Retail TouchPoints

MAY 1, 2025

Waste plastic, bubble wrap and plastic bags are being formed to manufacture unique lampshades above the cash desk, and the stores entire lighting system is produced via a 3D printing process using recycled plastic.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

After liquidation and the sale of its trademarks and intellectual property in August 2019, the Charming Charlie brand has returned with the opening of its first physical store at the Cumberland Mall in Atlanta. The openings had originally been planned for March 2020 but were delayed due to the COVID-19 crisis.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 20, 2024

Mattress Firm has partnered with DoorDash to offer on-demand two -hour delivery of mattresses and bedding accessories from its 2,300+ U.S. These deliveries will be eligible for the DashPass membership program, which offers free delivery and reduced fees on eligible orders, as well as real-time tracking through the DoorDash app.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

22, 2023, the collection will feature more than 200 newly designed jewelry and accessories items at prices starting at $15 , with the majority of items priced under $40. Target stores in Edina, Minn., Katy, Texas and Austin Arboretum in Texas will be flagship locations for the partnership, offering expanded assortments and experiences.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 9, 2025

Princess Polly positions itself right in the center of the Gen Z zeitgeist, and its newest physical location also has surrounded itself with young brands. The most exciting part is our product mix, and the store is set out in these little zones where shoppers can discover. Key markets include Miami; Glendale, Calif.;

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 5, 2023

Bloomingdale’s plans to open its third Bloomie’s location in Seattle’s University Village neighborhood some time in 2023. The retailer opened its first Bloomie’s store in Fairfax, Va. in September 2021 and a second store in the Chicagoland area in 2022.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 12, 2024

Walgreens will integrate jewelry, hair accessories, cosmetics and seasonal pieces from Claire’s into the assortment of more than 4,400 stores by the end of this month. Each participating location will have dedicated displays merchandised by Claire’s in their seasonal sections. “As

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 8, 2024

While Japan has long been established as a premier hotspot for vintage luxury products, particularly designer bags and accessories in pristine condition, the country has recently experienced an unprecedented surge in demand for these meticulously maintained secondhand treasures. billion yen (US$5.4 billion) and accounted for 28.2

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 21, 2024

The two -story location in the trendy SoHo neighborhood will offer men’s and women’s clothing as well as shoes, bags and accessories. The GU store will highlight the retailer’s brand philosophy of offering curated collections designed to create multiple style possibilities.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 4, 2021

The themed quarterly drops are aimed at “fostering self-expression” among its core Gen Z demographic with a variety of curated jewelry and accessories in each one. The company is aware of the precarious position of many mall-based retailers, and the filing noted the ways it is expanding its presence into other locations.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 25, 2021

The deal is expected to preserve at least 275 of Francesca’s remaining 551 locations. The retailer’s new owners plan to continue operating its corporate offices and will keep its management team and nearly all employees on board, according to The Wall Street Journal. million in liabilities.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 24, 2024

The retailer plans to use learnings from this store, located in the Willowbrook Mall in Wayne, N.J., for additional reinvented stores it will open in 2024 , including at the brand’s NYC flagship and locations in Paris, Melbourne and Delhi.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 7, 2023

As part of the retailer’s plans to open 100 locations in 2023, Ross Stores opened 11 Ross Dress for Less and eight dd’s Discounts stores in 13 states during February and March. The 2023 additions will include 75 Ross and 25 dd’s Discounts locations.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

“We know shoppers turn to Target to help them care for their families, and for millions of people — including 70% of Target guests — pets are family,” said Jill Sando, EVP And Chief Merchandising Officer of Apparel and Accessories, Home and Hardlines at Target in a statement. On the Sept.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 25, 2024

Clothing and homewares retailer Urban Rampage has been ordered by the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (Asic) to stop offering Centrepay credit arrangements at its stores. However, Urban Rampage has vowed to fight the ban, describing Asic’s decision as “racist and paternalistic”.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 18, 2023

Petco has been busy in 2023: in January, the retailer merged its two membership programs under the Vital Care banner; in February Petco expanded its partnership with Canadian Tire , with plans to have shop-in-shops in virtually all the retailer’s locations; and it debuted subscription deliveries of fresh dog food in March.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 19, 2025

The store also will feature a home planning hub offering complimentary one-on-one design consultations with Ikea home furnishings experts and a selection of 3,500 affordable home furnishings accessories and small furniture. Customers can have larger pieces delivered to their homes or to a network of pickup points.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

By October 2, DSW shops will open at six Hy-Vee locations in Minneapolis, with additional DSW shop-in-shops slated to open in 2021. Select Hy-Vee locations will feature in-store DSW pickup lockers where customers can collect their orders. more options available from the digital showroom wall. Hy-Vee, Inc.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

WHP also will build up the brand’s presence in Mexico with IB Group and grow its brick-and-mortar footprint in Central America via its partnership with Fastco , including four new Express stores in key locations through 2026. The company also plans for shop-in-shop experiences in Mexico and Indonesia.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 14, 2020

After closing its five stores in response to COVID-19 orders, Rent the Runway is shutting them permanently, said President and COO Anushka Salinas in an interview with CNBC. While the company is leaving its locations in Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington, D.C.,

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 25, 2022

The retailer currently operates 29 full-assortment stores and 36 Beauty & Accessories locations, which feature a more focused selection of products, in the country.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 6, 2020

locations operating before the pandemic, but it remained primarily a digital reseller of high-end luxury handbags and accessories. The company experienced “exponential growth” even after its stores were required to close, Chala said. Rebag started opening retail boutiques in 2017 and had 10.

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365 Retail

APRIL 15, 2025

Swedish outdoor brand Thule has opened its second UK store in Covent Gardens Seven Dials neighbourhood. Located at 72 Neal Street, the 2,100 sq ft retail space showcases the brands full range of travel and outdoor products, from roof racks and bike carriers to backpacks, pushchairs and luggage.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Customers can deposit their product packaging in BEAUTYCYCLE boxes located in the retailer’s beauty department. Each year, more than 120 billion units of plastic packaging are produced by the beauty industry, according to Zero Waste Week , but according to the Environmental Protection Agency , less than 9% gets recycled.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Cole Haan operates 90+ retail stores in the U.S. and Canada and more than 300 international store locations and also sells via department store and specialty retail partners.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Target is debuting an enhanced Apple shopping experience online and in 17 stores this month, with additional locations scheduled to roll out by fall 2021. The dedicated in-store shops will double Apple’s footprint in select Target stores.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 14, 2023

Nearly half ( 46% ) of retailers surveyed in Retail TouchPoints’ Store Operations Survey noted that they provide mobile POS to associates — and an additional 31% plan to implement the technology this year. It was a $15 million outlet, so if that location could run mobile POS, others could too, and we helped remove those barriers.”

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 5, 2021

Gap acquired Intermix in 2012 and the brand now operates 31 U.S. store locations and an ecommerce business. Altamont Capital Partners plans to acquire the entire Intermix business, including all store leases, ecommerce and assets.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

As we step into 2024, the retail industry is poised for a transformative year at brick-and-mortar locations, marked by innovative product trends that marry functionality with aesthetics.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Communal experience Clark believes that the Bondi concept store stands out compared to competitor stores operating in a similar space. Rather than maximising the number of items that it can fit into the new store, the brand has strategically reduced product density, and has instead prioritised open areas and featured products.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 3, 2024

Alternatively, consider the strategic placement of content that complements current sales; if a particular item is being promoted, adjacent digital signage could highlight accessories or related products, enhancing cross-selling opportunities without overshadowing the main promotion.

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365 Retail

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Streamlined Shopping Experience: Simple, Fast, and Convenient The most remarkable aspect of contemporary online vape stores is their hassle-free shopping process. Stores use superior search options alongside detailed descriptions and exceptional image quality to enable customers to make quick decisions.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

D Cloud software, using its Electronic Product Code Information Services (EPCIS) repository to store all information at the item level. First, all pieces of merchandise, including garments and accessories, are tagged at the point of manufacture. All Encuentro Moda stores are now using the system.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 4, 2023

In August 2022, the National Basketball Association (NBA) opened its first bricks-and-mortar retail store in Australia – located in the Emporium shopping centre in Melbourne. A few months later, the NBA opened its second store in Martin Place in Sydney. Do you think the physical locations are or will enhance online sales?

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Fabrica X, the impact retail store operated by The Mills Fabrica , has a new campaign, ‘Denim Futures,’ which aims to shed light on the future of sustainable denim and revolutionise the way people think about their favourite pair of jeans.

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Theatro

APRIL 5, 2023

Sunshine Ace Hardware Leverages Theatro to Digitally Connect Frontline Workforce Sunshine Ace Hardware, situated in nine locations along the western edge of the Southwest Florida coast, prides itself on being more than a hardware store. Communication could no longer be fragmented, sporadic or complicated.

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Retail Focus

MAY 23, 2023

Marking a major milestone in the brand’s history, the new store brings MINISO’s signature joyful attitude and fun, affordable, well-designed products straight to the heart of one of the world’s most famous shopping districts. The brand has also set ambitious goals to surpass 100 stores in the US by the end of 2023.

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