Inside Retail

APRIL 29, 2024

This ambitious undertaking marks a significant milestone in the evolution of both companies, propelling them into a new era of international growth and consumer engagement. Furthermore, Guerrini said that the emphasis on driving e-commerce business for selected VF brands aligns with the growing trend of online shopping in both regions.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 23, 2021

From switching its focus on hardcore sporting adventures to inspiring joy in the great outdoors, Kathmandu is changing things up as it primes itself for global ambitions. We’re about being more inclusive and making the outdoors more accessible to everybody. We’ll do online direct-to-consumer and have wholesale partners.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 21, 2023

“As people go back to stores, they get to flex that shopping muscle again, but most of ecommerce is just a means to an end. But some brands, like Rainbow Shops , Princess Polly and Too Faced Cosmetics are investing in technology to augment every stage of the online shopping journey.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 28, 2021

The use of videos as part of a retail marketing strategy is a tried and tested method to catch consumers’ attention and drive sales. From TV shopping channels to online shopping, videos have demonstrated that they are the best method to connect with customers at the convenience of their own home. Platform for advice.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

As product scarcity issues continue to dominate this holiday shopping season, consumers are increasingly turning to resale to get the goods — and platform operators are taking notice. The auction-based website is now available to consumers in Arizona.

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Returns Sporting Goods Accessories Consumer 321

Inside Retail

AUGUST 16, 2023

Group online sales fell 12 per cent to $445 million as customers returned to in-store shopping. Camping and outdoor brand Macpac reported a 22 per cent increase in sales to $216 million, supported by an increase in travel and outdoor adventure activities. For the year ended July 1, group sales reached $3.8

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 17, 2022

During the pandemic, the relationship between homeowners and their homes fundamentally changed, as lockdowns, social distancing guidance and quarantine protocols left many consumers with an abundance of time to stare at their own four walls. 134% more likely to anticipate making a garden or outdoor purchase.

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Home Furnishings Shipping Outdoor Consumer 305

Inside Retail

APRIL 25, 2023

Rather, it is in constant flux, with innovations shifting the way that industry players operate, and changing the way that consumers and traders interact with one-another. A key one, he said, is personalisation, as the demand for a tailored and customised shopping experience becomes higher over time.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

As consumers head back to physical stores, malls and shopping centers are striving to remain relevant parts of shopper journeys that have been dramatically reshaped. Tenants and developers need to extend this agile thinking to the entire shopping experience, especially as consumers crave more social — yet still safe — interactions.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 23, 2023

Leading outdoor sportswear brand Helly Hansen has unveiled its new concept store at Chadstone Shopping Centre. The Norwegian brand – which is known for its sailing and ski apparel, workwear and outdoors wear – is stocked in high-end retailers, including David Jones and The Iconic, and has over 40 stores across the globe.

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365 Retail

DECEMBER 6, 2023

This launch marks the brand’s 182nd store and represents its first foray into a shopping centre location. The collection spans various categories such as bedding, outdoor living, home accessories, made-to-measure items, haberdashery, and kitchen and dining essentials. The centre, covering 1.4

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Retail Gazette

JUNE 23, 2023

mostly due to a significant increase in online shopping for items like outdoor goods and summer clothing. ONS senior statistician Heather Bovill said: “Retail sales grew a little in May, with online shops doing particularly well selling outdoor goods and summer clothes, as the sun began to shine.

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Outdoor Supermarket Consumer Returns 98

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 17, 2022

A vital component of his expertise has been the understanding of the common traits shared by consumers globally — but also their differences. There is definitely a need to return to the physical experience.”. It’s a location filled with coffee shops and Gen Z is everywhere there,” Zaccariello said. That is just the way we are.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 27, 2021

That means more consumers are venturing out into the world — and going back into stores. Research from Springboard points to similar results: the company’s latest Retail Consumer Survey indicated that 56% of consumers were “very” or “completely comfortable” visiting brick-and-mortar destinations, a steady increase from the 50% figure in May.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 7, 2024

It needs to be designed in a way that’s fun and relaxing, to encourage me to return again and again. It’s a place where you want to spend three or four hours , and if you do, you’ll likely get something to eat and drink and maybe do some shopping. RTP: How would that apply in a retail setting?

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A1 Retail

MAY 13, 2022

Last weekend saw Eid Festival return to Westfield London for its third year, as local communities came together to celebrate the end of Ramadan. In the UK alone, the Ramadan economy is worth over £400m and retailers are increasingly targeting this consumer market to engage with the thousands celebrating Eid.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Many of the innovations we’ve seen retailers adopt since the beginning of the pandemic are immersive experiences, and while they may have started as ways to make up for the lack of in-store traffic and sales, they’re now setting the standard for CX in ways that drive differentiation, conversions, sales and loyalty but also decrease returns.

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Outdoor Customer Experience Returns Fulfillment 278

A1 Retail

JULY 11, 2023

percent) – as the warm weather encouraged Brits to shop for summer clothes and socialise at pubs and bars. percent) – as the warm weather encouraged Brits to shop for summer clothes and socialise at pubs and bars. percent), sports and outdoor retailers returned to growth (1.1 percent, yet noticeably higher than in May (3.6

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 15, 2022

New research from PwC has found that three in 10 customers are more likely to try a new brand — and that number is even higher among younger consumers. But winning (and keeping) customers’ loyalty is no longer confined to programs and points. Collect and Leverage First-Party Data . Invest in Your People .

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Inside Retail

JUNE 26, 2023

As consumers return to physical stores in the post-pandemic era, delivering a great in-store experience has become more critical than ever, says a leading retail technology expert. Consumers today have come to expect engaging, fun experiences in stores. It’s all about experiences now.” They are part of our social fabric.”

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Kiosk Consumer Outdoor Returns 237

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 6, 2022

But while reports of the “death” of the physical store have been greatly exaggerated, it’s clear that while stores are still vital elements in the shopper journey, they will need to be rethought — and in some cases redesigned — to reflect consumers’ still-evolving preferences.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The new outdoor dining experience at QV shopping centre is serving up French champagne, cocktails, and food all summer long. It’s all part of the shopping centre’s plan to lure shoppers, office workers, and uni students back to the CBD for peak season. The launch of QV Club has brought a taste of la dolce vita to Melbourne.

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Outdoor Fashion Returns Shopping 130

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Back in the heyday of the shopping mall, retailers attracted and retained customers with their in-store experience. Free samples, beautiful displays and attentive salespeople made shopping an immersive experience. But half say they sometimes-to-always experience a problem when shopping online.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 28, 2022

Online shopping has come a long way in providing consumers with a vision of how products might look on them. In a 2019 (read, pre-pandemic) NielsenIQ global survey , 51% of consumers expressed willingness to use AR/VR to assess products. For example, Instagram Shops has partnered with a few brands to offer virtual try?ons

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Consumer Outdoor Shopping Returns 275

A1 Retail

JUNE 8, 2021

Brits braved the rain for leisure activities, with improvements in spending on entertainment – such as family days out – and strong growth at sports and outdoor retailers. The Barclaycard report combines hundreds of millions of customer transactions with consumer research to provide an in-depth view of UK spending. percent).

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Beauty and Health Consumer Shopping Outdoor 45

A1 Retail

APRIL 21, 2021

Shaftsbury has relaunched its ‘Seven Dials Unplugged’ initiative, providing a taste of outdoor live music throughout the destination’s iconic streets on Saturday 17th April as visitors enjoyed the first weekend of relaxed government restrictions. Many of Seven Dials’ independent shops and restaurants have re-opened their doors to consumers.

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A1 Retail

MAY 9, 2023

However, the arrival of spring and the Easter Bank Holiday weekend fuelled growth at pubs and sports & outdoor retailers, while ticket sales for the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool boosted the entertainment sector. percent), as the Easter weekend and arrival of spring encouraged more Brits to enjoy social and outdoor activities.

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365 Retail

APRIL 3, 2024

However, for many consumer brands, the divide between expectations and reality looms large. Say I’m a customer of a general sports apparel and outdoor store, and I’m planning for my upcoming annual winter ski trip. It automatically references my shopping history and connects my past purchases to my current shopping needs.

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Outdoor Returns Customer Experience Apparel 74

365 Retail

MAY 9, 2023

Consumer card spending grew just 4.3 However, the arrival of spring and the Easter Bank Holiday weekend fuelled growth at pubs and sports & outdoor retailers, while ticket sales for the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool boosted the entertainment sector. This led to a return to growth for sports & outdoor retailers (+0.6

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Masks, pop-up tents on outdoor sidewalks, extra space between fellow diners and touchless service quickly became the norm for food service. Trends show shoppers are generally ready to return to in-person experiences — in stores, restaurants and beyond. Pandemic-era dining ushered in new elements of a night out.

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Payment Services Returns Customer Experience Outdoor 278

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 11, 2023

As the retail industry introduces modern shopping experiences underpinned with new technologies like AI, retailers can take a page from the NFL’s playbook and adapt those learnings to their unique environments. Data analytics is a powerful tool retailers can use to deliver better shopping experiences.

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Payment Services Inventory Management Consumer Returns 211

A1 Retail

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The Barclaycard report combines hundreds of millions of customer transactions with consumer research to provide an in-depth view of UK spending. Consumer card spending grew 16.0 per cent in November compared to the same period in 2019, with early Christmas shopping and festive pursuits giving a boost to retail, hospitality and leisure.

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Consumer Beauty and Health Finance Outdoor 74

Retail Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2022

With 2022 as the first year of MAPIC’s fully-fledged return post-pandemic, the atmosphere has been optimistic and energetic, with people looking forward to the experience of in-person retail and interactions. Attractive to younger generations, leisure can help to bring physical commerce back to consumers who strayed from it during COVID.

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A1 Retail

MAY 11, 2021

percent lower than in 2019, shopping by younger consumers gave clothing and sports & outdoor retailers a boost. The Barclaycard report combines hundreds of millions of customer transactions with consumer research to provide an in-depth view of UK spending. Consumer spending grew 0.4 per cent increase overall.

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Consumer Outdoor Department Stores Accessories 56

Inside Retail

JANUARY 24, 2023

After so much Covid-19 disruption and damage, the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) Big Show returned to the Big Apple with an equally big bang last week. As consumers return to stores post-pandemic, they are seeking out intuitive and personalised interactions that surprise and delight, with the option for frictionless self-service.

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Fulfillment Customer Experience Consumer Returns 130

Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

The huge increase in online shopping over the past decade or so has had a major impact on department stores, with many consumers turning to Amazon, eBay and other online shops for shopping, rather than a more traditional trip out to a physical store. Changing culture of shopping.

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Department Stores Outdoor Payment Services Shopping 162

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 16, 2020

Christmas needs to come early this year (and by Christmas I mean the entire holiday shopping season). Typically, when we talk about holiday shopping the conversation trends towards preparedness, merchandising strategies, creative gift guides and the like. Right now consumers aren’t feeling too maxed out.

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Outdoor Apparel Shopping Returns 284