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  1. Data & Insights

Why The Big Will Only Get Bigger In New Retail

Over the past couple of years, thousands of retail industry trends have been flying around like loose threads. But, through it all, one fact stands above all other mere trends: to the biggest go the spoils. And by biggest, I mean the very, very biggest. Macy’s may seem like a giant. It owns the flagship […]
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  1. Data & Insights

How Puma is Using AI-Powered Styling to ‘Brainstorm’ with its Customers — and Increase AOV

Editor’s Note: This story was originally published on March 13, 2023. As 2023 comes to an end, we are republishing some of our most-read content of the year; no changes have been made to this article since its original publication. We look forward to continuing to deliver original, thought-provoking stories like this one to our […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

The 2024 Global Forecast Series + Bonus Gift

As 2023 comes to an end, the year was no doubt an eventful one with economic uncertainties, geopolitical tensions, and transformative waves of technological innovation. So with that in mind, what can we expect for 2024? To help you navigate the uncertainties, we’re inviting you to join our third annual Global Forecast Series—your ultimate cheatsheet […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Two Views Of Self-Checkout

There were two stories over the weekend about self-checkout that are worth referencing. •  First Wall Street Journal reporter Ben Cohen has a piece about the self-checkout system at clothing retailer Uniqlo. Here’s how he framed the piece: Every so often a technological breakthrough comes along that makes you feel like you’ve teleported to the […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Starring Studenac, Moonpig, and Amazon: RTIH runs through the week’s coolest retail technology plays

RTIH Editor, Scott Thompson, brings you his top ‘future of retail’ systems launches and deployments from the past week, including electric powered deliveries in South London, autonomous micro stores in Belgium, and, in Croatia, digital tools that use data to improve margins, streamline the supply chain and enable better, faster decisions on where to build […]
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  1. Stores & Formats

Crate & Barrel Launches Virtual Store Re-Creation of its New York Flagship

Crate & Barrel has launched its first immersive virtual store in partnership with experiential e-commerce platform Obsess. The fully shoppable virtual environment takes the form of Crate & Barrel’s new flagship store in New York City, which features engaging animations and interactive personalization tools that let consumers visualize their own sofa and living room set […]
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  1. Stores & Formats

Your Views:  From Retail Theft Realities to Greedflation

We had a story the other day in which it was stated that “retail theft has been lower this year in most of the country than it was a few years ago, according to police data.” But MNB reader Mike Moon asked a good question: But I have to wonder, how much retail theft is […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Croatian retailer Studenac taps digital retail technology to accelerate growth, boost productivity

Studenac, Croatia’s largest retailer by number of stores, has deployed a series of digital tools that use data to improve margins, streamline the supply chain and enable better, faster decisions on where to build new outlets. The Location Analysis Tool (LAT), the flagship project from the Studenac Digital Centre of Excellence, helps managers select new […]
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  1. Stores & Formats

Investors Propose to Take Macy’s Private with $5.8 Billion Buyout Bid

An investor group composed of real estate investment firm Arkhouse Management and asset manager Brigade Capital have submitted a $5.8 billion bid to buy out Macy’s, Inc. and take the retail conglomerate private, multiple sources report. Arkhouse already has a large stake in Macy’s and would be paying a premium to own the rest of […]
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  1. Stores & Formats

Vuori opens second New York City store

​[[“value”:” Dive Brief The Upper East Side location follows the opening of a 5,000-square-foot flagship store in SoHo in October of 2022. Published Dec. 11, 2023 By Howard Ruben An interior shot of Vuori’s SoHo flagship store in New York City. The company’s Upper East Side location opened Friday. Courtesy of Vuori “]] 
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  1. International

The Weekly Closeout: Claire’s expands into Mexico and Squishmallows collabs with H&M

​[[“value”:” This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. It’s been another week with far more retail news than there is time in the day. Below, we break down some things you may have missed during the week, and what we’re still thinking about. From Rent the Runway’s decision to restructure […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

What Kinds of Shopping Experiences Will Shape the Future of Stores? DSI

“When we talk about omnichannel native, what we try to think about is a seamless path for the consumer. “ — Stewart Samuel, Director of Retail Futures, IGD The pandemic fundamentally changed how we shop, with many people becoming accustomed to online and omnichannel shopping. Rather than eradicate shoppers’ interest in physical stores, though, this […]
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  1. Channel: Mass

These 5 people changed retail. Where are they now?

​[[“value”:” This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Every now and then a leader within retail rises up and becomes the person to watch. They grab headlines. They make bold decisions. They shift the focus of retail — even if it’s only for a short period of time.  But then […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

’Tis the season for shopping and romcoms: RTIH runs back the week’s coolest retail technology plays

RTIH Editor, Scott Thompson, brings you his top ‘future of retail’ systems launches and deployments from the past week, including Amazon, Pinterest, Aldi, Walmart, HMV, New Look, TrusTrace, One Water, Polytag, BERSHKA, and 3DLOOK. Amazon Amazon has opened a Second Chance Store in London, giving festive shoppers the chance to buy quality returned products in-person, […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Including HMV, Asda, and Ikea UK: RTIH presents the retail technology week in numbers

Do you like numbers? Do you like retail systems news? Then this is the article for you. Including TrusTrace, New Look, Square, Fossil Group, NewStore, InPost, and the 2023 RTIH Innovation Awards. 5…This week, we announced the winning submissions for the 2023 RTIH Innovation Awards, sponsored by PMC, FreedomPay, Worldpay from FIS, CADS, 3D Cloud […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

HMV returns to London’s Oxford Street with pop culture focused flagship store after four year hiatus

HMV’s flagship store has been reopened by ska/pop legends Madness on Oxford Street following a four year hiatus. The retailer closed its main London branch in 2019 after going into administration. It was then taken over by Sunrise Records. The store at 363 Oxford Street opened its doors to the public on Friday. It had […]
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  1. Partnerships & Alt Profit

Hoops Reality: Foot Locker Becomes NBA Official League Marketing Partner

As part of a recently signed multiyear agreement, Foot Locker has become an official National Basketball Association league marketing partner in the U.S., unlocking a multitude of brand-building benefits for the struggling retailer.   The collaboration will engage fans throughout the NBA season, including at marquee events like the NBA All-Star Game, and Foot Locker […]
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  1. Stores & Formats

Crate and Barrel debuts virtual store

​[[“value”:” Dive Brief The immersive experience, based on its new NYC flagship store, lets users take an interactive tour of eight rooms and request free services from design experts. Published Nov. 21, 2023 A 3D rendered shopping room from the Crate and Barrel virtual store powered by Obsess. The company is offering free design consulting […]
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  1. Stores & Formats

New Crate and Barrel NYC flagship is the ‘future of the brand’

​[[“value”:” Dive Brief The Flatiron location is the retailer’s first immersive store, and employs designers who will travel to local shoppers’ homes. Published Nov. 20, 2023 The exterior of Crate and Barrel’s Flatiron store. The company also launched its first immersive virtual store of the location. Courtesy of Crate & Barrel “]] 
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  1. Stores & Formats

GNC opens flagship store in Pittsburgh

​[[“value”:” Dive Brief The new store is part of the brand’s strategy to redesign brick and mortar layouts for an enhanced shopper experience. Published Nov. 7, 2023 By Tatiana Walk-Morris GNC announced the opening of its new flagship store in historic Pittsburgh on Nov. 4. The company said the store features a new apothecary-designed theme that elevates […]
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  1. Department: Consumer Durables

Nike, Hibbett launch connected loyalty membership

​[[“value”:” Dive Brief Two years after Nike started the experiment with Dick’s, this deal is the latest example of the brand’s efforts to deepen ties with its wholesale partners. Published Oct. 25, 2023 Nike’s New York City flagship. The retailer’s new membership offering gives shoppers various benefits and experiences when they buy Nike and Jordan products from Hibbett. […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Featuring AiFi, Macy’s, and TalkShopLive: RTIH runs you through the week’s coolest retail technology plays

RTIH Editor, Scott Thompson, brings you his top ‘future of retail’ systems launches and deployments from the past week, including robot food delivery services, autonomous stores, AI chatbots, and peer-to-peer resale platforms. The University of Akron The University of Akron has rolled out a robot food delivery service, covering its campus building and residence halls. […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

How Intentional Design Sparks Imagination in the First Melissa & Doug Flagship 

Melissa & Doug toys and costumes have been in homes and schools around the world for decades. (If you are a parent, you likely have at least one Melissa & Doug toy.)   The brand has built incredible equity and loyalty over 35 years thanks to the advocacy of child development experts and educators. It also […]
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  1. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital

Worth Reading:  What Erewhon Does Right

The Hollywood Reporter has a long, New Yorker-style piece in which it looks at how Erewhon has evolved from “a gloomy L.A. health food store” into “the world’s trendiest and most extravagant market.” An excerpt: “It’s up for debate what the true tipping-point moment was that transformed Erewhon from just another L.A. health food market […]
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  1. Holiday & Events

New Holiday Campaign Brings More Dior Assortment to Saks Online Shoppers

Saks Fifth Avenue has partnered with LVMH Group’s Christian Dior to create Dior’s Carousel of Dreams at Saks, a holiday program that includes a Dior Pop-Up on Saks.com selling exclusive Dior merchandise. The online store, which will be open Nov. 20, 2023, through Jan. 5, 2024, marks the first time that all categories of Dior […]
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Retailers Gain Control of Their Sustainability Goals as the ESG Storm Clouds Start to Gather Over Operations

Using event-driven architecture (EDA), retailers must link essential data at speed and scale throughout their ecosystems near and far to come to grips with now essential environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting in three key areas. 1. Dead Heading — Optimizing Transportation/Emissions on Every Journey When it comes to transportation within the retail sector, any […]
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Why Amazon’s Just Walk Out initiative failed – and why it’s not the end of checkout free technology

It recently emerged that Amazon’s Just Walk Out offering is being dropped from Amazon Fresh stores. However, it’s not checkout-free tech that’s failing, it’s the fact that Amazon’s checkout free solution doesn’t work, especially in grocery retailers, argues Will Glaser, Founder and CEO at Grabango. In the dynamic grocery retail landscape, a transformative wave is […]
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