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UPDATE: Target Adds Paid Loyalty Program, Plans 300 New Stores Over Next 10 Years

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The retailer will still offer its free-to-join Target Circle loyalty program and plans to enhance it by providing its 100 million+ members with access to automatic deals applied at checkout. Additionally, cardholders who want to join Target Circle 360 will pay the promotional price of $49 rather than the full $99 fee.

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How to Build Product Pages That Convert

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Then there’s the website navigation, web accessibility, mobile friendliness and the checkout experience. Taking that next step should be intuitive, and shoppers shouldn’t have to scroll or backtrack to move closer to checkout. Time-sensitive or exclusive items can be promoted on an aisle endcap.

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Retail’s tech revolution sets laser-like focus on the consumer

Inside Retail

Conversely, they might spot an item in a store, compare prices on their smartphone, and choose either to take it to the checkout or order it online for home delivery. The checkout process becomes a breeze, as customers can pay directly through the device, minimising the time spent waiting in line.

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5 Things to Know About Amazon’s New ‘Style’ Clothing Stores

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Amazon has announced plans for its first-ever physical fashion store — dubbed Amazon Style — which will feature women’s and men’s apparel, shoes and accessories. Amazon’s done this before… just not for apparel. The goal is an Everything Apparel Store IRL. The King of Ecommerce is no stranger to brick-and-mortar — far from it.

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Claire’s Aims High (and Wide) with Next-Gen Paris Store, U.S. Grocery Expansion

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An ear-shaped “chandel-ear” designed by Formichetti welcomes shoppers and highlights the brand’s #EarPrint campaign promoting its ear-piercing services. Claire’s previewed the Paris store in a video on Instagram. Claire’s will add two additional partners this spring, but did not identify the grocers.

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City Furniture Overhauls Ecommerce Approach to Create Highly Customized Shopper Journeys

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The furniture industry has a lot of unique needs and more purchase flows than a traditional apparel retailer,” Lopez explained. With high-value products sourced from well-known furniture and home brands, CITY Furniture needs to design its product pages, marketing content and promotions while adhering to a broad set of parameters.

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For the pandemic-hit fashion industry, the future is digital

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As global apparel revenues plummeted almost 20 per cent in 2020, e-commerce has emerged as the silver lining of the fashion industry’s challenging year. To meet rising consumer expectations, brands need to promote smooth customer experiences with automation, 24/7 responsiveness, and minimise friction on the journey to checkout.