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More People Than Ever Are Exploring the Outdoors. Here’s the Opportunity for Brands and Retailers

Retail TouchPoints

While COVID-19 has accelerated the adoption of many new shopping behaviors and expectations, there is another trend that the pandemic has pushed forward: interest in the outdoors. Participation in outdoor activities increased by nearly 25 million people over the past decade, and nearly half that number visited the U.S.’s

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“It’s working”: Kathmandu unveils next step in radical redesign

Inside Retail

Last year New Zealand outdoor and lifestyle brand Kathmandu unveiled a revamp of its brand identity – moving from the achievement-focused image that many outdoor brands present to something more accessible and fun. But, one of our biggest consumer insights was that people go outdoors for how it makes them feel.”. Going global.

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If Amazon and Walmart Can Do It, So Can You

Retail TouchPoints

Amazon and Walmart have realized this and are now monetizing the physical space they occupy — in the digital realm — through advertising. While advertising on Amazon is still relatively small, it does account for nearly 10% of total revenue, which is more than subscriptions from Amazon Prime, for example. OOH advertising is booming.

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Taking the Party to Third-Party Venues: A Look at Party City’s Move into Marketplaces

Retail TouchPoints

We always try to encourage marketplace diversification ,” said Tracey Lackey, Account Manager for Party City at ChannelAdvisor in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. “ was notified in April 2020 it was at risk of being delisted from the New York Stock Exchange if its stock price didn’t stay above $1 for 30 consecutive days.

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Rainier Industries Acquires Outdoor America Images Corporation

VMS

(PRESS RELEASE) TUKWILA, WA — Rainier Industries announces the acquisition of Outdoor America Images (OAI) Corporation, located in Tampa, Fla. Learn more at rainier.com. Outdoor America Images is a full-service supplier of Visual Branding solutions that enhance brand identity. Learn more at oaicorp.com.

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Amazon launches first byAmazon advertising campaign promoting own-brand grocery range

A1 Retail

Available at Amazon Fresh in store and online, as well as through Amazon.co.uk , the brand’s mission is to give shoppers gobsmacking quality and outstanding value. There is also a two-week London-wide digital outdoor and digital display campaign. With byAmazon groceries, consumers can expect more wow in their weekly shop.

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Kathmandu unveils global rebrand ahead of overseas expansion

Inside Retail

New Zealand outdoor and lifestyle retailer Kathmandu has taken the wraps off its major global rebrand today, shifting its focus to become more accessible, inclusive and fun, as it prepares for international expansion into Europe. Instead, the sector is now about wellness and encouraging people from all walks of life to enjoy the outdoors.

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