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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. The experience has been thoughtfully crafted and refined to provide consumers a rich cornucopia for commerce, community and cultural experiences.

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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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12 Small Businesses that Support the LGBTQIA+ Community All Year Round

Smile.io

To celebrate the contributions and resilience of the LGBTQIA+ community, we’ve highlighted 12 small businesses owned by LGBTQIA+ community members or fierce advocates. ” Witness Oakland is a retail, workshop, and event space focused on community in downtown Oakland, California.

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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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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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10 Good Things You Need to Know About goodMRKT

Retail TouchPoints

Consumers are demanding authenticity, transparency and social responsibility from today’s retailers. Enter goodMRKT , a new concept store launched by the team at Vera Bradley , that features a curated selection of socially responsible retailers — a collective that is encouraged by a cause and dedicated to doing good.