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Walmart Shutters Store No. 8 Innovation Incubator

Retail TouchPoints

8 innovation unit, according to the Wall Street Journal and other media outlets, as the retailer seeks to cut costs and find new ways to develop and test new ideas. At press time no information about a shutdown timeline or the fate of Store No. Walmart will reportedly shut down its Store No. He noted that almost 300 Store No.

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How Bark is Creating Products and Experiences that Pups (and Pup Parents) Love

Retail TouchPoints

Half of these pet-owning households are run by millennials and Gen Zers, who don’t just look at their pets as “furry friends” but as their children. At Bark, it’s more than attribution. RTP: And what about from a customer acquisition and retention perspective? Americans spent $136.8 billion on their pets in 2022, up from $123.6

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How Rising AR Adoption is Driving Snap’s Commerce Strategy

Retail TouchPoints

In the 11 years since, Snapchat has evolved to more closely resemble its social media counterparts (which in turn have adopted many Snapchat-style functionalities). Now, AR is playing a central role in the platform’s commerce ambitions at the same time that the tech is becoming more ubiquitous and useful. . What it All Means for Snap.

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Mall of America Adds Body-Worn Cameras to its Security ‘Layers’

Retail TouchPoints

Photo courtesy Mall of America “Body cameras are becoming the industry standard in law enforcement, and we’re seeing it bleed over to security,” said Will Bernhjelm, VP of Security at Mall of America in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. All of this is captured, and it’s helpful for the investigation later.”

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CVS Achieves Transparency Goal for Beauty Product Imagery, Shifts Focus to Mental Health Initiatives

Retail TouchPoints

According to a poll conducted by CVS and media psychologist Pamela Rutledge through The Harris Poll, 78% of women aged 18 to 35 spend time on video calls each week, with 37% on video calls for at least five hours in a typical week. before the COVID-19 pandemic).

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The Beauty of Summer for Retail Store Owners

Retail Smart Guys

Use vibrant colors, summer-themed props, and signage to promote your products and draw customers into your store. Summer Product Bundles: Create product bundles or kits that are specifically designed for summer activities or occasions. Incorporate seasonal elements like beach accessories, tropical plants, or vibrant summer colors.

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Pop-Ups Allow Luxury Brands to Get Just a Bit Funky

Retail TouchPoints

Pop-ups give such brands an opportunity to let their hair down — and they also can help create an immediate climate of exclusivity and social media excitement. Retailers also need to look at social media: has the pop-up generated buzz? Is it a hot new space that influencers need to see? A lot of municipalities in the U.S.