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IDC Research, in their recent report, predicted that external IT expenditures would top $323 billion, whilst manufacturers that are able to utilize new sales platforms and channel data insights into truly customer-centric experiences are expected to gain an increase of up to 3% in market share. To name just a few important examples, manufacturers are able to offer comprehensive, up-to-date catalogs across a range of devices, gather data about customer behavior and buying habits, and take advantage of a range of new marketing initiatives like customer-loyalty programs and, in some cases, direct-to-consumer sales. Data analysts will be able to to pinpoint instances of company-wide standards not being implemented on certain sites, especially in the case of “distributive manufacturing” where activities aren’t focused in a single place. One illustrative trend in this regard is the prevalence of the “SMAC stack” as a concept that’s determining how companies go about designing flexible customer experiences that cater to genuine, as opposed to hypothesised, needs.

The outdoor industry has found it increasingly difficult to connect with millennials––that magical, critical demographic that represents about a quarter of the population and $600 billion in annual spend, according to Accenture. Among the outdoor industry’s virtues are its passionate founding stories that connect products to personal stories, an unflinching devotion to quality manufacturing, and a building and celebration of brand community. According to a report released by the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), the outdoor industry will “soon depend on millennials, whether you are ready or not. While that quote may seem mildly blasphemous to the average outdoor enthusiast, it’s important to remember that it’s lifestyle-focused brands like this that are helping to cultivate an interest in the outdoors among urbanites who may well end up needing more high performance gear as their interests grow and develop.

Handshake is a free directory of hand-picked Shopify merchants that sell wholesale. Explore and discover the perfect products for your store, and connect with suppliers to place your next order. If you’d like to receive weekly updates on new suppliers joining Handshake, enter your email below. Shopify uses cookies to provide necessary site functionality and improve your experience.