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Total Retail 2017: 10 Retailer Investments for an Uncertain Future
Introduction: A Golden Age in Consumer Choice
- Shift in Power: Consumers now have more choice, convenience, and demand for value than ever before, driven by mobile technology and the global marketplace.
- Retailer Challenges: Retailers face intense competition, technological disruption, and the need to adapt to evolving customer expectations.
- Survey Scope: The report is based on a global survey covering 6 continents and 29 territories, with 24,471 respondents.
- Objective: To identify 10 key investment areas that retailers should focus on to remain relevant and competitive in the future.
The Stakes for Retailers
- Competitive Pressure: Retailers are under pressure to differentiate their offerings in a low-growth environment.
- Online Dominance: Online sales are growing faster than traditional retail, with the U.S. seeing only 1% growth in store sales versus 3–4% overall retail growth.
- Amazon's Impact: Amazon is a major disruptor, with 28% of global respondents shopping less at retail stores because of it. In the U.S., this figure is 37%, while in China, it's 24% due to Tmall.com.
- Branded Manufacturers: Some manufacturers are building their own distribution networks to bypass traditional retailers, e.g., Unilever acquiring Dollar Shave Club.
10 Investment Areas for Retailers
1. Invest in the Mobile Site, Not the Mobile App
- Mobile Dominance: Mobile shopping has overtaken tablet usage, and is on par with PC shopping for daily shoppers.
- User Experience: Mobile sites are seen as more convenient, while apps are plagued by overload and declining usage.
- China's Case: In China, WeChat is the dominant mobile platform, and many brands prefer to integrate within its ecosystem rather than build separate apps.
2. Invest in Talent
- In-Store Experience: Store associates with deep product knowledge are critical, with 78% of consumers rating it as important.
- Data and Analytics: Retailers need skilled staff to analyze consumer data and create personalized experiences.
- C-Suite Requirements: Leadership must now include digital, omnichannel, supply chain, and operations expertise.
- Marketing and Social Media: Social media talent is essential, as 47% of consumers are influenced by social networks when making purchases.
3. Invest in an Amazon Strategy
- Amazon's Reach: Over half of the global sample are Amazon customers, with high penetration in the U.S., U.K., Germany, Italy, and Japan.
- Cannibalization: 28% of global respondents and 18% of shoppers say they visit other retailers' websites less often due to Amazon.
- Supply Chain Agility: Retailers must invest in real-time supply chains to meet the high expectations of fast delivery and service.
- Collaboration in China: Retailers must partner with platforms like Tmall and JD.com to stay relevant in the Chinese market.
Key Insights and Challenges
- Omnichannel Integration: Retailers need to provide seamless experiences across all channels, including stores, websites, and mobile.
- Data Utilization: Retailers are struggling to convert data into actionable insights, with 39% citing it as a major challenge.
- Customer Expectations: There's a growing gap between what consumers expect and what retailers can deliver, particularly in areas like real-time offers and inventory visibility.
- Resource Constraints: Many retailers lack the global brand presence and financial resources to invest heavily in digital transformation, making it harder to compete with tech giants.
Conclusion
- Future-Ready Retailers: Those that invest in mobile optimization, talent development, and data analytics will be better positioned to thrive in the evolving retail landscape.
- Adaptation is Key: The report emphasizes that retailers must adapt to new consumer behaviors and technological advancements to avoid becoming "market share donors."
- Strategic Priorities: Retailers should focus on building a strong omnichannel presence, improving customer service, and leveraging data to create personalized and efficient shopping experiences.
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