Retail Wire

MARCH 14, 2025

Bath & Body Works has revamped its stores to create a more hands-on shopping experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 23, 2020

The joy of serendipitous discoveries that comes from shopping IRL has proven an elusive experience to replicate online — until now. The pandemic led to the launch of a gamut of virtual store offerings designed to give shoppers a bit of the treasure hunt delights of in-store shopping.

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Derbion, the East Midlands premier retail and leisure destination, has announced that 2024 saw a series of new openings, upsizes and relocations across the shopping centre as it continues to attract and retain leading retail and F&B brands. Derbion store and facilities photography 2024.

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Inside Retail

MAY 31, 2023

Using a differentiation strategy allows retailers to create a unique in-store shopping experience – that can’t be replicated online, and will set you apart from the competition. Some of them are tried and true, such as store layout and design, customer service and convenience. Don’t waste this opportunity.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 11, 2021

The Foam was designed to make retail locations “smart” by providing retailers with suggestions to improve operations, and creating more personalized shopping experiences for their customers. The Foam connects directly into pre-existing light fixtures at any retail space, including shopping centers, department stores or groceries.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 27, 2022

Walmart announced the store redesign effort in early 2021, and nearly 1,000 locations have been updated in accordance with the first phase.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 25, 2025

Customer demands also have evolved significantly , with online shopping, curbside pickup and seamless omnichannel experiences becoming the norm. Faster, secure payment transactions also reduce checkout friction, which can help improve the overall shopping experience.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 22, 2025

It wasnt long ago that shopping required a trip to the store, with no guarantee that the item you wanted would be in stock. Today, consumers expect the freedom to shop on their own terms, being able to review all the options available to them online and without disrupting their daily routines.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

That translates into gift shops and cafeteria spaces that are often sterile environments featuring the same mediocre-quality products and pre-packaged foods. In typical gift shops, “you see a lot of things behind glass display cases, but what people are usually looking for is some deodorant or even a hairbrush,” she said. “So

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A1 Retail

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The exclusive framework agreement includes deployment and services for flagship stores, standalone boutiques, concessions and pop-ups around the world. The digital signage rollout includes 70 flagship stores worldwide, each with their own unique design and store layout requirements, along with a further 20 installations planned for 2025.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

How to Track a Customer’s Bad Shopping Experience. This allows customers to translate the distance of travel into a discount in-store. . In the case of an abandoned shopping cart, the email can also include the items selected and a list of possible reasons why they were unable to complete the purchase.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 26, 2021

Canstar’s latest supermarket review asked more than 2600 consumers about their grocery buying experience across major Australian chains, and Aldi scored highest not just in overall satisfaction rating but also in the quality of produce, store layout, and value for money.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Centred around online gaming and Xbox, providing a platform for users to collaborate, engage with immersive experiences to explore, play games with their friends, and shop. Use cases include: Virtual Stores. Immersive shopping experiences brought to life through digital products, interactive content, and store-associate interaction.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 24, 2024

It’s been designed with a streamlined approach to store layout to offer an intuitive shopping journey that encourages discovery and easy navigation. The new location features a bold storefront, expanded footwear and accessory selections and an emphasis on sustainability and dynamic digital fixtures.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 11, 2020

In the pilot store, shoppers can pay via a smartphone app for a completely touchless experience, or pay with cash or a card at a kiosk or traditional POS station. We will not have to relocate merchandise, replace shelves or build an entirely new store to implement autonomous checkout.”.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 26, 2022

The move aims to take advantage of the fact that more shoppers are working from home, keeping them away from the city centers where most Amazon Go stores are currently located. The new shops will feature the same format, including the emphasis on grab-and-go items and everyday essentials as well as the cashierless checkout experience.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 6, 2025

More than 70 per cent of surveyed department-store operators experienced year-on-year sales and net profit declines last year, including Xujiahui Shopping Mall and Inzone Group. Several legacy stores have closed or been absorbed into larger retail groups.

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Retail Focus

MARCH 25, 2025

The Role of E-Commerce in Inflationary Periods During times of inflation, online retailers have an advantage over physical stores. Many costs are avoided by digital shops, including multiple locations, large staff teams, and high utility bills. Price jumps create worry even among people not yet financially stressed.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 24, 2024

This retail renaissance is not just a return to traditional shopping spaces but also signifies a shift in the shoppers’ culture, expectations and behaviors. The move toward experiential shopping is vital in bringing people back to physical retail spaces, creating an emotional connection that can’t be found while online shopping.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

After unveiling its renovated Melbourne Central store earlier this month, French beauty giant Sephora is now gearing up to open the doors to its new store in Sydney’s Westfield Miranda shopping centre. It strives to stay at the forefront of beauty retail with its fully integrated omnichannel shopping experience.

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CJ Retail Solutions

DECEMBER 7, 2024

The significance of shop display maintenance cannot be overstated in the retail environment. When displays are clean, organized, and visually appealing, they not only attract customers but also enhance the overall shopping experience. Moreover, regular maintenance of shop displays contributes to the longevity of the products showcased.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 30, 2022

Amazon has rolled out a new store-based analytics service that will give brands insights into how their products are discovered, considered and purchased at Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh stores in the U.S. Purchase behavior in stores also will be linked to online shopping activity.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Since entering the US 39 years ago, Swedish furniture giant Ikea has come to dominate the furniture and home goods market with its wide array of accessibly priced products, unique store layouts and dedication to providing top-tier customer service. per cent in the past five years.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Localized design features: Target will incorporate community-focused elements into each store’s design, from native landscaping outside the store to localized product selections inside. Guests and team members tell us they come to Target because they feel inspired, connected and welcomed.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 21, 2024

It encompasses a wide array of data types, from customer WiFi usage patterns and device interactions within the store to transactional data and online shopping behaviors. This data can reveal patterns such as popular paths through the store and high-traffic areas and dwell times in front of specific displays or sections.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 12, 2020

On one hand, personal safety and security are still top-of-mind for consumers, driving changes in everything from online shopping to brick-and-mortar store layouts and delivery models. It’s highly likely that many consumers will be shopping for the holidays early this year. Staffing Considerations.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 1, 2020

Long, uniform aisles with tall, tightly packed shelves was, for a long time, the standard model for in-store retailing. For me, a store layout, just like an e-Commerce web site layout, should be customer-centric at its heart. Is the shop an environment I want to spend time in?

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365 Retail

JANUARY 29, 2025

At the heart of Gecks offering is the UltimateShopper Plus , a pioneering smart shopping trolley that enhances the shopping experience while giving retailers a competitive edge. From 18 to 20 February, Geck will showcase solutions designed to help retailers stay ahead in an evolving market.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Retailers are integrating AI with bricks-and-mortar shops and online platforms to give the shopping experience a remarkable transformation, enhancing both customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. In-store enhancements Computer vision: Improves product displays and store layouts to attract shoppers.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 16, 2020

A survey by MySizeID found that: 49% of shoppers are uncomfortable shopping in-store for apparel ; 33% of shoppers are uncomfortable shopping in-store for cosmetics ; and 18% of shoppers are uncomfortable shopping in-store for shoes. Not all apparel retailers will be affected equally, however. In fact, 50%.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 29, 2024

As retailers diversify their real estate portfolios to adapt to changing consumer demands, managing in-store brand experiences across various formats becomes increasingly challenging. Streamlined shopping experience. In a world inundated with choices and distractions, consumers crave simplicity in their shopping experience.

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365 Retail

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

From business operations to customer behaviour, store layout is vitally important for many reasons which may seem inconsequential or unnoticeable to the untrained eye. But with retail footfall gradually increasing in the UK , you’ll want to do everything you can to make your store a roaring success. . Sales strategy.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 27, 2021

But supply chain pressures and ongoing uncertainty surrounding the pandemic means that consumers are focusing less on how immersive and entertaining in-store shopping experiences are and more on how safe and efficient they are. Do you foresee one taking precedence over the other during the holiday season?

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Instead, consumers are more likely to embark on fewer but more intentional shopping trips, making more purchases per visit. Affirming evidence came from recent research by CBRE, which found consumers in Italy and Spain spending 10% to 15% more per store visit since reopening. Post-pandemic, leisurely sprees might be left in the past.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

JANUARY 8, 2025

Personalized Customer Experiences Customers today expect a personalized shopping experience. Implement loyalty programs that reward customers for their purchases, allowing them to unlock special deals or rewards as they shop. Retail businesses that tailor their interactions to individual preferences can build stronger relationships.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 18, 2021

The retailers that really invested in buy online, pick up in-store (BOPIS), shops-within-shops in larger footprint locations or even experiential retail — those retailers really started to thrive during this time,” said Joe Scaretta, Co-CEO and Founder of CS Hudson in an interview with Retail TouchPoints.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Now that American retailers are shuttering stores and losing billions of dollars because of shrink, it is time for a sharper focus on the “journey” of another group entirely — retail criminals. Sadly, in addition to imagining how people will shop the store, designers need to think harder about how they might steal from it, too.

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