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Dick’s Sporting Goods Knocks It Out of the Park with “House of Sport” Experiential Concept

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J UST AS AMERICANS, bored and anxious during pandemic lockdown, collectively revisited their love affair with outdoor activities and sports, Dick’s Sporting Goods (Coraopolis, Pa.) introduced its new House of Sport concept, focused on multi-sport experiences, better shopper engagement and elevated customer service.

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Why Wilson is bringing its A-game to physical retail in the US market

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Wilson Sporting Goods Co recently unveiled its first retail store in California, located within the well-known Third Street Promenade shopping district in Santa Monica. The store will feature an in-store area for consumers to trial products, including a basketball hoop, hitting wall and on-site racquet stringing.

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How US$4bn activewear brand Vuori builds community through bricks-and-mortar

Inside Retail

The direct-to-consumer brand was founded by Joe Kudla in 2014. According to a survey conducted by Gartner, 58 per cent of consumers would rather shop in-store for clothing, shoes and accessories, compared to 39 per cent who would prefer to shop solely online.

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Welcome to the future: Bricks-and-mortar retail undergoes a revolution

Inside Retail

For those who think the bricks-and-mortar concept in retail is dead, think again. From their survey of more than 3,400 consumers and executives, almost 95 per cent of business leaders expect the metaverse to have a positive impact on their industry within the next five to ten years.

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Welcome to the future: Bricks-and-mortar retail undergoes a revolution

Inside Retail

For those who think the bricks-and-mortar concept in retail is dead, think again. From their survey of more than 3400 consumers and executives, almost 95 per cent of business leaders expect the metaverse to have a positive impact on their industry within the next five to ten years.

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Asics plans giant strides in “cutthroat” Indian market

Inside Retail

“The sports industry is one of the most cutthroat in both India and the rest of the world. The Indian sporting goods market is a sizable business that offers a wide variety of athletic items, including footwear, workout gear, athleisure and sports gear,” he added. The Asics factor.

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The “Great Mall Resurgence” in the American retail market

Inside Retail

The mall concept as we know it began in 1956 with the opening of the Southdale Center in Edina, Minnesota. They have long since been a very important part of American consumer society and while they’ve had their ups and downs, they remain a popular retail destination.” However, the truth is that malls never really went anywhere.