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Backcountry Bolsters Digital CX to Manage Outdoor Recreation Shopping Surge

Retail TouchPoints

Fueled by consumers’ desire for safer, socially-distant-friendly entertainment during the pandemic, the increased interest in outdoor recreation has driven growth for outdoor gear and apparel retailer Backcountry.com.

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More People Than Ever Are Exploring the Outdoors. Here’s the Opportunity for Brands and Retailers

Retail TouchPoints

While COVID-19 has accelerated the adoption of many new shopping behaviors and expectations, there is another trend that the pandemic has pushed forward: interest in the outdoors. Participation in outdoor activities increased by nearly 25 million people over the past decade, and nearly half that number visited the U.S.’s

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Wayfair Welcomes Consumers to the ‘Wayborhood’ with Refreshed Branding, First Store

Retail TouchPoints

The company promises “immersive and interactive” experiences across 19 departments, ranging from furniture and décor to outdoor and home improvement. ” Wayfair also plans to give away a total of $250,000 to empower consumers to create a space that reflects their own personal style. just outside of Chicago.

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Product Searches Reflect Indoor-Outdoor Split: Headphones, Stationary Bikes and Lipstick Pique Shoppers’ Interest

Retail TouchPoints

The summer of 2021 has been defined by shoppers looking to get back outside and enjoy the warm weather, but work-from-home and back-to-school essentials remained at the top of consumers’ minds, according to data from Verizon Media. We’re seeing high engagement when shopping content meets entertainment,” said Wasserman.

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Squad shopping and self-improvement: Five consumer trends to watch in 2023

Inside Retail

Recent years have seen rapidly evolving changes in all areas of consumer behaviour and there is little doubt it will continue in terms of the products and services that people want, who they want them from, and where and when they want to access them. Rather than talking about what we do when we’re out there, it’s about how it makes us feel.”

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Sports Direct Launches New Flagship Store in Cardiff with Introduction of Outdoor Category

365 Retail

Sports Direct has inaugurated its fourth flagship store in Cardiff, Wales, marking a significant expansion into the Outdoor category. This move caters to a growing demographic of young outdoor enthusiasts and established communities keen on exploring the outdoors. Occupying 60,000 sq.

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In pictures: Sports Direct debuts outdoor concept at new Cardiff flagship

Retail Gazette

Sports Direct will open the doors to its fourth flagship in Cardiff today, which sees the sports retailer unveil its new outdoor concept. Customers can find ideal outdoor footwear to suit their needs through filtered, catered product recommendations.

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