Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 30, 2024

Through AI and other technologies, customers in grocery stores, clothing outlets and other convenience-style shops no longer need to wait in line to check out. Frictionless checkout is an AI solution that allows for customers to shop for what they need and leave, and is now picking up steam in live event formats.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 10, 2023

The location also had boxes and merchandise stored in an unsafe manner, exposing workers to struck-by hazards. OSHA’s investigation in Columbus, Ga. found Dollar General’s Victory Drive location also exposed workers to fire and entrapment hazards by locking an emergency exit door.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 2, 2025

For example, sensors tracking foot traffic and in-store behavior can influence the content shown on digital displays, delivering highly relevant messages to consumers. If a particular section of the store sees more traffic, a digital display could promote items from that section, creating a tailored shopping experience.

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Inventory Management Store Layout Promotions Store Operations 173

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 21, 2021

By the end of 2021, the retailer will have nine stores nationwide, with new locations set to open in Boston, Los Angeles and New Jersey. But or its latest New York City store at The Shops in Columbus Circle, CAMP is focusing on the power of creativity. This floor is meant to be completely open, free play.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

We’ve helped them create trip-enhancing store environments for even longer. Here are the questions retailers should ask to ensure they’re implementing in-store advertising opportunities that will enhance the shopping experience and, ultimately, deliver on the promise of retail media. Is it right for the business?

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 19, 2022

Faced with an endless number of brands, product options and channels to shop through, consumers are looking for the perfect combination of “value” and “values.” Some capabilities will be subtle, even invisible, and support unique shopping missions as they span across the physical and virtual worlds.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 2, 2021

In fact, even after the pandemic moves into the rear-view mirror, 46% of consumers plan to do the same amount of shopping online, and 42% said they will actually shop online even more than they do now, according to a recent study from Pitney Bowes. Most Consumers, Even Those Shopping Online, Prefer to Return In-Store.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 19, 2020

We’ve been steadily expanding our ecommerce options to ensure our customers can shop whenever, wherever and however it best fits their life,” said Lisa Harper, CEO of Belk in a statement. The retailer will charge $14.95 on orders under $49 and $9.95 for orders larger than that amount.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 25, 2024

At Celadon, Aeon opened a hypermarket, aggregating a collection of local retailers and new-to-market Japanese brands it had experience with at home, intentionally building its own shopping centre destination rather than leasing space in someone else’s. Not only in Aeon shopping centres.

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M19 Retail

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Mi9 is a leading provider of software solutions spanning merchandising, store operations, customer engagement, e-commerce, and business analytics for the Retail industry. This builds on years of an existing relationship in which Mi9 has been a trusted partner to ARH and its Westlake Ace chain.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 14, 2020

This data will be uploaded to its mobile shopping app, where it will guide pickers to each item to improve delivery times. The robots also provide location data down to four-foot sections, which Woodman’s Markets will use to empower associates when it comes to fulfilling online orders and stocking shelves.

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Independent Retailer

JUNE 7, 2022

Now, SoulMakes exclusively offers wholesale to boutique, tourist, resort, and general merchandise stores. While they make for a great addition to metaphysical shops, any retailer can see success when offering these lovely pieces. Once your order is submitted, they can have your merchandise shipped within the next 24-48 hours.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 18, 2023

The fear of a looming recession weighs heavily on many American families, and though discretionary spending remains soft, our guests are still looking to sprinkle some affordable joy into their regular shopping at Target.”

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Mass Relators

AUGUST 17, 2022

WASHINGTON – Core retail sales as calculated by the National Retail Federation rose in July even as overall sales reported by the Census Bureau remained flat on a monthly basis, and both calculations showed strong year-over-year gains as consumers kept shopping despite high inflation, NRF said Wednesday. percent unadjusted year over year.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 16, 2022

But also something not many people know is from this job, I had a sneaky passion and love for merchandising stores! Meaning their confidence with online shopping has grown by not really having any other option. This is where I started to develop my passion for being customer-focused.

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Retail Minded

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Georganne Bender, a retail thought leader and consumer anthropologist, wasn’t quite as interested in technology when reflecting on what retail needs to see in the year ahead but rather the merchandising in stores. “Retailers should update their merchandising. So where is that coming from?

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Mass Relators

JANUARY 18, 2023

Consumers shopped in record numbers and retailers delivered positive holiday experiences to inflation-wary consumers, offering great products at more promotional price levels to fit their stretched budgets. The bottom line is that consumers are still engaged and shopping despite everything happening around them.” billion and $960.4

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Home Furnishings Merchandise Store Sporting Goods Accessories 52

VMS

JANUARY 14, 2022

Consumers were backed by strong wages and record savings and began their shopping earlier this year than ever before. Even though many consumers began shopping in October, this was the strongest November and December we’ve ever seen. Sporting goods stores, up 20.9 General merchandise stores, up 15.2

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Sporting Goods Home Furnishings Visual Merchandising Merchandise Store 59

VMS

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

DENVER — The 21st annual International Retail Design Conference presented by VMSD magazine kicked off on Tuesday, welcoming a throng of visual merchandisers, store designers and retail executives to the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel for the two-day conference.

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Visual Merchandising Sporting Goods Merchandise Store Customer Experience 52

Mass Relators

JANUARY 14, 2022

Consumers were backed by strong wages and record savings and began their shopping earlier this year than ever before. Even though many consumers began shopping in October, this was the strongest November and December we’ve ever seen. Sporting goods stores, up 20.9%. General merchandise stores, up 15.2%.

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Sporting Goods Home Furnishings Merchandise Store Consumer 52

CJ Retail Solutions

MARCH 15, 2023

As a business owner, you understand the importance of merchandising in your shop. Good retail merchandising is essential for attracting customers, improving sales, and creating a positive shopping experience. But with so many aspects to consider, it can be overwhelming to tackle it all on your own.

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M19 Retail

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Mi9 is a leading provider of software solutions spanning merchandising, store operations, customer engagement, e-commerce, and business analytics for the Retail industry. FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, January 31 , 2024 – Elevate Software (“Elevate”) announced today that it has closed the acquisition of Mi9 Retail (“Mi9”).

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Merchandise Store Point of Sale Wholesale Store Operations 52

Mass Relators

DECEMBER 15, 2022

WASHINGTON – November retail sales were down from October, when inflation worries prompted a surge of early holiday shopping. Consumers have been shifting back to in-store shopping for a more traditional holiday shopping experience, and we expect record participation for this year’s Super Saturday shopping weekend.”.

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Home Furnishings Sporting Goods Merchandise Store Accessories 52

Mass Relators

JUNE 15, 2023

Retailers recognize the ongoing pressure on cost-sensitive consumers and are offering competitive pricing, a wide product mix and convenient shopping options to help stretch family budgets.” Sporting goods stores were up 0.3% Building materials and garden supply stores were up 2.2% General merchandise stores were up 0.4%

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Home Furnishings Sporting Goods Merchandise Store Accessories 52

Mass Relators

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

“Retailers understand the needs of consumers and have in place the people, processes, and technologies to meet consumers with the right inventory, competitive pricing and great experiences however consumers choose to shop.” Health and personal care stores were up 1.9% Furniture and home furnishings stores were up 4.4%

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Sporting Goods Home Furnishings Merchandise Store Accessories 52

Mass Relators

JULY 18, 2023

Back-to-class spending is one of the most important shopping occasions of the year, and NRF’s consumer research shows that back-to-school and college spending is expected to set new records. Health and personal care stores were up 0.1% Electronics and appliance stores were up 1.1% General merchandise stores were down 0.1%

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Home Furnishings Sporting Goods Merchandise Store Accessories 52

Mass Relators

APRIL 14, 2022

Consumers are adapting and shopping smarter for themselves and their families. Clothing and clothing accessory stores were up 2.6% Furniture and home furnishings stores were up 0.7% General merchandise stores were up 5.4% Building materials and garden supply stores were up 0.5% unadjusted year over year.

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Home Furnishings Sporting Goods Merchandise Store Consumer 52

Mass Relators

APRIL 14, 2023

Keep in mind that households tend to shop less during the post-holiday season. Grocery and beverage stores were down 0.1% Sporting goods stores were up 0.2% General merchandise stores were down 3% month over month seasonally adjusted but up 2.9% Furniture and home furnishings stores were down 1.2%

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Home Furnishings Sporting Goods Merchandise Store Accessories 52

Mass Relators

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

WASHINGTON – The omicron variant, inflation and bad weather in much of the country were not enough to stop consumers from shopping in January, the National Retail Federation reported on Wednesday. Health and personal care stores were down 0.7% Grocery and beverage stores were up 1.1% General merchandise stores were up 3.6%

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Home Furnishings Sporting Goods Merchandise Store Accessories 52

365 Retail

MAY 19, 2023

Liverpool ONE’s support of Eurovision included hosting the official Eurovision pop-up merchandise store on Manesty’s Lane, while a number of its retailers and restaurants implemented Eurovision-themed window displays and promotions.

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Merchandise Store Promotions Consumer Location 52

Retail Geek

AUGUST 20, 2021

Isn’t that much different than the the bigger store formats we’ve already seen Amazon starting to experiment with so I guess I’m just saying.

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Department Stores Apparel Drop-Shipping Shipping 98

Store Growers

JANUARY 29, 2021

Shopping Ads Certification. The image below shows that study materials that are part of the Google Shopping certification: Of these 7 subtopics, 3 are things you don’t really need to start out: Local product ads. Showcase shopping ads. Google Ads campaigns from the Google Merchandise store. Performance planner.

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Mass Relators

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

WASHINGTON – Early holiday shopping helped boost retail sales in October, the National Retail Federation said on Tuesday. Despite significant challenges including supply chain issues, labor shortages, rising inflation and OSHA’s impending employer vaccine mandate, retailers are continuing to safely serve consumers online and in stores.

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Shopping Sporting Goods Home Furnishings Merchandise Store 52

Inside Retail

JANUARY 3, 2024

I feel like what a modern business looks like isn’t so much a clothing brand that does videos to promote itself, but a video channel with a merchandise store. I’ve also got an ongoing curiosity and feeling that having an actual bricks-and-mortar shop will be very interesting for the brand. That’s realistically what it is.

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Mass Relators

DECEMBER 15, 2021

“We expect demand will remain strong through December, even though consumers started holiday shopping earlier than ever this year. Consumers continued spending in November, building on momentum from strong early holiday shopping in October and setting the stage for a bright holiday season,” NRF chief economist Jack Kleinhenz said.

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Sporting Goods Home Furnishings Merchandise Store Consumer 52

Mass Relators

APRIL 15, 2021

“Today’s data confirms reports that people are going out and spending and that in-store traffic has picked up,” NRF chief economist Jack Kleinhenz said. After a disappointing February, there was a perfect alignment of factors supporting a surge in shopping in March. Electronics and appliance stores were up 10.5%

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Home Furnishings Sporting Goods Merchandise Store Finance 52