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Sustainable shopping: what options are available to retailers?

Retail Focus

One example that leaps out is Lidl, which in February this year became the first supermarket to roll out its own bottle return scheme trial. Launching in 21 stores across Glasgow, the scheme offers customers unlimited cash rewards in return for empty PET plastic and aluminium drinks containers via in-store reverse vending machines.

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6 Trends Driving Store Design Innovation in 2024

Retail TouchPoints

Baird: A lot of store renovation efforts are being driven by the expanded role of the store. For example, they need to support omnichannel services like BOPIS, ship-from-store and seamless returns. Technology is going to be central [to the store experience] — it has to be.

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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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Dick’s to Open 16 Next-Gen ‘50K’ Stores, Expand House of Sport Format in 2024

Retail TouchPoints

million of net CapEx to open a House of Sport location, resulting in an expected year-one cash-on-cash return of approximately 35%. “We “In terms of capital, it will take about $11.5

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

Retail TouchPoints

Key elements of the store design and shopper journey include: Bright sections near the store’s entrance to spotlight new and exclusive product releases , giving customers a reason to return; The communal try-on area, a distinct zone at the store’s core that allows consumers to connect and experience the inclusivity of sneaker culture ; Sneaker Hub (..)

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To Earn Engagement, Retailers Must Tap into Customers’ Emotions

Retail TouchPoints

It needs to be designed in a way that’s fun and relaxing, to encourage me to return again and again. It’s also about having a place that’s iconic, with things I aspire to do, that also looks cool and encourages me to come out and spend money. RTP: How would that apply in a retail setting? Harmon: It depends on what type of retailer you are.

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How True Classic is Bringing its Digital Strengths into the Physical World

Retail TouchPoints

Once they purchase True Classic, more often than not, the customer returns with a repeat purchase and also buys into other categories. It builds a lot of credibility and awareness [and allows customers] to talk to a human, touch and feel the products and have a place to return them.

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