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The North Face Five-Year Global Expansion Plan Includes 300 New Stores

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As the VF Corporation -owned company expands its footprint, it also will update existing stores to align them with its refreshed approach — designing a retail environment that relays the “athlete-tested, expedition-proven” messaging of the outdoor brand. .

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5G in Retail: Creating the WOW factor

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Dick’s Sporting Goods , one of the largest sporting goods retailers, recently unveiled its House of Sports store with a running track, rock wall, batting cages and outdoor turf field. 5G can also connect mobile point-of-sale (POS) terminals , self-service kiosks, scan-and-go checkouts and other forms of frictionless shopping with ease.

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Thinking Outside the Mall: Using Exterior Spaces to Draw Shoppers In

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She noted that the concept of “partial de-malling,” which could include integration of outdoor spaces for walkable plazas and eating areas, food carts/trucks, skating rinks, miniature golf courses and the like, all will contribute to the experiential and entertainment value of a trip to the mall.

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Shinola and Filson to Update In-Store Experience with Omnichannel Platform

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Both retail brands are owned by Bedrock Manufacturing ; Filson is known for high-end outdoor clothing and accessories, and Shinola offers products including timepieces, leather goods, jewelry and audio. Shinola and Filson will modernize their in-store experiences with mobile POS, order management and store inventory solutions from NewStore.

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How Streamlining Digital Checkout Boosted Polywood Conversions Nearly 50%

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In 2017, Polywood had a great product sustainability story (its outdoor furniture is made from 100% recycled plastic and comes with a 20-year guarantee) and a solid launching pad for direct-to-consumer sales (a 27 -year history of selling through big box, home improvement and specialty patio stores).

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Beyond the Transaction: How to Make Your Ecommerce Site an Experience

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The best physical storefronts aren’t just rows of products and points of sale. Virtual Lululemon yoga classes, IKEA festival or Sail’s outdoor blog are just a few examples of content that brings shoppers to your site regardless of whether or not they’re specifically looking to buy. Share Content That Engages and Educates.

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Mi9 Retail Successfully Implements Their Retail Platform for Alterra Mountain Company

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Alterra, known for its commitment to providing exceptional outdoor experiences, sought to enhance its retail operations across multiple facets as well as to centralize systems across all their resorts. Point of Sale (POS): Mi9 POS will enable seamless transactions and enhanced customer experiences at all Stratton retail locations.