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Eddie Bauer Aims to ‘Eliminate Barriers to the Outdoors’ with New Rental Program

Retail TouchPoints

In the outdoor category, Eddie Bauer is a bit late to the game — REI Co-op has rented its gear for decades and expanded its offerings in 2019; that same year, DTC Coozie Outdoors (which has since been renamed as Arrive Outdoors )launched its own gear rental program.

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How stackt is Creating Community and Commerce with…Shipping Containers?

Retail TouchPoints

Designed completely out of shipping containers, stackt is a Toronto-based marketplace that brings community connection, commerce and culinary experiences together. More than 70% of our public property resides within an outdoor landscape that provides a safe and welcoming environment during the ongoing pandemic.

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Meet Outer – the US outdoor furniture brand curing ‘wet butt syndrome’

Inside Retail

Direct-to-consumer furniture company Outer aims to disrupt the outdoor furniture market with its cleverly designed sofas, chairs, and coffee tables that are made to stand up to the elements without adding to the world’s growing waste problem. million) Series B funding round. million) Series B funding round. A cure for ‘wet butt syndrome’.

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Outdoor Seating for Restaurants

Small Biz Trends

One of the best ways to attract customers to a restaurant is to give them more dining options, whether it is indoors, outdoors, or to go. If they decide to dine in, having an outdoor option is always a great alternative for diners. Here are some outdoor seating for restaurants you can get right now. ″D x 28.5″H

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VF Opens its Largest Distribution Center in Southern California

Retail TouchPoints

The DC is capable of shipping 76 million units annually and will employ approximately 550 people during peak periods. The center offers EV chargers, both indoor and outdoor restorative areas and features a robust fitness facility on site to encourage health and wellness.” million-square-foot facility in Ontario, Calif.

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Bal Harbour Pop-up Embarks on Luxurious Retail Tour

Retail TouchPoints

The retail space will be constructed within 30 white shipping containers that will be custom-furnished to meet brands’ needs. As part of the pop-up experience, Bal Harbour Shops is featuring The Whitman , a restaurant concept designed specifically for the experience, featuring ample seamless indoor-outdoor space and a Latin-inspired menu.

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A Generational Analysis of Today’s Home Improvement Customers

Retail TouchPoints

134% more likely to anticipate making a garden or outdoor purchase. They’re more likely than the average consumer to indicate they’re shopping for outdoor furniture, mattresses, kitchen appliances, bed and bath goods and garden items. 65% more likely to pick up their order in-store. So which categories will they shop for this year?