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5 Cutting-Edge Technology Trends in Retail

The Top 5 Emerging Technologies in Retail

Vanessa Dang March 5, 2025

Keeping up with retail technology trends means learning what’s working today and adapting it to your brand. At CommerceNext, we learn from hundreds of retail brands each year, and we’ve identified five emerging technologies reshaping retail for 2025. Here’s how to integrate them into your business. Sustainability-Focused Retail Technology Sustainability continues to be a priority, pushing brands to partner with new technology in retail and develop global impact programs. Patagonia’s “Worn Wear” initiative promotes sustainability by letting customers trade used gear for credit. Similar campaigns include Lululemon’s “Like New,” The North Face’s “Clothes The Loop” and REI’s “Used Gear.” Startup Trashie offers

Hot Topics and Vision for the 2025 CommerceNext Growth Show

Maeve Billings December 10, 2024

As we gear up for the 2025 CommerceNext Growth Show on June 24-26 in NYC, the focus is set on driving conversations around the transformative trends and strategies shaping retail. This year’s agenda promises to tackle both cutting-edge innovations and continuous industry challenges, providing attendees with the tools and insights needed to excel in our ever-evolving industry. Read on for a preview of a few topics poised to take center stage and register here to join the conversation. AI Transformation of Retail: Tactical Precision Meets Operational Innovation AI is no longer just a buzzword—it’s a cornerstone of modern retail. From automating tactical processes

The Predictions Top Ecommerce Brands Are Quietly Acting On

Maeve Billings September 25, 2024

Ecommerce sales in the U.S. surpassed $1.1 trillion this year alone. As the industry becomes more dynamic, ecommerce professionals must anticipate and adapt to key trends to stay competitive and drive growth. Here are the top predictions that leading ecommerce brands are leveraging to fuel their success. Key Takeaways: AI and Personalization are essential for creating consistent, multichannel brand experiences. Economic and Technological Impacts on consumer behavior, such as inflation, delivery preferences and AI/AR tech, are critical to monitor. Social Commerce is set for explosive growth, driven by shoppable content and short-form videos. Sustainability and Ethical Practices are becoming increasingly crucial for brand

The CommerceNext Steps Part 2: Actionable Takeaways from the 2024 Growth Show

Maeve Billings July 25, 2024

At the 2024 CommerceNext Growth Show, we asked our industry-leading speakers to leave the audience with three key CommerceNext Steps to take back to the office. These actionable takeaways are designed to help you implement the strategies and insights shared during the conference sessions. Read on to explore the CommerceNext Steps shared during the breakout sessions in NYC on June 11-13, 2024, or click here to discover the Next Steps from the main-stage sessions. Day 1: June 11, 2024 Session 7: Results Your CFO Can Believe In: How Tapestry Is Winning With AI CommerceNext Steps: AI-Powered Customer Engagement: Leveraging AI technologies can transform product discovery

New Study Reveals 42% of Online Retailers Plan Further Technology Investment in 2024

Maeve Billings January 25, 2024

CommerceNext Survey Also Shows Majority of Ecommerce Enterprises Are Optimistic About Continued Revenue Growth NEW YORK – January 25, 2024 – Following stronger-than-expected holiday quarter retail results and record-high stock index readings, CommerceNext today announced that the majority of large consumer ecommerce businesses are optimistic about their revenue growth in 2024 and that 42% are already planning to invest further in technology to boost their businesses this year. The findings were revealed in the new Ecommerce Business Sentiment research study from CommerceNext. The study, which was conducted January 9–19, 2024, surveyed senior executives at 113 enterprise-sized consumer ecommerce businesses that together represent more

How Generative AI Elevates Customer Retention and Loyalty at Kate Spade

Maeve Billings July 11, 2023

At the 2023 Ecommerce Growth Show, Amanda Bopp, VP North America Marketing at Kate Spade, engaged in a captivating discussion with Michelle Nemschoff, SVP Marketing at Persado, shedding light on how Kate Spade leverages generative AI to amplify customer retention and foster loyalty. In this blog post, we will explore three key takeaways from the session, giving you a glimpse into how Kate Spade uses AI to deliver personalized customer experiences, tap into the emotional sentiment of products and find the optimal place for AI within their digital ecosystem. Read on to learn more or watch the full session recording here. Leverage AI

Olaplex Shares Tips on How To Build The Next Big Brand

Maeve Billings September 2, 2022

Olaplex has had incredible growth since its inception. Starting as a salon-focused haircare brand, the company has since expanded into retail and DTC, seeing 112% annual growth in the last year. During her keynote fireside chat at CommerceNext 2022, Olaplex CEO JuE Wong shared that with their growth strategy driven by technology, customer data and insights, she believes this success into a big brand is just the beginning. Read on to learn some of the tips Olaplex shared at #CN2022 regarding how to build the next big brand: from disruptor to power player, or watch the full session recording here. 1. Hunt For

How Consumers Are Thinking About the Metaverse & Social Commerce

Courtney Haas April 22, 2022

The Metaverse is all over headlines, and retailers are abuzz about the possibilities. From virtual worlds to livestream shopping to social commerce, there’s a lot to experiment with, but what do consumers actually think about all things Metaverse? We partnered with BizRate, Coresight Research and CommX to find out from hundreds of consumers which customer segments are active in the Metaverse and how they utilize the Metaverse, social commerce and livestream shopping—both now and in the future. Read the entire report here. In this research, you’ll learn: Which segments of consumers are active within the Metaverse, social commerce, and livestream shopping. How consumers

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