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OCTOBER 25, 2021

The French government has introduced new legislation that could impose a minimum shipping fee for new books in a move to protect its book industry from Amazon (Seattle) and the online behemoth’s shipping discounts, according to Reuters. As of now there is no set date for the legislation to be enacted.

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VMS

JULY 26, 2021

As of Friday, 33 ships were anchored off the coast of Los Angeles and Long Beach waiting to dock and unload their cargo. Half of the ships are classified as “mega-container” ships, which can carry up to 10,000 TEUs. Ships carry a variety of consumer goods, including furniture, auto parts, clothing and electronics.

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VMS

JUNE 14, 2021

Hoping to conquer supply chain issues that have dogged retailers since the pandemic, Home Depot (Atlanta) has contracted its own container ship, reports CNBC. “We We have a ship that’s solely going to be ours and it’s just going to go back and forth with 100 percent dedicated to Home Depot,” Chief Operating Officer Ted Decker.

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VMS

JUNE 9, 2021

Though the retailer hasn’t yet said what its Black Friday hours will be, it did confirm it would be fulfilling orders via online ordering/shipping and curbside pick-up. The post Best Buy Joins Target and Walmart in Closing for Thanksgiving appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design.

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VMS

DECEMBER 10, 2021

The facility will combine Artificial Intelligence (AI) software, automated robots and associates working together to ship orders. Once an order is placed online, automated robots search and retrieve products from a compact storage system and bring them to associates to be packed and shipped.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Store design and visual merchandising now encompass many different elements, according to Tammy Callahan, Director of Sales & Account Management at Kendu , a provider of in-store visual solutions. It’s a store window that’s attractive, dynamic and really speaks of the brand’s DNA. Photography courtesy of Kendu).

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VMS

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Throughout the month of September, customers can immerse themselves in larger-than-life food builds, including a 6-foot-tall rocket ship, UFO, pepperoni pizza and Trojan Horse, according to a company press release. The post Lunchables Debuts Experience at FAO Schwarz appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design.

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VMS

OCTOBER 13, 2021

The post Retailers Temper Consumer Enthusiasm for Holiday Shopping appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design. In related news, Nordstrom is expected to hire 28,600 seasonal and regular workers for its Nordstrom and Nordstrom stores in the U.S.

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VMS

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

.” Beginning this month, Crocs customers can print a prepaid shipping label to send used apparel, shoes and accessories from any brand to thredUp for free. The post Crocs, thredUp Team Up for Sustainability appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design. Sellers receive a Crocs shopping credit for their effort.

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VMS

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Sellers can also provide regional offers or discounts across product categories, or even opt to sell larger or fragile items that are too bulky to ship. The post Amazon to Launch “Local Selling” Service appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design.

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VMS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Last month, the discount retailer announced that increasing shipping costs would decrease its per-share profits by $1.50 The post Dollar Tree Breaks the $1 Price Barrier appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design. Annual U.S. inflation reached 4.2 Items in that section range from $1.25

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VMS

JUNE 1, 2021

Sellply handles the sales process from retrieving merchandise from sellers’ homes to listing, selling and shipping those items. The post Reseller Sellply Expands in Europe appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design. Demand in our new markets is growing rapidly,” said Head of Expansion Gustav Wessman.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 13, 2023

For example, they need to support omnichannel services like BOPIS, ship-from-store and seamless returns. Although the creative aspect is especially important, designers and visual merchandising teams need to work closely with their colleagues in marketing, IT and business strategy to ensure all decisions align with the bigger picture.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Our advice is that if you’re taking over an empty storefront or some other mall space and you can do a design that transforms the space using vinyl wraps, loose fixturing and various types of visual merchandising, you can often create a pop-up without needing a new permit.

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VMS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Like many others, the company struggled during the pandemic due to lack of new apparel needs, shipping delays, and Covid mandates. The post Tailored Brands Names New CTO appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design.

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VMS

JUNE 10, 2021

Inspired by the transitory nature of popup spaces, the +J capsule collection by Jil Sander shop-in-shop display was designed by architecture firm Gabellini Sheppard (New York) to be flatpacked, shipped and assembled on site at Uniqlo flagship locations globally.

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VMS

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Despite supply chain woes that have plagued most retailers in the third quarter, the big box giant has maintained low prices to keep shoppers returning and chartered its own ships to transport products ahead of the holiday rush. The post Walmart Poised for Profitable Holiday Season appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design.

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VMS

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Issues such as store closures during lockdown, shipping and supply delays, and difficulties in finding more investors were all listed as part of the reasons. The post ABC Carpet & Home Files Chapter 11 appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design. CEO Arron Rose said the company owes around $3.5

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VMS

APRIL 8, 2021

is testing a membership program, Best Buy Beta, that offers exclusive member pricing, unlimited Geek Squad support, up to two years of product protection, free standard shipping and delivery, and free installation on most products, according to a company news release. “As Best Buy (Richfield, Minn.) Cost of membership is $199.99

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VMS

MAY 10, 2021

Will Disney decide to lower their free shipping fee from $75 to a more reasonable charge now that Disney Stores are unavailable? And will Canadian Disney fans be able to shop for merchandise on a shopDisney.ca The post Disney Plots Retail Future as Stores Close En Masse appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design.

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VMS

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

“With California’s ports facing record backlogs of ships waiting off the coast and inflation spiking to the fastest pace in 13 years, AB 701 will make matters worse for everyone.”. The post New California Law Bars Amazon from Tracking Workers with Algorithms appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design.

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VMS

OCTOBER 29, 2021

First Insight notes that increased cost of goods and shipping are being handled by retailers in various ways. For this holiday season, we anticipate that consumers are going to bear the brunt of this disruption through increased shipping and product prices.”.

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VMS

OCTOBER 29, 2021

First Insight notes that increased cost of goods and shipping are being handled by retailers in various ways. For this holiday season, we anticipate that consumers are going to bear the brunt of this disruption through increased shipping and product prices.”.

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VMS

DECEMBER 28, 2021

consumers shopped earlier than in years past as retailers offered special promotions early and then again later in the season, motivating shoppers to secure “guaranteed by Christmas” shipping offers. + Jump in Holiday Retail Sales appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design. percent in 2020 and 14.6 percent in 2019.

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VMS

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

For starters, the price of shipping containers has skyrocketed in 2021, and costs are expected to continue rising. The post “Shippageddon” to Hit Retail Brands Once Again appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design. Read more at Forbes.

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VMS

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

While its complete reliance on brick and mortar hurt the retailer when the pandemic hit, Primark executives say it doesn’t make sense to have an online store due to high costs for shipping and returns. Stores in Next 5 Years appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design. ” The post Primark to Add 47 U.S. .

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The fixtures in any store probably weren’t designed with sustainability in mind, nor manufactured in sustainable ways, or they were shipped without any thought about the carbon impact of getting them to the store. There used to be a thriving fixture industry, but a lot of those skills have been lost from a labor standpoint.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

For example, if a customer is interested in a particular style or size we don’t have in stock, our store stylists are trained to assist in ordering and shipping a style directly to their home , as well as accepting returns of online purchases.

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VMS

APRIL 25, 2021

Elevate” will be shipped in a distinctive sliding box, so as to resemble a gift received. The post Modern Metal Launches Decorative Ceiling Fan Covering appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design. Both are 13-inch square, half-inch deep, with a 45-degree beveled edge. The MSRP is $150.

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VMS

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

From store windows to interiors to props and display to visual merchandising to store design to in-store technology to online marketing to AI and digital diagnostics, the magazine has steered retail designers, architects, educators, builders and even “digital” visual merchandisers through best practices, illustrated examples and analyses.

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VMS

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

We dismantled it and shipped the rough-hewn wood siding, posts and beams to Nelson, British Columbia, home of Spearhead, a specialty fabricator and one of our partners,” he says. The post Filson Brings a Barn to Manhattan for Newest Flagship appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design. PHOTO GALLERY (14 IMAGES).

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 11, 2022

From an operational point of view, retailers will be able to figure out how to rotate and refine their visual merchandising strategies, and this is a huge benefit for them.”. All this information is logged for inventory purposes and every interaction is recorded for better understanding of consumer behaviour.

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VMS

AUGUST 5, 2021

Also, going forward in Europe and the US, we are only shipping in bags made from 100% recycled content that are fully recyclable.”. The post Moss Grows Sustainable Product Portfolio with Ocean Plastic-Based Fabric Solution appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design. To learn more about SustainaTex Ocean click here.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 12, 2021

There are endless possibilities via digital systems; for example, team members can help customers complete an order on the shopper’s phone, and we ship items to their homes free of charge. DiTullio: Prior to the pandemic we had already rolled out BOPIS in all our stores, and we were shipping internet orders from 200 locations.

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VMS

APRIL 7, 2021

“We saw the busiest February on record as the ports worked to clear the backlog, and the number of ships at anchor in San Pedro Bay waiting to dock at Los Angeles and Long Beach is dropping.”. The post Retail Import Surge Expected Through Summer appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design.

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VMS

JANUARY 14, 2022

With the flexibility of purchasing in store or using their phones to buy online and ship to their homes, customers can now tailor every aspect of the shopping experience.”. The post Converge Display Control by OnQ Brings Touchless Interactivity In Store appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design.

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VMS

JANUARY 4, 2022

Overnight shipping is exponentially more damaging to the environment, so more eco-friendly options are also on offer if samples are not needed immediately. The company’s sample takeback program includes a prepaid shipping label, making returns simple and free for the customer. Learn about our submission guidelines.

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