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Walgreens Accelerates Clinic Rollout with Plans for 40 Additional Locations by mid-2021

Retail TouchPoints

Walgreens Boots Alliance and VillageMD will open the next 40 Village Medical at Walgreens full-service primary care clinics by the end of summer 2021. The expansion is part of the large-scale rollout that will open 500 to 700 Village Medical at Walgreens clinics in more than 30 U.S. markets in the next five years. “In

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Chico’s Taps the Power of Personal Connections to Virtually Connect Associates and Shoppers

Retail TouchPoints

In 2018, the brand partnered with Salesfloor to deploy a new mobile platform for associates — known as StyleConnect — combining clienteling and mobile checkout with a customer-facing interface embedded on the retailer’s ecommerce site. On the app, associates also can view the BOPIS orders routed to their stores.

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Inside Westfield Century City’s Infrastructure Supporting Experiential Retail

Retail TouchPoints

Salvador added: “Collaboration is essential to making this work because there are always going to be things that are uncomfortable, different or even weird that you wouldn’t expect at a shopping center. The Atrium Pop-Up is approximately 1,000 square feet and sits “at the heart of the shopping center ,” according to Salvador.

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4 Key Point-of-Sale Trends for 2024

Retail TouchPoints

They’re not just about ringing up transactions; they’re integral in informing actionable insights,” said Benjamin Bond, Principal at Kearney in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. POS systems are now at the forefront of customer engagement,” said Bond. “Today’s POS systems have expanded beyond their traditional roles.

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In Bankruptcy, Brooks Brothers Explores Sale, Closes 50+ Stores

Retail TouchPoints

Brooks Brothers had been valued at $300 million to $350 million by potential investors before the pandemic, according to the New York Times. Approximately 250 Brooks Brothers stores are located outside the U.S. at factories in Long Island City, N.Y.; and Canada. Brooks Brothers had stood out among U.S. Haverhill, Mass.

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Miniso’s “good quality with low price” mantra takes off in Southeast Asia

Inside Retail

“The dedicated toy section allows every Miniso customer to experience the immense fun and joy brought about by our toys, while enjoying the treasure hunt shopping experience in our store,” said Vincent Huang, VP of the international business department at Miniso in a statement. Expansion plans.

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Retail Consumer Behavior Patterns and Shifting Dynamics: The Future of Retail & Retail Trends

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

In an industry where traditional store-based retailing is still predominant, manufacturers are coping with the changing dynamics of consumer behaviors, business models; and automation. The store experience is a big part of REI’s success. In 2022 consumers expect to see the option at checkout rather than find delight in it.