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Transforming Retail Spaces for Today’s Generation of Shoppers

Retail TouchPoints

This retail renaissance is not just a return to traditional shopping spaces but also signifies a shift in the shoppers’ culture, expectations and behaviors. The move toward experiential shopping is vital in bringing people back to physical retail spaces, creating an emotional connection that can’t be found while online shopping.

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The Evolution of Retail Formats: Adapting to Environmental and Social Forces

Retail Focus

Retailers have continually adapted to changing consumer demands, technological advancements, and shifting societal values. The journey of retail formats, as we know them, began with specialty stores, where retailers differentiated themselves through elevated service, expansive inventory, and deep local knowledge.

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To Experience the Future of Retail, You’ll Want to Go to the Store

Retail TouchPoints

Over the past three years, most of us have done a lot more shopping online, so it’s easy to forget that while ecommerce is still growing, most retail commerce still happens in stores. That means brick-and-mortar is still going strong, and not just because consumers are eager to get out of the house again.

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4 Main Problems in the Retail Sector that You Should Know and Deal With

Retail Focus

Constant unavailability may also harm your shop’s reputation making the customer feedback mostly negative. Lack of product is a major problem during the holidays when most consumers are looking to buy products. Lack of product is a major problem during the holidays when most consumers are looking to buy products.

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H&M Singapore unveils green facade and AR experiences in flagship revamp

Inside Retail

H&M Singapore has officially relaunched its Orchard Building flagship store in Singapore. After a five-month makeover, customers can enjoy a new store layout, digitised shopping experience and the official introduction of H&M Home.

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Store Reopenings: Why Retailers Must Go Above And Beyond To Bring Shoppers Back

Retail TouchPoints

A survey by MySizeID found that: 49% of shoppers are uncomfortable shopping in-store for apparel ; 33% of shoppers are uncomfortable shopping in-store for cosmetics ; and 18% of shoppers are uncomfortable shopping in-store for shoes. Not all apparel retailers will be affected equally, however. In fact, 50%.

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How Malaysian department store Pavilion is connecting with customers

Inside Retail

The retail industry in Malaysia has struggled during Covid, but shopping centre Pavilion in Kuala Lumpur has continued to find a way to reach consumers. It’s encouraging to observe similar trends in countries like China, where trends such as “revenge shopping” are aiding the country’s speedy economic recovery.