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Rate of Returns Jumped 6 Percent in 2021

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(PRESS RELEASE) Retailers expect more than $761 billion in merchandise sold last year to be returned by consumers, according to a report released today by the National Retail Federation and Appriss Retail. retail sales, which soared to $4.583 trillion in 2021. “As The 2021 total rate of returns (16.6

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Foot Traffic Returns to U.S. Shopping Malls

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shoppers are returning to shopping malls, according to a report by Placer.ai, published by the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). percent from April 2019 to April 2021, according to the study, which looked at location data from consumers’ devices at 50-plus Class A urban and suburban malls.

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Retail Returns Increased to $761 Billion in 2021

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Retailers expect more than $761 billion in merchandise sold last year to be returned by consumers, according to a report released today by the National Retail Federation and Appriss Retail. retail sales, which soared to $4.583 trillion in 2021. “As The 2021 total rate of returns (16.6 to return fraud.

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Sustainable shopping: what options are available to retailers?

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Not only will this reduce their own impact on the planet, but help paint their stores, and indeed wider business, in a more sustainable light that will appeal more to consumers that share a similar passion. Retailers must also consider their consumers, and modern consumers are prioritising sustainability.

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IRDC 2021 Preview: Retail Industry Leaders Return for 21st Annual Conference

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Breakout sessions throughout the event will focus on everything from how Walmart transformed itself into a mobile-first shopping destination to the future of restaurant design to how brands are pivoting in this post-pandemic environment to meet consumer demands. On Wednesday, Sept. For more information on IRDC, visit irdconline.com.

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RICE 2022: How Coach Uses Store Design, Pop-Ups and Digital Installations to ‘Go Local’

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At Coach, Zaccariello is responsible for visual merchandising through the company’s 3D creative studio, including store windows, showrooms and pop-ups, design and production of events and the digital experience team. There is definitely a need to return to the physical experience.”. A New Take on Location, Location, Location.

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U.S. Retail Sales Down Slightly in May

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percent last month as the effect of the stimulus checks on consumer spending fades, reports CNN. Despite the drop, May 2021 retail sales are still 28 percent higher than the same time last year. Despite the drop, May 2021 retail sales are still 28 percent higher than the same time last year. retail sales dipped 1.3 The post U.S.