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Foot Locker Debuts ‘Store of the Future’ in New Jersey

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Foot Locker has unveiled its new store format, which includes a communal sneaker try-on area to facilitate “sneaker culture” conversations and technology that provides store associates with omnichannel inventory availability data. The retailer plans to use learnings from this store, located in the Willowbrook Mall in Wayne, N.J.,

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Foot Locker unveils new reinvented global store concept

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The global retailer introduced the reinvented retail format at its Willowbrook Mall location in Wayne, N.J., and will incorporate learnings from this concept into new stores. At Foot Locker , the retail store experience is the heart of sneaker culture.

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Aldi launches Corner Store in convenience push

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Discount supermarket Aldi is making a push into convenience with the opening this week of a Corner Store concept in North Sydney. The new store layout is designed to support smaller-basket, convenience-driven purchases, in contrast to the traditional big-box Aldi supermarket typically frequented by consumers for larger shopping trips.

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

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Now, as retailers engage in a staggered return to business activity, and as lease renewals approach, tenants and owners are back to the drawing board, considering their strategy for the coming months. Although competition in the market will shift, physical store locations will remain a cornerstone of retail operations.

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The Post-COVID Store: How to Tap the Pent-Up Need for Interaction Without Sacrificing Safety

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The return to brick-and-mortar will be a slow, steady process, and preparing stores for the great return will be as much about making shoppers comfortable as it will be about enticing them back. Cleanliness Will be Just as Important to Returning Shoppers.

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How Jeanswest went from VA to Clothing Store of the Year in 12 months

Inside Retail

As a result, the retailer recently opened the doors at three new locations, Dubbo Square (NSW), Lake Macquarie Square (NSW) and Spencer Outlet Centre (Vic), and has three more openings planned for 2021. Yeung said there will be store growth in all states. Baby steps .

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10 Ways to Keep Customers from Leaving Your Store Empty-Handed and Boost Your Profitability

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Lack of Assistance : Finally, the availability and visibility of store assistants play a crucial role in a customer’s shopping experience. By analyzing this data, businesses can gain insights into where customers linger and what paths they take through the store. How do People Counting Solutions Address This Solution ?