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

Retail TouchPoints

The pandemic has been a challenging time for shopping centers, and even as vaccination rates climb and shoppers return to old habits, retailers are finding that many of their shopping preferences have permanently shifted. A Variety of Brands in One Location Create a Better Experience.

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What’s in Store for Grocery in 2022?

Retail TouchPoints

The supply chain crisis means an out-of-stock crisis for grocers, and empty shelves means unhappy and disloyal customers. To operate profitably and satisfy customers, grocers will optimize their assortments with far fewer, but more reliable and affordable products. . In 2022, grocers will need to become digital-first.

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ECRM celebrates its 30th anniversary with return to in-person sessions

Mass Relators

SOLON, OHIO – As ECRM celebrates its 30th Anniversary next year, it will be returning to its roots hosting a full roster of in-person Sessions across categories within food and beverage, health and beauty care, general merchandise and pharmacy/medical markets. and Europe, including Barcelona, Chicago, Denver, Las Vegas, and New Orleans.

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American Dream celebrates best year ever, including USA’s largest year-on-year footfall increase

Retail Focus

by Marcus Samuelson, Michelin star restaurant Szechuan Opera, Jarana (by celebrity chef, Gaston Acurio), Isola Bella champagne and wine bar, and leading Asian grocer, H-Mart. Paul Ghermezian, Vice President of Triple Five Group comments, “American Dream is a place where anyone can spend an entire day with family and friends.

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Can a smaller-format Whole Foods help Amazon win in the grocery market?

Inside Retail

The first location is expected to open in New York City later this year. Whole Foods plans to expand this model to additional locations in New York City, before eventually expanding it to other metropolitan cities across the country. I also do not think this addresses the wider issues at Whole Foods.

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Tesco uses new AI technology to slash energy costs by 10%

Retail Gazette

Ethos first installed its technology across three of the grocer’s sites before it was launched to five more locations throughout the country. The business said it has helped Tesco save 4GWh on energy costs and more than 835 tonnes of CO2e throughout its refrigerated distribution network over 21 months.

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Wilko: Poundland rescue deal stalls with 15 former stores at risk

Retail Gazette

It has opened 56 of the former outlets so far, but has not secured an agreement for over 15 due to landlords not engaging to aerated concrete in the buildings, The Grocer reported. Earlier this month, The Range revealed Wilko would return to the high street with three stores set to open before Christmas.

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