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.

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Retail Dive

JUNE 12, 2025

Published June 12, 2025 Daphne Howland Senior Reporter post share post print email license A Nordstrom Rack location across from the department store's Seattle flagship. Other department stores are also pushing further into off price. The department stores are hardly the only ones expanding in the space, however.

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Indigo 9 Digital

JANUARY 30, 2023

A mall was the place where you could grab a bite to eat and get your shopping done all within one trip. While malls still serve this function today the advent of online shopping has meant your local mall isn’t the only game in town. The first shopping centre in the United States opened in Edina, Minnesota in 1956.

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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.

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Mass Relators

JULY 11, 2024

“Families and students are eager to get a jumpstart on their shopping for the start of the school year. While shopping is well underway, the majority (86%) of consumers still have at least half of their purchases left to complete. Since 2003, NRF has conducted a comprehensive survey on back-to-class shopping trends.

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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.

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Mass Relators

JULY 13, 2023

WASHINGTON – Consumers are expected to spend record amounts for both back-to-school and back-to-college shopping this year, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. Back-to-class shopping is one of the most important consumer shopping occasions of the year.

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Mass Relators

DECEMBER 12, 2022

million Americans shopped in stores and online during the five-day holiday shopping period from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. million in-store shoppers, up from 51 million last year. Roughly 87.2

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Wiser

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Many consumers prefer to pick out their flowers in person, not via a picture online, while card-shopping and candy-buying are two more purchases that are traditionally completed at brick-and-mortar retailers. Furthermore, most shopping occurs right before the holiday. Discount Stores Beat Big-Box Stores.

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Rangeme

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Where are we shopping? 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%). .

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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.

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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. This combination of challenge and opportunity means that never has brand been so important for optical retail stores.

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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.

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Mass Relators

JULY 19, 2021

According to the survey, as of early July more than half (51%) of K-12 and college shoppers have begun shopping for the items they will need when classes resume later this year. And 39% say they took advantage of recent sale events such as Prime Day, Target Deal Days and Walmart’s Deals for Days to shop specifically for school items.

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Mass Relators

AUGUST 7, 2023

WASHINGTON — Consumers are expected to spend record sums this year on back-to-school and back-to-college shopping, according to the annual survey from the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. Back-to-class shopping is one of the most important consumer shopping occasions of the year.

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Mass Relators

MARCH 28, 2022

The survey Inflation concerns are driving consumers to seek the most value for their dollar when shopping for the Easter holiday. Like last year, half (50%) of holiday shoppers plan to purchase gifts at discount stores, 41% at department stores and 35% online.

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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.

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Mass Relators

OCTOBER 19, 2023

“Retailers have been preparing for months to ensure their inventories will meet demand, while at the same time helping consumers maximize their budgets with shopping events and discounts running throughout the extended holiday shopping season,” according to Matthew Shay, NRF’s president and chief executive officer.

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Mass Relators

JANUARY 29, 2024

Online continues to be the most popular destination to shop for Valentine’s Day gifts at 40%, up from 35% last year. Consumers also plan to head to department stores (33%), discount stores (31%) and florists (17%). The survey asked 8,329 adult consumers about their Valentine’s Day shopping plans.

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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

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Mass Relators

JANUARY 25, 2023

Valentine’s Day is a special occasion to shop for the people we care most about,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said. 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%).

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VMS

JANUARY 27, 2023

Valentine’s Day is a special occasion to shop for the people we care most about,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said. 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%).

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Mass Relators

JUNE 3, 2024

On average, those shopping for Father’s Day plan to spend $189.81 Online continues to be the most popular shopping destination for Father’s Day gifts at 42%, in line with 43% last year. Other popular choices include department stores (38%), discount stores (24%), specialty stores (22%) and local/small businesses (19%).

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Most consumers, when asked directly, will say they want to shop sustainably. That means an interactive relationship with their retail brands, as well as multiple touchpoints through which to connect with the brand across both digital and physical store environments – an experience (r)evolution. And, why wouldn’t they?

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Mass Relators

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

million Americans shopped in stores and online during the five-day holiday shopping period from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. million in-store shoppers, up from 51 million last year. Roughly 87.2

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

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

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

Entertainment gifts such as tickets to an event or pampering spa packages are also on the shopping list by 41%.

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A1 Retail

OCTOBER 13, 2021

This was driven by supermarket shopping (+14.7 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 – the highest uplift in more than two years. per cent and 17.5

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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.

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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

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

MARCH 2, 2020

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

Entertainment gifts such as tickets to an event or pampering spa packages are also on the shopping list by 41%.

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365 Retail

JUNE 6, 2023

Meanwhile, over six in 10 shoppers (63 percent) are actively seeking ways to reduce their weekly shopping expenses. percent), while department stores saw their smallest uplift since November 2022 (1.9 In contrast, discount stores enjoyed a growth of 5.0

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A1 Retail

JUNE 6, 2023

Meanwhile, more than six in 10 (63 percent) say they are looking for ways to reduce the cost of their weekly shop. Two fifths (41 percent) of these budget-conscious Brits are using vouchers or loyalty points to get money off shopping, and over a quarter (27 percent) are buying more frozen food to minimise waste.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

MARCH 2, 2020

Entertainment gifts such as tickets to an event or pampering spa packages are also on the shopping list by 41%.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 18, 2021

Discount department store The Reject Shop’s full year results tell an interesting story – one of business suffering under the impact of the Covid-19 lockdown, but also one of a strong reset to an ailing business model. Despite this, the Reject Shop turned a profit 643 per cent higher than the year prior, hitting $8.3

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