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Eddie Bauer Aims to ‘Eliminate Barriers to the Outdoors’ with New Rental Program

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In the outdoor category, Eddie Bauer is a bit late to the game — REI Co-op has rented its gear for decades and expanded its offerings in 2019; that same year, DTC Coozie Outdoors (which has since been renamed as Arrive Outdoors )launched its own gear rental program.

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Sports Direct Launches New Flagship Store in Cardiff with Introduction of Outdoor Category

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Sports Direct has inaugurated its fourth flagship store in Cardiff, Wales, marking a significant expansion into the Outdoor category. This move caters to a growing demographic of young outdoor enthusiasts and established communities keen on exploring the outdoors. Occupying 60,000 sq.

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The New Retail Landscape in 2023: Where Every Day is Game Day

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The “coach” or CEO develops a road map or game plan to achieve the goal, which in retail is providing the ultimate customer experience, every day of the year. Shoppers can discover and explore new stores and experiences and services like an outdoor food market. Winning teams begin with an end in mind.

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RICE 2022: How Coach Uses Store Design, Pop-Ups and Digital Installations to ‘Go Local’

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Zaccariello saw opportunities to bring communities together as they emerged from lockdowns, whether that was in-store or outdoors. “We The December 2021 launch of the interactive Snow City game was complemented by a live experience at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s Pavilion center.

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Bringing Experiential Retail into the Open Air with Events and Technology

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As the pandemic fades and the thermometer climbs, more and more people want to get out and find an escape from the pressures of inflation — and outdoor spaces are positioned to provide great, flexible experiences that can fill the bill. Shopping centers should offer a number of different attractions to enhance the shopper experience.

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Lacoste Expands NFT Loyalty Experiences in New Virtual Store

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An elevator ride leads the users to an outdoor space featuring additional product offerings in a pool-deck setting that overlooks the beach. Additionally, the treasure hunt game continues in the VIP room, and community members who participate will be rewarded with special prizes every week.

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Five Below Expands Same-Day Delivery to 1,100 Locations in Preparation for Summer Rush

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Five Below is expanding the partnership in time for the summer season to provide shoppers access to fast delivery on items including pool floats, beach towels, outdoor games and sports equipment. Customers can place their orders either through the Instacart app or on Five Below’s ecommerce site.

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