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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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Shipt Debuts Small Business Accelerator Program in 5 Cities

Retail TouchPoints

Shipt will reinforce its commitment to expanding food access and supporting local businesses with LadderUp , an accelerator program that will launch in five cities: Atlanta, Detroit, Houston, Washington and Birmingham, Ala. Shopify is partnering with Shipt to teach a course for the program and provide no-cost access to its platform.

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NRF: Shoppers Are Spending for Valentine’s Day and Super Bowl Despite Pandemic Pressures

Retail TouchPoints

consumers tune in to the big game. consumers plan to celebrate Valentine’s Day in 2022, up from 52% in 2021. Not all of that spending will go to product purchases at retail — 41% of survey respondents said they would “love to receive the gift of experiences,” up from 36% in 2021. Check out Retail TouchPoints ’ upcoming Feb.

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

Retail TouchPoints

Today’s consumer is more educated than ever — and although they’re savvy about comparing prices and hunting down the best deal, that’s not the only reason they’re “window shopping.”. Whether they’re buying in-store or through an ecommerce platform, consumers will take the time to find brands that align with their personal values.

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Types of Business Licenses for Small Businesses

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starting a retail or other types of business requires specific business licenses. For example, If you want to open a liquor store , convenience store , bar, or any other place where alcohol is served, you need a liquor license that gives you the right to sell liquor or any other alcoholic beverage. Table of Contents.

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The Future of the Mall: Why Developers are Rethinking Everything from Tenant Mix to Events and ‘Adjacencies’

Retail TouchPoints

That means more consumers are venturing out into the world — and going back into stores. In fact, analysis of Google mobility data by CoStar Advisory Services revealed that the number of visits to retail and recreation sites has nearly fully recovered to pre-pandemic levels as of early July 2021.

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Last-Mile Delivery and Its Impact on Urban Mixed-Use Environments

Retail TouchPoints

What does the urban shift mean for the future of retail? More specifically, how does the on-demand economy change the retailer’s business model? And, what are the last-mile delivery challenges retailers face? The retail sector is at a pivotal moment in adapting to the changed market conditions and consumer preferences.