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More People Than Ever Are Exploring the Outdoors. Here’s the Opportunity for Brands and Retailers

Retail TouchPoints

While COVID-19 has accelerated the adoption of many new shopping behaviors and expectations, there is another trend that the pandemic has pushed forward: interest in the outdoors. Participation in outdoor activities increased by nearly 25 million people over the past decade, and nearly half that number visited the U.S.’s

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Product Searches Reflect Indoor-Outdoor Split: Headphones, Stationary Bikes and Lipstick Pique Shoppers’ Interest

Retail TouchPoints

So even though shoppers spent plenty of time outdoors, their overall habits still reflect the way they spent most of 2020. In the case of footwear, shoppers interested in updating their shoes are clearly planning on going outside more often. It’s indicative of what we’re seeing culturally right now,” said Wasserman.

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How Kathmandu plans to become the world’s most loved outdoor brand

Inside Retail

From switching its focus on hardcore sporting adventures to inspiring joy in the great outdoors, Kathmandu is changing things up as it primes itself for global ambitions. We’re about being more inclusive and making the outdoors more accessible to everybody. Inside Retail: Let’s discuss Kathmandu’s global transformation.

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Outdoor Wireless Connectivity: A Must Have in the New Normal

Cisco Retail

As more people are getting vaccinated and returning to life outside their homes, many businesses are still accommodating COVID-19 precautions such as social distancing and reduced occupancy levels that will likely be around for some time to come. These planning efforts keep in mind that some work cultures may be forever changed.

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Westfield Knox reveals tenant lineup for new fashion retail precinct

Inside Retail

The new fashion retail precinct is part of the last stage of Westfield Knox’s $355 million redevelopment plan. The plan also includes a relocated food court, which would house Mad Mex, KFC, Chatime, Roll’d, Soul Origin, Subway, A+HK Café, Bonbons Bakery, New Era Dumplings, Sandwich Hut, Royal Donuts, and Yiros & Potato Hut.

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Best Buy Expands Beyond Electronics Into New Categories Including Skincare

Retail TouchPoints

Following a March 2022 announcement that it planned to expand beyond its roots in electronics, Best Buy is entering new categories including health and wellness, outdoor living and transportation. In November 2021, Best Buy acquired outdoor furniture brand Yardbird.

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RICE 2022: Albertson’s Provides Sneak Peek at Plans for Upcoming Marketplace

Retail TouchPoints

Third-party marketplaces have emerged as one of the biggest growth opportunities for retailers this year, with companies from Macy’s and Bed Bath & Beyond to Giant Food and Michaels launching marketplaces (or announcing plans to do so) in the last six months alone. And then, what is the customer gap that you’re closing?

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