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Foot Locker Debuts ‘Store of the Future’ in New Jersey

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Foot Locker has unveiled its new store format, which includes a communal sneaker try-on area to facilitate “sneaker culture” conversations and technology that provides store associates with omnichannel inventory availability data. The retailer plans to use learnings from this store, located in the Willowbrook Mall in Wayne, N.J.,

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Reports: Amazon Go to Hit the Suburbs with Locations in Washington State and California

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Amazon is bringing its Amazon Go convenience store format to the suburbs with the launch of a location in Mill Creek, Wash. The retailer also is planning an Amazon Go location in the Los Angeles metro area. The larger size won’t be a challenge: in early 2020, Amazon opened a 10,400-square-foot cashierless grocery store in Seattle.

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Business Intelligence: The Untapped Potential of Foot Traffic Analysis

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Foot traffic data can also be leveraged to optimize store layouts. By tracking customer movement within a store, retailers can strategically place products to increase visibility and sales. Observing where customers linger and where they pass by can also inform decisions about product placement and store layouts.

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Target Introduces Larger Store Concept With More Fulfillment Space and Merchandise

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The new design, which features a more open layout and localized elements, will also be incorporated into future remodels across the chain. The first new store concept recently opened outside of Houston, and Target plans to utilize the format in half of the 200 store remodels and almost all of the 30 new stores planned for 2023.

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Guarding the Retail Fortress: Cybersecurity Challenges and Network Interruption Risks

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While the report primarily focuses on how AI can optimize store layouts and marketing strategies, there is an underlying message on data security. The report discusses how digital solutions like AI and machine learning not only enhance operational efficiency but also fortify cybersecurity measures.

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Circle K Will Retrofit Stores To Pilot Autonomous Checkout

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Circle K will pilot a touchless autonomous checkout solution in one of its Phoenix locations and plans to add the technology to other store locations. In the pilot store, shoppers can pay via a smartphone app for a completely touchless experience, or pay with cash or a card at a kiosk or traditional POS station.

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How to Knock Assortment Planning Out of the Park

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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.