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Aldi launches Corner Store in convenience push

Inside Retail

The challenge is CBDs will not return to pre-COVID levels for many years. The market leaders have worked out pretty quickly that [rolling out smaller store formats] may not be a successful strategy if we have continuing lockdowns.”. Three of the 13 stores closed and Woolwoths is reviewing the remaining 10 sites.

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How Brands can Deliver More Value to Shoppers in 2023

Retail TouchPoints

respondents said rising inflation had affected their shopping habits, which included actions such as shopping at discount stores and consolidating shopping trips to save costs. Retail Dive reported on a Morning Consult survey which revealed that 85% of U.S. More Efficient Marketing Channels.

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Primark’s Strategy, 4 Elements to Consider

Indigo 9 Digital

When you look at the retail sector it tends to be the top of the market, luxury retailers and the lower end of the market, discount stores that perform the best. Dollar General plans to open more than 1,000 stores this year and Dollar Tree plans to open as many as 650 stores this year. Returns made in store are also free.

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Where Have All the Salespeople Gone?

DMS Retail

Once Covid 19 has been sufficiently squashed, do you think we’ll return to old ways with gusto …return to what used to be considered normal retailing…happy to be able to interact with our customers? Assisted by sophisticated systems and promotions and signage and advertising…the goods were sold by people. Hard to say, isn’t it?

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September’s sun boosted high-street spending, yet restaurants and takeaways saw cutbacks as Brits save up for Christmas

A1 Retail

Two thirds of shoppers (67 percent) believe that supermarkets inflate the regular price advertised for some products, so that the promotional prices offered through their loyalty schemes look like a better deal than they really are. Clothing stores saw a slight improvement (-0.2 percent – slightly more than in August (3.7

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June’s warm weather boosted spending on clothing, pubs and outdoor retailers, yet restaurants continued to struggle as Brits cut back on dining out

A1 Retail

In a further sign that Brits are seeking out value-for-money wherever possible, discount stores were up 8.8 percent), sports and outdoor retailers returned to growth (1.1 Meanwhile, home improvement and DIY stores, including garden centres, were another bright spot, seeing their first growth in over two years (3.9

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