Retail TouchPoints

MAY 30, 2025

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Wholesale

Retail Focus

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Investors are returning to the market with growing volumes, particularly in Southeast Europe and the UK, adopting an opportunistic strategy centred around winning concepts. The first phase, completed two weeks ago, focused on revitalising and expanding the shopping gallery, with Leroy Merlin as its anchor tenant.

Marketing

Retail Dive

AUGUST 1, 2025

McLaughlin get new CEOs Outdoors veteran Nate Smith will join the youth apparel company, while interim chief Greg Unis is taking over permanently at the upscale brand. From Petco’s 60th anniversary to the future of Outdoor Voices, here’s our closeout for the week. Smith joins the company from Marolina Outdoor, where he served as CEO.

Outdoor

Retail Gazette

JUNE 19, 2025

“With warm weather set to continue, retailers will hope to see a boost from the sale of summer food, clothing and outdoor offerings, resulting in a return to growth in the months ahead.” The future of business rates reforms is still unclear, but It is vital that it does not result in any shop paying more.

Outdoor

A1 Retail

JANUARY 16, 2025

For the second year running, GUESS is proud to announce the return of the exclusive GUESS Winter Project, where once again the brand will be under the spotlight in some of the most iconic and prestigious winter tourist destinations across the breath-taking European Alps.

Returns

Retail Gazette

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Dobbies Garden Centres revealed today (30 September) that it is set to close 17 stores as it looks to return to “sustainable profitability” The garden centre chain is thought to have faced another difficult year after racking up losses of 130m last year driven by high inflation and unseasonable weather dampening sales. in 2018.

Returns

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 30, 2025

The team is also working on returning Nike’s digital business to a more full-price model , which is making wholesale partners happy and building brand equity. Hill also changed 11 of his 15 direct reports. Under the previous regime, Nike had focused too much on lifestyle franchises, and new launches of performance products had dwindled.

Wholesale

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 5, 2025

Retail centers have always been more than places to shop; they are part of our social infrastructure. The future of retail isnt about nostalgia or forcing the past to return; its about evolution. Consumers no longer visit shopping centers just to buy things; they want meaningful experiences.

Outdoor

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 8, 2025

Despite years of stories about the demise of the shopping center, consumers ventured to the mall in droves to cross items off their shopping lists and enjoy the spirit of the season. While their social and shopping experiences likely originate online (TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat), they dont end there.

Payment Services

Retail Dive

JUNE 24, 2025

The 20,000-square-foot flagship store is located at Highland Village, a shopping destination built in 1957 that caters to luxury retail among its 60 tenants. The company said the 30,000-square-foot store, located in the downtown’s CityPlace outdoor shopping and dining destination, is still on track to open this year.

Payment Services

Retail Gazette

MAY 2, 2025

He’sbeen tasked with rolling out initiatives across B&Q, Screwfix, Castorama France and the DIY group’s other banners to bring brands closer to customers where they shop. The retail giant anticipates that 3% of its group online revenuewill come from advertisers in the near future – something Satine is very excited about.

Advertising

Small Biz Trends

JUNE 6, 2025

Pack of 24 Outdoor Pinwheels & Flags If your store has a walkway, this pack of American flag and pinwheel decorations are perfect. Pack of 24 Outdoor Pinwheels & Flags Buy on Amazon July 4th garland This beautiful handmade red, white, and blue garland would look great in a storefront window.

Outdoor

Retail Dive

JUNE 23, 2025

With a focus on back-to-school savings, Target’s Circle Week savings event returns July 6 through July 12, according to a company press release on Monday. Deals at both retailers include price cuts on select home electronics, back-to-school supplies and more. Both Walmart and Target are giving early access to paid loyalty members.

Beauty and Health

Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

This ensured power tools and outdoor supplies were stocked ahead of demand peaks. Boosting sales and customer satisfaction with AI Strategic inventory planning isnt just about cutting costs its about enhancing the shopping experience, says Bugge. Consistent product availability builds trust.

Markdowns

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

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

Outdoor

Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

As the Swiss brand celebrates the 125 th anniversary of the iconic Swiss Army Knife, it returns to London with a brand-new flagship store opening on 388 Oxford Street, featuring products across the full offering. The new design concept brings together the Victorinox story, products and core values with the ultimate shopping experience.

Returns

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 6, 2021

So even though shoppers spent plenty of time outdoors, their overall habits still reflect the way they spent most of 2020. The intersection of at-home and outdoors is impacting electronics sales as well, with headphones particularly popular. We’re seeing high engagement when shopping content meets entertainment,” said Wasserman.

Outdoor

VMS

JUNE 23, 2025

which says it is “delivering a fresh take on destination dining” with the introduction of four new venues: The Farm Italy, Beauty & Essex, The Shed Restaurant and SIFT Bake Shop & A.T.Y will return to Cherry Hill, N.J., will return to Cherry Hill, N.J., .” • Mohegan Sun (Uncasville, Conn.), Bar & Bonbons. on June 25.

Outdoor

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 13, 2021

That rush is what made malls the epicenter of American shopping for decades. It’s called discovery shopping, and it’s driving the most exciting developments in ecommerce. Most online shopping is aimed at customers who already know what they want. But a significant portion of physical shopping doesn’t work like that at all.

Shopping

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.

Returns

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. Your phone is the first thing you look at in the morning and the last thing you see at night,” said Kampf.

Outdoor

Inside Retail

APRIL 28, 2021

From TV shopping channels to online shopping, videos have demonstrated that they are the best method to connect with customers at the convenience of their own home. For outdoor retailer Kathmandu, livestreaming helps customers and educates them on what is important to the company, its mission and values. “We Platform for advice.

Shopping

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

As consumers head back to physical stores, malls and shopping centers are striving to remain relevant parts of shopper journeys that have been dramatically reshaped. Tenants and developers need to extend this agile thinking to the entire shopping experience, especially as consumers crave more social — yet still safe — interactions.

Outdoor

Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Outdoor apparel retailer KMD Brands has witnessed an increase in sales and net profit in FY23 on the back of improved performance across all its businesses – with the Rip Curl and Oboz brands achieving record sales. “Customers returned to shopping in stores, with retail store sales increasing 17.5 Sales grew 12.6

Net Profit

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 7, 2022

We have fundamentally restructured our business to drive sustainable and profitable growth, while providing a strong return to shareholders. These omnichannel efforts will be backed up by the rollout of self-serve buy online, pick up in-store (BOPIS) to all stores this year, as well as continued testing of self-serve returns and check-out.

Planning

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 28, 2021

While we are taking care of our health, working from home, and shopping online, we are prioritizing people and the community. The disruption caused by COVID-19 has led to a re-appreciation of relatively compact, walkable neighborhoods, with a mix of uses and opportunities to interact with people outdoors. Bloomberg , 2020).

Fulfillment

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 7, 2021

metro area community for decades, and we are excited to welcome new and longtime customers to Bloomie’s to be the first to shop this fresh and casual experience.”. area favorite Colada Shop , which will serve its full menu of signature cocktails, coffee and colorful Cuban bites. We’ve been part of the Washington, D.C.,

Jewelry

Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Retail has been using alternative shopping methods for years, including curbside pickup , lockers and drive-through windows; the pandemic has just accelerated that shift. Improving Shopping Experiences. Outdoor Technology Options. These sorts of hacks deliver the wrong message about the store and the brand.

Payment Services

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.

Fashion

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Many of the innovations we’ve seen retailers adopt since the beginning of the pandemic are immersive experiences, and while they may have started as ways to make up for the lack of in-store traffic and sales, they’re now setting the standard for CX in ways that drive differentiation, conversions, sales and loyalty but also decrease returns.

Outdoor

Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The first stage of the redevelopment included the opening of a FIBA-grade basketball court and a nature-inspired outdoor kids’ play place alongside over 20 new and returning fashion and lifestyle retailers including Decjuba, Gorman, Forever New, Kathmandu, and Rebel, in June.

Fashion

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.

Home Furnishings

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. It may be that you need to create a holiday shopping event on your own.

Outdoor

Inside Retail

AUGUST 16, 2023

Group online sales fell 12 per cent to $445 million as customers returned to in-store shopping. Camping and outdoor brand Macpac reported a 22 per cent increase in sales to $216 million, supported by an increase in travel and outdoor adventure activities. For the year ended July 1, group sales reached $3.8

Outdoor

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.

Visual Merchandising

Inside Retail

AUGUST 23, 2021

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. We’ll also be donating proceeds from our shopping bags to Beyond Blue.

Outdoor

Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 12, 2020

On one hand, personal safety and security are still top-of-mind for consumers, driving changes in everything from online shopping to brick-and-mortar store layouts and delivery models. While they often produce higher revenues and improved profit margins, they also represent risk in the form of unsold inventory and expensive returns.

Consumer