RetailMinded

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Navigating the Changing Landscape of Retail Real Estate in the E-Commerce Era The retail industry has seen a dramatic shift in recent years, as the rise of e-commerce has disrupted traditional brick-and-mortar stores. Digital platforms are also increasingly important in the future of the retail real estate.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The 2,455-square-foot store has been redesigned to create an open and friendly environment for customers to not only shop but be fully immersed in the wellness experience. Movable shelving and more counter space provide plenty of real estate for GNC to feature new products and samples. ”

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 5, 2023

Shopping center operators are facing a new call to action: Evolve and elevate your experiences or lose your customers forever. Tanger Outlets has responded to this message with urgency as it aims to engage and acquire a younger demographic of consumers. In addition, total tenant sales increased 11.8% We engage, we listen, we execute.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 14, 2024

Meeting Luxury Consumers Where They Are (Image courtesy Whitman Family Development) The COVID-19 pandemic brought about many changes in the U.S., The result has been the creation of new enclaves of wealthy consumers in cities across the U.S., Then, ideally, one day those customers will say, ‘I’d love to go to Bal Harbour Shops.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The word omnichannel has been around for decades, but not until very recently has the industry realized the role of distributed order management in their aggregate financial equation. When we talk about omnichannel order fulfillment , there can be a mistake in thinking it’s just about online. 2: Real estate is becoming more dynamic.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

If experience has become an integral part of brand strategy, it is because brands are more customer-focused than ever. Within the context of Omni channels, retail formats have also undergone significant development and have become more responsive to the retail environment and customers. Acknowledging the power of technology .

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 27, 2021

That means more consumers are venturing out into the world — and going back into stores. Research from Springboard points to similar results: the company’s latest Retail Consumer Survey indicated that 56% of consumers were “very” or “completely comfortable” visiting brick-and-mortar destinations, a steady increase from the 50% figure in May.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

However, that doesn’t mean consumers don’t want to go to malls. In fact, more than 40% of adults reported visiting a mall within a two -week period in August, up from 35% at the beginning of June and 30% in the beginning of April, according to Coresight Research’s ongoing survey of 1,600 consumers.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Even though the retailer saw growth in the consumables category, sales across home, seasonal and apparel categories fell. Among those investments are 3,110 real estate projects across the U.S., Dollar General reported a net sales increase of 3.9% billion, largely driven by positive sales contributions from new stores.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 10, 2021

As the new year approaches, retailers need to think about what their expansion plans will look like and how their stores can best serve customers. “I Open Air Shopping Centers Enable Easy Omnichannel Services. One thing that’s unlikely to change in 2022 is the importance of omnichannel offerings. What’s going to normalize?

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 23, 2023

But while they still can add elements of creativity and context to visual displays, they are no longer the hero of the brick-and-mortar experience — largely because they do not fully or accurately reflect the needs of today’s in-store consumers. The digital mannequin offers an accessible route for retailers to get this right.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 14, 2022

One definition most can agree on, though, is that it’s a “virtual world,” and one that already is presenting tremendous opportunities for both brands and consumers. And just as the metaverse will change the way that we shop, communicate and socialize, it will also change how customer service is delivered. Here’s how….

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 17, 2023

The power of omnichannel retailing is well documented: even primarily DTC companies are realizing that they can benefit from flagship stores to enable brand discovery and build loyalty among customers in high-profile cities. Unlike some DTC-turned-omnichannel companies, Collars & Co.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 25, 2021

Retailers have innovated at unparalleled speeds over the past year to meet customers’ needs. Advancements in consumer technology have also played a role in retailers looking to make the technology of tomorrow happen today. Redefining the Customer Experience. Adoption as a Short- and Long-Term Business Imperative.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 5, 2022

But like any hot trend that has garnered a lot of buzz (I’m talking about you, “omnichannel”), there has been confusion about what experiential retail actually entails — and how it can be done successfully. For others, it may mean partnering with rotating concepts or “real estate on-demand” companies that allow them to test new markets.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

The jump in consumer spending after three consecutive months of declines is largely attributed to the $600 stimulus payments shoppers received as part of the $900 billion package passed by Congress in December 2020 to counteract the economic impact of the ongoing pandemic. increase from December 2020, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 18, 2023

But now, Melissa & Doug is taking the reins of the experience and using its first flagship store to fully immerse consumers into its world of play. The store will serve as a destination to inspire and excite customers of all ages through product demonstrations, events and interactive moments.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

As a consumer, I love shopping, but I used to hate online shopping. The company’s recent work with American Girl offers a perfect example of both the vast potential and the real-world results of these virtual experiences. It’s more like a real store experience,” explained Singh. Her solution?

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 20, 2021

But industry experts believe that the real power of these media networks lies within the four walls of the store. Brown noted that although many retailers have done well with online during this period, consumers are expressing a desire to go back to stores and are seeking greater integration between these experiences.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 19, 2022

This winding-down period gave advertisers a head start in finding the best ways to perpetuate a healthy, ad-supported web and deliver better customer experiences. Evaluate your customer relationships. Advertisers will then be able to create better-targeted omnichannel campaign strategies that deliver valuable results.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 20, 2022

“Our number of stores will dramatically increase over the next few years as we roll out these brands nationwide,” said Jon-Luca Del Fante, VP of Store Design and Construction for Cookies Real Estate in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. Seeking Brick-and-Mortar Expertise in a Complex Industry. Photo credit: Cookies.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 13, 2021

The 2021 Connected Consumer Series reflected the challenges retail (and society as a whole) have faced during the past year, but also the growing sense of optimism that is taking hold this year. The pandemic is finally ending, but the new/remade world will require a refined approach to the customer experience.

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Ecommerce Platforms

MARCH 18, 2023

Ecommerce stores, on the other hand, are online platforms, where customers can purchase products using credit cards and other digital payment methods, and have them shipped to their homes, or a pickup location. The term “retail” refers to the sale of goods and services to consumers. How Does Retail Work? What is Ecommerce?

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The cloud-native CMS integrates content management and remote device management, so the retailer can control and secure its Samsung display network in real time. Historically, these screens were considered precious real estate reserved for the retailer’s own marketing efforts. This is another way for us to reach those customers.”

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 24, 2022

Retailers are still pretty optimistic in terms of the power of the consumer in spite of the inflationary headwinds ,” said Rod Sides, Vice Chair and U.S. Better data insights, which are available from anonymized sources such as credit cards and cell phone geolocation, also can be key to delivering the best possible customer experience. “We’re

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ChannelAdvisor

APRIL 7, 2019

Developing an omnichannel supply chain strategy is essential to remaining competitive. Not only does this offer a more convenient experience for the customer, but it also creates additional revenue opportunities that you may otherwise miss. As omnichannel enablement becomes more prevalent, consumer demands are also increasing.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 24, 2022

“Experiential retail,” in contrast, is typically used to describe how brands and retailers are using technology, visual storytelling and other methods to drive customer engagement and interaction with products. The design, merchandising and customer journey are all reimagined to encourage customers to touch, feel and even play with an item.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 27, 2022

This has been a volatile year for retailers and consumers alike, and the uncertain nature of 2022 has been shaping trends across the industry, according to Forrester’s Vast, Fast, And Relentless: Consumer Buying Enters A New Era report. Having a differentiated product offering also is key to earning a high customer retention rate.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 28, 2023

But Wells knows that to successfully acquire this coveted group of consumers while also retaining its incredibly loyal base of millennial shoppers, the brand can’t simply live in the past. Wells knows True Religion needs to be intentional about the channels it uses to connect with consumers.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

As consumers head back to physical stores, malls and shopping centers are striving to remain relevant parts of shopper journeys that have been dramatically reshaped. Tenants and developers need to extend this agile thinking to the entire shopping experience, especially as consumers crave more social — yet still safe — interactions.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

In the pandemic’s wake, many retailers set up flexible fulfillment services in order to meet new safety guidelines and consumer requirements. Nicholas added that when these projects don’t start with a unified vision, it can lead to disjointed experiences that ultimately frustrate consumers.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

In the post-COVID landscape (which is only just unfolding), retailers will need to adopt this view and live by it if they’re to form new ways of surviving and reaching consumers. Post-COVID, retailers must place the customer at the center of a network of channels that are amplified by technology.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 6, 2021

This tactic is traditionally a means of merchandising brick-and-mortar stores with everything from standard, pre-built fixtures (think shelving, racks and displays) to custom millwork and design pieces that help bring brands to life within a physical space. Drawing Consumers Back Into Stores.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 28, 2021

We like to describe the Brand Closet Showroom Social as a hospitality retail platform service for businesses, and a private showroom social for consumers seeking an escape. ” Many define “curation” as simply selecting the right brands and products to place on the floor for specific customer segments.

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lateshipment

MAY 26, 2022

As an ecommerce brand, you put a lot of time and effort into your customer experiences (CX) to make them hit buy. The warehouse to your customer’s doorstep is only 50% of the order experience. This gap in turn creates a domino effect and can have a huge impact on your customers, resulting in far more consequences.

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RTP blog

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Debbie Hauss, Editor-in-Chief: With the 20,000-square-foot to 50,000-squarefoot spaces multiplied by approximately 800 stores, Toys ‘R’ Us is leaving the business world a lot of real estate to consider. Knowing the customer is the key to actually offering them what they want.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 8, 2020

“We built it as an experience center, and we like to call it the ultimate experience center ,” said Ghermezian during a recent World Retail Forum webinar moderated by Dan Hodges, CEO of Consumers in Motion. Mobile App Will Include Consumer And Employee Safety Elements. It allows them to extend that experience into their home. ”.

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