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

Retail TouchPoints

That sense of unease is to be expected from a cohort shaped by both the 2008-2009 Great Recession and the COVID pandemic, and it’s had a big impact on their shopping choices: nearly half ( 48% ) say they shop the most often at discount/off-price retailers, and 25% frequently patronize dollar stores.

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Ross Stores Plans 100 Openings in 2023 as it Pursues Goal of 3,500+ Stores

Retail TouchPoints

As part of the retailer’s plans to open 100 locations in 2023, Ross Stores opened 11 Ross Dress for Less and eight dd’s Discounts stores in 13 states during February and March. The 2023 additions will include 75 Ross and 25 dd’s Discounts locations.

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McMillon says, ‘We can do more’

Mass Relators

Over the course of the last decade, the company that began as a general merchandise discount store operator has entered several new fields, including financial services, technology development and health care clinics, to name just a few.

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[Infographic] Brick-and-Mortar Retailers (Plus Chocolate) Drive Sales on Valentine’s Day

Wiser

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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Miniso’s “good quality with low price” mantra takes off in Southeast Asia

Inside Retail

It recently introduced a brand new store format, with its first flagship store in Selangor, Malaysia. The 684.6sqm retail space is located in Setia City Mall, one of the largest shopping complexes in Shah Alam. Miniso 3.0, Miniso 3.0,

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How to Manage Your Retail Operations When You’re in Growth Mode

Wiser

With the ease and accessibility of Amazon for consumers, it is vital that companies constantly work to keep the shopping experience fresh and exciting. . The company was millions of dollars in debt, and it was unable to provide its stores with investments that were already long overdue. Let’s find out. . Ample inventory. .

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Off-Price Quarterly Results Showcase Benefits Of ‘Essential Retailer’ Status

Retail TouchPoints

Closed Stores Lead To Losses, But Recovery May Be Right Ahead. While off-price retailers can succeed in times of economic turmoil, the realities of operating during a pandemic are currently weighing down non-essential discount stores. TJX, which shut down both its stores and web site, reported net sales of $4.4

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