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Location Data is a Must for Site Selection

Retail TouchPoints

Demand for delivery and contact-free services persists, resulting in fewer in-person visits to store and restaurant locations. Moving forward, retailers will need to include location data analysis as part of a comprehensive site selection strategy before committing to their next move or expansion. Location Intelligence Matters.

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Uniqlo’s 2024 Plans: 20+ New Stores in North America

Retail TouchPoints

and Canada in 2024, including debuts in new markets for the fast fashion retailer. In May 2023 , Uniqlo, which opened its first North American location in 2005, revealed its plans to reach 200 North American locations by 2027. new market) State Island Mall, Staten Island, N.Y. Tacoma Mall, Tacoma, Wash. .:

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Uniqlo’s US expansion: Has the parent learned its lessons?

Inside Retail

Fast Retailing, the parent company of Japan apparel retailer Uniqlo , has announced the locations for 11 new stores in the US, on its way to a target of 20 openings in North America this year, which in turn is the first instalment on its plan to reach 200 stores in 2027. It needed flagships in high-profile street locations.

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Perspex Distribution Ltd Celebrates 20 Years of Excellence in the Thermoplastic Industry

Retail Focus

Perspex Distribution opened its first branch in Chelmsford, Essex, in October 2003, since then it has successfully expanded its product range and branch locations, successfully catering to a diverse range of UK industries, from signage and print, to construction and precision fabrication.

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New Zealand’s Deadly Ponies to open first Australian store

Inside Retail

New Zealand sustainable leather accessories brand Deadly Ponies is to expand its footprint into Australia with its first store in the market. . The company says Melbourne was chosen as the location of the first store because the brand already has a strong fan base there.

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Introducing Goobne, the latest Korean chicken brand to hit Australia

Inside Retail

The story began back in 2005 in South Korea and today Goobne has more than 1000 outlets in its home country, with expansion into Hong Kong, China, Macau, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam. We have what we call turnkey delivery, meaning we take care of handling the lease, training and even have an in-house marketing team too.

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“The goal is to be in thousands of retailers”: Edible Blooms’ expansion strategy

Inside Retail

Edible Blooms was founded in South Australia in 2005. A passion for gourmet and gifting Jamieson started the business in 2005 with her sister, who is still general manager. Pharmacies have great locations, and they have great opening hours. “So, And it’s not standing still. So, we saw that as a really brilliant fit.”