Tag: retail stores

February 17, 2023

Success in the new retail landscape in 2023 requires many of the characteristics of a winning sports team. Winning teams begin with an end in mind. The “coach” or CEO develops a road map or game plan to achieve the […]

October 12, 2022

Retail stores come in all shapes and sizes, but if there’s one thing every shop needs, it’s a solid point of sale (POS) system. The POS plays a key role in any store’s day-to-day operations, as it drives the entire […]

September 7, 2022

Whether you are releasing a new product or launching into an entirely new retailer, the period leading up to the launch — and the first few weeks after — are critical. Not only do you have to think about the […]

April 13, 2022

Traditional supply chain models are slow to adapt and vulnerable to disruptions, which is why we’re seeing chaos at distribution centers, ports, and retail stores. While the current crisis is complicated, the solution doesn’t have to be. As businesses seek […]

March 7, 2022

With industries around the world showing interest in the metaverse, retail leaders are facing the exciting opportunity to follow suit and provide customers with the ease of online shopping without compromising the benefits of the physical experience. For example, Forever […]

February 28, 2022

After more than two years of an unprecedented healthcare crisis, the global economy is still showing signs of weakness. This comes as no surprise, considering the fact that the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the daily lives of people everywhere, changing […]

November 22, 2021

Business success is impossible without a good plan. And in the case of retail stores, that means putting in the time and effort on your retail business plan. Now, you might be thinking: ‘why do I need a business plan, […]

February 16, 2021

It’s been a tough few years for retailers. Over 7,500 retail stores were expected to close in 2020, while dozens of large chain retailers have filed for bankruptcy in response to COVID-19. Consumer behavior has also shifted — people are […]

June 26, 2020

Microsoft on Friday announced it will permanently close its 83 Microsoft Store retail locations. It will instead focus on its online store at Microsoft.com, where customers can go for support, sales, training and more. Microsoft said its retail team members […]

June 26, 2020

On May 26 the U.K. government issued guidelines for the reopening of retail three weeks later on Monday June 15. Since that date, most but by no means not all retail, has slowly reopened. Some, such as lingerie and swimwear […]

March 13, 2020

American Dream is a huge (3 million square foot) mall in northern New Jersey. It is supposed to open officially on March 19. However, the coronavirus infection threat may keep too many people from the opening, and the maligned mall […]

September 24, 2019

As the holidays approach, Blackhawk’s new findings remind retailers not to overlook the in-store experience. Cash still has strong footing as a payment option, with 43% of respondents saying it’s their top payment method. Fifty-two percent opt to use credit […]

July 27, 2017

Remember the good old days when customers walked into your store, picked the items they wanted off the shelf, and that’s all there was to it? Thanks to the Internet and social media, those days are long gone, and they […]

August 29, 2016

Tuesday Morning Corp. continues to expand its new prototype. The off-price retailer announced the relocation and upgrade of two locations in Southern California. Its store at California Oaks Center in Murrieta, has relocated to Palm Plaza in Temecula, and its […]

January 12, 2016

A just-released holiday survey reinforces the dominance of the omnichannel shopper. Nearly one-third (32%) of shoppers the past holiday season used the click and collect method – with 69% of these shoppers purchasing additional items in the store when they […]