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Toys ‘R’ Us Plans Brick-and-Mortar Rollout Beginning in 2024

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“Since acquiring Toys ‘R’ Us we have increased our global retail footprint by more than 50% with openings in the U.S., We now have over 1,400 stores and ecommerce sites across 31 countries, and as we head into 2024, we are excited to bring Toys ‘R’ Us to consumers everywhere.” UK, India, Dubai and Mexico.

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Backcountry Dives Deeper into Consumer Insights via Experience Management Platform

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As ecommerce sales continue to surge for recreation products, outdoor gear and clothing retailer Backcountry is elevating its digital game by mining customer data to deliver a better experience and offering. The solution also includes a proprietary value-tracking capability.

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Holidays, World Cup Drive New Metaverse Activations from Ralph Lauren, VS&Co, PacSun

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For brands it’s a unique opportunity to tap into the fan fever surrounding one of the world’s largest sporting events while consumers also are in a festive mood. 5, 2022, will debut two outfits and alternate styles as well as in-game cosmetics. Here are some recent highlights: Ralph Lauren Redesigns its Logo for Fortnite Collection.

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U.S. Apparel Resale to Double in Next Five Years, Fueled by Retailers and Brands

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There was a time, not too long ago, when it took a lot of convincing to get consumers to consider secondhand. Now, both consumers and the retailers that serve them are quite willingly jumping on the resale bandwagon, driving an already hot sector toward even further growth. Retailers and Brands Take the Baton.

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Store Reopenings: Why Retailers Must Go Above And Beyond To Bring Shoppers Back

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Not all apparel retailers will be affected equally, however. According to the survey, 35% of consumers will be most comfortable shopping at department stores following the pandemic, whereas only 16%. of consumers say they will feel most comfortable shopping at standalone specialty retail stores.

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Batteries Plus: Customer Data and Store Expertise Power Sweeping Digital Transformation

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But that same wave of electronic innovation that gave rise to Batteries Plus also put a drain on the retailer’s business as ecommerce began to take hold. Over the last decade or so, Batteries Plus has struggled to find its place in the world of digital retail, even as consumers have become ever more reliant on battery-powered devices.

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How COVID-19 Created the Store of the Future

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For years retailers have been talking about the store of the future, how to compete with Amazon, and how to best serve today’s digitally driven customer. The pace has been maddeningly slow – both as an executive in retail technology and as a consumer. With information comes opportunity (and responsibility).