VMS

AUGUST 11, 2021

At a national level, back-to-school shopping is well underway, impacting a number of sectors as anticipated in our forecast. Return of the In-Store Shopper: Brick-and-mortar browsing is making its return, with in-stores sales making up 81.9% of total retail sales (ex auto) for the month.

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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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Indigo 9 Digital

MARCH 9, 2023

Since 90% of the United States population lives within 10 miles of a Walmart store this move has become a game changer for the retailer. Consumers love shopping online but what they really want is control. Consumers are looking for one stop shopping. The desire for one stop shopping is not new.

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Indigo 9 Digital

MAY 31, 2022

Nordstrom on the other hand has weathered many tests of time and is thought to be one of strongest department stores. This was Nordstrom’s way of thinking more holistically about its customers’ needs and in return customers often shop while dropping off a return. Innovative store formats. So how strong is Nordstrom?

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Indigo 9 Digital

JUNE 19, 2023

Stores continue to play a critical role. Stores are a critical part of any retailer’s eCommerce strategy since customers often start shopping in a store and then order online or they elect to pick up their purchases in store. the role of Best Buy’s stores are only increasing in importance. “We

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Indigo 9 Digital

APRIL 29, 2022

By Tricia McKinnon Amazon is a clear beneficiary of the COVID-19 pandemic with consumers rushing to shop online while retailers around the world went into lockdown and closed their doors. While shopping on Amazon for beauty or skincare you might be surprised by the depth of products that are available. in 2022 to reach $408.2

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Small Biz Trends

JULY 8, 2021

We have assembled all the numbers you need, including store operations, shopper behaviors, how retailers market their businesses, and much more. If you own a retail store or are considering shop ideas for a new one, take a look at the stats below. Retail Statistics: The Big Picture. Physical Stores.

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Indigo 9 Digital

MARCH 31, 2023

If you didn’t want to spend too much money you could shop at Macy’s or Sears. Nordstrom Rack didn’t even exist back then since the first standalone Nordstrom Rack store opened in 1983 in Oregon. Or if you wanted to spend a lot more you could shop at Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus or Saks Fifth Avenue. Last year Farfetch brought in $4.1

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Retail Next

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Driving up to the store, I was struck by the retro façade. At RetailNext we often use two photos to illustrate how little has changed in physical retail, particularly department stores. We have one photo of a department store of today and one of 30 years ago illustrating the lack of change. Really good.

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Rangeme

JUNE 14, 2022

is through the roof, and prices in grocery stores are rising along with it. As shoppers look for the lowest prices and are ready to shop around at different stores, loyalty programs are becoming key to retaining consumers. Grocery store loyalty programs in the U.S. Inflation in the U.K.

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Indigo 9 Digital

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

After Forever 21 opened its first store in 1984 in the United States fast fashion started to gain in popularity. Although clothing is a department store staple retailers like Sears or specialty retailers like Gap couldn’t keep up with a more nimble fast fashion retailer like Forever 21.

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Indigo 9 Digital

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

This is part of Marks & Spencer’s strategy of "moving with the customer, where the customer is working and shopping" said Rowe. "We We are committed to stores and believe they can be a true source of competitive advantage." "But But they need to be the right stores, in the right location, with the right services," said Rowe.

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Retail Assist

JANUARY 12, 2023

With the intent of creating a sustainable future for fashion and encouraging new ways to shop, Jigsaw were the first brand to offer a fully circular model with My Wardrobe HQ. Live stream shopping events are taking over TikTok feeds across the world. The BRC stated that retail vacancies remain near record highs at 1.19m.

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Indigo 9 Digital

APRIL 4, 2022

If you do subscribe to our retail trends newsletter to get the latest retail insights & trends delivered to your inbox. Alibaba also took Intime Retail, a leading department store chain in China, private in 2017 for $2.6 Do you like this content? Domestic vs. international.

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Rangeme

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

department store Selfridges, and the refurbishment company Restory provides a similar example. Restory is offering to refurbish Selfridges customers’ bags and shoes, to give them a new lease of life, in an alliance that underlines how the store recognizes consumers are feeling the pinch and is adjusting accordingly. #3.

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Indigo 9 Digital

MARCH 16, 2022

By Tricia McKinnon , Emily McCullough and Ben Rudolph Brick and mortar retail is still the way most consumers like to shop. But with the growth of eCommerce consumers need a better reason to make a trip to your store. Primark’s Birmingham store in the UK has a Disney themed café that is a sure hit with kids.

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Indigo 9 Digital

JANUARY 12, 2023

By Tricia McKinnon Did you know that at one time Sears was the largest retailer in the world? During that time Sears was so dominant its sales represented 1% of the entire United States’ economy with two thirds of Americans shopping there. But what both retailers offer is good value for your money. That was back in 1969.

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Indigo 9 Digital

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

With companies like Shopify it has never been easier to set up shop online. Take department store Kohl’s, last year its marketing costs were only 4.9% in 2020 highlighting the high customer acquisition costs direct-to-consumer retailers often face. But is it really as easy as it looks? million or 32% of its revenue.

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Rangeme

MAY 31, 2022

In the online retail space, Zulily serves millions of Moms everywhere by offering a fun, personalized shopping experience. . Read through the stories and experiences of four of the AAPI-owned businesses selected by Qurate Retail Group below. to attend graduate school at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

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Indigo 9 Digital

MARCH 3, 2023

By Tricia McKinnon Do you shop at department stores? The reality is that over the years a slew of retailers have feasted on department stores as if they are an appetizing dish at lunch. At one time you or your parents may have gone to Kohl’s or JC Penney or Sears to shop for clothing on a Saturday afternoon.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 13, 2021

Nothing about 2020 was normal — in fact, for many retailers, the phrase ‘hindsight is 2020’ is one they should reconsider using. . Despite the economic downturn, holiday sales were up 8.3%, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). That uncertainty will cause some challenges for retailers as they look to demand planning.

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Indigo 9 Digital

MAY 30, 2022

“As part of our recently announced Consumer Direct Acceleration strategy, we are doubling down on our approach with Nike Digital and our owned stores, as well as a smaller number of strategic partners who share our vision to create a consistent, connected, and modern shopping experience,” Nike said in a statement.

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Rangeme

MARCH 29, 2022

Target keeps investing in its stores, including shop-in-shop partnerships. Target commits $4B on store openings, remodels. Drug Store News. Lululemon enthusiasts motivated the retailer to open dozens of new stores last year. Lululemon to Open up to 50 Stores in 2021, Expand MIRROR In-Store Shops.

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Indigo 9 Digital

MARCH 30, 2022

New Retail is an initiative aimed at connecting online and offline retail and digitizing stores to provide a better customer experience. While online shopping definitely accelerated in 2020, saying physical retail is more or less obsolete is not true,” said Nishtha Mehta, a China-based corporate innovation coach. “In

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Indigo 9 Digital

APRIL 27, 2022

Its business model which is centred around one stop shopping as well as its omni-channel offerings are just a few of the areas Target has excelled in. One stop shopping. It is not a coincidence that many of the retailers that are performing well offer one stop shopping. One stop shopping is not new.

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Rangeme

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, it seemed as if the demise of physical retail was imminent. With stores forced to close, the popularity of e-commerce accelerated and many retailers wondered if in-store shopping would ever return. Another priority for retailers is to focus on digitalizing the store.

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Indigo 9 Digital

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Imagine how a customer must feel every time they shop and they are told they must shop in a “different” section of a retailer’s website or store. Apparel for women wearing extended sizes doesn’t seem like an afterthought when shopping at Skims. Why not embrace all sizes? Do you like this content?

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