Retail Focus

OCTOBER 25, 2023

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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Mass Relators

AUGUST 2, 2021

CHICAGO – Consumer sentiment is on the rise after the unprecedented circumstances of 2020 took a toll on the financial health of many Americans. The Consumer Sentiment Index is up seven points in July 2021 compared to July 2020. IRI anticipates younger consumers will buy even more pet products in the coming year.

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Mass Relators

APRIL 25, 2024

billion this year, according to the annual consumer survey by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. Most (59%) of those celebrating the holiday are shopping specifically for a mother or stepmother, followed by a wife (22%) or daughter (12%). Consumers will spend a total of $7 billion on jewelry, $5.9

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Retail Focus

JUNE 27, 2022

ESW, the world’s leading global direct-to-consumer (DTC) ecommerce company, announced today that it had successfully completed its previously announced acquisition of Scalefast, a Los Angeles-based, end-to-end ecommerce solution provider. Our commitment to deliver frictionless DTC ecommerce, sustainably, everywhere remains unchanged.”.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 4, 2024

In May, the company plans to launch a multi-use, patent-pending product on its direct-to-consumer site for pre-order. In addition to the brand’s DTC website, Safely products are currently available at the University of Texas’ student shop and in several specialty stores throughout Texas.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Back in 2020, Amazon opened its first Amazon Go store in Seattle, introducing consumers to the concept of full-size, cashierless grocery stores. Images of shoppers are processed in a data saving manner and only used to enable cashless shopping. All the payments would be done automatically. Already at it in Singapore.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Australian retailers generally fared well over the last 18 months during the Covid-19 pandemic, despite temporary store closures as part of government-imposed lockdowns, although headwinds may be on the horizon. A look at consumer sentiment and spending . Consumer sentiment fell by 3 per cent to 81.2 per cent in June 2020.

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Rangeme

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

This was primarily due to consumers staying at home, says Neil Saunders, Managing Director and Retail Analyst. Traditionally consumers stick with traditional gifts like chocolates, candy, and flowers, along with jewelry, according to GlobalData. Where are we shopping? Top gifts for Valentine’s Day. In the U.K., Gift recipients.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

In a survey of consumers conducted by Doddle , 84% said a positive returns experience encourages them to shop with a retailer again. Conversely, 73% of consumers responding to a survey by Returnly said they would not shop with a brand again after a poor returns experience. In-Store Returns Trending Up, But Not Pouring In.

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Small Biz Trends

JULY 8, 2021

We have assembled all the numbers you need, including store operations, shopper behaviors, how retailers market their businesses, and much more. If you own a retail store or are considering shop ideas for a new one, take a look at the stats below. Specialty stores are often a part of small retail store businesses.

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Mass Relators

APRIL 27, 2023

WASHINGTON — Consumers plan to spend $35.7 Consumers plan to spend $274.02 adult consumers was conducted April 3-11 and has a margin of error of plus or minus 1.1 Consumers will spend a total of $7.8 billion on Mother’s Day this year, nearly $4 billion more than last year’s record of $31.7 on Mother’s Day.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 5, 2021

With an expansive health aisle, we’re aiming to target millennials and Gen Z customers who are shopping at specialty stores or online for their sports nutrition and health ingredients by providing a convenient one-stop-shop at Coles.”. Affordability. The post Can Coles outperform gyms in the supplements category?

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 5, 2021

With an expansive health aisle, we’re aiming to target millennials and gen-z customers who are shopping at specialty stores or online for their sports nutrition and health ingredients by providing a convenient one-stop-shop at Coles.”. Affordability. The post Can Coles outperform gyms in the supplements category?

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Inside Retail

MAY 10, 2023

Broken out by store type, growth was not even across the board. The nation’s 56,000 convenience stores posted a sales increase of 5.4 Large specialty stores selling home appliances (2,667 of them) were down by 4.6 per cent and home improvement sales (4,440 stores) were down 0.4 Supermarkets (5,921 stores) gained 1.8

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Budget constraints have led to a shift in spending patterns and shopping behavior. Predictably, BCG found that Gen Z and millennials are increasingly turning to grocery shopping over take out and online marketplaces instead of specialty stores. 5 Tips for Staying Relevant to Young Consumers.

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Mass Relators

MARCH 24, 2023

WASHINGTON – Consumers plan to spend a collective $24 billion on Easter this year, up from $20.8 As consumers plan to mark the occasion through a variety of traditions, retailers are dedicated to making this year a memorable holiday.” Consumers are also expected to spend $4 billion on clothing, $1.8 billion), gifts ($3.8

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 20, 2020

In the past, repurposing it required a meticulous approach that was equal parts complicated and time-consuming. From a consumer perspective, shoppers don’t want to spend top dollar on expensive items when there are better deals they can find at a TJ Maxx, HomeGoods or Marshalls. . In today’s age, sustainable fashion matters.

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VMS

AUGUST 31, 2021

Conversion: Specialty Store, Sales Area Under 10,000 Square Feet. Scope of Work : Design and deliver a new store concept across multiple formats. The Plano Experience Store, in a former restaurant site, is the first effort and acts as a customer-first, occasion-based shopping platform. BEFORE CONVERSION.

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Inside Retail

MAY 22, 2022

And despite the importance of hypermarkets and the rapid growth of e-commerce in tech-crazy Korea, department stores are an important and venerable part of the country’s retail tradition. If you like style and tradition, then these are your shopping destinations. The Consumer Price Index was up 4.8 trillion KRW ($2.1

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The weak yen has also been a factor in the improved numbers for the overseas stores; The Japanese yen is currently trading at 13 per cent below its level of a year ago against the Singapore dollar.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Central Group is one of the ‘big three’ Thai retailers and shopping centre developers/operators. The other two being Siam Piwat and The Mall Group,” Michael Baker, a retail expert based in Bangkok and former head of research for International Council for Shopping Centers, told Inside Retail. Valued at more than US$12.9

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

MARCH 2, 2020

According to the latest reports from NRF 2020 Report and Survey, Consumers are most likely to spend an average of $30.19 billion in sales, pet store retailers have a lot more reasons to celebrate the Year of the Puppy Love. Entertainment gifts such as tickets to an event or pampering spa packages are also on the shopping list by 41%.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

MARCH 2, 2020

According to the latest reports from NRF 2020 Report and Survey, Consumers are most likely to spend an average of $30.19 billion in sales, pet store retailers have a lot more reasons to celebrate the Year of the Puppy Love. Entertainment gifts such as tickets to an event or pampering spa packages are also on the shopping list by 41%.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

With a positive consumer confidence, good level of savings, and growing household incomes, consumers are once again ready to pamper their friends, families and close collaborators. Entertainment gifts such as tickets to an event or pampering spa packages are also on the shopping list by 41%. 2010, $14.1B. 2015, $18.9B.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

With a positive consumer confidence, good level of savings, and growing household incomes, consumers are once again ready to pamper their friends, families and close collaborators. Entertainment gifts such as tickets to an event or pampering spa packages are also on the shopping list by 41%. 2010, $14.1B. 2015, $18.9B.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Growth can be a challenge, particularly when there’s new leadership at a company with brands that date back as far as two centuries as well as wide distribution across mass, department and specialty store and e-Commerce channels. We put a lot more content into our direct-to-consumer sites. Regan Iglesia.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Rising consumer spending combined with higher disposable income in the last quarters of 2019, was expected to stimulate industry revenue growth, as more consumers require sporting goods for their health and fitness. Here is why, you should read these industry highlights and take ways.

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Mass Relators

MAY 25, 2021

consumers will spend more than $20.1 However, consumers plan to spend a little more to treat their dads this year. About half (47 percent) of the increase comes from spending more on special outings, clothing and consumer electronics. The number of consumers planning a special outing is back up to pre-pandemic levels.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

MARCH 2, 2020

According to the latest reports from NRF 2020 Report and Survey, Consumers are most likely to spend an average of $30.19 billion in sales, pet store retailers have a lot more reasons to celebrate the Year of the Puppy Love. Entertainment gifts such as tickets to an event or pampering spa packages are also on the shopping list by 41%.

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Wiser

JANUARY 26, 2022

With many other consumer activities limited, spending on CPG goods surged almost 20 percent. Consumers didn’t just spend more during 2020, they made a dramatic shift to digital channels, and pricing competition is no longer limited to local areas and competitors with a presence across town. Conclusion.

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Mass Relators

JANUARY 4, 2022

. “That includes access to smart, stylish home organization solutions that aren’t expensive, time-consuming or require a team of people. The collection is priced between $9.98 – $24.98, offering our customers the same high-quality clear storage products at a fraction of the price they might typically pay at a specialty store.

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Mass Relators

APRIL 22, 2021

WASHINGTON – Consumers are expected to spend a record $28.1 There is a lot of consumer optimism around Mother’s Day this year as more people are getting vaccinated and stimulus checks are being distributed,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said. “For This year consumers plan to spend an average of $220.48 About 83% of U.S.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

With a positive consumer confidence, good level of savings, and growing household incomes, consumers are once again ready to pamper their friends, families and close collaborators. Entertainment gifts such as tickets to an event or pampering spa packages are also on the shopping list by 41%. 2010, $14.1B. 2015, $18.9B.

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VMS

AUGUST 31, 2021

Renovation: Specialty Store, Sales Area Under 10,000 Square Feet. Originally opened by Thomas Twining in 1706 at this very locale, the store is London’s oldest tea shop and a popular tourist destination. Submitted by: Dalziel & Pow, London. T WININGS IS TRADITIONAL with a capital T.

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Retail Bound

APRIL 11, 2022

Today’s modern retail ecosystem is dynamic, complex, and involves multiple channels like large-chain, specialty and regional stores, catalog retailers, ecommerce sites, TV shopping networks, incentive, and reward marketing channels, and B2B verticals like hospitality, travel, and more. Yes, straight back to you.

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Rangeme

MAY 25, 2021

How can we ensure consumer confidence in the meaning of the words “plant-based”? How do retailers make room for all of these new products that consumers are looking for? With PBFA’s Certified Plant Based seal , we’re working to ensure consumer confidence in the meaning of these claims.

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Nelson Blackley

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

There is a much larger need for local store customization across Japan, reflecting that consumer purchasing patterns and product selection varying greatly between regions. Despite being one of the most ethnically homogenous societies, Japanese consumer tastes are highly varied.

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