{"id":7748,"date":"2025-03-18T19:46:12","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T14:16:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/?p=7748"},"modified":"2025-03-18T19:46:14","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T14:16:14","slug":"b2c-commerce-trends-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/blog\/b2c-commerce-trends-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"B2C Commerce Trends in 2025: How to Keep Your Brand From Getting Left Behind"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #d23369;color:#d23369\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #d23369;color:#d23369\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/blog\/b2c-commerce-trends-2025\/#B2C_Commerce_Trends_Disrupting_Shopping_in_2025\" >B2C Commerce Trends Disrupting Shopping in 2025<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/blog\/b2c-commerce-trends-2025\/#1_Quick_Commerce_The_%E2%80%9CNow%E2%80%9D_Economy_Is_Here_to_Stay\" >1. Quick Commerce: The \u201cNow\u201d Economy Is Here to Stay<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/blog\/b2c-commerce-trends-2025\/#2_Digital_Shelf_Analytics_Why_Your_Product_Page_Needs_a_Therapist\" >2. Digital Shelf Analytics: Why Your Product Page Needs a Therapist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/blog\/b2c-commerce-trends-2025\/#3_Omnichannel_Retail_Stop_Making_Shoppers_Do_the_Work\" >3. Omnichannel Retail: Stop Making Shoppers Do the Work<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/blog\/b2c-commerce-trends-2025\/#4_Sustainability_The_Quiet_Game-Changer\" >4. Sustainability: The Quiet Game-Changer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/blog\/b2c-commerce-trends-2025\/#5_The_Human_Factor_Because_Robots_Dont_Buy_Stuff\" >5. The Human Factor: Because Robots Don\u2019t Buy Stuff<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/blog\/b2c-commerce-trends-2025\/#Your_B2C_Commerce_Checklist\" >Your B2C Commerce Checklist&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Let\u2019s be honest\u2014shoppers today are ruthless. They want their avocado toast delivered before they finish brushing their teeth, expect websites to read their minds, and will drop a brand in seconds if it doesn\u2019t align with their values. By 2025, the stakes will be even higher and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/blog\/b2c-d2c-in-india-opportunities-challenges\/\"> B2C commerce<\/a> will evolve drastically.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To survive, brands need to ditch the playbook from 2020 and embrace strategies that feel less like corporate jargon and more like common sense. Here\u2019s the lowdown on what\u2019s coming and how to stay in the game.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-b2c-commerce-trends-disrupting-shopping-in-2025\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"B2C_Commerce_Trends_Disrupting_Shopping_in_2025\"><\/span><strong>B2C Commerce Trends Disrupting Shopping in 2025<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"459\" src=\"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/B2C-Commerce.png\" alt=\"B2C Commerce\" class=\"wp-image-7750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/B2C-Commerce.png 630w, https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/B2C-Commerce-300x219.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.valuecoders.com\/blog\/technology-and-apps\/know-the-key-differences-between-b2b-and-b2c-ecommerce-websites\/\">Value Coders<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-quick-commerce-the-now-economy-is-here-to-stay\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Quick_Commerce_The_%E2%80%9CNow%E2%80%9D_Economy_Is_Here_to_Stay\"><\/span>1. <strong>Quick Commerce: The \u201cNow\u201d Economy Is Here to Stay<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember when Amazon\u2019s two-day shipping felt revolutionary? Those days are gone. Today, it\u2019s all about *<a href=\"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/blog\/rise-of-q-commerce\/\">quick commerce<\/a>*\u2014think 20-minute deliveries for everything from toothpaste to tech gadgets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By 2025, consumers won\u2019t just crave speed; they\u2019ll see it as a basic right. But here\u2019s the catch: Fast doesn\u2019t mean careless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"801\" src=\"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Ouick-Commerce-in-India.webp\" alt=\"Ouick Commerce in India\" class=\"wp-image-7751\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Ouick-Commerce-in-India.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Ouick-Commerce-in-India-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Ouick-Commerce-in-India-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Ouick-Commerce-in-India-768x769.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/thethoughtfultangle.substack.com\/p\/deep-dive-into-quick-commerce-q-commerce\">The Thoughtful Tangle<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dark-stores-the-ghost-kitchens-of-retail\"><strong>Dark Stores: The Ghost Kitchens of Retail<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Ever walked past a nondescript building in your neighborhood and wondered what\u2019s inside? Chances are, it\u2019s a *<a href=\"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/blog\/dark-stores-transforming-retail-market\/\">dark store<\/a>*\u2014a warehouse disguised as a plain-Jane storefront, packed with products waiting to rocket to doorsteps. These hubs are the backbone of quick commerce, using AI to predict what your zip code will binge-buy next week.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, a dark store in Austin might stock extra cold brew and sunscreen in July, while one in Minneapolis loads up on hand warmers by October.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But speed has a dark side (pun intended). Delivery fleets guzzling gas, workers racing against the clock, and packaging piling up in landfills.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brands that ignore this? They\u2019ll get called out on TikTok faster than you can say \u201cgreenwashing.\u201d The fix? Get creative. Partner with electric bike couriers, use returnable packaging (imagine milkman-style glass jars for kombucha), or offer discounts to customers who opt for slower, bundled deliveries.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-digital-shelf-analytics-why-your-product-page-needs-a-therapist\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Digital_Shelf_Analytics_Why_Your_Product_Page_Needs_a_Therapist\"><\/span>2. <strong>Digital Shelf Analytics: Why Your Product Page Needs a Therapist<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Competitor-analysis-Dashboard.webp\" alt=\"Competitor analysis Dashboard\" class=\"wp-image-7701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Competitor-analysis-Dashboard.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Competitor-analysis-Dashboard-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Competitor-analysis-Dashboard-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Your product isn\u2019t just competing with other brands\u2014it\u2019s battling algorithms, moody shoppers, and Google\u2019s ever-changing rules. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/digital-shelf-analytics\/\">Digital shelf analytics<\/a> (DSA) tools are like X-ray glasses for your online presence.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B2C commerce by 2025, won\u2019t just tell you your shampoo is out of stock on Walmart.com; they\u2019ll predict that a heatwave in Phoenix will spike sales of your coconut-scented variant by 300% next Tuesday. Probably.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-from-reactive-to-real-time\"><strong>From Reactive to Real-Time<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Old-school DSA tools are like rearview mirrors\u2014they show you where you\u2019ve been. The new wave? They\u2019re GPS systems for the future. Take a brand like Olay. If their tool spots a viral TikTok video trashing their rival\u2019s sunscreen, they could instantly boost ads for their own SPF moisturizer in regions with high UV indexes. Or if a competitor slashes prices on hiking boots during a snowstorm, your DSA platform might suggest promoting your waterproof socks instead of waiting for spring.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-human-twist\"><strong><\/strong><strong>The Human Twist<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>AI can crunch data, but it can\u2019t tell a story. Imagine your analytics tool flags that your yoga pants are tanking in Chicago. An algorithm might suggest a price cut, but a human could launch a collab with a local fitness influencer, host a pop-up yoga class in Millennium Park, or bundle the pants with a reusable water bottle. Data is the compass; creativity is the map.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-omnichannel-retail-stop-making-shoppers-do-the-work\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Omnichannel_Retail_Stop_Making_Shoppers_Do_the_Work\"><\/span>3. <strong>Omnichannel Retail: Stop Making Shoppers Do the Work<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Shoppers don\u2019t care if your online and offline teams hate each other. They just want their latte to taste the same whether they order it on an app, in-store, or by yelling at their smart fridge. *<a href=\"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/blog\/omnichannel-retailers\/\">Omnichannel retail strategies<\/a>* in 2025 will be less about \u201cintegration\u201d and more about invisibility\u2014seamlessly connecting dots so customers don\u2019t notice the tech.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"801\" height=\"463\" src=\"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Omnichannel-Retail.png\" alt=\"Omnichannel Retail\" class=\"wp-image-7752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Omnichannel-Retail.png 801w, https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Omnichannel-Retail-300x173.png 300w, https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Omnichannel-Retail-768x444.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.powr.io\/omnichannel-retailing-what-is-it-and-what-are-its-benefits\">Powr&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-stores-aren-t-dead-yet-for-b2c-commerce-nbsp\"><strong>Stores Aren\u2019t Dead Yet for B2C Commerce&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Brick-and-mortar shops are morphing into experience labs. Picture this: You walk into a sneaker store, scan a QR code, and a holographic assistant helps you design custom kicks. Once you\u2019re done, the shoes are shipped to your home, and the design specs are saved in your app for future tweaks. Or maybe a grocery store where you grab a prepped meal kit, and the recipe video auto-plays on your phone as you leave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-data-glue-that-doesn-t-feel-sticky\"><strong>The Data Glue (That Doesn\u2019t Feel Sticky)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Nobody wants to feel tracked\u2014but everyone loves feeling understood. If a customer abandons a cart full of camping gear online, send a push notification when they walk into your store: *\u201cThe tent you loved is in Aisle 3. P.S. We\u2019ll match the online price.\u201d*&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use purchase history to stock fitting rooms with their size before they arrive. The trick? Make it helpful, not creepy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-social-commerce-where-fomo-meets-add-to-cart\"><strong><\/strong><strong>Social Commerce: Where FOMO Meets \u2018Add to Cart\u2019<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram and TikTok aren\u2019t just for memes anymore. By 2025, social platforms will be the ultimate impulse-buy engines. Imagine scrolling through a makeup tutorial and buying the exact lipstick shade the influencer used\u2014without leaving the app. Or watching a live unboxing of limited-edition sneakers and snagging a pair before the stream ends. Brands that treat social as a side project will lose.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-sustainability-the-quiet-game-changer\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Sustainability_The_Quiet_Game-Changer\"><\/span>4. <strong>Sustainability: The Quiet Game-Changer<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s cut through the buzzwords: Shoppers aren\u2019t fooled by brands that slap \u201ceco-friendly\u201d on packaging and call it a day. In B2C commerce by 2025, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/blog\/sustainable-non-fast-fashion-brands\/\">sustainability<\/a> will be baked into every decision\u2014or your brand will be toast.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-quick-commerce-s-dirty-secret\"><strong>Quick Commerce\u2019s Dirty Secret<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Speedy deliveries often mean carbon-heavy vans and single-use plastics. How to fix it? Get hyperlocal. Partner with urban farms for produce deliveries, use electric cargo bikes or launch \u201cgreen delivery hours\u201d where customers pick slower shipping for a discount. And don\u2019t be shy about it\u2014turn your sustainability hustle into a marketing hook. *\u201cYour snacks arrive in 30 minutes\u2026 and so does our promise to plant a tree.\u201d*&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-packaging-that-doesn-t-suck-literally\"><strong><\/strong><strong>Packaging That Doesn\u2019t Suck (Literally)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Unboxing videos are a thing, and nobody wants to watch someone struggle with layers of plastic clamshells. Brands are getting wild with solutions: Packaging made from mushroom roots that decompose in your backyard, edible tape (yes, really), or mailers that double as plantable wildflower seed paper. Even luxury brands are ditching excess\u2014imagine a $500 perfume arriving in a minimalist, reusable box with a handwritten note.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-the-human-factor-because-robots-don-t-buy-stuff\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_The_Human_Factor_Because_Robots_Dont_Buy_Stuff\"><\/span>5. <strong>The Human Factor: Because Robots Don\u2019t Buy Stuff<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>AI can optimize your supply chain, but it can\u2019t replicate the thrill of discovering a product that *gets* you. In 2025, the most successful brands will blend tech efficiency with human magic.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-personalization-that-doesn-t-feel-like-a-stalker\"><strong>Personalization That Doesn\u2019t Feel Like a Stalker<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Shoppers want <a href=\"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/blog\/the-role-of-personalized-recommendations-in-ecommerce-sales-strategy-in-2024\/\">recommendations<\/a> tailored to their lives\u2014not their search history. A pet brand could notice you buy dog food every six weeks and send a reminder. But if you mention your golden retriever\u2019s arthritis in a customer service chat, don\u2019t suddenly flood their inbox with joint supplement ads. Use data like a thoughtful friend, not a nosy neighbor.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-build-tribes-not-email-lists\"><strong>Build Tribes, Not Email Lists<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Loyalty programs are tired. Instead, create communities. A coffee brand might host virtual latte art classes for subscribers. An outdoor gear company could organize trail cleanups and reward participants with early access to sales. Patagonia\u2019s \u201c<strong>Don\u2019t Buy This Jacket<\/strong>\u201d campaign wasn\u2019t just clever\u2014it built a tribe of eco-warriors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"481\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Build-Tribes-Not-Email-Lists.webp\" alt=\"Build Tribes  Not Email Lists\" class=\"wp-image-7753\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Build-Tribes-Not-Email-Lists.webp 481w, https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Build-Tribes-Not-Email-Lists-300x288.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, 481px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/sarahwilson.com\/2015\/06\/dont-buy-my-books\/\">Sarah Wilson<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-your-b2c-commerce-checklist-nbsp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_B2C_Commerce_Checklist\"><\/span><strong>Your B2C Commerce Checklist&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Speed Without the Guilt:<\/strong> Partner with dark stores but prioritize eco-friendly logistics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Become a Digital Shelf Whisperer:<\/strong> Use analytics to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/blog\/amazon-product-analytics-for-apparel-brands\/\">anticipate trends<\/a>, not just react to them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Erase Channel Boundaries<\/strong>: Let customers hop from TikTok to store aisles without missing a beat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sustainability as a Story<\/strong>: Make every delivery, package, and product reflect your values.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keep It Human<\/strong>: Use tech to streamline, not replace, genuine connection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"330\" src=\"https:\/\/www.42signals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Why-Choose-42Signals-for-your-Digital-Shelf-Analytics-Needs.gif\" alt=\"Why Choose 42Signals for your Digital Shelf Analytics Needs\" class=\"wp-image-7716\"\/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let\u2019s be honest\u2014shoppers today are ruthless. 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