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Company Spotlight: David Bennett Joining flexEngage as a Technical Support Specialist, David brings his passion for solving problems and drive for success to the flexEngage family. Read on for a Q&A with flexEngage’s newest team member. Joining flexEngage as a Technical Support Specialist, David brings his passion for solving… Continue Reading
HOLIDAY DATA INSIGHTS The retail industry was pushed to new limits in 2020, forced to pivot to keep their doors open and keep business going as usual in a time when customers felt less than safe entering all establishments. This left many people questioning how different categories of retailers would… Continue Reading
In our fast paced world, the last thing we want to do is wait. Add in capacity restrictions and limited returns, and you have the perfect recipe for long lines in your stores. These long lines have the power to take your customer’s experience from a good one… Continue Reading
Electronic receipts are quickly overtaking paper receipts as the go-to receipt method of choice. And that’s good news for both retailers and consumers, both of whom benefit from this major transition. COVID-19 has forced e-commerce to accelerate in one year at growth levels that would… Continue Reading
Company Spotlight: Lauren Kreisberg Recently onboarded as the vice president of product management, Lauren joins flexEngage with a wealth of knowledge on start-ups and data. Read on for a Q&A with flexEngage’s newest team member. Recently onboarded as the vice president of product management, Lauren joins flexEngage with a… Continue Reading
2020 was nothing short of an eventful year, causing major changes that accelerated the adoption of many new processes. This acceleration has catapulted us into a new normal of how we work, live, and shop. As consumers’ demand for innovation has increased, grocers must keep pace with these… Continue Reading
The shift to online shopping is one to be expected, however, the acceleration of its adoption from the pandemic was something no forecast could have predicted. Because of this, retailers and logistics companies are struggling to meet these rising demands, often leaving customers wondering where their order is. … Continue Reading
As many businesses shut their doors when national stay-at-home orders kicked in this year, grocers were pivoting to keep consumers safe while battling national shortages of essential products as panic set in. In a year of fighting to just make it through, consumers have adapted to a new… Continue Reading
Covid negatively impacted wholesale retail, leading many brands to begin to explore the world of DTC, or direct-to-consumer sales. This shift to DTC has changed the landscape of expectations customers have when shopping with your brand to more of an Amazon experience. They want fast, convenient, and safe interactions with… Continue Reading
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While other retail industries have been consumed with the development and implementation of the latest and greatest technologies, grocery has lagged behind. Until recently, grocery has been a slow mover, not feeling the heightened pressure of consumer preference for technology. In the wake of mandated contactless… Continue Reading
Although retail saw record-breaking internet traffic many were forced to close their doors due to an all-time decline in brick and mortar sales. As we approach the end of the year, a successful holiday shopping season is the difference between success and failure for many retailers. Because of… Continue Reading
Acting as the start line for the holiday season sprint, Black Friday is a pivotal moment for many retailers who look to maintain high-profits and end with year-over-year growth. This Black Friday will be different however since 53% of this season’s shoppers said… Continue Reading
As eCommerce continues to grow, the retailer’s online experience is becoming increasingly important. With recent events, consumers are now spending more time browsing and buying online. This has created a new focus for retailers: the digital shelf. New opportunities and challenges have emerged for retailers with this ever-growing focus. Read… Continue Reading
The early days of contactless payment solutions may have arisen out of necessity, but ongoing shifts in consumer behavior suggest that this is one convenience that is definitely here to stay. A contactless solution for grocery store payments and purchases was one of the first shopping trends to really pick… Continue Reading