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Walmart Plans to Bring Automation to 65% of its Stores by 2026

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Walmart plans to introduce automation at nearly two-thirds of its stores and aims to have approximately 55 % of its fulfillment center volume move through automated facilities by the end of fiscal 2026. This multi-year outlook assumes all of Walmart’s business segments will contribute to these growth targets.

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The Top 5 Retail Remix Episodes of 2023

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Over three -plus years, I have had the honor of speaking with industry pros who have rich backgrounds in tech, marketing and advertising, operations, finance and so much more. With the rise of retail media, he saw a unique opportunity to bring the robust, data-driven creative of digital advertising to the physical environment.

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Are Queues Really a Good Thing?

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The Upside of a Queue Let’s start with the positives: A queue acts as free advertising for the popularity of your product or service. Some of these people may be willing to spend quite a lot of money in your store — but not a lot of time outside it, in the cold. But Dishoom always has queues, so can easily plan for them.

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Report: Westfield Parent Aims to Sell its U.S. Mall Properties by Late 2023

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Mall operator Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield SE (URW) is reportedly looking to divest most of its U.S. The plan, which was first announced in February 2021, may end up seeing a loss on the $14 billion it spent four years ago to acquire some of the country’s top-performing malls. URW valued its U.S. portfolio at $13.2 malls as prime targets.

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How to Keep Your Digital Signage up to Date

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Certain demographics may be more or less receptive to different types of images or advertisements. Incorporate Promotions and Sales When planning your digital signage content, consider the frequency and timing of sales and promotions. Other important factors to consider include the age and preferences of your customers.

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For Designers and Retailers: How to Put Your Photography to Work

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Retail customers are primed for more than the typical “glamour shots” that architects and advertisers favor, and they are drawn to imagery with a more emotional, personal feel. When planning shoots, think about what makes your firm or retail experience special. Most importantly, loosen up! Put the differentiators in frame.

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Why Uncommon Corporate Partnerships are a Must in 2024 (and How to Make Them a Reality)

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At Lowe’s, for example, the company recently announced that after a successful store-in-store pilot program with Petco, they are planning on expanding from 15 Lowe’s stores to 300 stores by the end of the year.