Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Ecommerce shops will be the most popular destination, visited by 41% of shoppers, followed by department stores ( 32% ), discount stores ( 28% ), small businesses ( 18% ) and florists ( 17% ). Candy ( 56% ), greeting cards ( 40% ) and flowers ( 37% ) also will be popular items with many shoppers.

Jewelry 264

Jewelry Department Stores Discount Store Apparel 264

Retail Focus

MARCH 25, 2025

Customers lose brand loyalty as they choose retail brands or discount options. Retail data proves coupon use spikes during high inflation, and discount stores see more traffic. The Role of E-Commerce in Inflationary Periods During times of inflation, online retailers have an advantage over physical stores.

Consumer 130

Consumer Drop-Shipping Shipping Store Layout 130

Inside Retail

JULY 25, 2023

After 17 years of running its discount department stores separately, retail conglomerate Wesfarmers announced earlier this week that it would be consolidating the back end operation of Kmart Australia and Target Australia.

Department Stores 246

Department Stores Apparel Management Fashion 246

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 5, 2022

This category includes discount stores, mass merchants (“big box stores”) and businesses focused on specialty hardlines. This category includes department stores, specialty and softline brands. General merchandise. Fashion apparel.

Merchant Services 272

Merchant Services Beauty and Health Returns Consumer 272

Mass Relators

JANUARY 31, 2022

Online continues to be the most popular shopping destination for Valentine’s Day this year, visited by 41%, followed by department stores at 32 percent, discount stores at 28%, local small businesses at 18% and florists at 17%. “This is especially true among younger age groups.”. The survey of 7,728 U.S.

Jewelry 105

Jewelry Department Stores Discount Store Consumer 105

Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Kmart is planning to open four more stores in New Zealand within the next year.

Department Stores 130

Department Stores Planning Discount Store ATS 130

Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The most significant annual increases in retail were seen in specialty retail stores, alcohol goods, family clothing stores and discount stores. Meanwhile, spending declined in department stores, home supply warehouses, household appliances and furniture categories.

Merchant Services 130

Merchant Services Payment Services Specialty Retailers Accounting 130

Indigo 9 Digital

JANUARY 30, 2023

Department stores, a mall staple, have been in decline for at least a decade. Between 2007 and 2018 the number of department stores in the United States declined by 1,159 while the segment featuring the highest growth, dollar stores, saw its store count increase by 12,535 stores.

Shopping 98

Shopping Department Stores Location Planning 98

Wiser

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Discount Stores Beat Big-Box Stores. The answer was discount stores, such as 5 Below, dollar stores, and others, as 53 percent said they buy here for this holiday. The answer was discount stores, such as 5 Below, dollar stores, and others, as 53 percent said they buy here for this holiday.

Discount Store 74

Discount Store Department Stores Shipping Store Operations 74

Mass Relators

JULY 11, 2024

Similar to past years, the most popular destinations for back-to-school shopping are online (57%), department stores (50%), discount stores (47%), clothing stores (42%) and electronics stores (23%). K-12 shoppers are budgeting $309.35 on average for electronics ($13.7 billion total), $253.29 for shoes ($7.6

Shopping 52

Shopping Department Stores Discount Store Accessories 52

I Vend

MARCH 14, 2022

Optical retail straddles two worlds – optical retail stores are part medical practice, with prescription lenses, and part fashion retailer, selling designer frames and sunglasses.

Customer Retention 98

Customer Retention Department Stores Discount Store Target Market 98

Rangeme

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), the internet was the most popular Valentine’s Day shopping destination last year, visited by 38% of consumers, followed by department stores (29%), discount stores (28%,) and local small businesses and specialty stores (tied at 17%). . In the U.K.,

Specialty Store 72

Specialty Store Department Stores Jewelry Consumer 72

Mass Relators

APRIL 27, 2023

“While most consumers shopped online last year for the perfect Mother’s Day gift, we are seeing just as many people turn to department stores as a shopping destination this year,” says Phil Rist, executive vice president of strategy for Prosper.

Jewelry 52

Jewelry Department Stores Specialty Store Discount Store 52

Mass Relators

JULY 19, 2021

The most popular destinations for K-12 shoppers are online (48%), department stores (48%), discount stores (44%), clothing stores (41%), office supplies stores (27%) and electronics stores (27%).

Department Stores 52

Department Stores Discount Store Planning Returns 52

Mass Relators

MARCH 28, 2022

Like last year, half (50%) of holiday shoppers plan to purchase gifts at discount stores, 41% at department stores and 35% online. If the price of an Easter-related item is higher than expected, 42% of consumers said they will look for it at another retailer and 31% will find an alternative like another brand or color.

Consumer 52

Consumer Department Stores Discount Store Planning 52

Mass Relators

AUGUST 7, 2023

For all back-to-class shoppers, the top destinations are online, department stores and discount stores. Consumers are stretching their dollars by comparing prices, considering off-brand or store-brand items, and are more likely to shop at discount stores than last year.”

Discount Store 52

Discount Store Department Stores Consumer Accessories 52

Mass Relators

JUNE 20, 2022

Sam Walton opened his first Walmart store in 1962, deciding to bet on the discount store format that was shaking up the retail industry at the time. The dime store retailer S.S. Kresge, a much bigger operator with deeper pockets, also saw the format’s potential, and opened its first Kmart store.

Department Stores 52

Department Stores Discount Store Store Operations Marketing 52

Inside Retail

MARCH 17, 2022

Discount department store Best & Less has made its debut in the lucrative beauty category, unveiling a pink pop-up store from MCoBeauty this week. . Now also available online at Best & Less, MCoBeauty is the first beauty brand stocked at the value chain, in 120 of its stores across the country.

Fashion 130

Fashion Department Stores Apparel Marketing 130

Mass Relators

JUNE 3, 2024

Other popular choices include department stores (38%), discount stores (24%), specialty stores (22%) and local/small businesses (19%). Online continues to be the most popular shopping destination for Father’s Day gifts at 42%, in line with 43% last year.

Specialty Store 52

Specialty Store Department Stores Discount Store Planning 52

Mass Relators

JULY 13, 2023

For all back-to-class shoppers, the top destinations are online, department stores and discount stores. Consumers are stretching their dollars by comparing prices, considering off-brand or store-brand items, and are more likely to shop at discount stores than last year.”

Shopping 52

Shopping Discount Store Department Stores Consumer 52

Retail Focus

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The Evolution of Retail Formats The history of retail formats can be traced back to the late 1800s when single-product stores dominated the townscape. However, the emergence of department stores revolutionized the retail landscape by offering diverse products and brands under one roof.

Customer Experience 147

Customer Experience Brand Management Management Shopping 147

Mass Relators

JANUARY 29, 2024

Consumers also plan to head to department stores (33%), discount stores (31%) and florists (17%). This year, while consumers still value the non-romantic relationships in their lives, they are prioritizing gifts for significant others.

Jewelry 52

Jewelry Department Stores Discount Store Planning 52

Mass Relators

MARCH 24, 2023

As in previous years, most consumers (54%) say they will buy Easter gifts from discount stores. Other shopping destinations include department stores (42%), online (33%), local and small businesses (22%), and specialty stores (20%). “We

Specialty Store 52

Specialty Store Department Stores Discount Store Planning 52

Mass Relators

JANUARY 25, 2023

Similar to recent years, the top shopping destination to purchase Valentine’s Day gifts is online (35%), closely followed by department stores (34%), discount stores (31%) and specialty stores (18%). Those aged 35 to 44 plan to outspend other age groups, allocating $335.71

Consumer 52

Consumer Jewelry Specialty Store Department Stores 52

VMS

JANUARY 27, 2023

Similar to recent years, the top shopping destination to purchase Valentine’s Day gifts is online (35%), closely followed by department stores (34%), discount stores (31%) and specialty stores (18%). Those aged 35 to 44 plan to outspend other age groups, allocating $335.71

Jewelry 52

Jewelry Specialty Store Department Stores Discount Store 52

Mass Relators

OCTOBER 19, 2023

That is followed by department stores (49%), discount stores (48%), and grocery stores and supermarkets (44%). “This year, seven in 10 holiday shoppers say they are considering taking advantage of October sales events to pick up holiday gifts, décor and other items on their list.”

Consumer 52

Consumer Department Stores Discount Store Accessories 52

Mass Relators

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The top destinations for Thanksgiving weekend shoppers were online (42%), department stores (42%), grocery stores and supermarkets (40%), clothing and accessories stores (36%), and discount stores (32%). A record 59% of online Cyber Monday shoppers used their mobile device, up from 52% in 2021. in 2021.

Shopping 52

Shopping Department Stores Discount Store Accessories 52

Mass Relators

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The top destinations for Thanksgiving weekend shoppers were online (42%), department stores (42%), grocery stores and supermarkets (40%), clothing and accessories stores (36%) and discount stores (32%). A record 59% of online Cyber Monday shoppers used their mobile device, up from 52% in 2021. in 2021.

Accessories 52

Accessories Department Stores Discount Store Promotions 52

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

While Department stores are the ones to get the highest traffic during Valentine’s Day (36%), followed by discount stores and online shopping (32%), specialty stores are expected to grab 19% of shoppers, whereas local small stores stand at 15% followed by clothing stores and jewelry shops tied at par with 11% of intentions.

Jewelry 52

Jewelry Point of Sale Specialty Store Inventory Management 52

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

While Department stores are the ones to get the highest traffic during Valentine’s Day (36%), followed by discount stores and online shopping (32%), specialty stores are expected to grab 19% of shoppers, whereas local small stores stand at 15% followed by clothing stores and jewelry shops tied at par with 11% of intentions.

Jewelry 52

Jewelry Specialty Store Point of Sale Inventory Management 52

Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Millennials (those born from 1981-96) are the largest generational cohort in Australia, with many entering their 40s. They are also starting to panic. Because they are Generation Debt. Or, as economist Alison Pennington so diplomatically puts it, they are Gen F’d.

Marketing 130

Marketing Consumer Accounting Apparel 130

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

While Department stores are the ones to get the highest traffic during Valentine’s Day (36%), followed by discount stores and online shopping (32%), specialty stores are expected to grab 19% of shoppers, whereas local small stores stand at 15% followed by clothing stores and jewelry shops tied at par with 11% of intentions.

Jewelry 40

Jewelry Specialty Store Point of Sale Inventory Management 40

A1 Retail

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Consequently, some shoppers are already seeking out value in the purchases they make, as discount stores saw a 29.3 per cent and department stores and pharmacy, health and beauty retailers rose 3.6 per cent uplift compared to 2019. Pubs, bars & clubs benefited from a 43.5 Home improvements and DIY was up 24.1

Consumer 40

Consumer Finance Beauty and Health Supermarket 40

Retalon

JUNE 10, 2020

A discount store for bargain hunters? Many retailers don’t just have a single type of store. In reality, they have some combination of: Small convenience (or express) shops Mall locations Large stand alone stores Outlet locations Pop-up kiosks Booths in department stores Ecommerce platforms.

Planning 41

Planning Markdowns Promotions Accounting 41

Inside Retail

MAY 18, 2021

Australian discount department store business Best & Less plans to raise about $72.3 The Wesfarmers discount store group model — Catch and Target and Kmart together — really is a sizable competitor to compete against,” Mortimer said. . million through an initial public offering at $2.15

Department Stores 246

Department Stores Discount Store Apparel Marketing 246

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

MARCH 2, 2020

While Department stores are the ones to get the highest traffic during Valentine’s Day (36%), followed by discount stores and online shopping (32%), specialty stores are expected to grab 19% of shoppers, whereas local small stores stand at 15% followed by clothing stores and jewelry shops tied at par with 11% of intentions.

Specialty Store 52

Specialty Store Jewelry Specialty Retailers Management 52

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

MARCH 2, 2020

While Department stores are the ones to get the highest traffic during Valentine’s Day (36%), followed by discount stores and online shopping (32%), specialty stores are expected to grab 19% of shoppers, whereas local small stores stand at 15% followed by clothing stores and jewelry shops tied at par with 11% of intentions.

Specialty Store 52

Specialty Store Jewelry Specialty Retailers Department Stores 52