO of @SoundOut SoundOut, explores the issues often found with online consumer panels in relation to the #VoC: whichplm.com/caveat-emptor-…
Zero-waste, but millions of pounds.
Sky has invested £1.5 million in “zero-waste” shopping service Loop which promises to “eliminate disposable, single-use shipping materials.”
via @ChargedRetailchargedretail.co.uk/2019/10/28/zer…
#ICYMI Fashion continues it's fight to phase out plastic, Amazon’s AI powered StyleSnap tool launches in the US and Nike ends supply agreements with indie retailers.
Catch up on all this and more....
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Amazon continues on its path of home domination.
Alexa will now be able to inform customers that their supplies are low for items with inventory sensors. Those customers can then schedule automatic refills.
via @RetailDiveretaildive.com/news/amazon-to…
Foot Locker announce their most recent strategic investment in NTWRK, a leading youth culture e-commerce and content platform.
The decision seems to be driven by the desire to maintain its relevance among younger shoppers.
via @RetailDiveretaildive.com/news/foot-lock…
New strategic overhaul from @hm ushers in first profit growth in 2 years.
H&M's new strategy has entailed scaling back on plans for brick-and-mortar expansion, stoking e-commerce and amplifying sustainability efforts.
via @RetailDiveretaildive.com/news/hms-fresh…
If you've already mastered the art of looking fantastic in a bin bag, @UNIQLO_UK are here with the next challenge...
The retailer announced that it has started to create clothing from recycled plastic bottles.
via @EssRetailessentialretail.com/news/uniqlo-pl…