Retail: trends that fashion brands cannot ignore

 

The past year has been transformative for the retail industry, in particular for the fashion sector. As such, brands have been introducing several innovations to cater to these changes and to adapt to the way consumers are shopping as well. Even with restrictions related to Covid-19 being lifted, the digital will keep playing a huge role, which gives firms the opportunity to connect with customers. There are various trends that will be cropping up which will define consumer habits and the strategies that firms will implement.

A blurring of offline and online
During the pandemic and the lockdown, customers have enjoyed and become accustomed to the convenience and benefits of e-shopping and with restrictions becoming more relaxed, high street stores are having to deal with a different type of shopper. Clients have advanced that they will keep researching online before completing a purchase in stores. As such, the buying journey will become more fragmented and shoppers will seek a multichannel experience.

Marketplaces
Consumers can now purchase products from global marketplaces. Considering the variety of options nowadays, brands have to understand which one suits their needs. As such, fashion firms have to conduct research to find the appropriate marketplaces for their brands and to know more about how they can better position themselves against competitors.


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