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Facial Recognition Could Alter Store Layouts: Study

VMS

Newly released university research further explores how grocers and other retailers can take advantage of in-store cameras with advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to read facial expressions — raising an eyebrow, opening eyes, smiling — to enhance store layouts, RetailWire reports.

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Reopening Your Store – Store Layout Presentation

Retail Smart Guys

Reopening Your StoreStore Layout Presentation. We were honored to have Georganne Bender of Kizer and Bender be guest presenters in a webinar about how your store needs to look when you reopen. Reopening Your StoreStore Layout Presentation. •.

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Ulta to Introduce New Store Layout

VMS

CEO Dave Kimbell says the retailer will introduce a new layout in select stores this fall. Kimbell said the new layout will “unify the presentation of skincare and makeup” and include a new beauty bar at the center of the store. Ulta Beauty (Bolingbrook, Ill.)

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Reopening Your Store – Store Layout Presentation

Retail Smart Guys

We were honored to have Georganne Bender of Kizer and Bender be guest presenters in a webinar about how your store needs to look when you reopen. Over the years, many retailers have asked us to comment about store layouts, merchandising presentations, and more.

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Reopening Your Store – Store Layout Presentation

Retail Smart Guys

We were honored to have Georganne Bender of Kizer and Bender be guest presenters in a webinar about how your store needs to look when you reopen. Over the years, many retailers have asked us to comment about store layouts, merchandising presentations, and more.

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Reopening Retail – Store Layouts and Presentations

Retail Smart Guys

Today, we were honored to have Georganne Bender of Kizer and Bender be guest presenters in a webinar about how your store needs to look when you reopen. Over the years, many retailers have asked us to comment about store layouts, merchandising presentations, and more. When we all reopen, the look of the store is going to be a critical part of your success.

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Reopening Your Store – Store Layout Presentation

Retail Smart Guys

Reopening Your StoreStore Layout Presentation. Today, we were honored to have Georganne Bender of Kizer and Bender be guest presenters in a webinar about how your store needs to look when you reopen. Over the years, many retailers have asked us to comment about store layouts, merchandising presentations, and more. When we all reopen, the look of the store is going to be a critical part of your success.

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Research Looks Into Using Facial Recognition Tech to Reshape Store Layouts

VMS

Newly-released university research further explores how grocers and other retailers can take advantage of in-store cameras with advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to read facial expressions — raising an eyebrow, opening eyes, smiling — to enhance store layouts, RetailWire reports.

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Research suggests store layout changes could tackle obesity

Talking Retail

Research conducted by GS1 UK has found that removing products high in fat, sugar or salt (HFSS) from prime locations in-store may have a far greater impact on the nation’s health than raising prices. This story continues at Research suggests store layout changes could tackle obesity.

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David’s Bridal Lifts Veil on New In-Store Layout

VMS

has announced plans to debut its latest store format at 12 new locations and 18 existing ones in 2023. The retailer says its updated layout caters to one-on-one customer experiences, with enhancements designed to create a personalized and interactive shopping experience.

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What to consider when designing your store layout

365 Retail

Whether you’re preparing a new store or redesigning an existing one, there are lots of things you’ll need to think about pre-launch. Marketing its opening and buying in stock will be crucial – but first, you’ll want to carefully design your store’s physical layout. .

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Proven Tips to Create Your Most Effective Retail Store Layout [INFOGRAPHIC]

Retail Next

Regardless of whether you are planning on opening a new store or undergoing a store revamp, the layout of your store is more crucial to your overall performance than you may think. Retail retail shopper experience store design store layout

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Between the Flags reopens in Bondi Pavilion

Inside Retail

Australian surfwear brand Between the Flags has re-opened its concept store in the newly renovated $48 million Bondi Pavilion. The new store features retro light fixtures, natural light and floors mimicking Bondi’s white sand beach with yellow and red colourways.

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John Lewis Horsham showcases its new makeover

Retail Times

John Lewis today reveals its newly redesigned store layout in Horsham, moving from existing ‘at home’ format to a one stop destination for fashion, beauty, tech and home design.

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Aldi tops Australia supermarket rankings, yet again

Inside Retail

Canstar’s latest supermarket review asked more than 2600 consumers about their grocery buying experience across major Australian chains, and Aldi scored highest not just in overall satisfaction rating but also in the quality of produce, store layout, and value for money.

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5 Reasons To Consider Using A Retail Solutions Company To Help Get Your In-store Merchandising Right

CJ Retail Solutions

Retail merchandising involves the visual presentation of products in your store, including everything from product displays to store layout to pricing. They can also help with store design, creating an ambiance that matches your brand and appeals to your target customers.

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What the metaverse means for retail and consumer goods

Inside Retail

Use cases include: Virtual Stores. Immersive shopping experiences brought to life through digital products, interactive content, and store-associate interaction. Virtual stores enable brands to interact and connect with their customers at a new level. Augmented Store Experiences.

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Tips to avoid sensory overload at Christmas

Inside Retail

The silly season, as it has come to be affectionately known, is a time when we are expected to be socially available, navigate crowded stores and attempt to find the perfect gifts for loved ones. Knowing store entry and exit points is a must, especially during busy periods.

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Post Covid, department stores are refocusing their menswear offer

Inside Retail

Department stores globally are adjusting their product offer to reflect rapid changes in the menswear category as the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the category wears off. NellyRodi said second-hand fashion will soon develop in the menswear department, also requiring layout adjustments.

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Retail Adventures Podcast with KIZER & BENDER & BAUM & SEA & SCOTT: What's Happening at Retail September 2022

Retail Adventures

During this episode we talk about toy stores and technology, store layout and design, Ian's recent Retail Safaris and his Paris adventures, Jeremey's many travels, and more! Click HERE or on the photo above to watch the video!

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Tapi Carpets opens store in Dorking

A1 Retail

Tapi Carpets & Floors is delighted to announce their store in Dorking is now open, offering a wide collection of flooring options as well as expert advice from their floorologists. The store is now open at 94-98 High Street, Dorking, RH4 1AY. Company News Latest News New Stores

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Giant Food opening new store in Baltimore

Mass Relators

Giant Food will hold the grand opening of a new store in Baltimore on Friday. Located at 857 East Fort Avenue, the new store will bring more than 150 new jobs to the community and will be Giant’s sixth location in the city of Baltimore, the company said. LANDOVER, Md.

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Welcome c-store to open in Somerset

Talking Retail

A new convenience store will launch under the Welcome co-operative brand in Taunton tomorrow (21 April) after a £300,000 investment. Store owner and franchisee, Dilan Patel, worked with Southern Co-op to create the mission-led store layout, encouraging meal-for-tonight purchases.

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Jeremiah’s Italian Ice Unveils North Carolina Prototype

VMS

This is the first Jeremiah’s to be built from the ground up and will be used to gather insights on improving the customer experience in future stores. Headlines Jeremiah's Italian Ice store openingsJeremiah’s Italian Ice (Orlando, Fla.),

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Eye Candy: how “beautification” becomes the new retail currency.

Retail Focus

Pop-up stores are giving brands the opportunity to explore different formats, different styles and experiment with a variety of forms. As much as brands experiment with pop-up store formats, concepts, or themes, they should resonate with consumers as much as they do with their identity.

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Juganu Provides Customer Insights and Enhanced Safety Through Smart Lighting

Retail TouchPoints

The Foam connects directly into pre-existing light fixtures at any retail space, including shopping centers, department stores or groceries. Data & Analytics Solution Spotlight Store Operations juganu smart lighting solution spotlight

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Reports: Amazon Go to Hit the Suburbs with Locations in Washington State and California

Retail TouchPoints

Amazon is bringing its Amazon Go convenience store format to the suburbs with the launch of a location in Mill Creek, Wash. The primary difference will be size: the suburban locations are planned at 6,000 square feet each, compared to the 1,000 to 2,000 square feet of existing urban stores.

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How to deal with the circus of retailing?

Retail Smart Guys

After all, planning inventory, designing store layouts, building robust e-commerce and on-site presence, and hiring and training employees are just a few of your day-to-day retail operations.

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Hobbycraft is sewing its way to success

A1 Retail

A first look at the upgraded and most cutting-edge Hobbycraft store yet, located in Wolverhampton, including brand new Haberdashery and Custom Crafting areas. Customers of the Wolverhampton store will be able to make use of these new features by signing up for an in-store craft workshop.

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Pilot Travel Centers to Invest $1 Billion in New Horizons Renovation Initiative

Retail TouchPoints

Pilot Travel Centers ’ $1 billion New Horizons remodeling project will enhance the retailer’s stores throughout North America. New Horizons will incorporate this feedback as we overhaul our entire network to deliver on what our guests value today and prepare our stores for the future.”.

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Walmart Puts Tactile Displays, Product Discovery at Forefront of New Signature Experience

Retail TouchPoints

The updated store has new features aimed at amplifying the physical, human and digital design elements in stores, including new lighting, space enhancements and dynamic displays, all of which will be part of the second phase of Walmart’s store redesign project.

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Aldi launches Corner Store in convenience push

Inside Retail

Discount supermarket Aldi is making a push into convenience with the opening this week of a Corner Store concept in North Sydney. Reports of the new store concept circulated in May after the retailer submitted an application to North Sydney Council.

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Touchpoints in Retail: Optimizing the in-store experience

Shopper Motion

In the world of modern retail, these touchpoints play a crucial role in optimizing the in-store experience and shaping the customer’s journey and perception of a Retail Media Network. Physical touchpoints for optimizing the in-store experience. Personalize the in-store experience.

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Target Introduces Larger Store Concept With More Fulfillment Space and Merchandise

Retail TouchPoints

Target has introduced a larger-format store concept — nearly 150,000 square feet compared to the chain average of 130,000 square feet — that will become the retailer’s focus for new stores in the next few years.

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How Jeanswest went from VA to Clothing Store of the Year in 12 months

Inside Retail

While there’s no doubt that 2020 was a tough year for all retailers, Australian denim brand Jeanswest had a steeper hill to climb than most, starting out the year under voluntary administration with the closure of 37 stores, the loss of 263 staff and owing $50 million to creditors.

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Cleanliness is the final piece in the CX puzzle

365 Retail

With 92% of consumers claiming a clean, organised store environment will increase their probability of making a purchase, Katie Westerman, Chief Marketing & Development Officer at SBFM , explores the growing importance of hygiene and sanitation in delivering the ultimate customer experience (CX).

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The retail rebound and the role of digital

Retail Focus

And they must build first-class customer experiences – both online and in physical stores – responding to permanent changes in shopping habits. Digital technology can also support the in-store bricks and mortar experience by providing richer data to support decision making.

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All-in-one fresh foods market, catering and event location BRIDGE opens in Zurich

Retail Focus

The outstanding innovation of the store concept is the adoption of Flexstore, a unique food store construction principle invented by Interstore | Schweitzer, presented at EuroShop 2020 in its updated version. Another innovation is the sustainable approach to the store implementation.

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BCF goes big: The thinking behind the outdoor retailer’s new ‘superstore’

Inside Retail

Outdoor enthusiast retailer BCF has launched the first of its new breed of superstore, with customer experience and a wider range built into its Townsville store’s reopening. It has better navigation, categories, signage, and amplification across the store.

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Circle K Will Retrofit Stores To Pilot Autonomous Checkout

Retail TouchPoints

Circle K will pilot a touchless autonomous checkout solution in one of its Phoenix locations and plans to add the technology to other store locations. The parent company operates nearly 14,500 convenience stores worldwide.

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Offline Campaign Analytics for better targeting and engagement

Shopper Motion

Whether it’s through methods like print advertising, digital signage in-store, or experiential marketing events, offline campaign analytics are crucial for better targeting and engagement offline and can help retailers build brand awareness and drive sales. .

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Vashi reveals further details of its soon-to-open Covent Garden flagship store

Retail Focus

Following an announcement in December of last year, bespoke fine jewellery brand Vashi will unveil its new flagship store in London’s iconic Covent Garden Piazza on 27th May. The new store concept takes its inspiration from an artist’s studio.

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Amazon to Share Shopper Insights from its Grocery Stores with Brands

Retail TouchPoints

Amazon has rolled out a new store-based analytics service that will give brands insights into how their products are discovered, considered and purchased at Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh stores in the U.S. Purchase behavior in stores also will be linked to online shopping activity.