Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The retail giant deployed Bossa Nova Robotics’ shelf-scanning robots across hundreds of US stores, with the specific aim of streamlining store operations without sacrificing valuable customer service and experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Uncontained also will support the premium Container Store Custom Spaces offering with on-trend finishes, hardware and features such as smarthome compatible lighting. The Container Store has been steadily enhancing its offerings as it has redefined its brand beyond containers and organizing solutions.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 13, 2025

Bath & Body Works has introduced its new Gingham+ store design in more than 15 locations, including stores in South Korea, Los Angeles and Texas, and plans to continue rolling out the refreshed aesthetic in a majority of its planned U.S. store openings going forward. The retailer generated net sales of $7.3

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Independent Retailer

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

In practice, such investments are more profitable than maintaining outdated systems.Processes automation will help you place orders faster and control inventory better, improve overall operational efficiency and reduce costs. FAQ What does a retail manager do? They also include staff, process and presentation.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Then the next step is to go beyond that to say you also plan on empowering consumers to be able to live those promises as well, whether that’s inclusivity, sustainability or giving back to the community. As a result, all hands are on deck to implement new technologies and procedures — even store design teams.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 9, 2025

Recent new openings include Scottsdales Fashion Square, San Diegos Fashion Valley, Bostons Newbury Street, Santa Claras Valley Fair and Orange Countys Irvine Spectrum Center, and there are seven new locations planned through the end of 2025. Key markets include Miami; Glendale, Calif.; Columbus, Ohio; White Plains and Long Island, N.Y.;

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 7, 2024

Foot Locker will launch its first “store of the future” in Willowbrook, N.J. next month, with an additional three stores planned for later in 2024. Elements from these stores will be applied to our 2025 openings and beyond.”

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 29, 2024

Some, like Target, are expanding their footprint with larger stores, while others, such as Sprouts Farmers Market, are doubling down on the small format. As retailers diversify their real estate portfolios to adapt to changing consumer demands, managing in-store brand experiences across various formats becomes increasingly challenging.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 6, 2020

As COVID-19 continues to loom over the globe, retailers are now also assessing guidelines and developing plans to adapt their store experiences to the changing times. Now is the time to start integrating the changes we didn’t expect to see in futuristic retail stores.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 15, 2024

increase in comp store sales. For the coming fiscal year, the retailer is planning $800 million in CapEx expenditures to fund a major brick-and-mortar expansion that will enlarge its total store square footage by 2% — its largest physical expansion since 2017.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 27, 2023

Store workers] might be interested in human resources, visual merchandising or health and safety issues. with plans to increase from your current 19 stores to 60 by 2026. RTP: Does Primark have any plans to become more of an omnichannel retailer? RTP: Primark is on an expansion path in the U.S.,

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 1, 2024

We are also excited to partner even more with our vendors this year as it relates to their branded in-store merchandise experiences,” Barry added, identifying Tesla, Lovesac and Starlink as examples of planned vendor partnerships. Best Buy closed 24 stores in FY 2024 and plans to close 10 to 15 in FY 2025.

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Wiser

JUNE 30, 2020

Assortment planning in the age of eCommerce is a tricky business. In this article, we’ll look at what assortment planning is and how you can do it effectively. What is Assortment Planning? In retail, assortment planning is the process of determining the right products and right quantities to meet consumer demand.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Sometimes this is due to deliberate greenwashing, but more often it’s a problem of planning and execution, according to Christian Davies, Principal at Bergmeyer+ , the new sustainability-focused division of retail design firm Bergmeyer , operating in partnership with SMS Collaborative. It’s called that because there is no Plan B.)

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

WHP Global plans to expand the Express brand to multiple countries in Asia and Latin America through a series of licensing agreements. The company also plans for shop-in-shop experiences in Mexico and Indonesia. late last year. and acquire the Express brand IP under a new joint venture with Express’ parent company.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 25, 2024

WHP Global has licensed Toys ‘R’ Us shops for two Navy Exchange Service Command ( NEXCOM ) stores, with plans for additional locations in 2025. The shop-in-shops will launch this fall at NEX Oceana in Virginia Beach, Va., followed by the NEX in Jacksonville, Fla. “To

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 29, 2024

“Visiting a Spirit Halloween store is more than just a shopping trip — it’s entertainment, it’s tradition, it’s creating moments and memories with family and friends that bring the magic of Halloween to life.” The retailer plans to hire thousands of associates as stores open on a rolling basis.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 12, 2023

As a result of changing consumer behaviors and spending patterns, many retailers are focused on right-sizing their store footprints, especially in shopping malls. For their part, more mall operators are looking to diversify their tenant mix and incorporate additional brands that resonate with younger audiences.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

In November 2023 Lego stores in New York and London created holiday windows that allowed for a transatlantic digital snowball fight, and Lego incorporated “space dust” into bricks and showcased them at eight stores in June 2024. In April 2024 Lego announced plans to make all its U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 24, 2024

Foot Locker has unveiled its new store format, which includes a communal sneaker try-on area to facilitate “sneaker culture” conversations and technology that provides store associates with omnichannel inventory availability data. The retailer plans to use learnings from this store, located in the Willowbrook Mall in Wayne, N.J.,

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The Lidl Return Scheme trial will run in participating Glasgow stores from 8 February to 11 August. Planning for the future While many retailers have in place some form of environmental policies, there is still work to do, given the advancements with sustainability methods.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 19, 2024

The retailer also is planning on including a florist in the space: “We’re taking our inspiration from Hermès in Paris and Takashimaya in New York,” said Granet. “We “The energy it creates when people are playing ping-pong creates a fun vibe,” said Granet, including the “unique sound” of the ball hitting the glass.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 9, 2024

expansion in New York City with plans for a new flagship location. Primark is continuing its rapid U.S. The international apparel retailer has signed a lease for a new storefront in Penn District that will have 54,000 square feet of retail selling space.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 27, 2023

We are excited to continue investing in the men’s category both online and in-store through our exclusive partnership with the Saks Fifth Avenue stores to further solidify our position as the ultimate destination for men’s luxury fashion.”

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 31, 2023

This past September, Target issued a news release about its plans to close nine stores in New York City, the Bay area and the Pacific Northwest “because theft and organized retail crime are threatening the safety of our team and guests, and contributing to unsustainable business performance.”

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 16, 2024

While spatial planning is widely recognized as a key tool in shaping consumer behavior in brick-and-mortar environments, one crucial yet frequently overlooked aspect of retail design is lighting.

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Retail Next

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Merchandising is often viewed as presenting or displaying items in a way that makes them visually appealing and desirable to shoppers. Themed window displays, dressed mannequins and beauty stands are all examples of visual merchandising.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 3, 2024

That experience — having a person on the floor with you, providing an opportunity to really immerse people in the education and care they need to make good, safe choices, required a completely different layout for the store. RTP: Given this hands-on education and sales process, how important is it to have the right staff people at Joyleaf?

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

But rather than going solo right away, True Classic partnered with retail services company Leap to operate five stores in Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington, D.C. RTP: What can you share about True Classic’s growth plans? and San Jose, Calif., beginning in 2022. by the end of 2023 — and that’s just the beginning. “We

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 31, 2023

This mostly applies to new stores, but it’s still something to keep in mind. If you want to move digital signage beyond an advertising medium, work with architects and design teams during the planning phase of construction. What can technology do to enhance lighting, tie into audio and so on?

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Inside Retail

MAY 25, 2023

But, also in the way retailers view and plan their business as a result. In the near-term future, retail media will dictate even the way retail stores are designed. The rise of screens The big grocers dipped their toes with front-of-store screens and now they are set to proliferate. So what can we expect?

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

When planning shoots, think about what makes your firm or retail experience special. Remember that it’s the story the image tells and the conversation it inspires that matter more than the pictorial content of the photo itself. Here are some ideas design professionals and retailers can use to better leverage post-social photography.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 3, 2024

Incorporate Promotions and Sales When planning your digital signage content, consider the frequency and timing of sales and promotions. Depending on your goals, you might choose to schedule automatic updates on a weekly, monthly or even daily basis. In fact, some retailers choose to update digital signage two to five times per day.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 20, 2024

Consider ESG Goals and Mandates In the 2023 Retail TouchPoints Store Design & Experience Survey , 68% of respondents said that more integration of sustainability into design plans and material decisions was a top priority for the year.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 7, 2022

The thinking is that] if you’re planning to attend a party or go out on a date, you’d better look nice, and you’d better bring a gift. For people that are building their ecommerce basket [a few items at a time], the categories that tend to be added last to the cart are now more centered around social indulgences.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 9, 2022

As Principal of Colberg Architecture , he has designed imaginative and environmentally sensitive projects across the residential, workplace, retail, educational, healthcare, institutional, museum, and urban planning sectors.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Now the retailer is ready to resume rolling out more enhanced brick-and-mortar locations, starting with recent store openings in Paramus, N.J. Over the next seven to eight years , the retailer plans to refresh its entire fleet of 850 stores. and Sherman Oaks, Calif.

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