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Starbucks Debuts ‘Inclusive Spaces Framework’ Store in Washington, D.C.

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Seeking to better serve the estimated one in four American adults with a disability, Starbucks will use its new Inclusive Spaces Framework for all newly opened and renovated company-owned stores in the U.S. The first store, in Washington, D.C.,

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Beyond Shopping: How Retailers can Turn Stores into Experiential Hubs

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Despite the surge in online shopping, physical stores remain essential for retailers, providing a space for customers to interact with products and build deeper brand connections. A well-designed store can create a memorable brand experience that strengthens customer loyalty.

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5G in Retail: Creating the WOW factor

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In retail, the wow factor refers to the business’ ability to amaze customers and convert them into store or brand admirers. Retailers that understand the customer journey and adopt innovative strategies are looking at ways to turn their brick-and-mortar stores into experience centers. Most stores today have wired connectivity.

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Key Disaster Preparedness Takeaways for Retailers from an Eventful Summer

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For retailers relying on critical IT systems to support both in-store and ecommerce sales, outages from significant weather events can have a big impact on business. UPSs also can be integrated with network cards for enhanced connectivity and improved cybersecurity when combined with disaster avoidance software.

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The Power of Sound for Retail

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Design for retail experiences is a hot topic of conversation, especially as shoppers return to stores for the holiday season, still under the influence of a COVID pandemic. Whether you’re strategic about it or not, sound is actively telling an emotional and functional story about your retail space.

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How Purple Transformed the In-Store Experience, From Render to Reality

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Brands and retailers frequently partner with design strategy firms and tech integrators to bring new store concepts to life. For Purple’s Senior Director of Retail Environments, Cindy Speters, it means “being honest, almost to the point of pain.” For example, the store experience does not have a traditional point of sale.

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Gamified Training Boosts Brand’s Appliance Sales 26.2%

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Consumers visiting brick-and-mortar stores, particularly those in the market for big-ticket items, want store associates both to help them understand exactly what they’re paying for and connect them with the model that fits their needs and budget. The 10 stores where associates received the mobile-delivered training saw a 26.2%