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Small Format, Big Payoffs: Retailers Evaluate Real Estate to Meet Consumers Where They Are — at Home

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The store must also be adaptable enough to always give the consumer a reason to want to come back, time and again, as commodity alone is no longer enough. A downtown location in a major city might stock a larger apparel section, while a store on a college campus might carry quick-and-easy meals or dorm room necessities.

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Shoppers and Operators want Malls to Change, Creating Opportunities for Emerging Brands

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For their part, more mall operators are looking to diversify their tenant mix and incorporate additional brands that resonate with younger audiences. As a result, emerging brands, especially those operating primarily online, have a unique opportunity to break into brick-and-mortar by leveraging prime real estate.

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NOT Your Dad’s Supply Chain: 4 Trends Every Retail Exec Should Know for 2024

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The presence of kiosks linking buyers to the online store The ability to ship from other stores and warehouses Your store going dark completely, becoming a micro-distribution center (DC)? When we talk about omnichannel order fulfillment , there can be a mistake in thinking it’s just about online.

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Walking the Line: How a Post-Pandemic Retail Hybrid Might Make the Best of Both Worlds

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The surge in ecommerce was enough to create trepidation in the commercial real estate industry. Demand for brick-and-mortar space was last on the list, and CBRE expects a 50% decrease in demand for store spaces. The in-store experience remains a crucial part of consumer expectations. A Look at the Market.

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Target’s New Last Mile Facility Adds Next-Day Delivery for 500,000 in Atlanta Market

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“These facilities are a continuation of our innovative efforts to serve millions of guests and reach millions more, while maximizing speed, efficiency and care across our real estate portfolio.”

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Shopping Center Outlook: Why Open Air, Mixed Use and Tech-First Locations Are Hot

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That means open air shopping centers have become even more attractive due to how they can make curbside and BOPIS fulfillment easier to handle. We saw this firsthand in Dallas, where retailers from nationals down to locals are fulfilling from their store, and I think that fits the way people are using physical retail.

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Nordstrom Names Walmart Exec to Top Technology Post

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He also has been responsible for technology development across functions including merchandising, replenishment, supplier management, real estate and global compliance.

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