Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 26, 2024

From 12 noon ET on Monday, April 29 through noon on April 30, the Walmart+ Early Access online sales event will offer program members a curated assortment of products new to Walmart — including Dolly Parton’s Rockin’ New Baking Collection, Doritos Flamin’ Hot Mystery Flavor, Pampers diapers and men’s and women’s shoes from Reebok.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

However, there is some good news for brick-and-mortar retail and malls: Coresight Research recently reported that foot traffic at top-tier malls was up 12% on average in 2022 compared to pre-pandemic 2019 levels, while traffic at lower-tier malls was up 10%. Census Bureau reports first-quarter 2023 ecommerce sales at $272.6

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Malls were once the nucleus of “shopping culture.” But many shopping malls have endured an identity crisis. Coresight also found that traffic at top-tier malls was up 12% in 2022 over pre-pandemic 2019 levels, while traffic was up 10% at non-top-tier malls. For example, you don’t always have to place a Michaels next to a Lowe’s.

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Tokinomo

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The Roast of Mr. Peanut will take place during Super Bowl LVII on Feb 12, 2023. Peanut, the famous Planters character, will participate in a comedy roast but constantly interrupts the Roastmaster General, Jeff Ross. Despite his attempts to offer jokes, he doesn't understand that he can't help with his own roast.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 24, 2024

Spanning 150,000 square feet, the two -story store aims to be a one-stop-shopping destination for all things home, including furniture, home décor, housewares, appliances and home improvement products. just outside of Chicago, marking a brick-and-mortar milestone for the digitally native company.

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365 Retail

MARCH 18, 2024

The Creative Retail Awards, in collaboration with Shop Drop Daily, is excited to announce the launch of a groundbreaking new Award – The Shop Drop Daily Concept of the Year Award.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 31, 2024

Additionally, over the next 12 months 650 stores will be remodeled across 47 states and Puerto Rico. Furner said the company also is finalizing construction plans on 12 additional projects that will be started this year, as well as the conversion of one smaller store into a Walmart Supercenter. In announcing the news, Walmart U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 30, 2023

The National Retail Federation (NRF) expects retail sales to grow from 4% to 6% in 2023, reaching between $5.13 Retailers are prepared to serve consumers in the current economic environment by offering a range of products at affordable prices with great shopping experiences.” trillion and $5.23 trillion and $1.43

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 30, 2023

In 2022, a National Retail Federation/Prosper Insights and Analytics survey indicated that 56% of consumers had started their BTS shopping by early July, with 81% planning to shop sales the week of July 11. With inflation concerns persisting this year, it’s likely that 2023 will see similar results.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 5, 2023

billion this holiday shopping season (defined as Nov. Strong consumer spending continues to be driven by net-new demand and not just higher prices, according to the research firm, with Adobe’s Digital Price Index showing that online prices have fallen consecutively for 12 months and were down 3.2% YoY in August 2023.

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The EuroShop trade fair, held in Düsseldorf from 26th February to 2nd March 2023, will showcase the latest developments in retail design, shop fitting and visual merchandising. The offerings range from store architecture, design and planning to displays, sales counters and shopping carts. am to 6.00

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 3, 2023

Brian Olsavsky, Amazon’s chief financial officer, said on a call with reporters that faster speeds have meant Prime loyalty customers are “shopping more often.” billion in second-quarter cloud sales, increasing them 12% to $22.1 ” For the second quarter, Amazon’s revenue grew 11 per cent to $134.4

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Mass Relators

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

SEATTLE — Amazon is introducing an AI assistant called Rufus into its mobile shopping app. Revenue for full-year 2023 increased 12% to $574.8 Amazon said it had a record-breaking Black Friday and Cyber Monday holiday shopping event. First quarter operating income is expected to range between $8 billion and $12 billion.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 5, 2024

Inside Retail : Affordability was a big focus for Ikea Australia in 2023, with the announcement of price reductions on 700 products. Mirja Viinanen: As you know, 2023 proved to be a challenging year for retailers globally. What impact has that had on the business? This story first appeared in the 2024 Australian Retail Outlook.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 16, 2022

As discount shopping app Wish continues its comeback effort , parent company ContextLogic outlined its plans for 2023 at a summit for its merchants — including a major overhaul of the platform’s shipment pricing structure in order to bring down shipping costs for customers. The brand also opened a pop-up shop from Dec.

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Retail Gazette

MARCH 11, 2024

Earlier this week, The Co-op revealed its wages would increase to at least £12 per hour, while John Lewis also vowed to lift staff pay by 10% under a £116m investment. pay rise to £12 per hour, while those in London will see wages rise from £12.25 per hour for shops within the M25, instead of the £11.95 for outer London areas.

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Retail Wire

JULY 6, 2023

It’s been officially announced– Amazon Prime Day 2023 will take place on July 11 and 12. The two-day event is Amazon’s annual sales event for Prime members, and it is one of the biggest shopping days of the year.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Additionally, Black Friday sales rose 12% year-over-year, helping the shopping holiday retain its title as the top spending day of the holiday season. For more information on key holiday trends, keep an eye out for Retail TouchPoints ’ in-depth look at retail holiday sales in January 2023. Ecommerce accounted for 21.6%

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 15, 2024

Although these three brands operate in very different retail sectors, Li, Piper and Pearson agreed on a few common tactics for effectively engaging with the Gen Z consumer, from focusing on and enhancing the in-store shopping experience to learning how to “share the pen” with this younger, social-media-savvy shopper.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Dolce&Gabbana has launched an exclusive London pop-up in the heart of the Covent Garden Piazza, as part of the estate’s wide-ranging festive shopping and dining experiences. The Dolce&Gabbana Holiday Market Piazza pop-up opening times are: 10am – 8pm Monday – Saturday, 12 – 5pm Sunday in November.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 15, 2022

as the retailer seeks to lower costs following its updated outlook for FY 2023 released July 27, 2022. The retailer’s Q2 2023 ended July 30, 2022.) 12, 2022, the retailer had slashed hundreds of store jobs, according to The Wall Street Journal. Best Buy’s Q2 2023 results will be released Aug. These figures compare to 19.6%

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Aptos , a leader in unified commerce solutions, today announced the findings of its 2023 Golden Quarter Consumer Survey. Despite being digital natives, 88% plan to visit a physical store during the Christmas shopping period. Currently, Gen Z is recognised as ages 11 through 26.

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Inside Retail

MAY 29, 2024

per cent in 2023. billion) in 2023. billion, in 2023. It reported 24 per cent rental revenue growth in 2023. Meanwhile, Ayala Land’s shopping center revenues rose more than 30 per cent: it reported higher occupancy (84 per cent) and rents at its portfolio of trophy malls and high street projects that account for 2.1

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The store, in Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre, adds to the brand’s existing wholesale and outlet presence in the region: the company has 12 Ralph Lauren outlet stores in Canada and a wholesale presence at retailers including Hudson’s Bay, Sporting Life and Harry Rosen. The new RalphLauren.ca

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365 Retail

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Genie Shopping, a leading UK retail price comparison engine , has appointed performance marketing expert Warrick Lambert as its first-ever Chief Executive Officer. Lambert rejoins the company after a 12-year hiatus, stepping in at a time when Genie Shopping is experiencing a remarkable year-on-year revenue growth of 172% in 2023.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Ross Stores has opened 28 Ross Dress for Less and 12 dd’s DISCOUNTS locations across 21 states during September and October, meeting its forecasted growth of opening nearly 100 stores during FY 2022, which ends Jan.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 12, 2023

15-17, 2023 and featuring more than 950 exhibitors and 100 educational sessions. Additionally, Lowe’s Marvin Ellison will be honored with the NRF 2023 Visionary Award. Get the Skinny on 2023 Trends. Taking place January 15-16 from 10 a.m.

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

EuroShop 2023 is set to be more important than ever as the global retail industry looks to recover from the effects of the pandemic. EuroShop 2023 will also be focusing on key topics such as Connected Retail, Smart Store, Energy Management, Third Places, Customer Centricity, Experience and Lively City Centres. The consequence?

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 27, 2024

But as ThredUp ’s 12th annual Resale Report shows, the need for a hard sell is over — consumers of all ages have clearly bought into the idea, with secondhand apparel sales growing 15X faster than the broader retail clothing sector in 2023. In the U.S. In the U.S. Now the question is: Where does resale go from here?

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 16, 2024

Photo credit: MKPhoto – stock.adobe.com) When Bed Bath & Beyond finally went belly up in April 2023 it came as a surprise to no one. million in June 2023. Shopping is fun for them, and they like to browse frequently. But First, Let’s Recap… Closeout sales at Bed, Bath & Beyond.

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

EE is today unveiling its latest Experience store alongside former Newcastle United legend Shay Given in the Metrocentre , Gateshead, one of Europe’s largest indoor mall-style shopping centres. The new retail strategy was announced in June 2023 with the launch of the EE Studio store in Westfield London, White City.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

David’s Bridal will showcase personalized service and inclusivity with a new store format in approximately 30 locations, including 12 all-new shops, in 2023. Select locations will include a Little White Dress Boutique and Flower Girl Shop, as well as a “shimmer and shine” shop that houses designer shoes and accessories.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 2, 2023

Digital sales, which made up 37% of total sales in Q4, also declined 12% year-over-year. Maybe not even in 2023, if the company’s outlook for the year is any indication. Kohl’s said it is anticipating 2023 net sales to decline between 2% and 4% leading Kingsbury to characterize 2023 as a “transitional year” for the company.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 23, 2023

The Australian – and global – economy look like it’s in for some heavy weather in 2023. The 362-strong network of charity shops, found in all states and territories, meets a particular need for affordable consumer goods – much like the charity sector in general. But shopping with us is also a good environmental choice.”

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Today, after much excitement, the LEGO Group opened the doors to its brand-new LEGO® Store in Blanchardstown Shopping Centre, Dublin. Located in the well-known Dublin shopping centre, the LEGO Store Blanchardstown is already delighting fans of all ages, with an exciting collection of sets and experiences.

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