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Toys ‘R’ Us Plans Brick-and-Mortar Rollout Beginning in 2024

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brick-and-mortar retailing in late 2021 with a 20,000-square-foot flagship store at New Jersey’s American Dream mall , followed by 452 Toys ‘R’ Us shop-in-shops at Macy’s in 2022. The new stores will open in prime locations that complement the existing Macy’s retail footprint, according to the company.

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The Container Store Opens 100th Location, Doubles Down on Smaller Format

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The Container Store has opened its 100 th brick-and-mortar location in Princeton, NJ — a small-format concept designed to boost employee productivity and optimize the customer journey. This is the sixth small-format location the Container Store has opened to date.

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Three Lessons Grocers can Learn from Specialty Retailers

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While most supermarkets prioritized developments that facilitated COVID-era shopping behaviors like grocery delivery, curbside pickup or self-checkout, grocery shoppers are now looking for improved in-store experiences. Local grocers also have invested heavily in regional product arrays to differentiate their shopping experience.

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Unlocking Retail Growth: The Power of Network Analytics for Strategic Insights

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Understanding Network Analytics in Retail In retail, network analytics refers to collecting and analyzing data transmitted across a retailer’s network infrastructure. The optimization can improve customer service, reduce wait times and enhance the shopping experience.

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Luxury Lessons: What High-End Brands Can Teach Store Designers

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While ecommerce gave consumers speed and convenience, consumers realized that it simply could not replicate the ceremony that can be created in stores — and this is one area where luxury brands really shine, according to Plenert. Now that consumers have come back into the stores, everybody really wants an experience,” Plenert said.

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Store Reopenings: Why Retailers Must Go Above And Beyond To Bring Shoppers Back

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A survey by MySizeID found that: 49% of shoppers are uncomfortable shopping in-store for apparel ; 33% of shoppers are uncomfortable shopping in-store for cosmetics ; and 18% of shoppers are uncomfortable shopping in-store for shoes. Not all apparel retailers will be affected equally, however.

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Continuing Omnichannel Success Post-Holiday Season

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There are two key factors of the shopping experience that will help promote retailer success after the holidays. Analytics are absolutely critical for retailers post-holiday peak. He is a well-respected thought leader with more than 32 years of experience in the retail and consumer products industries. Next Steps.