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6 Trends Driving Store Design Innovation in 2024

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Then the next step is to go beyond that to say you also plan on empowering consumers to be able to live those promises as well, whether that’s inclusivity, sustainability or giving back to the community. For instance, it is much easier for operations to establish and reach success in one facet of the store.

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Is the Container Store Trying to be the Next Bed Bath & Beyond?

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Uncontained also will support the premium Container Store Custom Spaces offering with on-trend finishes, hardware and features such as smarthome compatible lighting. The Container Store has been steadily enhancing its offerings as it has redefined its brand beyond containers and organizing solutions.

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Dick’s to Open 16 Next-Gen ‘50K’ Stores, Expand House of Sport Format in 2024

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increase in comp store sales. For the coming fiscal year, the retailer is planning $800 million in CapEx expenditures to fund a major brick-and-mortar expansion that will enlarge its total store square footage by 2% — its largest physical expansion since 2017.

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Best Buy CEO Promises Enhanced Personalization, Physical Store Upgrades in FY2025

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We are also excited to partner even more with our vendors this year as it relates to their branded in-store merchandise experiences,” Barry added, identifying Tesla, Lovesac and Starlink as examples of planned vendor partnerships. Best Buy closed 24 stores in FY 2024 and plans to close 10 to 15 in FY 2025.

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How to Keep Your Digital Signage up to Date

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Incorporate Promotions and Sales When planning your digital signage content, consider the frequency and timing of sales and promotions. By programming your displays to showcase user-generated content, like brand mentions or customer reviews, you tap into a stream of authenticity and relevance.

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Foot Locker Debuts ‘Store of the Future’ in New Jersey

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Foot Locker has unveiled its new store format, which includes a communal sneaker try-on area to facilitate “sneaker culture” conversations and technology that provides store associates with omnichannel inventory availability data. The retailer plans to use learnings from this store, located in the Willowbrook Mall in Wayne, N.J.,

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Shoppers and Operators want Malls to Change, Creating Opportunities for Emerging Brands

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As a result of changing consumer behaviors and spending patterns, many retailers are focused on right-sizing their store footprints, especially in shopping malls. For their part, more mall operators are looking to diversify their tenant mix and incorporate additional brands that resonate with younger audiences.