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Rethinking the Retail Environment Through Food-and-Beverage Design Concepts

Retail TouchPoints

The retail industry has experienced a great deal of change over the last 2½ years with the accelerated growth of online sales, the introduction of new safety protocols, the expansion of experiential retail concepts and the integration of new technologies. The retail storefront is no longer about just leaving with goods in hand.

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How to Design Your Retail Space With Security in Mind

Retail TouchPoints

A successful retail space uses the art of design to provide a clean, aesthetically pleasing and accessible storefront and property. But businesses should also take into consideration how their security comes into play in the space. Evaluate Your Retail Store’s Location. Evaluate Your Retail Store’s Location.

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How One UK Destination is Redefining the Shopping Center  

Retail TouchPoints

Also known as The Dolphin, this Dorset, England-based mixed-use destination combines retail, healthcare, co-working space and community-driven activations. How do we shift the way our asset managers approach these assets?” That sits along two strands: one being, how do you shift the culture internally? Ibrahim explained.

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7 Biggest Traps That Ecommerce Platforms Don’t Tell Retailers

Retail TouchPoints

As the bare minimum, see what others in your industry are using and perform due diligence to ensure the best fit for your business. . Here are a few common traps to avoid when finding the right platform for your business. Security: Last but not least, opt for a platform that offers a state-of-the-art security solution.

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You’ll Like Us When We’re Green: How Retailers Demonstrate Sustainability Through Track and Trace

Retail TouchPoints

So how do retailers stay ahead of the pack regarding sustainability? We’ve heard a lot about applications for track and trace in the retail supply chain, most often around recalls. Are the businesses working to offset carbon emissions, whether by purchasing carbon credits or another avenue? of the category. Data is the key.

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Three quarters of Brits believe supporting independent retailers is important, ahead of Christmas

365 Retail

Neary three quarters (74 per cent) of Brits believe it is important to support independent retailers this Christmas, according to new findings from Direct Line business insurance, 1 an increase from 72 per cent in 2021. People expect to spend on average £164 with independent retailers. Independent retailer category.

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The Small Seller’s Guide To Holiday Live Selling

RetailMinded

The holidays have always been an opportune time for small business owners to attract new customers, but this year could prove especially fruitful for retailers with the right strategies, as the National Retail Federation predicts holiday spending will jump 3%-4% from last year. But it’s also a performance art.