Retail
Industry
Retail Industry
The retail industry has seen immense changes and challenges in the last three years. Will talk about:
- How the pandemic changed customer expectations and shifted business processes
- The rise of the e-commerce era, where everyone is online shopping and expects same-day shipping, self-serve capabilities, real-time tracking, and personalized service
- How it’s difficult to compete with other retailers without profound digital transformations
Evolution of the Retail Industry: A Decade of Transformation
2010-2015
2016-2019
2020
2010-2015
Rise of E-Commerce
- Growing popularity of e-commerce.
- Introduction of mobile shopping apps.
- Shift in consumer behavior towards online transactions.
2016-2019
Omnichannel Retailing
- Emergence of omnichannel strategies.
- Integration of online and offline shopping experiences.
- Increased focus on customer journey and seamless transitions.
2020
Integration of Digital Technologies
- Disruption caused by the global pandemic.
- Accelerated shift towards e-commerce due to lockdowns.
- Contactless payments and safety measures become priorities.
Customer Expectation
2010-2024
2010-2024
2010-2023
Personalization
- Increased demand for personalized shopping experiences.
- Data-driven recommendations and targeted marketing.
2010-2023
Convenience and Speed
- Rise of same-day delivery services.
- Emphasis on quick and convenient shopping experiences.
- Instant gratification expectations.
Supply Chain
2015-2024
2018-2024
2015-2023
Supply Chain Digitization
- Adoption of digital technologies in supply chain management.
- Improved efficiency, transparency, and real-time tracking.
- Efforts to build resilient supply chains.
2018-2023
Sustainability Practices
- Increasing focus on sustainable and eco-friendly practices.
- Consumer awareness and demand for environmentally
conscious products.
Impact
2020-2021
2020-2024
2020-2024
2010-2015
E-Commerce Boom
- Unprecedented speed in vaccine development.
- Global collaboration for research and distribution.
- Highlighted the industry’s crucial role in public health.
2016-2019
Contactless Shopping
- Accelerated adoption of digital solutions.
- Remote clinical trials and virtual drug launches.
- Increased use of AI in drug discovery and development.
2020
Resilient Supply Chain
- Fractured supply chain directly impacts on ability to fulfill.
- Compounded by new trade barriers (eg Brexit)
Conclusion
Future Outlook
(2024 onwards)
- Consumer-centric approaches for a dynamic market.
- Technology drives further agility in offer and fulfilment.
- Exploration of augmented reality, AI, and other innovations to enhance experience.
- Acceleration of subscription and service based purchases.
Key Challenges
01
Dynamic Pricing Challenge
Challenge: Adapting to the fast-paced world of dynamic pricing, where real-time adjustments are necessary, requires retailers to overhaul legacy pricing systems and processes. The shift from occasional price changes to frequent adjustments poses a challenge in terms of technology, strategy, and resource allocation.
02
Assortment Optimization Complexity
Challenge: The transition from inward-out assortment planning to outward-in strategies presents a significant challenge. Retailers now need to harness AI/ML capabilities to decipher dynamic consumer buying trends and market analytics, demanding a paradigm shift in assortment optimization strategies and tools.
03
Digital Shelf Navigation
Challenge: Navigating the new world of the digital shelf poses challenges for brands accustomed to dominating physical shelf space. With only a fraction of the digital shelf space available and constant real-time cataloging by sort algorithms, brands must adapt to sophisticated monitoring strategies to maintain visibility and competitiveness.
04
Direct-To-Consumer Integration
05
Personalization and Customization Implementation:
Challenge: The rising demand for personalization and customization poses implementation challenges for retailers. Adapting to the expectation that brands understand unique customer needs requires a re-evaluation of marketing approaches, data utilization, and the integration of systems that can deliver personalized experiences efficiently.
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