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How Brands can Deliver More Value to Shoppers in 2023

Retail TouchPoints

In general, retailers are experimenting with a variety of promotional components to convey value, reduce the actual cost of products and win the battle for the customers’ wallet. They may also consider other triggers, such as individualized promotions based on customers’ historical average order values.

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Sweaty palms and bargain bins: Why consumers are flocking to dollar stores

Inside Retail

Discount stores are booming in post-Covid Europe as price-sensitive consumers seek out bargains amid inflation and the devastating impacts of the pandemic. Meanwhile in the US, discount store chain Dollar General pulled in approximately $33.75 In June, Pepco reported first-half underlying earnings of €324 million, up 16.8

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How Rising Prices Shape Consumer Behavior

Retail Focus

Customers lose brand loyalty as they choose retail brands or discount options. Retail data proves coupon use spikes during high inflation, and discount stores see more traffic. The Role of E-Commerce in Inflationary Periods During times of inflation, online retailers have an advantage over physical stores.

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Extended Back-to-School Season Spotlights Need for Tactical Markdowns

Retail TouchPoints

Customers are changing where they shop, increasingly choosing discount stores and comparing prices online compared to previous seasons,” said Peter Ramer, Consumer Products Senior Analyst at RSM U.S. Buyers across income levels are choosing to trade down, purchasing less expensive store brands and online options.

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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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Good. Different? Aldi follows rivals on self-service and e-commerce

Inside Retail

The online shop will serve up new additions to the online store at 8:30am on Wednesdays and Saturdays in line with the Special Buys promotion in-store. A rolling tool chest, USB condenser microphone and an auto shredder are among the upcoming items being promoted on the site.

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10 bookstore promotion ideas to drive foot traffic and sales

Clover - Retail

To help you build on great outreaches like these, we’ve compiled a list of fun and creative ideas to help you promote your business, drive foot traffic into your local bookstore, enhance customer loyalty, and boost sales. 10 fun and creative bookstore promotion ideas 1. READ : Low cost marketing ideas for small businesses 3.