Retail

The calendar year is full of marketing events that brands can ride like waves to elevate results. But the increased conversions that retail holidays inspire are more likely to be seen as largely expected rather than genuinely additive to growth. So, how can your brand’s digital marketing go from “expectations met” to “expectations exceeded” and leverage promo periods to a greater extent than competitors?

One way to do this is by outplanning your rivals. Because planning and preparedness is as important as having the right technology in place.

When many of us think of retargeting, our minds jump immediately to simple banner ads showing off the exact products that have been on our minds—but retargeting is so much more than that. With the right data and technology, we can use retargeting to connect with very specific types of users, or to achieve sophisticated goals. To understand why, let’s take a look at some retargeting ad examples and what they tell us about retargeting in general.

2023 is an economy of contradictory forecasts. There is market uncertainty and many macroeconomic factors pointing to difficult times ahead. Meanwhile, we see continued success and strong growth projections for many retailers and categories.

Consumers are also unsure how to feel, but there is a general sense of caution. According to a recent Forrester Report, 64% of Americans and 55% of French consumers are anxious about a possible recession. Because of this, everyday and discount retailers have become critical for online and in-store shoppers.

We will look at some of the challenges and opportunities for discount retailers, focusing on some large brands from the US, Australia, and other countries. We’ll be discussing three elements of retargeting ad campaigns that can positively impact business right now.

The rise of online shopping has made it easier than ever for shoppers to find their style, but has created a new pain point for fashion brands: returns. Customers often order multiple outfits, and try them on at home before deciding what they want to keep, and what they want to send back to the warehouse. This has significantly increased the rate of returns in fashion, which comes with its own financial and environmental costs.

Highly stylized displays, prestigious high street locations, exclusive experiences, up close and personal sales assistance… the „established norms” of the luxury goods industry simply don’t fit into a post-pandemic world. And yet, after a challenging time in early 2020, many luxury brands are now embracing ecommerce as the first touchpoint for customers in their digital marketing strategies. They are finding ways to effectively communicate brand value in the digital space in the same way as they do in the offline world and are starting to replicate the personalized, curated experiences that buyers expect.

It’s no secret that promotional periods spark a change in consumer behavior in just about any industry, and the Home & Garden sector is certainly no different. This thriving ecommerce sector is attracting some serious competition. With the global home and garden products B2C ecommerce market poised to grow by USD $30,189.84 million accelerating at a CAGR of 10.53% between 2023 and 2027, competition is flourishing, meaning that maintaining consumer loyalty is fast becoming a big challenge.

Hanging on to the industry’s coattails may not be enough, with 66% of consumers now expecting brands to understand their individual needs. Those that choose to strategize and personalize to cater to these needs are most likely to reap the greatest rewards of consumer spending during promotional periods by delivering relevant experiences based on seasonality.