Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 22, 2023

This opens up a world of possibilities for both businesses and consumers. While this shift is poised to transform the retail industry all the way from the stockroom to the cereal aisle, retailers should start tapping into the power of QR codes today to build trust, loyalty and stronger relationships with consumers.

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365 Retail

JANUARY 9, 2024

In December 2023, the UK witnessed a modest rise in consumer card spending, increasing by 2.3% However, the entertainment and travel sectors saw a surge as consumers eagerly booked experiences and getaways for 2024. year-on-year, which fell short of the CPIH inflation rate of 4.2% and was lower than November’s growth of 2.9%.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 17, 2024

Rather than chasing the obvious trends everyone else is pursuing, we dig deep into the human psyche to uncover the unmet consumer needs yet to be served by brands. Despite this, the industry keeps building them for the convenience of the operators, not the comfort of customers. So why does this matter in retail?

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Kissmetrics

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

While the operative word in that sentence was try, marketing automation tools can get you that much closer to your goals. MarTech tools that allow marketers to dive deep into these data sets are invaluable, as they provide never-before-seen maps of how consumers operate online. Then your MarTech tool can do the rest.

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365 Retail

JANUARY 4, 2022

It feels like there has also been some reflection during the pandemic which should have a really positive outcome for consumers.”. Hugh Knowles, managing director of indoor mini-golf operator Puttshack UK, told PA the “increased availability” of larger units in attractive locations has helped the growth of the leisure sector.

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365 Retail

OCTOBER 30, 2023

As the year approaches its end, excitement is mounting across the retail, leisure, and hospitality industries for the upcoming MAPIC 2023 event, scheduled to take place from November 28 to 30 in Cannes. The event is designed to nurture business ties among retail operators, municipalities, shopping venues, and property developers.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Traditionally, sport/leisure apparel and footwear brand FILA relied primarily on retailers to get its products on the bodies and feet of consumers. Since FILA doesn’t operate its own brick-and-mortar stores, this strategy made good business sense until COVID-19 shuttered physical locations around the globe.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

On Amazon alone, the bag has garnered more than 5,000 five-star reviews and was named the best beach bag and tote by Travel + Leisure and Good Morning America. Now, Bogg Founder and CEO Kim Vaccarella is bringing the bag to even more consumers thanks to a new partnership with Target. RTP: How did COVID affect your operations?

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365 Retail

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The event, a key gathering for the retail, leisure, and hospitality industry, organised by Reed Exhibitions, was a hive of excitement and bustling activity. In a strategic move, Savills expanded its global footprint with the acquisition of Nash Bond, a leader in retail and leisure advisory.

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365 Retail

OCTOBER 12, 2023

MAPIC 2023 has placed leisure and food and beverage (F&B) at the centre of this year’s event with two dedicated areas, industry-leading insights from exclusive research and host speakers from major global brands including Netflix, Tomorrowland Leisure and Big Mamma Group.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Japanese consumers are extremely savvy, with purchases based on quality, value, packaging, style, reviews and of course, pricing. Ads are everywhere and Japanese consumers are very receptive to advertising. Japanese consumers are very loyal, and reward systems work very well. Transparency is important in building trust.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

While the web may have become synonymous with “browsing,” the COVID-19 pandemic created a serious barrier between shoppers and leisurely real-world perusal of inventory. Undertake the following: Create a sitewide banner that boldly announces purchase-by dates for remote holiday shipping to prevent consumer letdown and brand reputation damage.

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365 Retail

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Zest, one of the UK’s fastest growing Electric Vehicle (EV) charging operators, has announced the launch of 56 EV charging sockets at Metrocentre, the country’s second largest retail and leisure destination. Zest provides and operates EV charging infrastructure for commercial real estate and local authorities across the UK.

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365 Retail

DECEMBER 2, 2024

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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365 Retail

APRIL 20, 2022

The UK Government has today announced new rules “to protect consumers’ hard-earned cash” and the hospitality sector by releasing plans to make illegal hosting a fake review and paying someone to write a fake review. New measures requiring legal changes, such as tackling fake reviews, will come into effect following parliamentary approval.

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365 Retail

JANUARY 12, 2024

These additions, along with Gloucester Quays’ diverse mix of leisure and retail offerings and a full calendar of consumer-focused events, have played a significant role in attracting visitors. In its commitment to sustainability, Peel L&P has also made significant strides at Gloucester Quays.

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RTP blog

AUGUST 24, 2018

By Mike Putman, Customer Travel Solutions If co-brand credit cards and frequent flyer programs have taught us anything, it’s that consumers love to travel and will go out of their way for exclusive travel benefits.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 24, 2021

This shift has naturally led to conversations among retailers, real estate developers and property landlords about where brick-and-mortar retail fits this “next normal” of consumer purchasing habits. One industry in particular — theme parks — has approached retail differently for years and could help answer these questions.

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iVend

AUGUST 27, 2020

Consumer preferences have shifted in response to the pandemic, as many have faced changes in their jobs, income and leisure time. For consumers, this means high-digital touch shopping experiences, from AI to mobile-enabled shopping and options. Digital Tools to Address the Modern Consumer.

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365 Retail

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Trafford Palazzo , the North West’s shopping and leisure destination owned by Peel Retail & Leisure , has announced that Sports Direct will be its latest occupier. The new Sports Direct Trafford store will feature a range of leading sports and leisure brands, including Nike , adidas , Puma , and ASICS.

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Forrester Omnichannel

JUNE 23, 2014

One of my first jobs was as a sales associate at a clothing store, after which mall shopping lost any of the leisurely appeal it once held. Despite the rarity of iron-clad business cases for these initiatives, eBusiness professionals and their colleagues in store operations are forging ahead. But that's all about to change.

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365 Retail

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The technology, which is being developed with a UK-based start-up, will mean consumers can use their smartphone camera to get a full-body scan that will improve the fit of clothing and reduce returns, whilst also allowing athletes to track their progress in training. We are not selling furniture, we are selling a lifestyle,” he said. “If

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iVend

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Consumer preferences have shifted in response to the pandemic, as many have faced changes in their jobs, income and leisure time. For consumers, this means high-digital touch shopping experiences, from AI to mobile-enabled shopping and options. As a result, retail digitalisation has quickly become a must.

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365 Retail

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Atria Watford, a prominent retail and leisure hub in the UK, managed by Global Mutual and asset owned by SGS, with Savills overseeing property management, is set to introduce new stores to its portfolio. Atria Watford, covering 1.4

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365 Retail

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Outlet Shopping at The O 2 , which is owned and operated by AEG Europe and Crosstree Real Estate, has announced a trio of retail additions to its lineup, including returning favourite, Clarks , British footwear brand, Soletrader , and a London outlet debut for contemporary bedding brand, Bedeck.

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365 Retail

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

This year’s edition promises to delve deep into the future of retail, with a key focus on the role of inclusivity in shaping consumer experiences. Roche’s speech is set to challenge Europe’s retail industry, urging them to incorporate inclusivity into their operations, not just as an ethical choice but as a profitable business model.

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365 Retail

MARCH 8, 2024

Since then, the fashion initiative has extended its presence to several of the UK’s leading retail and leisure venues, with Gloucester Quays marking its first venture into an outlet setting.

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365 Retail

MAY 22, 2023

MAPIC, the renowned international gathering of retail, leisure, food, and tech real estate communities, is launching this year’s event with the theme “The Age of Responsible Growth: Committing to a better future.”

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365 Retail

JANUARY 9, 2023

This has been a record-breaking December in more ways than one, demonstrating the significance of outlet centres as consumers tighten their purse strings amidst the cost-of-living crisis. “It London Designer Outlet is one of only a few outlet centres in Europe that blends retail, F&B, leisure and events in an easy-to-reach urban setting.

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Omnisend

AUGUST 3, 2021

Fortunately, computer software have been developed to make entrepreneurial obligations less time-consuming. Improve Your Operations. No matter the level of success you’re enjoying, there’s always room for improvement either on your ecommerce store, your marketing strategies, or your operations.

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365 Retail

AUGUST 15, 2024

There’s no denying it, consumer behaviours, shopping habits, and the expectations we have of retail destinations are being revolutionised by technology. Rita-Rose Gagné, CEO , Hammerson Technology has also changed the way in which owners and operators of destinations as well as brands understand their audience.

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365 Retail

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Leisure operators are also embracing retail parks, with Ninja Warriors acquiring locations in areas such as Swansea and Walsall. Despite a slight cooling in demand in 2023 due to challenging consumer environments and rising business costs, the availability rate has stabilized.

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lateshipment

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Not just post-purchase or even e-commerce, but most blogs that you sit down to read, either in your leisure time or on the go — tell you two things. This puts them in a perpetual state of anxiety, causing them to bombard your support reps with WISMO inquiries, thereby consuming all of your support team’s time and leading to increased costs.

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365 Retail

DECEMBER 12, 2023

On December 8, 2023, House of Cavani began its operations at The Boulevard. In addition to its expanding retail landscape, The Boulevard offers a distinctive setting for shopping and leisure. The Boulevard in Northern Ireland is set to open its doors to two new retailers as the year draws to a close.

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365 Retail

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Set to open later this year, KENJI and Rituals will occupy over 6,850 sq ft of retail space, joining a series of recently opened leading retailers and bolstering Merry Hill’s status as one of the UK’s top 10 retail and leisure destinations. We look forward to welcoming them to Merry Hill later this year.”

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365 Retail

AUGUST 7, 2023

CACI, the consumer and data solutions specialist, has conducted special research for Independent Retailer Month, revealing which UK locations have embraced independent retail the most since 2019. That said, London as a whole has managed to uplift independents by approximately 2%, equating to around 15 operators per centre.

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365 Retail

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The three retail brands will take a combined 9,672 sq ft of space at the centre to mark yet another milestone for Cribbs Mall, which has consistently attracted top-tier retail and F&B brands, enhancing the South West’s shopping, dining, and leisure experience.

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