365 Retail

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The incorporation of diverse retail and leisure options, including Julian Charles, has contributed to this uptrend, extending the average time visitors spend at the centre. Will Ashdown, asset manager at RivingtonHark, noted the strategic addition of Julian Charles to Castle Quarter. The year-to-date footfall has risen by 10.7%

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365 Retail

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The situation is even more dire for companies in the leisure , hospitality, and retail sectors, as the current post-Covid support scheme is slated to end next year. The commercial property tax can increase each year, aligned with the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) measure of inflation for the preceding September.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 3, 2021

Ecommerce personalization platform Nosto has acquired visual content marketing platform Stackla , which helps marketers discover, manage and display authentic, influential visuals across all their marketing touch points via its AI-powered user-generated content (UGC) platform and asset manager.

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Food and Beverages Marketing Automotive Leisure 163

365 Retail

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

This development comes under the ownership of SGS and asset management by Global Mutual, with property management being handled by Savills. This variety ensures that atria Watford caters to a broad spectrum of consumer preferences. atria Watford has unveiled the opening of an expanded ZARA store. Spanning 1.4

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Wiser

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Data can help identify the promotional strategies that resonated with consumers, the products that flew off the virtual shelves, and the ones that didn’t. With this knowledge, brands and retailers can tailor their future strategies to align with consumer behavior and preferences. The appeal of online shopping is multifaceted.

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365 Retail

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Atria Watford, a prominent retail and leisure hub in the UK, managed by Global Mutual and asset owned by SGS, with Savills overseeing property management, is set to introduce new stores to its portfolio. Atria Watford, covering 1.4

Beauty and Health 69

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365 Retail

MARCH 15, 2024

Atria Watford managed by Global Mutual and owned by SGS , with Savills providing property management services, has announced the opening of Hobbs , a prominent British womenswear brand. This marks the debut of Hobbs within the Atria Watford shopping centre, enhancing its fashion and retail offerings. Atria Watford encompasses 1.4

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365 Retail

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Canada Life Asset Management, jointly represented by ARC Retail and Colliers International, has signed JD Sports Fashion plc to prominent premises in Cheltenham’s Regent Arcade, as the latest bolstering of the town’s retail and leisure offering.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Retailers have to be increasingly savvy at luring consumers to brick-and-mortar locations, finding creative ways to offer experiences that can’t be replicated in the digital environment. For example, the addition of a juice bar organically releases fruity and sweet scents within a store and entices shoppers to linger and leisurely browse.

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365 Retail

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Zest, one of the UK’s fastest growing Electric Vehicle (EV) charging operators, has announced the launch of 56 EV charging sockets at Metrocentre, the country’s second largest retail and leisure destination. There are also rapid chargers for on-the-go visitors who need a faster getaway.

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365 Retail

JANUARY 12, 2024

The outlet, under the management of Peel L&P , has reported record levels of leasing activity, accompanied by a notable increase in both footfall and sales. 2023 stands as a year of significant achievement for Gloucester Quays , an urban outlet located in the South West.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 15, 2022

From leisure and sportswear to gifts and jewelry, the chances are you’ve bought a product from a small business over the last couple of years — whether it be a digitally native startup, a one-person band working from their kitchen table or a small independent store selling online around the world. Reflecting the growing?

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Small Business Retail Social Media Retail Leisure 250

Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Even the best business plans expect some bumps along the road: financial insecurity among consumers, supply chain complications, a shortage of labor or reduced in-store traffic. Emerging Consumer Trends. As consumer spending comes back online, changes in spending behavior are expected to continue. A Look at the Market.

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365 Retail

APRIL 4, 2024

Lily Lin, Managing Director at MARK , the visionary behind Borough Yards, remarked on the significance of the Stonecutters Lane development, “As the concluding piece of the Borough Yards project, Stonecutters Lane introduces an added layer to our leisure, culture, and shopping ensemble.

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365 Retail

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The grand opening took place on Thursday, 19th October, followed by a special launch event for consumers on Saturday, 21st October 2023. Atria Watford is a significant retail and leisure destination, boasting a total area of 1.4 million square feet including fashion brands like ZARA.

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Kissmetrics

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Content Management. While managing your website content used to be a time-consuming, exhaustive process that took hours of coding, new marketing technology has automated cumbersome processes, allowing marketers to dedicate time to other important pursuits. Then your MarTech tool can do the rest. Data Analytics. 6 MarTech Trends.

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365 Retail

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Total retail sales managed to continue rising in August – up 3% compared to a month earlier – but the speed of growth slowed significantly. Inflation is expected to accelerate putting pressure on household spending, whilst retailers battle for share of wallet as consumers spend money on leisure, entertainment and travel.”.

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365 Retail

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Sovereign Centros has recently announced the opening of Fig & Fox at Festival Place, marking a significant addition to one of the UK’s leading retail and leisure destinations. Fig & Fox, the brainchild of James and Helen Mitchell, has now unveiled its second permanent storefront, complementing its original location in Romsey.

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365 Retail

MAY 15, 2023

In addition to this, the store will also host USC, a dedicated area for trend-focused consumers to explore and shop premium lifestyle brands, and GAME, a leading game retailer known for its extensive knowledge and wide selection of games, consoles, and accessories. Situated on the upper level of the main centre, the new 20,000 sq. million sq.

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365 Retail

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Representative public polling also revealed ‘localism’ as the leading feature of sustainable retail among consumers. This view was consistent across consumers, with the preference for localism strongest among middle-aged people.

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365 Retail

OCTOBER 11, 2022

According to the survey of 2,000 UK consumers, over three quarters (77%) of Britons are increasingly focused on value for money, with 71% saying they proactively look for sale items when shopping. And with 72% of consumers saying it remains important to treat themselves, it is clear shoppers are still prioritising ‘feel-good’ purchases .

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 5, 2021

The decline in COVID-19 cases and continued vaccine rollout is already having positive effects: consumer anxiety levels have dropped 10% and worldwide anxiety is at its lowest level since April 2020, according to data from the Deloitte State of the Consumer Tracker. Consumer Industry Leader in an interview with Retail TouchPoints.

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365 Retail

AUGUST 7, 2023

CACI, the consumer and data solutions specialist, has conducted special research for Independent Retailer Month, revealing which UK locations have embraced independent retail the most since 2019. That said, London as a whole has managed to uplift independents by approximately 2%, equating to around 15 operators per centre.

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365 Retail

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Paul McCann, Asset Manager at Lotus Property , commented: “We are delighted to welcome a host of new stores to the scheme in time for Christmas and also to secure ongoing commitment from existing tenants in 2023. In addition to its expanding retail landscape, The Boulevard offers a distinctive setting for shopping and leisure.

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365 Retail

JANUARY 9, 2023

This has been a record-breaking December in more ways than one, demonstrating the significance of outlet centres as consumers tighten their purse strings amidst the cost-of-living crisis. “It London Designer Outlet is one of only a few outlet centres in Europe that blends retail, F&B, leisure and events in an easy-to-reach urban setting.

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365 Retail

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

MAPIC, the international gathering of the retail, leisure, food, and tech real estate communities, has announced its opening keynote The road ahead: responsible growth , with Alison Rehill-Erguven, CEO at Cenomi Centers, Joanna Fisher, CEO at ECE Marketplaces, and Cindy Andersen, Managing Director at Ingka Centres.

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Kibo

OCTOBER 27, 2022

During the recent pandemic, the retail landscape has witnessed a significant paradigm shift in consumer behavior like decreased foot traffic in stores, increased eCommerce purchases, etc. The Ultimate Guide to Order Management. Srikanth Kiran is a Director of Commerce & Order Management practice at Perficient based in Dallas, TX.

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365 Retail

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Set to open later this year, KENJI and Rituals will occupy over 6,850 sq ft of retail space, joining a series of recently opened leading retailers and bolstering Merry Hill’s status as one of the UK’s top 10 retail and leisure destinations.

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365 Retail

JUNE 12, 2023

Designed to propel Dyson’s vision of direct-to-consumer retail expansion, the store showcases a full range of innovative technologies, including the latest Dyson Zone headphones. At each zone, Dyson Experts are available to guide shoppers on the functionalities of Dyson’s ground-breaking technologies.

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iVend

AUGUST 27, 2020

Consumer preferences have shifted in response to the pandemic, as many have faced changes in their jobs, income and leisure time. For consumers, this means high-digital touch shopping experiences, from AI to mobile-enabled shopping and options. Digital Tools to Address the Modern Consumer.

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365 Retail

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The three retail brands will take a combined 9,672 sq ft of space at the centre to mark yet another milestone for Cribbs Mall, which has consistently attracted top-tier retail and F&B brands, enhancing the South West’s shopping, dining, and leisure experience.

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lateshipment

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Not just post-purchase or even e-commerce, but most blogs that you sit down to read, either in your leisure time or on the go — tell you two things. This puts them in a perpetual state of anxiety, causing them to bombard your support reps with WISMO inquiries, thereby consuming all of your support team’s time and leading to increased costs.

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RTP blog

JUNE 16, 2017

This begs the question — is retail really dying, or is it being forced to face constant reinvention to keep up with the evolving demands of consumers and a constantly changing economy? Many of these brands, and others facing similar trajectories, have something in common — they failed to adapt to the era of the new consumer.

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365 Retail

AUGUST 11, 2023

This is expected to mark a significant tipping point, with consumer confidence and the resilience seen in Q2, starting to crumble, as retailers and consumers face a ‘third wave’ of disruption as a result of higher interest rates, spiralling mortgage costs and their impact on customers’ spending power.

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RTP blog

APRIL 12, 2019

Bridge The Gap Using technology to manage customers across various channels, enabling them to switch seamlessly between online and offline mediums, is one method being used to address this. Think about a customer who purchases a Prada bag online. While many retailers have already employed this technology, it’s not without its challenges.

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iVend

AUGUST 17, 2022

Supermarket shopping is, for the vast majority of consumers, an essential. Whilst other forms of retail may be seen as leisure and pleasure, the weekly food shop is more likely to be considered a must-do chore. Consumers want live information about product availability. So what supermarket shoppers want above all is convenience.

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RTP blog

APRIL 4, 2018

Debbie Hauss, Editor-in-Chief: I am definitely fascinated by what Bottlefly is offering: “a patented method for tracking consumer preferences in sensory-based products.” Envizzo places products into short-term rentals and boutique hotels, providing a platform to collect consumers’ insights and offering the products for sale.

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