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Sustainable shopping: what options are available to retailers?

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If you walk up and down the aisles of supermarkets, clothes shops or even furniture stores, you will notice that more brands are shouting about their commitment to protecting the environment, be it via packaging or marketing messages. To put it simply, there is no escaping the subject of sustainability in retail.

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New Men’s Wearhouse Layout Seizes on Latest Trends in Visual Merchandising

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I n 2021, VISUAL MERCHANDISING is following three distinct trends: immersive experiences, interrupting traffic patterns and connecting with the customer. Previously, the product had been hard to shop with so many options, and the customer journey through the space was difficult to navigate.

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Dollar General Unveils First Shop-in-Shop Stores

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The retailer plans approximately 25 Dollar General/pOpshelf combination stores by the end of fiscal 2021. The post Dollar General Unveils First Shop-in-Shop Stores appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design. Since then, it has opened 16 stores in three states.

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IRDC 2021: Rethink Retail Therapy

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How many times have you altered your store design to influence customer buying decisions or shopping patterns? The post IRDC 2021: Rethink Retail Therapy appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design. General Session: Rethink Retail Therapy: Designing Healthy Spaces. Panelist: CAROLINE RICKARD-BRIDEAU.

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IRDC 2021: Mobile is the New Physical

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Implementing a dynamic, industry-disrupting mobile messaging system, Walmart reimagined itself as a mobile-first shopping destination—and customers responded. Now you can learn the lessons of this brand revolution first-hand at IRDC 2021! Register today for IRDC 2021 in Denver, Sept.

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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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2021 IVC First Place: “Superette” (Food and Beverages/Consumables)

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But don’t let looks fool you – this uniquely merchandised cannabis dispensary features the aesthetic of a traditional neighborhood corner shop supported by a notable visual journey. It’s not a jewelry store, it’s not a high-end electronics store, it’s a cannabis shop. Click here to view our 2021 Honorable Mentions.