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SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

In the fiercely contested and competitive footwear and apparel space, New Balance is one of the fastest-growing global sports brands, with the organisation attracting and engaging the next generation of customers. ” The latter store format will feature exclusive and premium lifestyle products.

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JUNE 20, 2023

REI Co-op will open a Re/Supply store dedicated to resale gear and apparel in Clackamas, Ore. The 16,113-square-foot store will open a few doors down from REI’s existing store in the Clackamas Town Center. The new location will join the co-op’s Re/Supply store in Manhattan Beach, Calif.,

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JANUARY 5, 2023

Bloomingdale’s plans to open its third Bloomie’s location in Seattle’s University Village neighborhood some time in 2023. The retailer opened its first Bloomie’s store in Fairfax, Va. in September 2021 and a second store in the Chicagoland area in 2022.

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JULY 16, 2021

The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Fanatics, today announced the opening of the first NBA Store in the UK, located at 14-16 Foubert’s Place in London’s well-known pedestrian shopping area Carnaby, Soho. We also look forward to opening additional international locations.”. in New York City.

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JANUARY 12, 2024

Amazon ’s cashierless Just Walk Out technology has been deployed in more than 120 third-party locations, including airports, stadiums, university campuses, convenience stores and theme parks. Amazon worked with CBORD , a health care automation solutions provider, to enable the badge pay capability at Candler Hospital.

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OCTOBER 18, 2022

Customers aren’t analyzing their behaviors within retail locations, but every retailer should be, and they should be learning from it every step along the way. Rethinking how they move and flow will improve all qualities of a store experience without intruding on anyone’s privacy.

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MARCH 1, 2024

Arc’teryx Equipment, a Canadian brand acclaimed for its high-performance outdoor apparel and gear, has launched its most expansive European store yet in London’s Covent Garden as of Thursday, 29th February. This move comes after the closure of its store at 49 Long Acre on 22nd February, transitioning to a more prominent location.

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JULY 29, 2021

Dollar General is expanding its pOpshelf offering into a store-in-a-store format at two DG Markets in the Nashville, Tenn. The concept, which launched in October 2020 and has since expanded to 16 stores, offers a rotating selection of items at price points of $5 or less.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Matt Kawadler: I’ve been involved in building DTC brands for about 10 years, and what they’re missing is that whole channel of offline revenue, which ends up being 35% of apparel purchases. We’re also expanding into women’s apparel [after adding activewear and men’s bottoms in 2022], so we’re thinking about that for growth.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

After liquidation and the sale of its trademarks and intellectual property in August 2019, the Charming Charlie brand has returned with the opening of its first physical store at the Cumberland Mall in Atlanta. It’s at the heart of every decision we make.”

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AUGUST 24, 2023

Shein and Forever 21 are joining forces in a deal that will allow Forever 21 to sell its youth-focused apparel to Shein’s 150 million online users. has accused China of committing genocide and using forced labor in its repression of Muslim Uyghurs.

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AUGUST 13, 2020

In a deal that will keep at least 125 Brooks Brothers stores open, a venture capital firm backed by Authentic Brands Group and mall operator Simon Property Group has agreed to purchase the bankrupt retailer for $325 million. No information was available on the locations of the 125 “saved” stores.

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JUNE 23, 2021

Nordstrom will open 21 INDOCHINO store-in-a-store shops across the U.S. The locations will offer personalized fitting and suiting services for shirts, chinos and outerwear. The experience of shopping at the store-in-a-store will closely mirror the experience of INDOCHINO’s 50 full-sized showrooms.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2021

The company pointed to the success of recent openings outside its existing Northeast footprint, specifically in Florida and Chicago, as an indicator that its “unique formula of fashion and homewares at great value low prices is resonating more widely.” Over the last year, Primark’s total U.S.

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JULY 25, 2022

Victoria’s Secret Chile , operated by Grupo Axo , recently implemented a click-and-collect program that appears to have solved this incremental sales paradox. A combination of store design and strong customer service helps Victoria’s Secret achieve these impressive numbers. Improving Store Operations Efficiency.

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OCTOBER 29, 2020

Walmart will test combining store/fulfillment center locations at four existing stores, using them as test beds for new technology, digital tools and physical enhancements. The stores will focus on implementing new tools that can help speed up both customer service and order fulfillment. in a statement.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Fabrica X, the impact retail store operated by The Mills Fabrica , has a new campaign, ‘Denim Futures,’ which aims to shed light on the future of sustainable denim and revolutionise the way people think about their favourite pair of jeans. Each pair of jeans consumes a staggering 3,781 litres of water and emits 33.4

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MARCH 23, 2022

The shops range from 11,000 to 16,000 square feet and offer a constantly changing assortment of fashion apparel for men, women and children as well as toys, housewares, beauty products, designer handbags, activewear and gifts for pets.

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JUNE 18, 2020

DICK’s will open eight stores carrying the two new banners, giving the retailer a total of 11 outlet and clearance centers across nine states. OVERTIME by DICK’S Sporting Goods locations will offer an assortment of apparel, footwear and equipment at up to 75% off. Spartanburg, S.C. and Racine, Wis.

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MAY 29, 2020

Q1 2020 financial results for Costco , Nordstrom and Abercrombie & Fitch encapsulate how three retail verticals — club, department and specialty apparel — are weathering the COVID-19 pandemic. The initial stock-up period at the beginning of the pandemic tapered off in April as customers sheltered in place. Costco posted a 7.3%

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MARCH 5, 2024

[Update from 3/6/2024] Over the next decade, Target plans to build more than 300 new stores and upgrade the vast majority of its brick-and-mortar fleet, with projects ranging from full remodels to adding Ulta Beauty locations, upgrading fixtures and supporting same-day services.

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AUGUST 2, 2021

Foot Locker is significantly expanding its product selection and footprint through a pair of acquisitions that are valued at a combined total of more than $1.1 Eurostar, which Foot Locker will acquire for $750 million , will diversify the retailer’s product mix and help it serve a wider range of price points through its WSS stores.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

By October 2, DSW shops will open at six Hy-Vee locations in Minneapolis, with additional DSW shop-in-shops slated to open in 2021. Select Hy-Vee locations will feature in-store DSW pickup lockers where customers can collect their orders. more options available from the digital showroom wall. Hy-Vee, Inc.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 4, 2023

In August 2022, the National Basketball Association (NBA) opened its first bricks-and-mortar retail store in Australia – located in the Emporium shopping centre in Melbourne. A few months later, the NBA opened its second store in Martin Place in Sydney. Do you think the physical locations are or will enhance online sales?

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AUGUST 14, 2020

While SPARC committed to keeping a minimum of 125 Brooks Brothers stores open as part of its purchase, the company did not disclose how many of the approximately 175 Lucky Brand locations it will continue to operate. The company “will negotiate with landlords to keep ‘key stores’ open in North America,” according to CNBC.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Comparable sales at owned stores in the quarter were down 17% , beating expectations but showcasing the continued dampening effect of COVID-19. Early actions guided by Polaris helped us broaden fashion categories including home, beauty and casual apparel, and improve the digital experience. Net income for the 13 weeks ended Jan.

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MAY 9, 2022

Corporate employees immediately felt the benefits, largely because they were given the newfound power to work from anywhere and at any time. Through their long-term partnership, which reached a whole new level of value during the pandemic, Vans has reduced overall time spent documenting store concepts by 25%.

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AUGUST 23, 2023

In its stores, only one sample of each clothing item is displayed, and consumers use QR codes in the app to request a specific size be sent to fitting rooms or to the counter for purchase. In fact, most consumers (61%) report that they consider their smartphone “very important” while shopping in stores.

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OCTOBER 23, 2020

plans to shrink its store footprint by 350 locations as the retailer works to return to profitable growth in 2021, according to CNBC. Longer-term, the company plans to reconfigure its operations so that 80% of revenue comes from ecommerce and off-mall locations by January 2024.

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MAY 5, 2021

Gap acquired Intermix in 2012 and the brand now operates 31 U.S. store locations and an ecommerce business. Altamont Capital Partners plans to acquire the entire Intermix business, including all store leases, ecommerce and assets. in a statement. ” BofA Securities Inc. on the transaction.

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JANUARY 22, 2021

Shares of American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) were up today following the retailer’s 2021 investor meeting, where the company outlined plans to close at least 200 largely mall-based American Eagle locations while at the same time expanding its Aerie brand.

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JULY 21, 2020

At the store level, the funds will go toward: Renovations to nearly one-third of its locations; Expansion of curbside pickup ; Piloting “micro fulfillment centers” within supercenters to speed up fulfillment of pickup and delivery orders ; and Deploying digitization, robotics and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to make stores smarter.

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JULY 29, 2020

While the name Burton is almost synonymous with the snowboards the company began making in 1977, Burton has diversified over the years into new categories — including surfboards, apparel, goggles/optics and other sports gear — as well as expanding beyond manufacturing into direct-to-consumer (DTC) retail, both physical and digital.

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JANUARY 25, 2023

This is especially important for connecting with Gen Z customers, two-thirds of whom like to shop in-store when they’re looking for new products. These spaces can be permanent in-store features or they can be pop-ups in stores and in other locations where customers spend time.

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JULY 8, 2020

Iconic apparel retailer Brooks Brothers has joined the ranks of retailers whose struggling businesses were tipped into Chapter 11 bankruptcy by the pandemic. Brooks Brothers had been valued at $300 million to $350 million by potential investors before the pandemic, according to the New York Times. at factories in Long Island City, N.Y.;

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DECEMBER 7, 2020

At a time when many brands are reassessing their brick-and-mortar footprints and closing locations, it’s evident that Men’s Wearhouse is prioritizing in-store innovation. has seen great success after unveiling a “next-gen” store concept this past September in Shenandoah, Texas. Its parent company Tailored Brands, Inc. ,

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Return rates at physical stores range from 8% to 10% , but rise to approximately 20% for e-Commerce, according to data from CBRE. Mantis looked at returns as a percentage of sales over the prior 60 days because “returns normally happen within a two-month window from purchase ,” he said. Infection Control: Burden Or Benefit?

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