From the challenges of distributing standardised sized items to customers across the globe, through to creating an accurate size chart online - size and fit is a complex, on-going issue for retailers and brands.
There are an abundance of ingredients that go into making the perfect shopping experience - for both the retailer and the customer. Not only does the retailer need to know where the consumer is in the buying process, but also the context and intent of their purchase.
Marketplaces have quickly become an essential part of the online retail mix for both consumers and merchants across Europe. The coronavirus pandemic of 2020 has driven many shoppers online, many for the first time, which has only thrown fuel on the fire of marketplace expansion.
The disruptions caused by Covid-19 have produced clear winners and losers. The bestperforming retailers have been able to maintain high standards of delivery accuracy and service while also adapting quickly to change.
The white paper includes deep-dive analysis into some of the localisation strategies pursued by three leading international retailers – Pull&Bear, L’Occitane and H&M