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Retail Types, Stores

H&M Group plans to invest more in physical stores, including refurbishing 250 globally

March 28, 2024

Via: Retail Dive

Four years ago H&M Group pulled back on what had been a global expansion of its store network and began to emphasize e-commerce. In 2020, that meant closing some 170 stores, and in 2021 another 250; at the time its […]


Retail Types, Stores

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 […]


Retail Types, Stores

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 […]


Retail Types, Stores

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 […]


Retail Types, Stores

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, […]


Retail Types, Stores

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 […]


FMCG products, Retail Types

Whole Foods Market to Expand Small-Format Store Concept for Urban Shoppers

March 4, 2024

Via: RIS News

Whole Foods Market is opening a small-format store dubbed Whole Foods Market Daily Shop in NYC this year, with plans to expand the store concept. Ranging from 7,000-14,000 square feet, the quick-shop stores are about a quarter to half the […]


E-commerce, Retail Types

Will Warehouse Construction Opposition Upend Online’s Growth?

March 1, 2024

Via: RetailWire

More local governments are restricting or outright banning new warehouses that may be required to support the next stage of e-commerce growth. Among the recent local uprisings, the Board of Trustees of the city of Deerfield, Illinois, in early February […]


Retail Types, Stores

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 […]


Retail Types, Stores

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, […]


Retail Types, Stores

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 […]


Retail Types, Stores

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 […]


Retail Types, Stores

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 […]


E-commerce, Retail Types

Amazon Looks To Elevate Discovery With AI-Driven Chatbot

February 5, 2024

Via: RetailWire

Amazon is launching its first AI-powered shopping assistant to empower mobile shoppers to search by query with answers delivered in a conversational context. Called “Rufus” after the dog of two early employees, the chatbot is based on a large language […]


Retail Types, Stores

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 […]


FMCG products, Retail Types

Dollar General Invests in AI as it Doubles Down on Fresh Food Commitment  

February 1, 2024

Via: Retail TouchPoints

Dollar General (DG) now offers fresh produce in more than 5,000 U.S. stores, giving the company more individual points of produce distribution than any other mass retailer or grocer in the country. DG stores that carry fresh produce are stocked […]


FMCG products, Retail Types

How Can Grocery Stores and Farmers Markets Continue To Grow Together?

January 29, 2024

Via: RetailWire

Grocery supermarkets and farmers markets have had a unique relationship, and while most consumers regularly shop at a grocery retailer, there are many benefits to shopping at local farmers markets. As reported by The Progressive Grocer, “Grocery stores remain the […]


Retail Types, Stores

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 […]


Retail Types

Walmart is Sharing More and More of its Data with its Suppliers. Here’s Why.

January 25, 2024

Via: Retail TouchPoints

If data is the new oil, then Walmart is sitting on a gusher. Three years ago, the company launched a concerted effort to refine and distribute that rich resource, not just for itself but also for its suppliers. The result […]


Retail Types, Stores

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 […]