Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

While COVID-19 has accelerated the adoption of many new shopping behaviors and expectations, there is another trend that the pandemic has pushed forward: interest in the outdoors. Participation in outdoor activities increased by nearly 25 million people over the past decade, and nearly half that number visited the U.S.’s

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 6, 2021

The summer of 2021 has been defined by shoppers looking to get back outside and enjoy the warm weather, but work-from-home and back-to-school essentials remained at the top of consumers’ minds, according to data from Verizon Media. Stationary Bikes and Robotic Vacuums Benefit From Lingering Pandemic Habits.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 2, 2022

Blending Petco Health and Wellness Company ’s expertise in animal care and Backcountry ’s trusted position in outdoor specialty goods, the retailers have partnered on a new line of gear to help consumers travel and explore safely with their dogs. A second line will be released for autumn.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Chinese consumers are now adjusting to a “new normal” in response to evolving market conditions, prompting businesses to rethink their strategies. The 2025 China Consumer Survey by AlixPartners reveals a significant shift in spending priorities, reflecting changing consumer behaviours and economic dynamics.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 18, 2023

Academy Sports + Outdoors will extend its use of Revionics’ pricing intelligence software. Revionics software allows Academy to take a customer-centric and data-driven approach to pricing,” said Govind Madhu, SVP Merchandise Planning and Allocation at Academy in a statement.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Select Burton , GANNI , Outdoor Voices and Vince locations have rolled out the new Tap to Pay on iPhone feature from NewStore , a modular, mobile-first omnichannel cloud platform for retailers. NewStore customer data found that 50% of credit card transactions across all live stores are occurring via Tap to Pay on iPhone.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Thats why Kondrat and the entire team at Rekon Retail focus on creating this retail magic for consumers by helping growing brands develop the vision for their brick-and-mortar experiences. ” Kondrat was able to apply these learnings at Warby Parker , where she served as Flagship Store Leader. location in Boston.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Direct-to-consumer furniture company Outer aims to disrupt the outdoor furniture market with its cleverly designed sofas, chairs, and coffee tables that are made to stand up to the elements without adding to the world’s growing waste problem. Everything we do at Outer has a core sustainability focus. [It

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A1 Retail

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

With two in five (39 percent) respondents saying they would shop more with local businesses if they were situated at more convenient locations, the pop-up will allow local entrepreneurs to test retail space in the Bullring over the busy weekend period*.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 30, 2021

The spring and early summer was an optimistic time for many consumers who finally emerged from lockdowns looking to refresh their wardrobes and find items suited for smaller local outings during the warmer months. There’s been a framework for this,” said Charlie O’Shea, VP at Moody’s in an interview with Retail TouchPoints.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

For consumers, creators and retailers alike, sifting through the ever-changing array of functionalities across platforms is still fraught with misfires, miscommunications and mistrust. There’s no time to waste, because consumers are already there. That consumer] was not shopping, but then they decided to shop.”. earning $26.97

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Consumers are increasingly voting with their feet when it comes to the issues that affect our world and our nation. But consumers are starting to focus on sustainability as a primary determining factor. Websites and apps provide the perfect platform to educate consumers on more than just color and size. Don’t Stop at Shoes.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 13, 2024

The company promises “immersive and interactive” experiences across 19 departments, ranging from furniture and décor to outdoor and home improvement. ” Wayfair also plans to give away a total of $250,000 to empower consumers to create a space that reflects their own personal style. just outside of Chicago.

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Russell Banham, UK Head at Commerz Real, added: “Dyson is a brand recognised worldwide and this offer provides an immersive experience for our visitors alongside the extensive brands already within Victoria Square. The post Dyson debuts innovative technology at Victoria Square appeared first on Retail Focus - Retail Design.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 10, 2021

Outdoor brand Eddie Bauer is the latest retailer to be snapped up by brand management firm Authentic Brands Group (ABG) and SPARC Group , a joint venture between ABG and mall operator Simon Property Group. Bank attempted to acquire Eddie Bauer, but the acquisition was dropped when the boards of directors at Jos. and Canada.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Swedish outdoor apparel and gear retailer Fjällräven has launched Fjällräven Pre-Loved, a peer-to-peer resale marketplace powered by Archive that is designed to give a second life to products and reinforce the brand’s mission to reduce waste and promote circularity. It’s not just about making less; it’s about making better and making it last.”

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 1, 2024

The company’s portfolio includes Wilson Sporting Goods, Canadian outdoor clothing brand Arc’teryx and French sporting goods firm Salomon. The Chinese consumer market, especially in our segments, is still booming,” Jie Zheng, CEO of Amer Sports, said in the earnings call. “We Descente and Kolon Sport also posted sales surged 41.8

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365 Retail

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Specialist outdoor retail group, Outdoor and Cycle Concepts Ltd (O&CC) , has leveraged shelf-edge automation to improve operational efficiencies in-store, increase labour productivity and enhance customer service, partnering with Pricer , the leading in-store automation and communication solutions provider.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 16, 2022

Albertson’s will soon join that mix as well, and the company’s Senior Director of Marketplaces Jasmin Krdzalic gave attendees at last week’s Retail Innovation Conference & Expo a sneak peek at what he and his team are building. You have to think like a consumer. Second Time’s the Charm?

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 20, 2022

“Coco Republic is an exciting opportunity to introduce the leading Australian furniture and lifestyle brand to a global consumer,” said Bauer. “We ” The US expansion will commence with a flagship store in San Francisco’s Union Square in October and another at Culver City in greater Los Angeles late this year. .”

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Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Victoria Square has announced the signing of Craghoppers , the global outdoor and adventure travel specialist, for its debut stand-alone brand store in Northern Ireland. The post Craghoppers to launch at Victoria Square Belfast appeared first on Retail Focus - Retail Design. Harper Dennis Hobbs acted for Craghoppers.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 12, 2022

Our down-to-earth personality and focused approach to innovative retail are what has allowed us to be successful for 45 years ,” said Ami Lasser, Director of Women’s Buying at Ron Herman in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. “We Ron Herman’s flagship location is the longest tenant in its home at 8100 Melrose Ave.,

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Outdoor Venture, distributor and retailer of premium sports and outdoor brands, has launched a new retail concept dubbed RL2 by Running Lab in Singapore following its successful Malaysian debut last May. ST: Each different brand offers different product segmentation that caters to a different consumer segment profile.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 26, 2025

KMD Brands has reported flat sales for the fiscal first half despite improvements in its direct-to-consumer business. per cent at Rip Curl, up 3 per cent at Kathmandu and down 6.3 per cent at Oboz. Net debt at the end of the period was $69.3 The groups sales edged up 0.5 per cent to $428.5 Sales were up 0.1

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 15, 2024

The new store design was unveiled at the retailer’s fall convention in Chicago earlier this month, which brought together more than 17,600 Ace Hardware retailers and industry professionals to celebrate the brand’s 100th anniversary.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 26, 2022

She noted that the concept of “partial de-malling,” which could include integration of outdoor spaces for walkable plazas and eating areas, food carts/trucks, skating rinks, miniature golf courses and the like, all will contribute to the experiential and entertainment value of a trip to the mall. Curbside area, Outlet Collection at Niagara.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 2, 2021

New data from Amazon portrays recent shifts in consumer behavior through the lens of the top-selling products on the platform. Compared to this same time last year, consumers are entertaining more, traveling more and dressing up — although they are not forgoing the sweatpants altogether.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 27, 2022

During wintertime, if my order is ready and I pull into a special parking spot, it would be great if an outdoor board showed me where I am in the queue and when my stuff will be ready so I don’t have to get out of the car. Avery: Having UX at the core of the tech we’re building creates that North Star. 2 seller in the region.

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 12, 2024

featured speakers such as Beatrice de Quinsonas Drouas, Director of Research at BPCE Solutions Immobilires; Mathieu de Mallman, Global Head of Retail and Healthcare at AXA IM ALTS; Eric Decouvelaere, Head of EMEA Urban Destinations at CBRE Investors Management; and Romain Muller, Head of Investment Management Retail at Union Investment.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 12, 2021

The aim was to reach more consumers — particularly younger ones — even if that meant going outside Party City’s owned channels, said Vishwas Bharadwaj, the company’s VP of Marketplaces. Meeting Consumers ‘Where They Are’. retail scene. A lot of online sellers will put all their eggs in the Amazon basket, and Amazon can be finicky.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 3, 2020

While many are wondering if large retailers like Macy’s, J.Crew and Neiman Marcus will retain their premiere places in malls, few are considering whether the world of direct-to-consumer or DTC will also stumble in this changed retail landscape. Outdoor Voices’ issues reflect longer-term problems than the coronavirus.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Outdoor brand Snow Peak is taking a similar approach, but in a way that remains true to its uniquely natural roots. is a multi-function venue that includes a store, restaurant and office space — all of which are thematically connected to a central invitation: “Let’s dwell outdoors, together.” Snow Peak’s U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

As consumers head back to physical stores, malls and shopping centers are striving to remain relevant parts of shopper journeys that have been dramatically reshaped. At its core, “Blend Space” encourages the creation of “resilient, holistic, and human-centered retail experiences.”

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Outdoor apparel and equipment brand Macpac has expanded its footprint in Sydney with a new store at Westfield Bondi Junction, the brand’s 53rd in Australia. According to Cathy Seaholme, Macpac’s MD, one of the features of the Bondi Junction store is large fitting rooms for consumers to confirm their preferred gear options.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 7, 2021

As we move into a second pandemic year marked by unprecedented shifts in consumer preferences and behaviors, one trend stands out: shoppers are turning to resale more than ever to optimize their at-home lifestyle. In 2019, the global resale apparel market was valued at $7 billion (U.S.). Here’s why. Leveling Up.

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A1 Retail

MARCH 12, 2025

New research from eBay Advertising finds that while 7 in 10 UK garden owners intend to spend on their outdoor space this year, value is a driving factor, with nearly three-quarters saying theyre more likely to buy discounted items. The research finds that 72 percent of garden owners enjoy spending money on enhancing their outdoor spaces.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 1, 2021

The 45,000-square-foot location occupies a landmark 1920s brick building with an adjoining five-story newbuild, complete with a rooftop and outdoor pavilion. Likewise, we’re also meeting the growing demands of consumers who now, perhaps more than ever, have a heightened need, awareness and appreciation of good design at home.”.

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