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Scarred by the 2008 Recession and COVID, 48% of Gen Z Frequently Shops at Discount Stores

Retail TouchPoints

Gen Z wants curation of services, retail stores and food and beverage experiences, since they often spend more on dining than shopping,” said Cegielski. “If If [a shopping center] has that broad group of tenants, someone might stop by the grocery store after they dine, or say ‘Oh, I do need a new pair of shoes.’

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Walmart Plans $1.5 Billion Investment in Mexico and Central America for 2023

Retail TouchPoints

Another 29% will be dedicated to opening new stores and clubs, with the goal of expanding Walmart’s reach in the region. The new stores are expected to contribute 1.2% sales growth in 2023, and Bodega Aurrera discount stores will continue to be a focus.

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Good. Different? Aldi follows rivals on self-service and e-commerce

Inside Retail

Thirteen years after Woolworths introduced self-service checkouts to Australian supermarket shoppers, discount grocer Aldi has bowed to the demand for quick and convenient self-serve transactions at its stores. I suspect they’ll progress that across their fleet of stores in the coming years,” Mortimer said.