Retail TouchPoints

JULY 14, 2023

billion , with the top products planned for purchase including laptops ( 51% ), tablets ( 36% ) and calculators ( 29% ). More than 55% of respondents who are planning to shop for school supplies said they had already started buying as of early July — on par with 2022 and up from 44% in 2019. per person, up from $1,199.43 set in 2021.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 20, 2022

Ross Stores is opening 29 new locations in 12 states over June and July as it continues to move toward its goal of opening approximately 100 new brick-and-mortar stores in FY 2022, which ends Jan. off-price apparel retailer plans to open 75 Ross Dress for Less and 25 dd’s DISCOUNTS stores. The Dublin, Calif.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 20, 2023

Moving closer to its goal of opening 100 stores during fiscal 2023, Ross Stores opened 18 Ross Dress for Less and nine dd’s Discounts stores across 14 states in June and July. The value retailer now operates 2,061 stores in 41 states, the District of Columbia and Guam.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 25, 2022

During the year, the business also expanded its range, store network and fulfilment capabilities to enhance customers’ shopping experience. per cent to $418 million largely due to Covid-related store closures in the first half, coupled with stock congestion at domestic ports and distribution centres. per cent to $3.16

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Retail Times

AUGUST 9, 2023

The Original Factory Shop continues to assert its position as the UK’s leading community and value, brand led retailer as it announces plans to increase its number of store openings this year, against the backdrop of tough times in retail.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Falling income growth is normalising lower consumption in China, with some industries experiencing declining revenue, as “companies are lowering prices to maintain their market share and avoid being squeezed out,” said Wang Dan, a Shanghai-based economist at Hang Seng Bank. at the flagship chain.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 22, 2022

I believe we can have a meaningful impact by offering our customers both branded consumables as well as general merchandise at a low price.”. The company opened 22 new stores during the year – primarily in neighbourhoods and strip locations in both metro and country areas – but closed 14 underperforming stores, taking its store count to 369.

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Inside Retail

JULY 27, 2021

Discount stores are booming in post-Covid Europe as price-sensitive consumers seek out bargains amid inflation and the devastating impacts of the pandemic. Meanwhile in the US, discount store chain Dollar General pulled in approximately $33.75 In June, Pepco reported first-half underlying earnings of €324 million, up 16.8

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

consumers plan to celebrate Valentine’s Day in 2022, up from 52% in 2021. Not all of that spending will go to product purchases at retail — 41% of survey respondents said they would “love to receive the gift of experiences,” up from 36% in 2021. Notably, the pandemic is still weighing on Super Bowl plans. billion as 72% of U.S.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Poundland has set out plans to offer an alternative to the big grocers by accelerating ‘Project Diamond’ which will bring new ranges to between 275 and 300 more stores between now and Autumn 2023. In August, Poundland announced plans to open, relocate or extend up to 25 new stores by the end of this year.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 31, 2020

At the same time, we’re creating new roles, particularly in our supply chain, in our stores and in other facilities, which will open up new opportunities.” Talk Business & Politics also said that Walmart’s real estate division lost 250 people, noting that Walmart has opened only three stores between April 2019 and January 2020.

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Inside Retail

JULY 12, 2021

The new store layout is designed to support smaller-basket, convenience-driven purchases, in contrast to the traditional big-box Aldi supermarket typically frequented by consumers for larger shopping trips. Reports of the new store concept circulated in May after the retailer submitted an application to North Sydney Council.

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365 Retail

JUNE 6, 2023

percent, the increase in grocery spend was fueled by the Coronation bank holiday weekend and Eurovision, as Brits purchased food and drink for street parties and celebrations at home. In contrast, discount stores enjoyed a growth of 5.0 Apart from the near-record food price inflation rate of 19.1 percent and 13.1

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 29, 2023

Belk will open five additional Belk Outlet locations as part of a new concept launched at the start of 2023. Each Belk Outlet stocks discounted items from larger Belk stores across the retailer’s footprint, including new products as well as high-end and designer brands the locations may not have carried in the past. on April 4.

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Mass Relators

AUGUST 7, 2023

While consumers have started shopping early, as of early July, 85% said they still have at least half of their shopping left to do. Families with children in elementary through high school plan to spend an average of $890.07 For all back-to-class shoppers, the top destinations are online, department stores and discount stores.

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Inside Retail

MAY 18, 2021

Australian discount department store business Best & Less plans to raise about $72.3 million through an initial public offering at $2.15 Best & Less is forecasting a 6 per cent increase in revenue this year to $676 million, despite some forced store closures due to Covid-19. “We

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Mass Relators

JULY 13, 2023

While consumers have started shopping early, as of early July, 85% said they still have at least half of their shopping left to do. Families with children in elementary through high school plan to spend an average of $890.07 For all back-to-class shoppers, the top destinations are online, department stores and discount stores.

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Mass Relators

APRIL 27, 2023

WASHINGTON — Consumers plan to spend $35.7 Consumers plan to spend $274.02 Not only are consumers planning to spend more on these gift categories, but more consumers are interested in gifting these items than ever before. billion on Mother’s Day this year, nearly $4 billion more than last year’s record of $31.7

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Mass Relators

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

At the same time, the company is re-emphasizing the importance of its retail roots with plans to resume opening stores in the United States. At a number of recent industry forums, executives have described current activities and future plans and the vision that inspires them. According to Walmart U.S.

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Mass Relators

JANUARY 31, 2022

consumers plan to celebrate the holiday in 2022, up from 52% in 2021. Nearly a third (31 percent) of respondents plan to gift an “evening out” this year, up from 24 percent in 2021 and just slightly below pre-pandemic levels, for a total of $4.3 Total spending on jewelry is estimated at $6.2 More than half (53%) of U.S.

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Wiser

JULY 18, 2023

This year’s Fourth of July was no exception—shoppers were out in full force, taking advantage of discounts and special sales. In this blog post, we will take a look at the shopper data from this past Fourth of July holiday weekend so you can make more informed decisions during the next key selling period.

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Mass Relators

MARCH 28, 2022

WASHINGTON – Eighty percent of Americans plan to celebrate Easter this year and will collectively spend $20.8 With just more than half (51%) of consumers planning in-person celebrations, up from 43% the previous year, food will account for the largest spending category. on food, followed by $28.04 on gifts and $27.93 on clothing.

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Mass Relators

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Retailers have been preparing for months to ensure their inventories will meet demand, while at the same time helping consumers maximize their budgets with shopping events and discounts running throughout the extended holiday shopping season,” according to Matthew Shay, NRF’s president and chief executive officer. percentage points.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Kmart is planning to open four more stores in New Zealand within the next year. Kmart will open its own distribution centre at the 92ha Superhub in about a year’s time, serving its store network in the top half of the North Island. Kmart New Zealand is a growth business for us,” Gualtieri told Stuff.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

In an ASX announcement, the discount retailer has announced that sales for the half were estimated at $424.7 Gross profit landed at $178.8 million, with comparable-store sales falling due to rising Omicron in most states during the Christmas trading period. million, down by 2.2 per cent compared to the previous year.

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Mass Relators

JULY 19, 2021

WASHINGTON – Consumers plan to spend record amounts for both school and college supplies as families and students plan to return to in-person classrooms this fall, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. on school items, which is $59 more than last year.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 20, 2023

The flagship store will sell a range of womenswear, menswear, children’s fashion, toys, shoes, accessories and homewares products from big brands at discount prices. A TK Maxx Australia spokesperson told The West Australian it plans to open more stores in Perth during the coming years.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 1, 2021

TheDOM.com (DOM stands for Digital Off-Price Mall) will offer discounted designer fashion, streetwear and activewear from more than 90 leading Australian and international brands when it goes live in the second half of June, and there are plans to expand into additional categories, such as homewares, electronics and travel, in the future. “We

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 26, 2021

Revenue at Bunnings increased 12.5 Kmart and Target earnings growth [of 69 per cent to $693 million] was driven by higher sales, lower clearance costs and an improvement in the cost of doing business as a result of planned network changes,” Scott said. per cent over the course of FY21, reaching $16.8

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A1 Retail

MARCH 7, 2023

Growth rates were also impacted by the lifting of Omicron Plan B restrictions last year, which caused a spike in spending due to pent-up demand, bringing down this year’s figures. percent, with two thirds (67 percent) of consumers consciously trying to save energy at home. percent) than in January (10.4 percent). percent versus 4.2

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Indigo 9 Digital

JUNE 2, 2023

By Tricia McKinnon If you are wondering where consumers are spending their money in this period of high inflation then you have to look no further than your local discount store. billion and the retailer has plans to capitalize on this growth. billion and the retailer has plans to capitalize on this growth. said Anderson.

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Mass Relators

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

WASHINGTON – More Americans plan to celebrate Halloween this year, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics, which found that holiday-related activity will return to pre-pandemic levels. Similar to last year, one in five plan to dress their pet up in a costume.

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Small Biz Trends

JULY 11, 2022

The impact of a recession on your business at times can be hard to predict. Have a Financial Plan. Having a well-thought-through financial plan can help in challenging times. Your financial plan should include a budget, healthy savings, investments in multiple financial products, and earning goals.

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365 Retail

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Tesco has said it will shut meat, fish and deli counters across 317 of its stores and close its Jack’s discount supermarket arm. The company said it will shut counters at the shops with the “lowest demand” amid changes in customer habits. Colleagues affected by this move will be offered alternative roles, it added.

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Indigo 9 Digital

JANUARY 30, 2023

By Tricia McKinnon If you rolled back the clock to 50 years ago it would be hard to imagine a world where malls were not at the centre of commerce. The Class A malls] will continue to do well,” said Keith Jelinek, a senior managing director at Ankura. Sears has only 15 full line stores now. of their income on clothing.

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Indigo 9 Digital

MAY 19, 2023

Primark is one of the fastest growing retailers in Europe with plans to have more of a presence in the United States. You can buy a dress at Primark for $11, jeans for $16 and a tank top for $3. 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.

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365 Retail

JANUARY 7, 2022

The first of the large format stores will open at Nottingham Riverside Retail Park in February, with more than 18,000 square feet of retail space – three times larger than a typical Poundland. It will be followed by Teesside Retail Park in Thornaby, with a 15,250 sq ft ground floor and a 5,474 sq ft mezzanine.

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