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More People Than Ever Are Exploring the Outdoors. Here’s the Opportunity for Brands and Retailers

Retail TouchPoints

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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Product Searches Reflect Indoor-Outdoor Split: Headphones, Stationary Bikes and Lipstick Pique Shoppers’ Interest

Retail TouchPoints

So even though shoppers spent plenty of time outdoors, their overall habits still reflect the way they spent most of 2020. In the case of footwear, shoppers interested in updating their shoes are clearly planning on going outside more often. It’s indicative of what we’re seeing culturally right now,” said Wasserman.

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From Vacancy to Vitality: Rethinking Retail for the Next Generation

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The future of retail isnt about nostalgia or forcing the past to return; its about evolution. Converting them into community plazas, garden spaces or outdoor event areas encourages gathering and extends visitor dwell time. But this isnt a death sentence, its an opportunity. Parking lots can become public spaces.

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Kohl’s Makes its Case to Investors with Plans for Additional Sephora and Small-Format Stores

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We have fundamentally restructured our business to drive sustainable and profitable growth, while providing a strong return to shareholders. Kohl’s plans to enhance its data science capabilities in an effort to engage with customers more efficiently and provide greater relevance.

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Kontoor Brands to buy Helly Hansen from Canadian Tire Corporation

Inside Retail

Kontoor Brands, the apparel company behind Wrangler and Lee, is to acquire Canadian outdoor workwear brand Helly Hansen from Canadian Tire Corporation. Founded in Norway in 1877, Helly Hansen is known for its outdoor apparel and clothing innovations, including the first fleece fabrics in the 1960s and the H2Flow temperature regulation system.

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Best Buy Expands Beyond Electronics Into New Categories Including Skincare

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Following a March 2022 announcement that it planned to expand beyond its roots in electronics, Best Buy is entering new categories including health and wellness, outdoor living and transportation. In November 2021, Best Buy acquired outdoor furniture brand Yardbird.

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RICE 2022: Albertson’s Provides Sneak Peek at Plans for Upcoming Marketplace

Retail TouchPoints

Third-party marketplaces have emerged as one of the biggest growth opportunities for retailers this year, with companies from Macy’s and Bed Bath & Beyond to Giant Food and Michaels launching marketplaces (or announcing plans to do so) in the last six months alone. And then, what is the customer gap that you’re closing?

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