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Retail’s Future is Phygital

Retail TouchPoints

Retailers need to make sure their in-store and online spaces can meet those demands. With more people returning to in-store shopping as the pandemic has eased, brands are leaning into the phygital trend by designing physical stores that reflect popular elements of the online experience.

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Jewelry Sales Increased Sharply in July, Survey Finds

VMS

Overall, key retail trends from July include: Child Tax Credit Boosts Department Stores and Apparel Sales : The first of six monthly Child Tax Credit payments provided parents with an infusion of cash during the peak back-to-school shopping season, with Apparel (+80% YOY) and Department Store (+44.8% Advertisement.

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11 Steps to Shopping Your Competition

Retail Adventures

When the associates return, have them to document their visits, breaking down everything they experienced in each area of the store. Stop in each important area of the sales floor and watch shoppers, trying to see the merchandising and customer service through their eyes. Is the merchandise fresh or dated? Is coverage adequate?

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How to Shop Your Competition

Retail Adventures

When the associates return, ask them to document their visits, breaking down everything they experienced in each area of the store. Stop in each important area of the sales floor and watch shoppers, trying to see the merchandising and customer service through their eyes. Is the merchandise fresh or dated?

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Retail Adventures - Untitled Article

Retail Adventures

Here we share our expert opinion on the vital components of customer experience, retail trends, and crucial transformations happening in the industry. We both held executive positions at a retail company that owned several different franchise companies. They want no-hassle returns and fair return policies.

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How Target Built 10 Billion Dollar Private Brands

Indigo 9 Digital

To build these brands, in addition to a deep commitment to listening and responding to customer feedback Target also invests in visual merchandising so that its brands look just as good as national brands. This low price strategy is a winning one in an economy where millions of Americans are struggling to make ends meet.