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

Retail TouchPoints

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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Loblaws Plans 80 New Stores in 2025 as Retailer Doubles Down on Discounting

Retail TouchPoints

From opening one of the largest fully automated distribution centers in North America to introducing dozens of small-format hard-discount stores to communities that need them most, this investment will have a positive impact across the country.

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Category Insights Report: Dollar Stores Redefine Themselves with Enhanced Merchandising and Mobile Apps

Retail TouchPoints

It’s almost a badge of honor to throw on a designer item with an item you found in the thrift store or a discount store. ” More frequent trips, smaller basket sizes Households do not go to dollar stores once or twice a week to spend $200 per visit. That all creates positive momentum for these retailers.”

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Ethical Commerce: How to Overcome 3 Top CSR Hurdles (With Examples)

Retail TouchPoints

This category includes discount stores, mass merchants (“big box stores”) and businesses focused on specialty hardlines. To help manufacturers reduce packaging waste and develop sustainable alternatives for online fulfillment, Amazon introduced Frustration-Free Packaging. General merchandise.

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Wesfarmers plans to ‘renew’ its portfolio after profit slips

Inside Retail

During the year, the business also expanded its range, store network and fulfilment capabilities to enhance customers’ shopping experience. per cent to $418 million largely due to Covid-related store closures in the first half, coupled with stock congestion at domestic ports and distribution centres. per cent to $17.7

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Meet the new online outlet mall targeting Gen Z and millennial consumers

Inside Retail

TheDOM.com plans to take a cut of every sale in exchange for driving traffic and facilitating transactions, while brands will be responsible for storing inventory and fulfilling orders. Increasing reach and preserving margin.

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Pandemic just one of many retail challenges

Mass Relators

Thanks to skillful executive leadership and the heroic efforts of frontline personnel, the nation’s food, drug and discount stores can look with satisfaction at a time when they fulfilled their role as businesses that meet essential needs of consumers. They can’t, however, afford to let their guard down.