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Exclusive: Travel Retailer WHSmith Launches North America Retail Media Network, Plans Significant Store Growth in Region

Retail TouchPoints

Partnering with SMG has enabled us to expand our offering and create a true omnichannel experience by adding channels that reach the shopper throughout their purchasing journey, from before they arrive at the airport to the time they board their plane , said Stuart Michell, Chief Commercial Officer at WHSNA in an interview with Retail TouchPoints.

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Data Will be Key to Retail Success in 2021

Retail TouchPoints

With consumer shopping more disjointed than ever before, retailers can find a competitive advantage in a robust omnichannel experience informed by consumer behavior across channels. Further, the only two categories that experienced a decline were electronics and gadgets and — not surprisingly — travel and leisure. Conclusion.

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MAPIC 2024: Retail Innovation, Investment Trends, and Urban Regeneration Take Centre Stage

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LeisurUp: Integrating Leisure and Retail A key highlight of MAPIC 2024 was LeisurUp , the dedicated space for leisure and immersive experiences. The zone included sessions exploring trends in leisure-based retail, such as the growing demand for multi-sensory environments.

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Retailer Lessons from iGaming Companies

Retail TouchPoints

There is no leisurely browsing as in retail. If an iGaming company doesn’t respond to a gamer’s quirks, likes or dislikes in a matter of moments, that “customer” will move to an iGaming company that does respond.

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Bonmarché Set to Open New Store at The Junction Retail and Leisure Park

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Women’s clothing retailer Bonmarché is set to open its doors at The Junction Retail and Leisure Park, Antrim, on Thursday 27th July, bringing the 20-year-old scheme to 84% occupancy. ” The post Bonmarché Set to Open New Store at The Junction Retail and Leisure Park appeared first on Retail News and Events.

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Babylist Blends URL and IRL Engagement with Virtual Showroom

Retail TouchPoints

Now, as its users rely more on digital channels and content to make buying decisions, Babylist is reaching a new frontier of engagement with its Cribs Virtual Showroom , which builds on the success of the company’s physical pop-up experience in Venice, Calif.

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What do Today’s Consumers Really Want? #RIC21 Day One Answers the Question

Retail TouchPoints

consumers rarely or never go shopping as a leisure activity; A Shopify survey of North American consumers revealed that 40% used a curbside pickup service during COVID, and nearly as many — 38% — plan to continue using these services even after the pandemic passes. Hoyler noted that: 94% of U.S.

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