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Retailers leverage back-to-school data for holiday season strategy

Retailers are using the back-to-school season as a crucial test run for the upcoming holiday shopping period. Insights gained from operational trends, supply chain performance, and consumer behavior during the back-to-school sales can guide strategies for the more significant holiday season. Key takeaways include the continued preference for in-store shopping despite online research, the importance of location-specific operational tailoring, and the significant impact of economic anxiety on consumer purchasing decisions. AI

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Retailers leverage back-to-school data for holiday season strategy

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Tony D'Onofrio, Forbes Councils Member ·

    Back-To-School Was The Practice Test. Here's How To Ace The Final Exam

    That process starts with a deep dive into internal data and an honest look at what went well and what didn’t this summer.