Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 7, 2023

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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Retail Focus

MARCH 25, 2025

Retailers face mounting expenses throughout supply chains, from manufacturing to shipping fees. A store that previously sold shoes for $50 may now charge $65 in order to maintain the same profit margin. Retail data proves coupon use spikes during high inflation, and discount stores see more traffic.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

million, with comparable-store sales falling due to rising Omicron in most states during the Christmas trading period. Andre Reich, CEO of The Reject Shop stated that the team was challenged with uncertainty and volatility due to Covid. “We Store expenses were reduced by $1.1 Gross profit landed at $178.8

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 27, 2024

Among the 86% of consumers that still had shopping to do, 45% said they were waiting for the best deals to complete their BTS purchases, and that search for bargains is another key headline this year. The ability to order items and have them shipped has transformed how people think about their dorm rooms. they spent in 2023.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 5, 2023

Instead, there is an increasing focus on delivering more value for consumers, which can include other cost-reducing methods such as strategic discounts, targeted shipping offers, and rewards or cashback on purchases. 81% are more likely to purchase from an online store that offers some sort of reward or cashback on purchases.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Shein’s low prices — US$5 t-shirts and US$10 sweaters — also draw shoppers who might have otherwise shopped at clothing discount stores. Shipping can still take up to two weeks, depending on the product and a shopper’s location.

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Wiser

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Many consumers prefer to pick out their flowers in person, not via a picture online, while card-shopping and candy-buying are two more purchases that are traditionally completed at brick-and-mortar retailers. Furthermore, most shopping occurs right before the holiday. Discount Stores Beat Big-Box Stores.

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