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How Vans Transformed its Visual Merchandising with ‘Digital-First’ Processes

Retail TouchPoints

But as retailers continued to employ digital tools and platforms to support their remote workforce, they also saw new benefits that had a tangible impact on business results, including faster time to market and improved cross-functional alignment. From Manual Spreadsheets to Visual, Collaborative Tech.

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Foot Locker Plans 4 ‘Store of the Future’ Locations in 2024

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Foot Locker will launch its first “store of the future” in Willowbrook, N.J. next month, with an additional three stores planned for later in 2024. Elements from these stores will be applied to our 2025 openings and beyond.” In addition, we converted select Asian markets to a licensing model. billion in sales, a 6.8%

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6 Trends Driving Store Design Innovation in 2024

Retail TouchPoints

Then the next step is to go beyond that to say you also plan on empowering consumers to be able to live those promises as well, whether that’s inclusivity, sustainability or giving back to the community. Every market is not the same, so showing up purposefully at significant times of the year is a good investment.

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How to Knock Assortment Planning Out of the Park

Wiser

Assortment planning in the age of eCommerce is a tricky business. In this article, we’ll look at what assortment planning is and how you can do it effectively. What is Assortment Planning? In retail, assortment planning is the process of determining the right products and right quantities to meet consumer demand.

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Sustainable shopping: what options are available to retailers?

Retail Focus

If you walk up and down the aisles of supermarkets, clothes shops or even furniture stores, you will notice that more brands are shouting about their commitment to protecting the environment, be it via packaging or marketing messages. The Lidl Return Scheme trial will run in participating Glasgow stores from 8 February to 11 August.

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Best Buy CEO Promises Enhanced Personalization, Physical Store Upgrades in FY2025

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We are also excited to partner even more with our vendors this year as it relates to their branded in-store merchandise experiences,” Barry added, identifying Tesla, Lovesac and Starlink as examples of planned vendor partnerships. Best Buy closed 24 stores in FY 2024 and plans to close 10 to 15 in FY 2025.

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Express to Expand Retail Presence in Indonesia, Paraguay and Central America

Retail TouchPoints

WHP Global plans to expand the Express brand to multiple countries in Asia and Latin America through a series of licensing agreements. The company also plans for shop-in-shop experiences in Mexico and Indonesia. late last year. and acquire the Express brand IP under a new joint venture with Express’ parent company.