Retail TouchPoints

MAY 30, 2023

The company is looking to pivot Journeys to an off-mall strategy, with 13 locations out of a planned 25 already open. This was attributed to increased markdowns at Journeys offsetting an otherwise normalized promotional environment, which led to improved margins at the other businesses. Genesco’s gross margin was 47.3% in Q1 2023.

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Shopping Center

MAY 4, 2023

One location in Southern California consistently wins out when it comes to successful companies looking to expand their brand: the City of Moreno Valley.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 6, 2022

Shopping center owners and operators have faced rapid shifts in the retail landscape over the last few years due, in part, to an increase in online shopping and the buy online, pick up in-store response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Leveraging Data for Stronger Lease Negotiations.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Amid planning for new locations in other areas of New York and Washington, D.C., Katie Twidwell: We’ve heard that while customers have become much more accustomed to shopping online, they’re craving the opportunity to see, feel, and experience our clothes in person as a part of their purchasing experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Shoppers can use an app to see all relevant information about their basket as they shop, including items, price, additional product info, total cost so far, and promotions and coupons that have been redeemed.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 12, 2022

Ecommerce, along with other digital channels, took center stage as new shopping habits formed and expectations drastically shifted. While we won’t be traveling in flying cars to our favorite stores anytime soon, we’re still on the fast track to a transformed shopping experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 24, 2024

The retailer plans to use learnings from this store, located in the Willowbrook Mall in Wayne, N.J., for additional reinvented stores it will open in 2024 , including at the brand’s NYC flagship and locations in Paris, Melbourne and Delhi.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 30, 2024

The feature, which was first reported by Bloomberg and confirmed by a TikTok spokesperson, uses technology that automatically identifies objects in video content and then links to similar products available in TikTok Shop. Previously, only creators with sizable followings or brands that had set up a TikTok Shop could create shoppable posts.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 25, 2022

International returns service ZigZag Global examined UK consumer shopping behaviors during the 2021 holiday season and found that one-third of consumers now purchase multiple items with the intention of returning at least one, and 59% will boycott a retailer permanently after a poor returns experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 19, 2022

The omnichannel pop-up also will offer digital touch points that allow guests to shop Saks.com on site. For the VIP Weekend, influencers, tastemakers and top clients will enjoy a weekend of private shopping appointments at the pop-up location, plus horseback riding, yoga, spa treatments and gifting.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 8, 2021

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW), owner of Westfield shopping centers in the U.S., The companies will jointly invest in new customer experiences, events, marketing and on-premise advertising at Westfield shopping centers across the country, with plans to take the partnership global in the coming months. Leasing at URW in a statement. “We

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 8, 2022

Chinese on-demand delivery platform Dada Group is beefing up its 415 Intra-City Shopping Festival, a sales event focused on quick delivery offerings taking place April 8-17, 2022. As with many other Chinese shopping festivals, the launch of new products will play a large role in the event.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

billion — both a 9.6% year-over-year increase and the biggest online shopping day of all time , according to Adobe Analytics. Amazon alone said it sold 1 billion products during its extended promotion period, which kicked off earlier than the traditional Cyber Week start of Thanksgiving Day, on Nov. A record 200.4 Of those, 121.4

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Dezeen

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The Cover Story shop in Amsterdam features oversized colourful beams Shortlisted in the small retail interiors category of this year's Dezeen Awards, the paint shop features oversized colourful beams. Every aspect is thoughtfully crafted to promote a sustainable and user-centric experience." The photography is by Paavo Lehtonen.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 23, 2023

To make finding the perfect gift even easier, Kohl’s has developed a new front-of-store experience, aptly called Gift Shop, that is curated for various holiday gifting needs. New Services to Empower Holiday Shoppers Like many retailers, Kohl’s has extended its holiday marketing and promotions calendar.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 10, 2023

Shopping strips are facing increasing challenges, and not just because of retail competition. While there is still a lingering Covid shadow on some shopping strips, including those in capital city central business districts (CBDs), other factors are impacting the viability of suburban retail precincts.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 18, 2024

Lowe’s has signed on to be one of the first retailers to test the solution for what will be the first offsite retail media offering from Lowe’s One Roof retail media network on Google Search and Shopping inventory, according to a blog post that will be published today, which Retail TouchPoints reviewed in advance.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The Yankee Candle Company will operate five pop-up shops through the end of 2023 to spotlight its top-selling seasonal fragrances. The pop-ups are located in: Williamsburg Premium Outlets, Williamsburg, Va.; The Shoppes ta Farmington Valley, Canton, Conn.; Harlem Irving Plaza, Norridge, Ill.; Tanger Outlets, Sevierville, Tenn.;

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Among its multiple impacts, COVID-19 accelerated an elongation of the holiday shopping season that was already underway. Rather than being limited to a jam-packed four to five weeks from Black Friday to Christmas Eve, consumers are beginning their shopping as early as October (with a few doing so even earlier than that).

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365 Retail

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In a bold move that challenges the consumer frenzy associated with Black Friday, Zurich-based bag manufacturer FREITAG is shutting down its online store and checkouts at all its physical locations on Black Friday. The post FREITAG Shuts Down Sales on Black Friday to Promote Sustainable Consumption appeared first on Retail News and Events.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 26, 2024

More than 800 AWG member retailer locations already use Instacart, and this extended collaboration aims to simplify access for the other 2,300 member retailer locations to join Instacart’s technology suite. An Instacart shopper will then pick and deliver the order.

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VMS

JULY 28, 2021

U SING AUTHENTIC MOVIE props, interactive experiences and even a multiplayer game, this Wonder Woman storewide promotion for AT&T was rolled out to Dallas, Chicago and San Francisco for the “Wonder Woman 1984” movie release in theaters and via HBO Max this past Christmas Day 2020. Designed by Twenty Four 7 (Portland, Ore.),

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Mytheresa will reward both its customers and The RealReal’s with a shopping credit when they recirculate their bags and support the circular economy. Consigners already have the choice to consign or trade as well as sell on the platform, and can choose to drop off items at 18 locations across the country or sign up for at-home pickup.

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Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Bluewater, one of Europe’s leading shopping and leisure destinations, will join Edinburgh and Bristol as new stores for the brand which has previously opened successful pop-ups in London, Glasgow and Reading. Charity Super.Mkt will open at Bluewater on 28 th September, it will be located on the Lower Rose Gallery.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 4, 2022

Fabletics will open 30 new store locations in 2022 as it continues building out its omnichannel presence. The retailer also will celebrate a series of belated Grand Re-Opening events on March 5 for the 21 Fabletics locations that have opened since early 2020 but had their festivities delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Small Biz Trends

JULY 12, 2022

Retail shop businesses can include any local facility where goods and/or services are sold. What Is a Retail Shop Business? A retail shop is any store or business that sells goods and/or services. However, there are still many opportunities for those who want a brick-and-mortar location. Top 16 Shop Options.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 3, 2024

You can start by defining your content’s primary goals, which might include promoting specific products, informing customers about events or incentivizing activity on social media. Incorporate Promotions and Sales When planning your digital signage content, consider the frequency and timing of sales and promotions.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 4, 2020

But even if consumers are doing a lot less shopping in stores, retailers with large footprints are finding that their physical locations still have important roles to play during this online-focused holiday season. Another 86% of shoppers planned to shop online, with 49% doing so out of health and safety concerns.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

As part of its overall digital transformation, Family Dollar will debut a mobile app in October that will allow users to manage coupons and more easily locate products with improved search functionality. Family Dollar worked with digital consultancy Publicis Sapient to lead the mobile introduction. “We

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Wiser

MAY 1, 2024

The brand embarked on an ambitious strategy to boost impulse purchases and drive higher sales by displaying half-priced chocolates across multiple in-store locations. Each location was designated a Minimum Display Quantity (MDQ) believed to maximize the return on investment from these promotional efforts.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 26, 2024

You can increase customer retention by creating loyalty programs, improving the customer experience, offering personalised services or promotions, or simply focusing on improving product range or quality. Increasing customer retention rates by as little as 5 per cent can result in 25-95 per cent more profit for your business. With over 4.95

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Inside Retail

MAY 2, 2023

There was huge momentum behind the ‘shop local’ movement over the last few years, as consumers were restricted to certain locations during Covid-19 lock-downs, and felt connected to the success and survival of local businesses. But] the picture is not all rosy.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Not-for-profit store operator Community Enterprise Queensland (CEQ) is the sole grocery and retail provider for many remote communities located across northern Queensland and the Torres Strait Islands. In the locations where we operate, it could cost $30,000 and involve two different trips on a helicopter.

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Dezeen

JANUARY 7, 2023

Our first lookbook of 2023 collects 10 pop-up shop interiors from around the world, from a swimming-pool-style store by fashion brand Jacquemus to a playful supermarket stocked with groceries made of felt. Showcasing a variety of material and colour palettes, here are 10 pop-up shops featured on Dezeen. Photo by Gray Hamner.

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I Vend

MARCH 14, 2023

Retailers who want to set themselves apart are integrating more human and personal touchpoints into the shopping experience, increasing engagement, loyalty and sales. Yet in fact, the backlash to lockdown is that many of the consumers who were forced online are now desperate to get back to human-based and personal shopping.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 20, 2024

Moving beyond the conventional boundaries of hospitals and clinics, this approach offers unprecedented convenience and accessibility by bringing healthcare closer to where people shop, eat, and engage in their daily lives.

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Small Biz Trends

JULY 4, 2022

If you’re thinking about starting a new ice cream shop, now is a great time to do it! Owning a small business like an ice cream shop is a great way to increase your income and get ahead in the industry. Why You Should Consider Starting an Ice Cream Shop. You don’t need a lot of money to start a shop.

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