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6 Trends Driving Store Design Innovation in 2024

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Baird: A lot of store renovation efforts are being driven by the expanded role of the store. For example, they need to support omnichannel services like BOPIS, ship-from-store and seamless returns. Technology is going to be central [to the store experience] — it has to be. customer experience).

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Retail’s Future is Phygital

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Retailers need to make sure their in-store and online spaces can meet those demands. With more people returning to in-store shopping as the pandemic has eased, brands are leaning into the phygital trend by designing physical stores that reflect popular elements of the online experience.

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

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million of net CapEx to open a House of Sport location, resulting in an expected year-one cash-on-cash return of approximately 35%. “We “In terms of capital, it will take about $11.5

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4 Ways QR Codes are Transforming the Retail Shopping Experience

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Boosting Sales and Loyalty with Easy Access to Special Offers In the past, connecting with consumers felt like a one-way relationship — brands and retailers push out marketing messages and hope to see results in return. With QR codes, the conversation becomes much more dynamic, putting the power to engage in the consumer’s hands.

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

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Key elements of the store design and shopper journey include: Bright sections near the store’s entrance to spotlight new and exclusive product releases , giving customers a reason to return; The communal try-on area, a distinct zone at the store’s core that allows consumers to connect and experience the inclusivity of sneaker culture ; Sneaker Hub (..)

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Primark President: ‘Our Business is Set Up for People to Grow Into’

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Tulip: We’re all serving our customers every day, so we’re looking for enthusiasm and elements of self-drive or self-development — we’re looking for people who want to take advantage of opportunities, like signing on for a training course or buddying up with a coach. with plans to increase from your current 19 stores to 60 by 2026.

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To Earn Engagement, Retailers Must Tap into Customers’ Emotions

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It needs to be designed in a way that’s fun and relaxing, to encourage me to return again and again. It’s also about having a place that’s iconic, with things I aspire to do, that also looks cool and encourages me to come out and spend money. RTP: How would that apply in a retail setting? Harmon: It depends on what type of retailer you are.

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