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Scarred by the 2008 Recession and COVID, 48% of Gen Z Frequently Shops at Discount Stores

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That sense of unease is to be expected from a cohort shaped by both the 2008-2009 Great Recession and the COVID pandemic, and it’s had a big impact on their shopping choices: nearly half ( 48% ) say they shop the most often at discount/off-price retailers, and 25% frequently patronize dollar stores.

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Retail’s New Normal: Here’s What Retailers Should Focus On As The Country Continues To Reopen

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To quickly adapt to this change, retailers can deploy different strategies, such as drop-shipping to get their items direct-to-consumer and take back control over delivery timeframes, ensure transparency throughout the process and still deliver a great customer experience.

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Batteries Plus: Customer Data and Store Expertise Power Sweeping Digital Transformation

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The company rebranded as Batteries Plus Bulbs in 2012 in an attempt to expand its appeal but then reverted back to just Batteries Plus in 2021 (although it does still sell light bulbs). So we have a little bit of an Amazon moat, which is difficult for many retailers.

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