Inside Retail

MARCH 15, 2022

They have absolutely loved the new look and layout and we can’t wait to roll this out even further in 2022. ARO: What are some of the interesting challenges Witchery is focusing on for 2022? ARO: What are three of the most exciting opportunities for the Australian fashion industry in 2022?

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

So what changes should we expect to see in 2022? These players will continue to expand in 2022, reshaping consumers’ expectations of an acceptable wait time for groceries. Meanwhile, rising energy, shipping and labor costs means higher prices for many grocery items. In 2022, grocers will need to become digital-first.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 10, 2022

billion ) into opening new locations and revamping existing stores by the end of 2023. For instance, the retailer recently rebuilt a location in Kuopio, Finland to handle online orders from across the country. Additional expansion plans for Canada include opening a new distribution center in Quebec and a planning studio in Montreal.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The North Face has unveiled a five-year growth plan that will add up to 300 global retail and partner locations, with more than 70 new stores in North America. Stores also will beef up BOPIS and ship-from-store options to support omnichannel consumer journeys. “As Portland, Ore.; Indianapolis; Wauwatosa, Wis.;

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 10, 2021

As the new year approaches, retailers need to think about what their expansion plans will look like and how their stores can best serve customers. “I I think what’s going to be interesting is, how do we rebound in 2022?” One thing that’s unlikely to change in 2022 is the importance of omnichannel offerings.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 20, 2022

Luxury home brand Brooklinen is planning to triple its brick-and-mortar retail presence, first with the addition of four stores in new markets in 2022 and plans to reach 25 to 30 locations by the end of 2024. At that time its stated goal was reaching the 30 -store mark by 2023. ”

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 26, 2024

A little less than one year after Toys ‘R’ Us made its return to the world of UK brick-and-mortar via nine shop-in-shops in WHSmith stores, TRU parent company WHP Global has announced plans to expand the partnership and add 30 new locations by this summer. Locations and opening dates will be announced in the coming weeks.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The company reports that members of the Prime Access program saved an average of $1,600 last year through shipping savings, coupons and membership discounts. It also noted that the program expanded its membership by more than 300% between 2019 and the end of 2021.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 19, 2023

17, 2022 for exposing workers to ergonomic hazards. The company’s warehouse in Florida received an additional citation for struck-by hazards , and three similar investigations are ongoing at locations in Aurora, Colo., Amazon facilities in Deltona, Fla., Waukegan, Ill. and New Windsor, N.Y. all received hazard alert letters on Jan.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

He noted that Best Buy added ESLs in some locations after COVID forced its stores to close, and that high-performing retailers as a group spend an impressive 843% more on ESLs than other retailers. We’re forecasting 700% growth over the next two years for these second locations with dedicated inventory.”.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Reminiscent of the “kids clubs” available through many vacation resorts and cruise ships, CAMP Club is designed to offer engaging and interactive experiences at Marriott Bonvoy’s hotels and resorts worldwide that are tailored to the needs of different age groups.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

The service, which debuted in November 2022, now provides message-based consultations in 34 states and video visits nationwide. Depending on the state where they’re located, customers can connect via messaging or video call without requiring an appointment or insurance coverage. And, they can see the cost before they start the visit.”

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 15, 2020

The Children’s Place plans to close 200 stores in 2020 and another 100 stores in 2021, the retailer revealed in announcing its Q1 2020 results. and Canada stores have been closed since March 18, the company enabled ship-from-store capabilities in approximately 85% of its U.S. Even though approximately 95%. of the company’s U.S.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 18, 2021

All trends are pointing to an acceleration of e-commerce in 2022, making right now a critical time to prepare for the challenges and opportunities ahead. We cover everything from shipping automation to attracting reviews and brand communications through emails and SMS.”.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The 150,000 new positions will include full-time, seasonal and part-time roles across a range of jobs, including stowing, picking, packing, sorting, shipping orders and more. Amazon’s operations employees are paid, on average, approximately $19 per hour based on position and location. Jobs are available across the U.S.,

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The problems with getting products to people quickly and cheaply are well-known: consumers want fast fulfillment, which is costly to provide, but they don’t want to pay high (or really any) shipping fees. This is both more complex and more top-of-mind due to ESG [environmental, social and governance]; no one likes to ship air.”

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 17, 2022

Bridal and special occasion retailer David’s Bridal has acquired Anomalie , a digital startup that helps brides-to-be plan every detail of their wedding dresses through its Build Your Dress service. that were in stock and ready to ship to customers in the U.S. As the needs of the brides evolve, so do we.

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Small Biz Trends

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The Handmade Crafts Industry in 2022. The handmade business industry is booming in 2022, with consumers looking for unique products and online marketplaces making them easily accessible. Create a Formal Business Plan. Your craft business plan should detail everything from what you will sell to how you’ll reach customers.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 26, 2023

The club retailer also plans to open more than 30 larger-format stores, most of which will include enhanced perimeter departments, bigger healthcare spaces and dedicated areas for curbside pickup, home delivery and ship-from-store orders. The retailer also completed a chainwide rollout of inventory-scanning robots in October 2022. “As

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 27, 2022

The solution is expected to launch in the second half of 2022. The updated Dynamics 365 Intelligent Order Management tool is designed to help brands access new information and capabilities to better fulfill, ship and service customer orders.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 29, 2023

With digital now accounting for 30% of Kohl’s sales annually, CEO Tom Kingsbury specifically pointed to the marketplace and the connected Kohl’s Media Network as “ two key digital growth initiatives ” for the beleaguered retailer on the company’s Q4 2022 earnings call.

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VMS

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

n 2022, inflation drove prices and interest rates higher. Starbucks workers organized at many locations in 2022. location voted in favor of starting a union. It was the third company-owned location to so vote. It’s the first time the company plans to use drones for customer deliveries in the United States.

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Independent Retailer

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Independent Retailer spoke with multiple experts in the industry to find the hottest technology trends in 2022 for indie retailers to keep an eye out for: Human Behavior Analytics for Physical Locations. The post 2022 Technology Trends appeared first on Independent Retailer. The Growth & Future of Mobile Payments.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

LaFleur began with the September 2022 opening of a 550-square-foot store on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Amid planning for new locations in other areas of New York and Washington, D.C., Photo courtesy of M.M. Photo courtesy of M.M. Seeking to grow beyond its appointment-driven showroom model, womenswear brand M.M.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 28, 2022

Ulta Beauty is partnering with Happy Returns to add Return Bar services to 1,300 brick-and-mortar locations. Through this partnership, Ulta and Happy Returns will increase the total number of Return Bar locations to more than 5,000 by the end of 2022. As a result, 78% of Americans will live within 10 miles of a Return Bar.

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Retail Focus

MARCH 27, 2023

Our key tip for success is not location, location, location – In our experience the key driver of success (to deliver strong awareness, footfall, sales, content creation) is the power of the pop up shop creative concept and its ability to excite shoppers to seek you out and also generate column inches. 2 Pop-up location. . #2

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 27, 2023

A 2022 survey of more than 13,000 consumers worldwide found that 66% had stopped buying from a company because of a mismatch in values. The 2022 survey also found that a company’s environmental practices were a deciding factor for 78% of consumers. Smarter Shipping Options Transport is a large component of the ecommerce footprint.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 1, 2022

“The expansion of Amazon’s same-day delivery to include beloved brands delivered directly from nearby retail locations is just another way we are offering customers even greater selection, at faster speeds,” said Sarah Mathew, Director of Amazon Delivery Experience in a statement. “We Seattle and Washington D.C. Seattle and Washington D.C.

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Mass Relators

JUNE 2, 2022

Walmart said it plans to build four next-generation fulfillment centers that, combined with its existing facilities, will let it offer 95% of the U.S. population next- or two-day shipping on their online orders. Photography Copyright ©2022 Steven L. BENTONVILLE, Ark. described the new fulfillment centers and why they are unique.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 13, 2022

When planning their strategy for growth, DTC brands can choose to: Increase distribution channels through avenues such as wholesale partnerships ; Expand their product assortments ; Use additional marketing channels ; and Build a community of like-minded consumers. Opening Brick-and-Mortar Stores Can Jumpstart DTC Growth.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 11, 2020

Most of the closures are expected to be smaller, non- Zara branded locations, and the retailer also plans to open 450 new stores fitted with the latest sales integration technology. Staff members at the closed stores will be offered new roles with the company, such as handling fulfillment of ship-from-store orders.

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Independent Retailer

JANUARY 20, 2022

Now, the chaos is gradually giving way to a new order, and as they look to 2022, many businesses are finally hoping for a more orderly and “normal” year. Here are the five key trends that businesses should take seriously as they plan for the coming year: . Customers Care About Return Policies.

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Small Biz Trends

AUGUST 19, 2022

And if you want to bring in other people from a remote location, you can do it right away. This includes offices, boardrooms, classrooms, coaching, and planning projects. Best Office Floor Mats for 2022. Best Shop Vac Options for Your Business in 2022. Save money on shipping costs for your Amazon purchases.

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Mass Relators

JANUARY 19, 2023

In January 2022, the retailer launched a ship-to-home e-commerce site called WholeLotta Good that offers customers a full range of dietitian-approved health and specialty products that can be purchased online and shipped directly to homes across the U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 23, 2022

The post-COVID-19 retail recovery hasn’t quite gone according to plan. Discounting and perks like free shipping have been successful drivers of Black Friday and Cyber Monday campaigns; however, dropping prices is not a winning strategy that creates a path to profitability. As 2022 wraps up, it’s time for a “reset.”

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Inflation has tightened margins and supply chain issues have caused havoc with inventory planning. Newly developed freight booking tools have made it easier and more efficient to book containers on large cargo ships, thereby reducing the need for air freight, which is generally seen as producing a larger carbon footprint.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

In fact, Sundays offers free shipping for every piece of furniture delivered, as well as free white-glove service. “We A logistics director who was hired in January 2022 focuses on assessing service-level agreements for these partners, conducts competitive analysis and examines customer data to gauge how fulfillment providers are performing.

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