Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 23, 2023

Technology in lighting, music, visual merchandising and other physical elements helps brands create immersive in-store experiences. Customers can try on and test apparel under these simulated conditions (no sales inventory is available on-site), and then purchases are shipped directly to their homes.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Our advice is that if you’re taking over an empty storefront or some other mall space and you can do a design that transforms the space using vinyl wraps, loose fixturing and various types of visual merchandising, you can often create a pop-up without needing a new permit.

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VMS

JULY 26, 2021

As of Friday, 33 ships were anchored off the coast of Los Angeles and Long Beach waiting to dock and unload their cargo. Half of the ships are classified as “mega-container” ships, which can carry up to 10,000 TEUs. Ships carry a variety of consumer goods, including furniture, auto parts, clothing and electronics.

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VMS

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The French government has introduced new legislation that could impose a minimum shipping fee for new books in a move to protect its book industry from Amazon (Seattle) and the online behemoth’s shipping discounts, according to Reuters. As of now there is no set date for the legislation to be enacted.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Ecommerce Packaging Protecting Your Product on its Journey E-commerce packaging focuses on the design and materials used to safeguard products during the shipping process. Excessive packaging can inflate shipping costs and create an environmental burden.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 13, 2023

For example, they need to support omnichannel services like BOPIS, ship-from-store and seamless returns. Although the creative aspect is especially important, designers and visual merchandising teams need to work closely with their colleagues in marketing, IT and business strategy to ensure all decisions align with the bigger picture.

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VMS

JUNE 14, 2021

Hoping to conquer supply chain issues that have dogged retailers since the pandemic, Home Depot (Atlanta) has contracted its own container ship, reports CNBC. “We We have a ship that’s solely going to be ours and it’s just going to go back and forth with 100 percent dedicated to Home Depot,” Chief Operating Officer Ted Decker.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 22, 2023

When an item is out of stock, for example, endless aisles let in-store shoppers use online channels to order those items to be shipped to them directly. According to new research from MG2, Gen Z in particular is looking for curated visual merchandising experiences where a brand’s values shines through in physical environments.

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VMS

JUNE 9, 2021

Though the retailer hasn’t yet said what its Black Friday hours will be, it did confirm it would be fulfilling orders via online ordering/shipping and curbside pick-up. The post Best Buy Joins Target and Walmart in Closing for Thanksgiving appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

For example, if a customer is interested in a particular style or size we don’t have in stock, our store stylists are trained to assist in ordering and shipping a style directly to their home , as well as accepting returns of online purchases.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 12, 2021

There are endless possibilities via digital systems; for example, team members can help customers complete an order on the shopper’s phone, and we ship items to their homes free of charge. DiTullio: Prior to the pandemic we had already rolled out BOPIS in all our stores, and we were shipping internet orders from 200 locations.

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VMS

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

The post Thanks to Fewer Promotions, American Eagle Rights the Ship appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design. Earlier this year, American Eagle said it’s planning to close between 200-250 stores during the next two to three years while charting a 50-store expansion for its Aerie lingerie brand.

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VMS

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

.” Beginning this month, Crocs customers can print a prepaid shipping label to send used apparel, shoes and accessories from any brand to thredUp for free. The post Crocs, thredUp Team Up for Sustainability appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design. Sellers receive a Crocs shopping credit for their effort.

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VMS

OCTOBER 13, 2021

The post Retailers Temper Consumer Enthusiasm for Holiday Shopping appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design. In related news, Nordstrom is expected to hire 28,600 seasonal and regular workers for its Nordstrom and Nordstrom stores in the U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The fixtures in any store probably weren’t designed with sustainability in mind, nor manufactured in sustainable ways, or they were shipped without any thought about the carbon impact of getting them to the store. There used to be a thriving fixture industry, but a lot of those skills have been lost from a labor standpoint.

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VMS

DECEMBER 10, 2021

The facility will combine Artificial Intelligence (AI) software, automated robots and associates working together to ship orders. Once an order is placed online, automated robots search and retrieve products from a compact storage system and bring them to associates to be packed and shipped.

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VMS

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Throughout the month of September, customers can immerse themselves in larger-than-life food builds, including a 6-foot-tall rocket ship, UFO, pepperoni pizza and Trojan Horse, according to a company press release. The post Lunchables Debuts Experience at FAO Schwarz appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 1, 2024

DTC brands present themselves as champions of brand purpose and degrowth — building sustainable practices into their manufacturing and shipping experiences. Equally important is the fact that consumers today are much more mindful of what they are buying, who made the thing delivered to their door and what the ingredients or materials are.

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VMS

MAY 10, 2021

Will Disney decide to lower their free shipping fee from $75 to a more reasonable charge now that Disney Stores are unavailable? And will Canadian Disney fans be able to shop for merchandise on a shopDisney.ca The post Disney Plots Retail Future as Stores Close En Masse appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design.

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VMS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Last month, the discount retailer announced that increasing shipping costs would decrease its per-share profits by $1.50 The post Dollar Tree Breaks the $1 Price Barrier appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design. Annual U.S. inflation reached 4.2 Items in that section range from $1.25

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VMS

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Sellers can also provide regional offers or discounts across product categories, or even opt to sell larger or fragile items that are too bulky to ship. The post Amazon to Launch “Local Selling” Service appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design.

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A1 Retail

AUGUST 27, 2024

Buyers can enjoy streamlined buying and can take advantage of exclusive benefits, including 50 percent off their first order (up to £100) with the promo code ‘AUTUMNFAIR’ when they sign up within seven days, along with free shipping on Faire and Autumn Fair exclusive products. Faire will be located at Stand 6D15.

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Inside Retail

JULY 11, 2024

Not surprisingly, for price-sensitive traditionalists, avoiding shipping costs and the ability to try out a product are two other important factors that drive in-store purchases. Instant gratification is the main reason for customers in both traditionalists and NEOs to make purchases in-store. Good value.

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VMS

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

“With California’s ports facing record backlogs of ships waiting off the coast and inflation spiking to the fastest pace in 13 years, AB 701 will make matters worse for everyone.”. The post New California Law Bars Amazon from Tracking Workers with Algorithms appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design.

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Retail Focus

JULY 24, 2024

From transformed shipping containers to installations in public parks, guerilla pop-ups push the boundaries of what retail spaces can be. The exterior design often serves as the first point of contact with potential customers, aiming to intrigue and draw them in with eye-catching visuals or unexpected elements.

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VMS

JUNE 1, 2021

Sellply handles the sales process from retrieving merchandise from sellers’ homes to listing, selling and shipping those items. The post Reseller Sellply Expands in Europe appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design. Demand in our new markets is growing rapidly,” said Head of Expansion Gustav Wessman.

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VMS

APRIL 8, 2021

is testing a membership program, Best Buy Beta, that offers exclusive member pricing, unlimited Geek Squad support, up to two years of product protection, free standard shipping and delivery, and free installation on most products, according to a company news release. “As Best Buy (Richfield, Minn.) Cost of membership is $199.99

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VMS

JUNE 10, 2021

Inspired by the transitory nature of popup spaces, the +J capsule collection by Jil Sander shop-in-shop display was designed by architecture firm Gabellini Sheppard (New York) to be flatpacked, shipped and assembled on site at Uniqlo flagship locations globally.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 6, 2022

For example, the middle module looks like the control panel for a ship and it features our two digital brands.”. “We took that idea and ran with it and that led to the design, which mimics a very deconstructed store on Mars.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 4, 2023

If there is a larger hub outside the city, product that isn’t stocked in the city or that has sold out can be delivered to the smaller city location, eliminating shipping for customers. The larger suburban stores can also act as an extended shelf.

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VMS

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Despite supply chain woes that have plagued most retailers in the third quarter, the big box giant has maintained low prices to keep shoppers returning and chartered its own ships to transport products ahead of the holiday rush. The post Walmart Poised for Profitable Holiday Season appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design.

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VMS

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

We dismantled it and shipped the rough-hewn wood siding, posts and beams to Nelson, British Columbia, home of Spearhead, a specialty fabricator and one of our partners,” he says. The post Filson Brings a Barn to Manhattan for Newest Flagship appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design. PHOTO GALLERY (14 IMAGES).

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 11, 2022

From an operational point of view, retailers will be able to figure out how to rotate and refine their visual merchandising strategies, and this is a huge benefit for them.”. All this information is logged for inventory purposes and every interaction is recorded for better understanding of consumer behaviour.

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VMS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Like many others, the company struggled during the pandemic due to lack of new apparel needs, shipping delays, and Covid mandates. The post Tailored Brands Names New CTO appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design.

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VMS

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Issues such as store closures during lockdown, shipping and supply delays, and difficulties in finding more investors were all listed as part of the reasons. The post ABC Carpet & Home Files Chapter 11 appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design. CEO Arron Rose said the company owes around $3.5

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VMS

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

From store windows to interiors to props and display to visual merchandising to store design to in-store technology to online marketing to AI and digital diagnostics, the magazine has steered retail designers, architects, educators, builders and even “digital” visual merchandisers through best practices, illustrated examples and analyses.

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VMS

OCTOBER 29, 2021

First Insight notes that increased cost of goods and shipping are being handled by retailers in various ways. For this holiday season, we anticipate that consumers are going to bear the brunt of this disruption through increased shipping and product prices.”.

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