Consumer confidence is up and inflation is cooling, so why is ecommerce in the doldrums? 

Caila Schwartz, Salesforce’s director of consumer insights and strategy for retail and consumer goods, says price-conscious buyers are waiting for the discounts they know are coming.

“Q4 is the biggest time of the year for retail,” she said. “What’s happening now is that shoppers are doubling down on essentials and lower-priced goods and they’re waiting to make [non-essential] purchases until later in the year.”

She has more on that, as well as marketing tips, in her interview with Kim Davis.

On another note, every year we publish the results of our annual MarTech Replacement Survey and every year readers tell us how much they appreciate it. We literally couldn’t do it without you. So, could you spare a moment and let us know what has and hasn’t changed in your tech world? Here’s the link.

Constantine von Hoffman
Managing Editor

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Get the inside scoop on selecting the right marketing automation platform for your team with our free 2024 guide comparing features, capabilities, leading vendors, and in-depth AI coverage.

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The problem with B2B marketing: Misaligned measurement is stifling innovation

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Dive into the systemic issues hindering creativity in B2B marketing and how to strategically leverage advertising for long-term brand growth.

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Expert insights, cutting-edge technology

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You’re just a few clicks away from unlocking the complete spring season of MarTech, featuring hours of on-demand sessions, keynotes, Q&A conversations, and more.

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