Retail TouchPoints

MAY 16, 2022

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 what is bought more often than grocery?

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 25, 2023

All money raised will go directly to Women for Women International; An outdoor furniture fair ; and A reimagined Stock Market in the Corner Shop from May 15 to June 4, 2023, where items can be valued, traded, repaired or upcycled.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

As product scarcity issues continue to dominate this holiday shopping season, consumers are increasingly turning to resale to get the goods — and platform operators are taking notice. eBay has expanded its refurbished goods offering, where shoppers can find discounted inventory from brands including Apple, Samsung and Dyson.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 25, 2023

A key one, he said, is personalisation, as the demand for a tailored and customised shopping experience becomes higher over time. And] with the help of immersive technologies like AR and VR, there will be a reinvention of deep shopping experiences so customers can purchase products that best suit their needs and lifestyles.”

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Nike, Bershka, Pull&Bear, and M&S have opened just in time for the busiest shopping period in the calendar, alongside the famed Coca-Cola truck having arrived at the destination last weekend, underpinning Hammerson’s strategy to enliven the asset with new brands, concepts and market firsts.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 17, 2022

If brands want to be top of mind when it’s time for consumers to bring their Pinterest boards to life, they need to be equipped with fresh insights into the sentiment, buying intent, shopping behavior and product preferences of their target buying groups. 134% more likely to anticipate making a garden or outdoor purchase.

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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. It’s all part of the shopping centre’s plan to lure shoppers, office workers, and uni students back to the CBD for peak season. This is expected to continue into the new year.

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A1 Retail

JULY 11, 2023

percent) – as the warm weather encouraged Brits to shop for summer clothes and socialise at pubs and bars. percent) – as the warm weather encouraged Brits to shop for summer clothes and socialise at pubs and bars. percent), sports and outdoor retailers returned to growth (1.1 percent, yet noticeably higher than in May (3.6

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 17, 2022

There is definitely a need to return to the physical experience.”. It’s a location filled with coffee shops and Gen Z is everywhere there,” Zaccariello said. Zaccariello saw opportunities to bring communities together as they emerged from lockdowns, whether that was in-store or outdoors. “We That is just the way we are.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 15, 2022

As you develop your plans for 2023, consider these recommendations, based on the 2022 survey findings: Diversify Your Marketing Mix . But make no mistake, the return to “traditional” media by no means has to be boring. Limited product drops can provide brands with a great view into demand and help them adapt their future plans.

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Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Following the strong sales, the outdoor clothing retailer plans to open new branch every week in the run-up to Christmas, on top of 35 new shops last year. It has a target of opening 50 more stores next year as shoppers return to high streets. Mountain Warehouse sales surged 22.6%

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Southeast Queensland’s fastest-growing region is welcoming the return of residents and visitors to their new CBD with visitation increasing, big brand announcements and continued investment in the new cultural and entertainment heart of Ipswich. Gelatissimo and Zambrero: Opened last year and capturing the family-focused demographic.

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Mass Relators

JUNE 21, 2021

has announced plans to host The Wellness Experience by Kroger and co-founder and Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Jewel. After postponing the 2020 festival due to COVID-19, event organizers are excited to return, safely for an outdoor wellness celebration. CINCINNATI — Kroger Co.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 26, 2023

As consumers return to physical stores in the post-pandemic era, delivering a great in-store experience has become more critical than ever, says a leading retail technology expert. The return to bricks-and-mortar retailing is fuelling a rebound in network expansion by many major brands worldwide. It’s all about experiences now.”

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365 Retail

APRIL 3, 2024

Say I’m a customer of a general sports apparel and outdoor store, and I’m planning for my upcoming annual winter ski trip. Slightly annoying… I’m used to entering my info when I shop online, but I was hoping the AI upgrade to the experience would make things easier for me.

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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

JULY 27, 2021

Despite this good news, many executives at shopping malls and “destination centers” wonder just how much of this returning traffic will find its way to their venues. “ Retail TouchPoints spoke with executives from shopping destinations across the U.S. Shopping Destinations Set Sights on an ‘Experiential’ Tenant Mix.

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A1 Retail

MAY 9, 2023

However, the arrival of spring and the Easter Bank Holiday weekend fuelled growth at pubs and sports & outdoor retailers, while ticket sales for the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool boosted the entertainment sector. percent), as the Easter weekend and arrival of spring encouraged more Brits to enjoy social and outdoor activities.

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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. Most store merchandising remains poor with undifferentiated offerings, a shopping experience that is unmemorable, and service that is mediocre.”. However, Macy’s still has to work on its core store experience.

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365 Retail

MAY 21, 2021

Shoppers focused on clothes for enjoying new freedoms, including outerwear and knitwear, compared with period shopping habits of wearing comfortable clothes for being stuck indoors. It means retail sales have now increased for the past three months as life begins to return to normal. Sales in April jumped 9.2% jump compared with March.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 4, 2021

Centered around an innovative “Magic Wall” spanning nearly the full length and height of the store, the space offers a running shoe shopping experience that combines convenience with opportunities for both fun and exploration. Adapting the Experience to Pandemic Shopping.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

According to her, life is returning to what it was like pre-pandemic, with more families getting outdoors, schools back on regular timetables and play time becoming a priority once again. Normalcy is returning. Adelene Teo, general manager of Toys ‘R’ Us Singapore. Making it easier. New technologies abound. with great interest.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Back in the heyday of the shopping mall, retailers attracted and retained customers with their in-store experience. Free samples, beautiful displays and attentive salespeople made shopping an immersive experience. But half say they sometimes-to-always experience a problem when shopping online.

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Retail Gazette

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The district is vying to return to its former glory with many vacancies and downmarket tenants blighting the famous shopping street. The fact that HMV replaced an American candy shop, which was trading from its former iconic store, was heartening for many. I can assure you the store will be a fantastic shopping experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 16, 2020

Christmas needs to come early this year (and by Christmas I mean the entire holiday shopping season). Typically, when we talk about holiday shopping the conversation trends towards preparedness, merchandising strategies, creative gift guides and the like. Many employers say they still plan to bring their employees back to work.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 12, 2022

Foot traffic is down in CBDs and shopping centres as consumers return to working from home. Since we reopened in mid-October, it [had been] buzzing – lots of excitement, lots of people enjoying being outdoors. At some stage, we do need to return to normal, and we must live through the impacts, so we can get to the other side.

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2022

With 2022 as the first year of MAPIC’s fully-fledged return post-pandemic, the atmosphere has been optimistic and energetic, with people looking forward to the experience of in-person retail and interactions.

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Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

The huge increase in online shopping over the past decade or so has had a major impact on department stores, with many consumers turning to Amazon, eBay and other online shops for shopping, rather than a more traditional trip out to a physical store. Changing culture of shopping. Reacting to an evolving market .

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 11, 2023

As the retail industry introduces modern shopping experiences underpinned with new technologies like AI, retailers can take a page from the NFL’s playbook and adapt those learnings to their unique environments. Data analytics is a powerful tool retailers can use to deliver better shopping experiences.

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A1 Retail

JANUARY 10, 2023

Meanwhile, the percentage of Brits reporting concerns about rising food prices remains high at 91 percent, and almost two thirds (65 percent) say they have been looking for ways to reduce the cost of their weekly shop – a marginal reduction compared to November (69 percent). Sports and outdoor retailers saw their largest increase (3.5

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Once the pandemic hit, our wholesalers had to close their stores, and we had to rethink our entire email plan,” said Florin. The company launched bi-monthly live events in June 2020 using the live shopping platform Bambuser , which integrates directly onto the Kerrits website.

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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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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 24, 2021

According to a recent Raydiant survey, 46% of customers still prefer to shop in-store, but 48% have replaced products they typically buy at physical stores for online competitor alternatives. People still need to drive longer distances to them, and they plan their day around the excitement of getting great deals on top-shelf items.

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A1 Retail

JUNE 8, 2021

Brits braved the rain for leisure activities, with improvements in spending on entertainment – such as family days out – and strong growth at sports and outdoor retailers. Spending on essentials was bolstered by supermarket shopping (up 17.7 Spending on essentials was bolstered by supermarket shopping (up 17.7 percent).

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A1 Retail

APRIL 27, 2023

Mixed fashion outperformed 2021/22 by 15 percent, while footwear-focused tenants saw an 11 percent growth in total, closely followed by beauty and wellbeing, and sports and outdoor clothing, both at 6 percent. Performance in the F&B sector also continued to improve, following the announcement earlier this year of the 10.5

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

The pandemic’s impact on shopping habits isn’t abating: 66% of respondents will prefer home delivery over other fulfillment methods, according to a survey by Oracle. A survey by Accenture found that 75% of consumers say they’ll do at least some of their holiday shopping online, up from 65% in 2019, while 43% plan to shop online exclusively.

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Independent Retailer

JUNE 1, 2021

If things keep going this way and we do not have another outbreak, retailers can soon expect the normal shopping patterns. California is looking to fully reopen by June 15, and all industries across the state can return to usual operations with common-sense risk reduction measures such as masking and vaccinations.

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