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Tractor Supply Grows Long-Term Store Goal to 3,200 Locations

Retail TouchPoints

With an expanded total addressable market of $225 billion [updated from $180 billion ], we have significant runway for growth. Over the last five years, we have delivered strong financial performance and enhanced our competitive advantages through the execution of our Life Out Here strategy.

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What’s driving the transformation of China’s department stores?

Inside Retail

The Chinas department stores report 2024-2025 by HKUST Li & Fung Supply Chain Institute and China Commerce Association for General Merchandise provides a look into how forward-thinking players are redefining their relevance by shifting away from traditional retailing and embracing a more immersive, service-oriented and culture-led approach.

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Unlocking Retail Growth: The Power of Network Analytics for Strategic Insights

Retail TouchPoints

This capability enables retailers to understand their current operations, anticipate future trends and adapt strategies accordingly, ensuring they remain agile and responsive to the ever-changing market demands. Furthermore, understanding customer interaction with merchandise helps tailor personalized marketing strategies.

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How Vans Transformed its Visual Merchandising with ‘Digital-First’ Processes

Retail TouchPoints

But as retailers continued to employ digital tools and platforms to support their remote workforce, they also saw new benefits that had a tangible impact on business results, including faster time to market and improved cross-functional alignment. A Process Reset, Powered by Partnership.

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Walking the Line: How a Post-Pandemic Retail Hybrid Might Make the Best of Both Worlds

Retail TouchPoints

And while no one knows for sure how those months will play out, there are a number of trends in the market and in observed consumer behavior that can help retailers make the most of their virtual and physical spaces. A Look at the Market. The in-store experience remains a crucial part of consumer expectations.

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The Great Small-Format Store Experiment – Brand Boon or Bust for Retailers?

Retail TouchPoints

Some, like Target, are expanding their footprint with larger stores, while others, such as Sprouts Farmers Market, are doubling down on the small format. The small-format store, due to space constraints alone, avoids this issue. Whole Foods was crowned the simplest brand in the U.S.

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Tackling the Pressures of Working the Sales Floor

Retail TouchPoints

In situations where store layouts or staffing shortages may leave employees isolated, potentially escalating customer challenges or shoplifters, the sense of being part of a connected team can significantly reduce pressures. He is a former electronics and software engineer who turned his passion for technology into a thriving business.