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Online Shopping Changes Consumers’ In-Store Expectations

Consumer satisfaction for retailers is low. Online shopping and its variety of choices have raised consumers’ expectations–expectations they bring into the store, and stores are struggling to meet those heightened expectations. Read more.

The Future of Nano Coatings in Textiles

According to Infiniti Research market intelligence professionals, the world technical textiles market is forecast to grow several billion by the year 2020. Read more.

Generation Z Shoppers Prefer Physical Retail Stores to Online Shopping

Appealing to a generation that expects technology to be intuitive, relevant, and engaging presents a significant challenge for retailers and brands to create a personalized, interactive experience with the latest digital advances. Read more.

McKinsey State of Fashion

“After a tough 2016, growth in the $2.4 trillion industry may accelerate next year, according to the first joint report from McKinsey and the Business of Fashion.” Read more.

Data Enablers: Grey Jean Technologies, AI + Consumer Behavior Data = Sales Growth

Today’s consumer expects retailers to know them personally; they expect an experience tailored to their unique needs, desires, and wants. Grey Jean Technologies marries artificial intelligence with customer and payment data to generate accurate predictions of consumer behavior. Read more.