Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 11, 2021

I think you’re going to have a lot more of that once people return. Outdoor Shopping Centers Should Make the Streets Feel Alive. Outdoor shopping centers have a distinct advantage during this recovery period: people have been more comfortable outside than inside throughout the pandemic. Georgetown [in Washington D.C.]

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 14, 2023

As the pandemic fades and the thermometer climbs, more and more people want to get out and find an escape from the pressures of inflation — and outdoor spaces are positioned to provide great, flexible experiences that can fill the bill.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 2, 2021

Beyond that, the data shows that after an unprecedented year, many Americans are returning to normal routines: In-person gatherings have resumed with Amazon Wedding Registry gift-giving more than double that of 2020.

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Outdoor Jewelry Accessories Apparel 282

A1 Retail

MAY 13, 2022

Last weekend saw Eid Festival return to Westfield London for its third year, as local communities came together to celebrate the end of Ramadan. The London Eid Festival celebrated the end of Ramadan at Westfield Square on 7 th and 8 th May.

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Returns Outdoor Fashion Management 81

A1 Retail

APRIL 20, 2021

Customers returning to the centre were welcomed with discounts and offers from many of the big name stores. Di Rodgers, Centre Manager, said: “We have been so happy to see our stores reopen and our shoppers returning to the centre.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 21, 2023

Users could start their search with a query like, “‘I’m looking for a dress for a Saturday afternoon outdoor wedding.’ Implementing this technology on ecommerce sites certainly helps drive product engagement and time on site, but it also has a long-tail impact on conversions and even return rates. “If

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A1 Retail

JULY 11, 2023

percent), sports and outdoor retailers returned to growth (1.1 per cent), as consumers embraced more active, outdoor lifestyles and purchased camping equipment for Glastonbury and other festivals. Will Hobbs, Chief Investment Officer, UK Wealth Management, Barclays said: “ The UK economy remains in a precarious spot.

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365 Retail

MAY 7, 2024

Alastair Coulson, Managing Director of Lotus Property, commented on the new store opening: “The Boulevard is fast becoming a destination for luxury brands, and we are delighted to have welcomed Radley to Banbridge. We look forward to seeing the continued customer interest as Radley opens its doors.”

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ATS Accessories Outdoor Returns 63

Retail Focus

DECEMBER 14, 2023

As part of Bullring & Grand Central’s Christmas activations, the iconic Coca-Cola truck has returned to the destination for the first time in seven years as part of a UK-wide tour in December.

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Inside Retail

JULY 27, 2021

The idea is to encourage outdoor dining, as well as outdoor events, live music and performances. “As A scheme waiving fees associated with implementing street and outdoor dining has been extended to June 30, 2022, and the council is also ‘working on’ rent relief for tenants in City of Sydney-owned properties, on a case-by-case basis.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The new outdoor dining experience at QV shopping centre is serving up French champagne, cocktails, and food all summer long. AR: We are anticipating concentrated spending on experiences, be it dining, entertainment, or on new-season fashion for the returning social calendar of events. This is expected to continue into the new year.

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A1 Retail

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Spanning 33,000 sq ft, the store will stock Dunelm’s wide range across homewares and furniture, including bedding, outdoor living, home accessories, made-to-measure, haberdashery, kitchen and dining. The opening marks Dunelm’s182 nd store and its first shopping centre location. The centre covers 1.4

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ATS Outdoor Accessories Returns 59

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The retailer managed digital growth despite direct-to-consumer penetration falling to 41.2% The company’s retail revenue rose 52% , with strong in-store sales offsetting an 18% decline in digital sales as shoppers returned to brick-and-mortar. Lululemon posted an extremely strong quarter, led by a 61% net revenue increase to $1.5

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Wholesale Outdoor Accessories Apparel 212

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 17, 2022

134% more likely to anticipate making a garden or outdoor purchase. They’re more likely than the average consumer to indicate they’re shopping for outdoor furniture, mattresses, kitchen appliances, bed and bath goods and garden items. They are 116% more likely to buy online and return in store.

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Home Furnishings Shipping Outdoor Consumer 281

A1 Retail

MARCH 28, 2024

Running from 12 th to 14 th April at Westfield London, followed by Westfield Stratford City from 19 th to 21 st April, the London Eid Festival promises a vibrant mix of entertainment, activities and diverse food stalls both indoors and outdoors, featuring offerings from hundreds of brands representing companies from eight different countries.

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ATS Fashion Boutique Returns 59

Inside Retail

AUGUST 1, 2022

Shoppers and visitors are returning to the Adelaide CBD, with spending up, dwell time increasing, and major brands investing in Rundle Mall, Australia’s retail precinct of the year. Dwell times are up 14 per cent compared to the same time last year, and SA’s retail spending is growing faster than anywhere else, reaching $2.1

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 28, 2022

Defined as data customers are willing to give to brands/retailers in return for discounts via a loyalty/rewards program or email, zero-party data is an oft-overlooked form of data collection thanks to its simplicity, but is now having a moment that will likely turn it into a permanent fixture in retail marketer’s toolkit.

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A1 Retail

AUGUST 1, 2022

The £92m turnover online running shoes, running clothing and outdoor gear retailer has set up a special returns service with its two partners. Established in 1982, Bradford-headquartered SportsShoes.com offers customers more than 17,000 products from 150 global running and outdoor brands.

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Outdoor Returns Promotions Management 73

365 Retail

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The collection spans various categories such as bedding, outdoor living, home accessories, made-to-measure items, haberdashery, and kitchen and dining essentials. Atria Watford, the location of the new Dunelm store, is owned by property company SGS and asset managed by Global Mutual , with Savills serving as the property managers.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 30, 2021

Retail rode strong into Q2 2021 as shoppers returned to stores even as digital sales remained elevated. Foot Locker managed solid 6.9% comparable sales growth during the quarter thanks to shoppers returning to the outdoors — well above the 0.2% Foot Locker Benefits From Shoppers Seeking to Stay Local During the Summer.

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Consumer Fulfillment Department Stores Sporting Goods 315

Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

“It’s been a great year for Toys ‘R’ Us, just as it has been for so many people in Singapore and across Asia as life has started to get back to normal in 2022,” Adelene Teo, general manager of Toys ‘R’ Us Singapore, told Inside Retail. Adelene Teo, general manager of Toys ‘R’ Us Singapore. Normalcy is returning.

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Outdoor Returns Checkout Planning 130

Inside Retail

JANUARY 12, 2022

Foot traffic is down in CBDs and shopping centres as consumers return to working from home. Managing staff in isolation means a drop in sales as well, given 20 per cent more people are locked in the house undergoing isolation. An already beleaguered retail industry is being pummelled by Omicron. Source: Supplied.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 11, 2023

But the NFL has an edge, as it has led the way in adopting technologies like network analytics and cloud management solutions that make it easier to ensure the network can handle demands from both fans and operational teams. Or retailers can put AI to use in automated inventory management.

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Payment Services Inventory Management Consumer Returns 183

Inside Retail

JANUARY 19, 2023

While recent shifts have been driven by management of the pandemic – from isolation to suppression, then immunisation – consumer behaviour is now being impacted by the twin effects of ‘Covid-19 normality’ and rampant inflation. Rather than talking about what we do when we’re out there, it’s about how it makes us feel.”

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Consumer Shopping Outdoor Fashion 130

A1 Retail

APRIL 15, 2024

This year, the 2024 finalists, listed in alphabetical order, are: Find & Order (stand 5F40) – an add-on software for Warehouse Management Solutions (WMS) and Order Management Solutions (OMS), Find & Order optimises picking operations across stores and warehouses.

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Loss Prevention Clienteling Customer Experience Outdoor 59

A1 Retail

APRIL 26, 2021

These results reflect Springfields perfect post-Covid mix of outdoor retail, 25 acres of stunning nationally important gardens, extensive leisure and eateries. Ian Sanderson, Director at SLR which developed, and asset manages the scheme, said: “Springfields is a runaway success. Springfields is just a 25-minute drive from the A1.

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Outdoor Returns Customer Experience Management 75

Inside Retail

APRIL 25, 2023

This can be seen by the adoption of QR codes – the use of which accelerated amid Covid-19 restrictions – self checkout in supermarkets and autonomous mobile robots, which are being utilised by major retailers for (among other things) logistical, supply chain and other inventory management tasks. The scenarios are endless.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Helly Hansen is a world leader in specialist skiing, sailing, outdoor clothing and workwear – and as such has a loyal customer base to whom environmental and sustainability concerns are never far from the top of mind. A common challenge in e-commerce and warehouse-to-store fulfilment is controlling the volume of wasted space in shipments.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 19, 2021

Former Crumpler and Tigerlily CEO Adam Wilkinson has just taken on the newly created role of general manager of new business at the PAS Group, based in Melbourne, Australia. Wilkinson’s new role sees Wilkinson return to Pas, where he was previously general manager of product and sales at Designworks for more than seven years in 2009.

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Fashion Management Outdoor Wholesale 130

Inside Retail

JANUARY 24, 2023

After so much Covid-19 disruption and damage, the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) Big Show returned to the Big Apple with an equally big bang last week. As consumers return to stores post-pandemic, they are seeking out intuitive and personalised interactions that surprise and delight, with the option for frictionless self-service.

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Fulfillment Customer Experience Consumer Returns 130

Inside Retail

APRIL 13, 2023

Super Retail Group founder steps down By Dean Blake Outdoor retail conglomerate Super Retail Group announced last week that founder and non-executive director Reg Rowe stepped down, effective 4 April. Murray has been leading the business since September 2022, when Orrock first took a sabbatical for medical reasons.

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Outdoor Supermarket Fashion Returns 130

A1 Retail

MAY 17, 2021

Moyallen Holdings Ltd has announced that Rushmere Shopping Centre and Retail Park had its busiest bank holiday weekend on record in May as more than 136,000 visitors returned after restrictions on non-essential retail outlets were lifted on Friday April 30.

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Outdoor Returns Shopping Management 59

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Virtual Lululemon yoga classes, IKEA festival or Sail’s outdoor blog are just a few examples of content that brings shoppers to your site regardless of whether or not they’re specifically looking to buy. Brian McGlynn is General Manager of Commerce at Coveo. One way to mimic this experience online?

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Independent Retailer

JULY 19, 2022

Understanding brand loyalty and the shopper mindset is vital in helping retailers manage and grow. Understanding brand loyalty and the shopper mindset is vital in helping retailers manage and grow in this ever-changing market. In today’s increasingly digital world, it has become easier for brands to expand consumers’ awareness.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

At that point email marketing was being managed by the team at TAC, which also owns and operates From You Flowers , Eve’s Addiction and Brook & York , among other brands. We have a really healthy returning customer rate that’s increasing. The company launched its DTC site on Shopify , and then Florin joined in late 2018.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 28, 2022

As retailers look for more ways to engage with consumers where they are, offer more interactive online shopping, and reduce ecommerce returns, adoption of virtual try-ons is sure to grow. Perkins Coie Associate Bipasana Joshee counsels clients on a wide range of issues related to privacy and product counseling.

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Consumer Outdoor Shopping Returns 241

A1 Retail

MAY 27, 2021

A number of Liverpool ONE’s existing operators have recorded a considerable boost to sales performance since the indoor service returned, including Aether cocktail bar, Five Guys and Bar Burrito.

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Outdoor Returns Management ATS 59