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As Gen Z Enters Prime Spending Years, Brands Sharpen Their Pitch

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They’ve been shaped/scarred by not one but two global economic traumas — the Great Recession of 2008-2009 and the COVID pandemic — and they’ve grown up with social media playing an increasingly large (and loud) role in shaping culture, including how these consumers shop, research and purchase products and services.

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Circuit City Plans to Curate Shop-in-Shops Using its Electronics Expertise

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After it closed its last brick-and-mortar retail store in 2009, Circuit City launched a comeback in 2018 with an experiential ecommerce site. The integrations are slated to begin online and in select locations this year, with a more expansive rollout planned for 2024.

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Scarred by the 2008 Recession and COVID, 48% of Gen Z Frequently Shops at Discount Stores

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That sense of unease is to be expected from a cohort shaped by both the 2008-2009 Great Recession and the COVID pandemic, and it’s had a big impact on their shopping choices: nearly half ( 48% ) say they shop the most often at discount/off-price retailers, and 25% frequently patronize dollar stores.

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How GlassesUSA.com Uses AR, Computer Vision and Dynamic Recommendations to Enhance Online Eyewear Shopping

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GlassesUSA.com was launched in 2009, and despite its name, now operates in 92 countries, although the U.S. “ Usually your doctor doesn’t give you your prescription because they want you to shop in their store. Leveraging the Online Advantage to Disrupt a Growing Category. is the company’s primary market. “[The

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Babyletto Opens First Brick-and-Mortar Store in LA Hometown

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Since its launch in 2009, Babyletto has sold more than one million cribs and has extended its product reach through a network of major retail partners including Babylist, Crate & Kids, Pottery Barn Kids and Target. “As The flagship also offers a new white-glove delivery service.

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How the Metaverse can Benefit Physical Retail Stores

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With industries around the world showing interest in the metaverse, retail leaders are facing the exciting opportunity to follow suit and provide customers with the ease of online shopping without compromising the benefits of the physical experience.

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Zarraffa’s launches drive-thru trial as it eyes future growth

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The shop features 90sqm, with an indoor space of 65sqm. We launched our first drive-thru store back in 2009 and we haven’t looked back since,” he said. This next iteration of our operation is designed to be built in a shorter amount of time, on a smaller footprint and combines top operating principles with a lower cost of entry.”

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