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Explore the top 5 personalization trends in retail for 2025, transforming customer experiences and boosting brand loyalty through innovative strategies.

While some reports predicted less growth this year, Singles’ Day is still very much one of the biggest shopping events of the year, and something that retailers can learn from to inform their strategy in 2025 and beyond. 

For global organizations, training employees the traditional way is time consuming and costly at best, and impossible at worst. Added to this, to keep up with constantly changing business demands, it is imperative that employees’ knowledge and skills constantly evolve.

During a webinar, TransPerfect’s Laura Madden, Vice President of Retail Solutions, and Ty Trainer, Machine Translation Implementation Manager, talked about use cases, best practices, and what’s on the horizon for retailers leveraging MT. 

Introducing an insightful interview with a seasoned journalist-turned-business leader, this blog delves into the multifaceted journey of transforming a passion for storytelling into a thriving career in the dynamic realms of retail and travel. 

The Retail Hive has produced this report in collaboration with TransPerfect, using both qualitative and quantitative research methods to ensure a deep dive into the opportunities and challenges surrounding global eCommerce.

Catch a glimpse at the future of retail as we explore the trends set to shape the industry in 2024. From the integration of advanced technologies to evolving consumer behaviors, we’ve collated the top five trends that will redefine the retail landscape. Stay ahead of the curve by gaining insights into emerging strategies, innovative technologies, and consumer preferences that will drive success in the dynamic world of retail.

Black Friday marks the beginning of the holiday shopping season, featuring exclusive post-Thanksgiving deals and discounts across businesses. In the past, people woke up before dawn the Friday after Thanksgiving and lined up outside stores to snag the best deals. However, the digital age and lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have forever transformed this retail holiday, extending the shopping window both in-store and online throughout the entire Thanksgiving week. But have you ever wondered how Black Friday came to be?

Singles Day, an occasion that celebrates independence and self-love, is gaining recognition in the retail industry, and it’s not limited to any specific country. Born in China, this phenomenon is making waves around the world. In this blog post, we will explore the significance of Singles Day in the retail industry and how businesses are capitalizing on this growing trend.

Our goal with this article is to provide global retailers with insights to help them craft holiday marketing campaigns with finesse and cultural sensitivity.

Plenty of shoppers wait until the last minute and aren't sure what they're looking for. How do you reach those shoppers? What’s your holiday marketing strategy?