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US Offline Retail Sales Will Reach $4.2 Trillion By 2028

Forrester eCommerce

Our newly published research, US Online Retail Forecast, 2023 To 2028, shows that both offline and online US sales will reach record levels this year. As we’ve said many times, the store is flourishing and far from “dead!”

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Canada Goose to More Than Double Store Count by 2028

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Canada Goose is planning to more than double its physical footprint from the current 51 locations over the next five years as it pursues revenue of $3 billion by 2028. Canada Goose also will invest in improving and streamlining operations, with the goal of reaching $150 million in saved and avoided operating costs by the end of fiscal 2028.

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Starbucks to Double Indian Workforce as it Aims for 1,000 Stores in the Country by 2028

Retail TouchPoints

As part of its Triple Shot Reinvention Strategy — one of the key objectives of which is to become “truly global” — Starbucks plans to more than double its current India store count to 1,000 brick-and-mortar locations by 2028. Starbucks operates in India through a 50:50 joint venture with Tata Consumer Products called Tata Starbucks.

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The AI Pricing Debate: Balancing Retail Innovation and Consumer Trust

Retail TouchPoints

This development follows efforts by major brands like Wendy’s and Walmart to implement real-time pricing technologies, raising questions about AI and consumer protection, privacy, and fair practices. through 2028. Benefits of AI Pricing for Retailers and Consumers For retailers, AI-driven strategies provide several benefits.

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Ikea Owner Takes Stake in New Fifth Avenue Office Tower, Plans NYC Store

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The remaining two-thirds stake in the project is held by Extell Development Company , and the building is scheduled for tenant occupancy in 2028. “ This next phase of our investment and expansion in the U.S. in a statement.

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Ulta Lays Out Aggressive Store Expansion Plan to Reach Target of 1,800 Locations

Retail TouchPoints

Ulta Beauty is a market leader in a robust, healthy consumer category, and we have delivered strong and consistent profitable growth and shareholder value over time,” said Paula Oyibo, CFO of Ulta Beauty in a statement. The retailer also plans to open 60 to 65 net-new stores this year, as well as remodel or relocate 40 to 45 other locations.

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Unwrap New Holiday Shoppers in 2024: The Gift of In-app Advertising

Retail TouchPoints

In addition to the compressed retail rush, Salesforce reports that 43% of consumers are carrying more debt than last year, making the fight for attention even more intense. Whether consumers search for a “shoe store near me” or “holiday gift ideas,” it plays a pivotal role, accounting for multiple touch points along the buyer’s journey.

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