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Thinking Outside the Mall: Using Exterior Spaces to Draw Shoppers In

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She noted that the concept of “partial de-malling,” which could include integration of outdoor spaces for walkable plazas and eating areas, food carts/trucks, skating rinks, miniature golf courses and the like, all will contribute to the experiential and entertainment value of a trip to the mall.

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5G in Retail: Creating the WOW factor

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Dick’s Sporting Goods , one of the largest sporting goods retailers, recently unveiled its House of Sports store with a running track, rock wall, batting cages and outdoor turf field. Circle K , and AutoZone are already using 5G to connect their stores. Tractor Supply Co.

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How 7-Eleven’s Evolution Stores Power Innovation Chainwide

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The little details, like store design, lighting and music, really add to the ambiance and make our customers feel understood. For instance, in warm weather climates, we’ll consider an outdoor patio to provide additional restaurant seating, while in a city we may offer more grab-and-go hot food items for on-the-go customers.”.

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The Grocery Store Experience: How to Design Safe, Adaptable Shopping Environments

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Some of the adaptive measures were unique to T&C’s brand, while others can be applied to grocery store experiences more universally to instill confidence and enhance health and safety precautions in any store. Sanitization was made central to in-store operations with supplies made readily available to customers for their own use.

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Mi9 Retail Successfully Implements Their Retail Platform for Alterra Mountain Company

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Alterra, known for its commitment to providing exceptional outdoor experiences, sought to enhance its retail operations across multiple facets as well as to centralize systems across all their resorts. With enhanced visibility into real-time data, store associates can make informed decisions and improve customer service.

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

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With consumers becoming more at ease with virtual space interactions, retail businesses have no choice but to ramp up their digital strategies and touchless technologies to meet the pent-up demand for seamless omnichannel operations. Self-service check-ins and checkouts have become the new norm, saving time and money for retailers.

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Three Lessons Grocers can Learn from Specialty Retailers

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While most supermarkets prioritized developments that facilitated COVID-era shopping behaviors like grocery delivery, curbside pickup or self-checkout, grocery shoppers are now looking for improved in-store experiences. What experiences are you looking for at the grocery store? What opportunities do you see in our store?