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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. The grocery industry has been lucky not to have the pendulum swing from the COVID closures of specialty retail.

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Toys ‘R’ Us Plans Brick-and-Mortar Rollout Beginning in 2024

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“Since acquiring Toys ‘R’ Us we have increased our global retail footprint by more than 50% with openings in the U.S., We now have over 1,400 stores and ecommerce sites across 31 countries, and as we head into 2024, we are excited to bring Toys ‘R’ Us to consumers everywhere.” UK, India, Dubai and Mexico.

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Robling Releases Analytics Tools To Assist Reopening Retailers

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Robling is offering COVID-19 store reopening analytics for both essential and specialty retailers. The tools are designed to help retailers navigate operations during the pandemic with the environment’s special considerations in mind.

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Cole Haan Deploys Platform Supporting Unified Commerce

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“In recent years, what constitutes a great retail experience has changed dramatically,” said Ron Edwards, COO of Cole Haan in a statement. Our investment in Aptos ONE reflects our commitment to keeping pace with consumers’ evolving expectations. Cole Haan operates 90+ retail stores in the U.S.

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

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Not all apparel retailers will be affected equally, however. According to the survey, 35% of consumers will be most comfortable shopping at department stores following the pandemic, whereas only 16%. of consumers say they will feel most comfortable shopping at standalone specialty retail stores.

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Luxury Lessons: What High-End Brands Can Teach Store Designers

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Embrace the ‘Ceremony’ of the In-Store Experience During COVID-19 shutdowns, consumers quickly got used to browsing and buying online. Now that consumers have come back into the stores, everybody really wants an experience,” Plenert said. That all requires new fixtures, furniture and other elements to make it work.”

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Exclusive CEO Q&A: Building a Footwear Retail Business from the Ground Up

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Retail TouchPoints (RTP): I understand that although the Harmony783 company is nearly two years old, selling to consumers only started recently. Consumers today are much more aware of the things that are important to them, and sustainability is important to people. How have sales been going?