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Curating community: Retail’s answer to the loneliness crisis

Inside Retail

The Covid-19 epidemic brought to light flaws in our social media networks, therefore aggravating this problem. And social media, even if it provides some connectivity, can also sometimes make people feel disconnected. Create areas flexible enough to accommodate varying group sizes and activities.

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How to build a bricks-and-mortar store that attracts and retains customers

Inside Retail

Some of them are tried and true, such as store layout and design, customer service and convenience. Store layout and design Store layout and design are basic, yet essential factors in creating the initial impression and introduction to the store. Don’t be complacent in this area. Don’t waste this opportunity.

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The Cheesecake Shop reveals fresh new look

Inside Retail

Now a new tagline, Happiness Baked Daily, reiterates that point, as does the store layout. Today the 32 year-old cake chain launches an advertising campaign across digital, social media, cinema and TV. It found customers loved the brand but didn’t believe the cakes were baked fresh on site every day.

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How generational differences shape US shopping habits: Coresight Research

Inside Retail

Meanwhile, older generations, like boomers, skew toward open-air shopping centers largely because of the convenience allowed by easy access to parking lots and layouts that minimise walking. To tap into this interest, many malls have added entertainment venues restaurants and experiential retail offerings.

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The power of Invisible PR in retail

Inside Retail

Tools such as mystery shopping, analysis of social media feedback, and customer journey mapping are indispensable in capturing the more subtle aspects of brand perception. From training employees to optimising the store layout, every facet of the retail environment must resonate with the brand’s core values and ethos.

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Ksubi CEO Craig King talks store expansion and retail growth strategy

Inside Retail

There are customers from back in the day excited to walk into a Ksubi store again, and there are the next generation who have been following us closely on social media, getting a taste of what we have been delivering in overseas markets. Whats possibly more pleasing is the energy from the customers coming into the stores.

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Crafting luxury brand narratives through popup stores

Retail Focus

The store layout should also facilitate storytelling and create an atmosphere that resonates with your target audience. Moreover, brands could encourage customers and visitors to actively participate and share their experiences through social media. It has designed popup stores with Instagram-worthy moments in mind.