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Claire’s to launch displays in thousands of Walgreens stores

March 13, 2024

Via: Retail Dive

With its Walgreens collaboration, Claire’s has added another major retailer to its lineup of partners. In 2022, the company entered a shop-in-shop agreement with a major retailer: Macy’s. In October 2023, the accessories retailer rolled out displays in about 700 […]


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Generation Tux steps into physical retail

March 12, 2024

Via: Retail Dive

Generation Tux’s Columbus showroom will serve as a hub for local wedding planners and community events, and will offer customers the opportunity to work with stylists who can provide advice and style consultations. “Our Columbus Showroom is set to become […]


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Wayfair refreshes brand ahead of first large-format store opening

March 11, 2024

Via: Retail Dive

With its new campaign, Wayfair is welcoming shoppers to “The Wayborhood,” a playful, fantastical neighborhood that celebrates the home retailer’s “Every style, every home” tagline and comes to life across a variety of consumer touch points. By tweaking its logo […]


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Burlington Plans to Open 100 New Stores in 2024

March 8, 2024

Via: Retail TouchPoints

Off-price retailer Burlington Stores beat expectations for Q4 2023 (the 14 weeks ended Feb. 3, 2024), with total sales increasing 10% and comparable store sales growing 2% year over year. The quarter closed out a steady year for the chain, […]


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First Look: Frontgate Launches New Retail Store Concept

March 6, 2024

Via: RIS News

Home furnishing retailer Frontgate is launching its new retail experience, starting with a store Preston Royal Village in Dallas, TX. The 9,443-square-foot layout enables shoppers to browse by room through curved archways, to help transition departments and provide a more […]


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Home Depot issues cautious outlook after soft Q4

February 22, 2024

Via: Retail Dive

President and CEO Ted Decker described 2023 as a year of moderation following three years of exceptional growth. The home improvement retailer started last year “with more inventory than we would’ve preferred,” Decker said, according to a Seeking Alpha call […]


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How Shop Premium Outlets is Helping Brands ‘Light Up’ Excess and Outlet Inventory

February 14, 2024

Via: Retail TouchPoints

It’s been more than four years since mall operator Simon launched its ecommerce joint venture with Rue Gilt Groupe, and the Shop Premium Outlets (SPO) marketplace is going strong. The site, aimed at bringing off-price inventory from Simon’s malls online, […]


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The Impact of Sustainable Hangers in Retail Displays

February 7, 2024

Via: Retail TouchPoints

The retail landscape is evolving, driven by shifting consumer preferences and an increasing awareness of the environmental impact of traditional business practices. As demand for sustainability grows, retailers are tasked with reimagining their strategies to embrace eco-friendly solutions. Amidst these […]


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From the Back Office to the Warehouse, Tracking Tech’s Impact

February 6, 2024

Via: SCMR Editorial

Like many legacy companies, Mary Kay Inc. was struggling with its indirect spend management. While the cosmetics giant was known for its innovative beauty products, its indirect spend management was stuck in spreadsheets and emails. Innovative spend management it was […]


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Why Store-Within-a-Store Concepts are Essential for Brands

February 5, 2024

Via: RIS News

The physical shopping experience will always have a place in retail, but many retailers aren’t taking full advantage of their retail space. Store-within-a-store concepts offer an option that can help please customers and enhance the in-person shopping experience. The store-within-a-store […]


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How Will 150 New Walmart Stores Affect the US Economy?

February 1, 2024

Via: RetailWire

In a bid to expand its already significant presence, Walmart is planning a significant escalation in its reach across the U.S. The retail company’s plans include the construction or conversion of over 150 large-scale stores within the next half-decade. The […]


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Levi’s to Cut 10% to 15% of Corporate Workforce in First Phase of New Productivity Initiative

January 26, 2024

Via: Retail TouchPoints

As Michelle Gass readies to formally take the reins on Jan. 29, Levi Strauss & Co. has announced a “multi-year global productivity initiative,” dubbed Project FUEL, that is designed to accelerate the company’s long-term profitable growth. The first phase of […]


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How An Indie Bike Shop Took Control of Inventory Management

January 24, 2024

Via: Lightspeed

Every retail business has inventory, but some stores are more complicated than others. And it can take a lot of trial and error before mastering inventory management systems. Consider the bike shop: in the sales department alone, there are all […]


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Walmart to close Store No. 8: WSJ

January 22, 2024

Via: Retail Dive

Walmart announced the launch of Store No. 8 in 2017. The unit was created to help the company compete with Amazon. The unit focused on health and wellness; sustainability and the circular economy; social commerce and the creator economy; the […]


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5 ways to make your new store opening more efficient

January 16, 2024

Via: Retail Dive

It’s an encouraging time when a brand is thriving and is able to open additional locations. In the first six months of 2023, U.S. retailers announced plans to open about 3,420 new stores, according to The Daily on Retail. While […]


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How Retailers can Combat Inventory Shrinkage with Drone-Powered Warehouse Monitoring

January 10, 2024

Via: Retail TouchPoints

There’s been a lot of talk recently about retailers reporting lower-than-expected earnings due to inventory shrinkage. What does this mean exactly? According to the Corporate Finance Institute, “Inventory shrinkage occurs when the number of products in stock are fewer than […]


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6 Trends Driving Store Design Innovation in 2024

December 13, 2023

Via: Retail TouchPoints

After years of lockdowns and digital-driven behaviors, consumers’ actions have shown how crucial the store experience is to how they shop and interact with brands. So it’s no surprise that 47% of executives believe that store design and experience have […]


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Uniqlo plans more than 20 new stores in North America in 2024

December 12, 2023

Via: Retail Dive

Uniqlo made headlines in 2023 by creating the year’s hottest handbag, according to Lyst, which ranks brand buzz. Its half-moon mini shoulder bag, which retails for about $20, repeatedly sold out after going viral with more than 119 million views […]


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NRF Retracts Claim that Organized Retail Crime Accounted for ‘Nearly Half’ of Retail Shrink

December 6, 2023

Via: Retail TouchPoints

The National Retail Federation (NRF) has updated a report that had attributed “nearly half” of 2021’s $94.5 billion in retail shrink to organized retail crime, saying the data point was part of two-year-old testimony to a U.S. Senate committee by […]


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Best Buy increases reliance on distribution centers for customer delivery

December 6, 2023

Via: Retail Dive

Best Buy continues to adjust its brick-and-mortar operations in the age of omnichannel shopping, aiming to strike the best balance of in-store service and e-commerce fulfillment capabilities. Its revenue fell 7.8% in Q3 amid weak demand for electronics. Although the […]