Retail Focus

APRIL 13, 2021

Located in a strategic hub easily reached by train, BRIDGE attracts both travellers as well as local foodies wanting to make sustainable purchases at the new food Mecca & discover a continuously changing offer of regional flavours. For BRIDGE, apart from the permanent cooking stations, all other furnishing elements are 100% flexible.

Location 205

Location Marketing Space Planning Store Layout 205

Wiser

MAY 12, 2025

Store layouts change. Fixed Planning Cycles vs. The Disconnect Between Centralized Planning and Store Execution Displays are centrally developed with defined planograms, creative assets, and execution playbooks. Field teams must often re-align store managers on: Display placement intent (e.g.,

Planning 78

Planning Visual Merchandising Promotions Store Layout 78

Inside Retail

JUNE 27, 2024

Retailers are grappling with ever-multiplying channels, and managing disparate touchpoints while trying to create a seamless, excellent omnichannel experience. This is a comprehensive approach that extends beyond online sales to encompass various critical aspects of retail operations, with inventory management and pricing at its core.

Inventory Management 260

Inventory Management Fulfillment Store Layout Shipping 260

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 9, 2022

Through their long-term partnership, which reached a whole new level of value during the pandemic, Vans has reduced overall time spent documenting store concepts by 25%. Using the IWD Display solution, VMs can build out 3D models of Vans’ stores to use for monthly and seasonal planning. A Process Reset, Powered by Partnership.

Visual Merchandising 288

Visual Merchandising Store Layout Boutique Apparel 288

Inside Retail

MAY 15, 2025

In 2025, the lucky ones amongst us are having to make more considered choices about where we place our money, so were increasingly turning to lower-cost alternatives to manage our budgets. Mujis store layouts are a perfect example of this approach. No it would not, and so, sadly, here I am, harping on about it again.

Store Layout 130

Store Layout Consumer Supermarket Customer Experience 130

Retail Focus

MARCH 25, 2025

The Role of E-Commerce in Inflationary Periods During times of inflation, online retailers have an advantage over physical stores. Many costs are avoided by digital shops, including multiple locations, large staff teams, and high utility bills. When inflation is high, department stores expand their clearance sections.

Consumer 130

Consumer Drop-Shipping Shipping Store Layout 130

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

They can identify key customer-traffic patterns within a brick-and-mortar store to help merchants optimize store layout. Video analytics can help reduce long queues by determining if groups are backing up in line near cash registers, automatically alerting managers that more help is needed at these locations.

Merchant Services 290

Merchant Services Shrinkage Store Layout Customer Experience 290

Inside Retail

JULY 6, 2021

Despite the numerous obstacles the retailer faced in 2020, Jeanswest managed to retain the trust and loyalty of consumers, recently taking the title of Clothing Store of the Year 2020 in the Roy Morgan Customer Satisfaction Awards.

Payment Services 246

Payment Services Store Layout Management Location 246

Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Case management functions in omnichannel survey platforms have the power to provide proactive support. Delivery Complaints: Using an omnichannel experience management platform, purchase orders and issues can be shared across the whole supply chain to drive communication and synergy.

Shopping 264

Shopping Payment Services Visual Merchandising Customer Experience 264

Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

But rather than a sign of storefront abandonment, experts are expecting retailers to consolidate their locations, to pare down their real estate portfolio and focus their resources on a couple of choice locations. Although competition in the market will shift, physical store locations will remain a cornerstone of retail operations.

Fulfillment 279

Fulfillment Checkout Store Layout Consumer 279

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

JANUARY 8, 2025

How to Implement: Ensure your online store, physical locations, and mobile app are integrated and offer the same products, pricing, and promotions. Allow customers to make purchases online and pick them up in-store (BOPIS), or offer easy returns and exchanges across all channels.

Customer Retention 111

Customer Retention Returns Promotions Shipping 111

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 7, 2024

But regardless of whether you’re a retailer with 10 locations or hundreds, measuring logistics performance is critical to business success. Setting up predictable delivery windows with exact delivery times for seamless inventory and labor management can ensure you have the right labor in place to quickly load or unload vehicles.

Inventory Turnover 274

Inventory Turnover Shipping Store Layout Management 274

365 Retail

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

From business operations to customer behaviour, store layout is vitally important for many reasons which may seem inconsequential or unnoticeable to the untrained eye. But with retail footfall gradually increasing in the UK , you’ll want to do everything you can to make your store a roaring success. . Sales strategy.

Store Layout 52

Store Layout Supermarket Customer Experience Location 52

365 Retail

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The new Liverpool store is designed to be a standout space, utilising a substantial double-height unit to create a signature retail experience. In line with UNIQLO’s considered store layout, the Liverpool ONE location will feature its full range of womenswear, menswear, and kidswear, along with its popular line of bags and accessories.

ATS 64

ATS Store Layout Fashion Checkout 64

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 29, 2024

Amidst this flux, Best Buy is exploring new formats, Walmart is planning extensive renovations, Amazon is venturing into lower-priced chains and Whole Foods is introducing small-format stores tailored for quick-trip urban consumers. The easiest, most user-friendly store design will not succeed unless the offering also appeals.

Checkout 274

Checkout Planning Consumer Store Layout 274

Inside Retail

DECEMBER 4, 2023

I think this really takes us to another level, especially being in the sporting capital of Australia,” Gary Williams, Rebel’s managing director, told Inside Retail. The first RCX store, designed in partnership with Sydney-based retail agency The General Store, opened at Westfield Doncaster shopping centre in March 2020.

Store Layout 264

Store Layout Apparel Boutique Customer Experience 264

Wiser

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Whether you’re a small business owner or a manager of a large retail establishment, you’ll find that foot traffic data can offer you the valuable insights needed to enhance your business operations and boost revenue. Foot traffic data can also be leveraged to optimize store layouts.

Store Layout 147

Store Layout Promotions Store Operations Customer Experience 147

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 31, 2021

The systems can send alerts whenever the store occupancy limit has been reached or there’s a high concentration of shoppers in the same location. Many stores have posted marks on their floors to remind customers to stand at least six feet apart. Social Distancing. They must also find a way to stay in the black.

Store Layout 165

Store Layout Kiosk Point of Sale Advertising 165

Retail Focus

JANUARY 12, 2023

As much as brands experiment with pop-up store formats, concepts, or themes, they should resonate with consumers as much as they do with their identity. Is brand identity important in designing exceptional pop-up stores? This generally includes elements such as signage, colour palette, lighting, and overall store layout.

Visual Merchandising 246

Visual Merchandising Store Layout Customer Experience Shopping 246

Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Design concepts and even merchandise assortments are further customized based on the facility’s geographic location. Then the Hydra team can drill into top-performing categories and use traditional retail metrics, such as monthly performance and revenue per square foot, to further optimize the store layout, experience and services.

Beauty and Health 263

Beauty and Health Shopping Payment Services Boutique 263

Inside Retail

MARCH 15, 2022

It’s basically the harmonious union of merchandising, product placement and store layout (online or physical) to get the most bang from the season and provide a competitive advantage. This is all managed by the store grading. More on this later. Why is assortment planning important?

Planning 130

Planning Markdowns Store Layout Location 130

365 Retail

JULY 11, 2024

A game of two halves To make the most of the Euros, retailers need to adopt a multifaceted approach that includes staff training, optimised labour scheduling, effective merchandising, strategic store layouts, queue management, engaging signage and customer feedback mechanisms.

Store Layout 85

Store Layout Promotions Checkout Customer Experience 85

365 Retail

OCTOBER 16, 2023

With a network of over 275 stores throughout Europe, the brand has already made a considerable international impact and has set ambitious targets for the UK market. The brand’s unique labyrinthine store layout will be a new feature for London shoppers, as Søstrene Grene continues its UK expansion.

Planning 111

Planning Store Layout Location Management 111

Wiser

AUGUST 13, 2019

Ensure your inventory management is working properly. Optimize Category Management. Does your store stock what consumers want to buy? Big basket sizes are partly the result of optimal category management, where you sell the best items in the market across a specific range of categories. Innovate Your Store Layout.

Marketing 103

Marketing Store Layout Promotions Inventory Management 103

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

By analyzing historical sales data, seasonality, and external factors such as weather and social trends, AI algorithms can help businesses make informed decisions about inventory management, pricing, and marketing strategies. Supply Chain Efficiency AI is also transforming supply chain management in the retail and CPG industries.

Marketing 111

Marketing Inventory Management Supply Chain Management Store Layout 111

Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 12, 2020

On one hand, personal safety and security are still top-of-mind for consumers, driving changes in everything from online shopping to brick-and-mortar store layouts and delivery models. In many instances, it’s critical to rethink how shopping and sales take place, both at physical stores and online.

Consumer 179

Consumer Merchant Services Payment Services Shopping 179

Inside Retail

JUNE 4, 2023

Look at the localised store format strategy that Starbucks and Aesop implement. Too many store formats use a ‘big-business’ local mentality that doesn’t actually relate to the location of the store. What are the functional aspects of the store, and how does that play into the local community?

Telecommunications 130

Telecommunications Store Layout Location Planning 130

Wiser

JULY 31, 2023

Common Issues With Planogram Compliance One issue that brands often see when it comes to planogram compliance is inconsistent implementation across various store locations. By ensuring products are displayed as planned, retailers can optimize sales, enhance customer experience, and streamline inventory management.

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Store Layout Promotions Customer Experience Inventory Management 145

365 Retail

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Lola’s Cupcakes has announced the upcoming opening of its newest London store, located just outside the iconic Greenwich Market at 11 Durnford Street, SE10 9BF. The store layout has been thoughtfully curated to cater to both quick visits and leisurely moments, providing a versatile space for customers to enjoy.

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Marketing Store Layout Outdoor Location 64

A1 Retail

JULY 6, 2022

A first look at the upgraded and most cutting-edge Hobbycraft store yet, located in Wolverhampton, including brand new Haberdashery and Custom Crafting areas. Store Manager, Rachel comments: “It is brilliant to see the renovation completed. Prices start at £5 and can be booked online via Hobbycraft ClassBento.

Store Layout 72

Store Layout Shopping Location Management 72

Retail Focus

JULY 3, 2024

Expert Manager at Univers Retail | Published author | Visiting lecturer. Luxury brands might strategically select unconventional locations for their pop-up stores or engage in collaborations with artists, designers, or other brands to generate buzz and attract diverse customer segments. Ghalia BOUSTANI.

Consumer 162

Consumer Promotions Shopping Store Layout 162

Retail Gazette

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The stores will also benefit from CO2 refrigeration upgrades, which Aldi said contributes to an estimated reduction in carbon emissions equivalent to heating over 6,500 homes when the programme is complete. Click here to sign up to Retail Gazettes free daily email newsletter

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Beauty and Health Store Layout Shopping Location 58

V Count

MARCH 28, 2024

One such step, and a crucial one at that, is implementing Queue Management systems. Over the course of this content, we will delve into why queue management systems are so important, the benefits they offer, and how you can manage queues effectively with the help of head count sensors. The Importance of Queue Management 1.

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Management Customer Experience Customer Retention Store Layout 52

V Count

MARCH 28, 2024

One such step, and a crucial one at that, is implementing Queue Management systems. Over the course of this content, we will delve into why queue management systems are so important, the benefits they offer, and how you can manage queues effectively with the help of head count sensors. The Importance of Queue Management 1.

Management 52

Management Customer Experience Customer Retention Store Layout 52

Wiser

MAY 14, 2024

Unbiased shopper insights shed light on the impact of store environment and organization on navigating the spirits category, while automated correlational analysis offered best practices to drive sales through strategic store layout, signage, and planogram adjustments.

Store Layout 78

Store Layout Consumer Location Planning 78

V Count

AUGUST 5, 2021

By identifying your customers’ prevalent age and gender and recognizing the differences between shopping behaviors of the demographic groups, store managers can better predict customers’ needs and tailor their services to meet them. In-Store Gender Recognition. Queue Management. Heat Map Analysis. omnichannel.

Store Layout 98

Store Layout Advertising Management Shopping 98

365 Retail

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Miles Young, the Managing Director of Leem , commented on this expansion: “Our global expansion journey reaches an exciting new milestone with the unveiling of our first Leem store in the UK, strategically located in the heart of Westfield London.

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ATS Store Layout Fashion Customer Experience 64