HOW INNOVATION IS IMPACTING RETAIL
The world’s connected, digitalized marketplaces are maturing, unlocking a proliferation of marketing innovations, more seamless omnichannel user experiences and more deeply integrated services.
Data is the key to harnessing that innovation in the retail space. The 2023 Global Innovation Report gathers trends based on a survey of 351 senior retail executives. As you consider your next tech investments, these strategies may
help you turn innovation opportunities into real-world advantages.
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A three step guide on how to monetize data and achieve digital transformation
Over the next 12 months, at least 70% of retail executives surveyed expect a major or moderate impact from four key trends – the metaverse, cryptocurrency, embedded finance and buy now, pay later (BNPL). These aren’t passing fads. They’re areas of innovation that you need to understand and adapt to sooner rather than later.
Finding the best route
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Download the report to explore the full findings. Then, let’s connect to map out your next steps.
ARE YOU EMBRACING INNOVATION?
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THE IMPACT OF INNOVATION IS WIDESPREAD AND LONG-TERM
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81%
74%
77%
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83%
86%
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The Metaverse Cryptocurrencies Embedded Finance Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL)
12 months
3 years
Those who expect innovation to impact their business foresee a range of effects. The four trends have the potential to upend business models, posing real challenges for retailers. In terms of strengthening relationships with customers and driving revenue, BNPL could have the greatest impact. However, the metaverse shows strong potential for strengthening customer relationships as well.
Innovation disrupts the retail status quo
Q: What impact do you expect the following trends to have on your organization over the next 12 months?
In the next three years?
Metaverse
Cryptocurrency
Embedded finance
BNPL
180%
160%
140%
120%
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
23%
14%
9%
22%
23%
25%
25%
12%
9%
12%
13%
23%
11%
29%
27%
12%
15%
15%
31%
17%
14%
12%
30%
17%
30%
17%
14%
19%
11%
27%
18%
24%
Change sales and/or distribution models
Reduce risk
Increase operating costs
Strengthen customer relationships
Drive revenue
Increase risk
Increase competition
Decrease operating costs
Let’s look at the retail executives who believe innovation will have a major impact on their operations over the next 12 months.
When asked how they are responding, three strategies come to the fore: adopting new technology, augmenting skills and increasing budgets.
The opportunity is clear. What about the strategy?
Q: You indicated that these trends would have some degree of impact on your organization, but what specific effects will they have on your organization?
Metaverse
Cryptocurrency
Embedded finance
BNPL
7%
14%
22%
22%
23%
20%
23%
28%
22%
20%
35%
17%
19%
18%
36%
28%
48%
14%
39%
12%
Build new technology
Hire people to add skills/knowledge
Seek partners to add skills/knowledge
Launch new products/services
Increase technology budget
You’re facing more pressure and uncertainty than ever. But those who make the right choices from the plethora of new technologies, innovations and trends at their disposal will dominate the markets of the future.
Only FIS has the technology and expertise to navigate the entire retail ecosystem. Our unmatched global reach and experience can give you the confidence to expand into new areas.
There’s no time to waste
Q: You indicated that the following trends would have a major impact on your organization over the next 12 months.
What activities is your organization currently involved with to respond to these trends?
* All data is based on a survey of 351 worldwide retail firms. The survey was conducted by Longitude Partners on FIS’ behalf between July and September 2022.
12 months
3 years
The Metaverse
Cryptocurrencies (including stablecoins)
Tokenized assets
(e.g., linked to shares, bonds, commodities, etc excludes NFTs)
Embedded Finance
BNPL
90%
85%
80%
75%
70%
65%
81%
78%
74%
77%
72%
79%
84%
86%
83%
84%
Drive revenue
Change sales and/or distribution models
Increase
risk
Reduce
risk
Increase competition
Increase operating costs
Decrease operating costs
Strengthen customer relationships
35
30
25
20
15
10
05
0
12%
25%
25%
23%
22%
9%
14%
23%
12%
27%
29%
11%
23%
13%
12%
9%
17%
30%
12%
14%
17%
31%
15%
15%
24%
18%
27%
11%
19%
14%
17%
30%
The Metaverse
Cryptocurrencies
Embedded Finance
BNPL
Build new technology
Hire people
to add skills/knowledge
Seek partners
to add skills/knowledge
Launch new products/services
Increase
R&D budget
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
05
0
The Metaverse
Cryptocurrencies
Embedded Finance
23%
22%
22%
14%
7%
36%
18%
19%
17%
17%
20%
22%
28%
23%
20%
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12%
39%
14%
48%
28%
BNPL
Increase R&D budget
Metaverse
Crypto
Embedded Finance
BNPL
39
%
10
%
17
%
13
%
Over the next 12 months, at least 70% of retail executives surveyed expect a major or moderate impact from four key trends – the metaverse, cryptocurrency, embedded finance and buy now, pay later (BNPL). These aren’t passing fads. They’re areas of innovation that you need to understand and adapt to sooner rather than later.
THE IMPACT OF INNOVATION IS WIDESPREAD AND LONG-TERM
Those who expect innovation to impact their business foresee a range of effects. The four trends have the potential to upend business models, posing real challenges for retailers. In terms of strengthening relationships with customers and driving revenue, BNPL could have the greatest impact. However, the metaverse shows strong potential for strengthening customer relationships as well.
INNOVATION DISRUPTS THE RETAIL STATUS QUO
39%
Increase technology budget
10%
35%
13%
Let’s look at the retail executives who believe innovation will have a major impact on their operations over the next 12 months.
When asked how they are responding, three strategies come to the fore: adopting new technology, augmenting skills and increasing budgets.
THE OPPORTUNITY IS CLEAR. WHAT ABOUT THE STRATEGY?
Click on each key trend to see the results
Drive revenue
Change sales and/or distribution models
Increase
risk
Reduce
risk
Increase competition
Increase operating costs
Decrease operating costs
Strengthen customer relationships
35
30
25
20
15
10
05
0
12%
25%
25%
23%
22%
9%
14%
23%
12%
27%
29%
11%
23%
13%
12%
9%
17%
30%
12%
14%
17%
31%
15%
15%
24%
18%
27%
11%
19%
14%
17%
30%
The Metaverse
Cryptocurrencies
Embedded Finance
BNPL
You’re facing more pressure and uncertainty than ever. But those who make the right choices from the plethora of new technologies, innovations and trends at their disposal will dominate the markets of the future.
Only FIS has the technology and expertise to navigate the entire retail ecosystem. Our unmatched global reach and experience can give you the confidence to expand into new areas.
* All data is based on a survey of 351 worldwide retail firms. The survey was conducted by Longitude Partners on FIS’ behalf between July and September 2022.
THERE’S NO TIME TO WASTE
Download the report to explore the full findings. Then, let’s connect to map out your next steps.
Let’s talk
ARE YOU EMBRACING INNOVATION?
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