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6 Trends Driving Store Design Innovation in 2024

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Trend 2: Technology will Elevate Omnichannel Performance and Key Value Props Nearly two-thirds ( 63% ) of respondents to Retail TouchPoints’ annual Store Design & Experience Survey shared that better integrating technology into the experience was a top priority for them in 2023. customer experience).

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Sam’s Club Deploys AI-Powered Computer Vision to Speed Payment Confirmation

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After a customer pays at a register or via the Scan & Go mobile payment solution, a combination of computer vision and digital technology deployed in stores’ exit areas captures images of their cart and verifies payment for all items within a shopper’s basket.

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Best Buy CEO Promises Enhanced Personalization, Physical Store Upgrades in FY2025

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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. Revenue of $14.6 billion.

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How To Scale An Ecommerce Business (2024 Guide)

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Scaling a commerce business is increasing revenue without a significant increase in operating costs. There are many scaling strategies for commerce brands—laying the foundation for growth, enhancing operational efficiency, expanding market reach, focusing on customer loyalty, and adding programs like Smile.io

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H&M’s New SoHo Location Features Secondhand Shop-in-Shop

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7, 2024, New York-based vintage clothing designer and accessories seller James Veloria will curate select pieces for the secondhand section. Inside H&M ’s new store in NYC’s SoHo neighborhood, the fast fashion retailer has nested a shop-in-shop featuring curated secondhand pieces — the brand’s first resale location in North America.

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Walmart Canada Will Invest $3.5 Billion To Modernize Stores, DCs And Supply Chain

Retail TouchPoints

“Today’s significant investment will position us for future growth and make Walmart Canada even better for our associates and our customers,” said Horacio Barbeito, President and CEO of Walmart Canada in a statement. “We More than 150 of Walmart Canada’s 408 stores are targeted for renovation.

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Starbucks Expands Reusable Cup Format to 12 California Stores

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Seeking to move closer to the goal of cutting its waste footprint in half by 2030, Starbucks has added 12 locations to its 100% reusable operating model. will serve beverages either in customers’ personal cups or in a reusable “Borrow A Cup,” which customers can take with them and return in smart return bins.