Shoppers Stop Selects Accenture to Help Advance Its Digital Commerce Transformation Journey
MUMBAI; Sept. 07, 2021 – Shoppers Stop Ltd (NSE: SHOPERSTOP | BSE: 532638), one of India’s leading retailer of fashion and beauty brands, is collaborating with Accenture (NYSE: ACN) to accelerate its digital commerce transformation across multiple retail channels. The program aims to enhance customer experience and profitability, as well as support Shoppers Stop’s goal of being the go-to digital destination for customers through constant innovation.
September 07, 2021
Accenture to Acquire HRC Retail Advisory to Expand Retail Strategy Capabilities
CHICAGO; July 27, 2021 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has entered into an agreement to acquire HRC Retail Advisory, a retail-focused strategy consultancy with critical in-demand skills and solutions to help clients across the retail value chain — from customer-centric merchandising and omnichannel capabilities to the evolving store footprint and creating high-performance organizations. HRC Retail Advisory’s team of more than 30 people across North America will join Accenture’s Retail Strategy group, expanding its capabilities for helping clients leverage the power of technology to transform their businesses. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
July 27, 2021
COVID-19 has Sparked a New Wave of Innovation Across Consumer Industries, According to Accenture Research
NEW YORK; April 11, 2021 — The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way people live, work and socialize, accelerating demand for innovation, as retailers, consumer goods, and travel companies shift from reacting to the crisis to reinventing products and services, according to findings of a new global survey from Accenture (NYSE: ACN).
April 11, 2021
Accenture and Springboard Enterprises Celebrate Women Transforming Industries
NEW YORK; Oct. 22, 2020 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Springboard Enterprises are celebrating “Women Transforming Industries” and the organization’s 20th anniversary by honoring four women CEOs in the retail and health industries for their technological innovation.
October 22, 2020
Accenture, Best Buy Collaborate to Accelerate Technology Innovation
MINNEAPOLIS; Oct. 19, 2020 – Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY) and Accenture (NYSE: ACN) are teaming to advance Best Buy’s strategic priorities by accelerating technology innovation and growing technology talent at the company.
October 19, 2020
Most U.S. Shoppers Want Retailers to Close on Thanksgiving Day, Accenture Survey Reveals
NEW YORK; Oct. 1, 2020 – As the retail industry gears up for its busiest shopping period, the COVID-19 pandemic is making consumers focus on their own health and safety and the well-being of retail employees, according to findings of the 14th annual Accenture Holiday Shopping Survey (NYSE: ACN).
October 01, 2020
COVID-19 Likely to Usher in 'Decade of the Home,' According to Accenture Survey Research
NEW YORK; Aug. 13, 2020 – People’s refocus on their local community in light of the COVID-19 pandemic will be long-term, bringing about the "decade of the home" and forcing retailers and consumer goods companies to tailor their products and services to drive a more local experience,
August 13, 2020
Frustrated Consumers Three Times More Likely Than Satisfied Consumers to Avoid Buying from Retailer or Brand Again, Accenture Study Finds
NEW YORK; Dec. 18, 2019 – Consumers who had a frustrating shopping experience are three times more likely than satisfied consumers to not buy from the retailer or brand again, but companies that consistently exceed customer expectations could significantly increase revenues by charging a premium for the experience, according to new research from Accenture (NYSE: ACN).
December 18, 2019
Most US Shoppers Expect to Spend as Much or More This Holiday Season than Last Year, with Many Turning to Physical Stores for Inspiration, Accenture Survey Reveals
NEW YORK; Oct. 1, 2019 – The vast majority of U.S. consumers plan to spend at least as much this year on holiday gifts as they did last year and will be turning to stores for holiday gift inspiration, according to results of the 13th Annual Holiday Shopping Survey from Accenture (NYSE: ACN). The study also found a growing trend of “responsible retail,” with shoppers more concerned about the environmental and social impact of their purchases.
October 01, 2019
Accenture Helps Del Monte Foods Unlock Innovation and Drive Business Growth with The Cloud
NEW YORK; April 2, 2019 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has helped Del Monte Foods, Inc. gain more visibility into its IT operations, access real-time customer insights to inform decision making, reduce IT spending costs by up to 35 percent, and increase operating efficiencies by significantly reducing the time it takes for its professionals to receive IT capabilities, service and support from weeks to less than an hour.
April 02, 2019