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SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

By Michael Smallwood, Bitmo We’re all familiar with the classic gift card — those plastic little cards of joy that tend to bulge our wallets, and we often forget are even there. displayed the gift card in stores. However, despite gift cards representing a $160 billion industry in the U.S.

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APRIL 30, 2024

The full slate of Bridgerton -inspired products will be on display May 11 when the Bridgerton Promenade takes over New York City’s Gansevoort Plaza, transforming the public space into a Regency-era market. The day-long event will be open to the public from 11 a.m. with entrance on a first-come basis.

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JANUARY 25, 2024

Gibson , the iconic global instrument brand, will open a new Gibson Garage flagship store in historic London, just off Oxford Street, on February 24, 2024. It will be the second store of its kind, with the first stationed in Nashville, Tenn.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

The Post Office has rolled out a range of new gift cards in partnership wit Blackhawk Network as it looks to become a key player in the gift card space. The new cards will be available to purchase in more than 1,000 post office stores across the UK, giving consumers access to thousands of brands,

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APRIL 26, 2022

Rapid delivery services are changing the convenience store landscape by adding even more options for hungry shoppers to stock up on what they need on their own schedules. The rapidly growing retailer, which raised $100 million in a February 2022 funding round, plans to open 25 new stores in 2022 , with more coming in 2023.

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MARCH 7, 2024

Michaels has launched a new brand campaign and in-store selling activation to shine a spotlight on its MakerPlace by Michaels online marketplace. MakerPlace by Michaels was designed to be an Etsy challenger of sorts, creating a space for “makers” to connect with shoppers and sell their handmade goods.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The three “Force for Good” honorees — Hustle Clean , Nyssa and Gifts Fulfilled — are each pursuing their own unique mission, but are all giving back to their broader community in the process. In the athletic space, we talk a lot about self-care, but at that time, there was nothing that really resonated with us,” Forsett recounted. “If

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NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Bloomingdale’s has launched a multi-brand virtual shopping experience for the holidays with dedicated spaces featuring Chanel , Ralph Lauren and Nespresso. Developed by Emperia , the virtual store is available via the Bloomingdale’s website on desktop and mobile.

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APRIL 29, 2022

BJ’s Wholesale Club is testing out a smaller store format called BJ’s market. The first 43,000 -square-foot concept store opened in Warwick, R.I. and will feature top-selling fresh foods, produce and seasonal products in what is designed to be a more convenient and efficient shopping space.

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MARCH 12, 2024

stores, Babies ‘R’ Us and its sister brand Toys ‘R’ Us passed through a number of hands before being acquired by WHP Global in March 2021. The first Babies ‘R’ Us shops will open in Kohl’s this August, with plans to roll out to approximately 200 stores by fall 2024. After filing for bankruptcy and shuttering all its U.S.

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MAY 2, 2023

The Container Store has debuted its Closet Clean Out resale program for apparel and accessories, powered by the ThredUp Resale-as-a-Service solution. Known for its closets and organizational solutions, The Container Store’s program is unusual in accepting products for resale from categories that it doesn’t sell.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Retailers are turning to food and beverage and hospitality concepts to enhance their spaces. Shoppers today are invited to immerse themselves from the moment they set foot inside a store and search for a memorable experience that will keep them coming back for more. Implementing Food and Beverage Design. Retail’s Era of Repositioning.

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OCTOBER 31, 2022

The Spirit Halloween business model relies on thousands of short-term leases of brick-and-mortar stores every year for its largest selling season. But with the wide variety of store spaces available, how does the retailer offer a consistent experience to customers? Developing a Store Suitable for Allhallows’ Eve.

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AUGUST 14, 2023

Radio Flyer , the maker of the Original Little Red Wagon and other ride-on vehicles for children, will open its first retail store in Chicago this fall. Store visitors also will get exclusive access to 60+ new products and gift items ahead of the holiday season.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Serving as the brand’s first-ever immersive design store, the location features a two-level “Design Desk” staffed by design professionals, a Crate & Kids shop-in-shop and a range of services, including floral arrangements and monogramming. 18 through Dec.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Retailers have reason to be positive about the holiday season — Americans are still planning to spend about the same or more than last year on gifts, despite the fact that 93% are concerned about the economy and rising living costs, according to EY’s latest Consumer Future Index. Additionally, 37% will look to buy locally made gifts.

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MAY 8, 2023

” In March 2022, Pilot Company launched New Horizons , a $1 billion initiative to remodel its stores nationwide and give back to local communities. .” ” In March 2022, Pilot Company launched New Horizons , a $1 billion initiative to remodel its stores nationwide and give back to local communities.

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MAY 23, 2022

The next step for the 112-year-old floral and gift brand is offering its partner florists updated features within its new MercuryOnline (MOL) platform, powered by Shopify , which FTD CTO Matt Powell describes as “ how digital commerce interfaces with store operations.”.

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Groove

APRIL 22, 2024

When you start an eCommerce business, the first decision you'll have to make is which platform to use for your eCommerce store. Shopify is one of the most trusted names in the eCommerce space, with more than 4.5 million Shopify stores as of early 2024. And that number is growing. The prices below are the starting prices.

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JANUARY 25, 2023

Over the past three years, most of us have done a lot more shopping online, so it’s easy to forget that while ecommerce is still growing, most retail commerce still happens in stores. Here are six ways we see retailers innovating the in-store experience to keep up. Welcome your brand community in a clubhouse space.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2021

PacSun is expanding its gender-neutral PacSun Kids concept into the brick-and-mortar space with a store at the Mall of America, according to Shop Eat Surf. The shop, which will sell a line of items designed for children ages four to 14 , will be located next to its existing space in the shopping center.

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365 Retail

OCTOBER 19, 2023

On Friday, 3rd November at 10:00 am, Lush , the renowned fresh handmade cosmetic brand, will unveil a new store in the bustling area of Covent Garden. Initially, the store will serve as an exclusive festive pop-up, boasting a retail space of 255 sqm.

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AUGUST 11, 2022

Joining and listing items on the platform will be free, and sellers will be able to either redeem their earnings for cash or receive a gift voucher for Marimekko’s online store. The program’s goal is to increase the lifespan of Marimekko products, a key element of the company’s sustainability strategy.

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OCTOBER 4, 2023

In response to evolving consumer behavior, many retailers are pivoting from malls and large-format stores in city centers to neighborhood locations that aim to serve the work-from-home population. Not surprisingly, many have found the data points to residential enclaves in and around cities where consumers live.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2020

on gifts, holiday items and additional “non-gift” purchases, according to data from the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. Total ecommerce spend could reach as high as $200 billion via a combination of government stimulus and further physical store closures.

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AUGUST 18, 2021

Creating an immersive and nostalgic experience for customers, each store features a different identity, most recently boasting a diner-meets-funhouse design at its newest location in the Glebe neighborhood of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The end experience is part diner, part fairground funhouse and part cannabis store. “We

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Smile.io

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

We know thinking of gifts can be a nightmare, especially for that family member you haven’t talked to in months. Eight Ounce Coffee: If you happen to know a café owner, they may love a gift from Eight Ounce Coffee. Give the gift of cool vintage-looking photos with a disposable camera from this UK brand. The best part?

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APRIL 29, 2021

The space also will feature a number of food and beverage concepts such as Joliet Café & Bar, a new bar concept from designers Ben Adams & Alex Meza, the minds behind the former Know Where Bar in Hollywood; artisan brand Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams; and LOQUI, a Mexican eatery with two other locations in Los Angeles.

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DECEMBER 8, 2021

You know the one, that final Saturday before Christmas when all the last-minute shoppers descend on the nearest mall to snap up remaining gift items. It will be critical for shoppers to find last-minute gifts that arrive on time. It will be critical for shoppers to find last-minute gifts that arrive on time. Gift cards.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2023

At the trade-in events, customers can exchange their used sports gear for Dick’s gift cards to use toward their next purchase. “SidelineSwap is a terrific partner that’s supportive of our efforts to make an impact in the recommerce space.”

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AUGUST 1, 2022

Think of it as “digital feng shui” where the customer can get a vibe check for how a new couch or television will look and feel in their space before hitting that “buy now” button. Experiential Effects: Give Your Customers a Gift. These “gifts” are often wickedly interactive, which is what makes them so engaging.

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MARCH 23, 2022

The retailer will kick off the expansion with its State Street Chicago flagship store on April 9, 2022 and add the retailer’s iconic New York City Herald Square store in May. Backstage shoppers can earn and redeem Star Rewards loyalty points and use their Macy’s credit card at all locations.

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JUNE 21, 2022

Before the May 25, 2022 grand opening of Amazon Style — the retailer’s initial venture into fashion brick-and-mortar retail — some thought the Los Angeles space at the Americana at Brand would be dominated by technology and devoid of human interaction. Enhancing Physical Retail with Digital Tools.

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OCTOBER 27, 2021

Target is adding new features to its click-and-collect operations for the gift-giving season that will allow shoppers to personalize their pickup and delivery experiences. The retailer has added more than 18,000 assigned spaces for curbside pickup of orders placed on the Target app or on Target.com.

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lateshipment

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Increasing the average order value directly boosts your store’s revenue, increases customer loyalty , and retention and reduces churn rate. A popular type of bundling during the holiday season is the gift set. Gift Set during the Holidays 2. Save them some time by offering gifting options.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Self-Gifting Makes Trendy Items More Appealing Than Pricey Goods. This generation is much more about self-gifting. Associates ‘Have Broken Out of the Four Walls of the Store’. WeChat is just one of the ways the store associate remains relevant in China even as ecommerce increasingly dominates.

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MARCH 3, 2022

Even as Amazon continues to open fashion, grocery and convenience brick-and-mortar stores, the ecommerce giant announced planned closures of all 68 of its 4-star , Books and Pop-up locations — 66 stores in the U.S. These shops didn’t use in-store price labels, relying on customers to scan goods with their phones.

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