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Are we entering a bricks-and-mortar renaissance? Here’s what the data says

Inside Retail

In a rollercoaster year for retail sales, a survey of retailers has indicated an optimistic outlook for store network growth. The scale of a renaissance in bricks-and-mortar store openings may well be modest but it does contrast with an extended prior to and through the Covid-19 pandemic of store network pruning.

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Choosing the Best Materials for Visual Merchandising Concepts in Luxury Retail Stores

Retail Focus

Fabric design techniques include wrapping, embossing, debossing, and embroidering, incorporating raised and lowered images or patterns into your visual merchandising design. . The dimensional elements of fabrics can add a distinct and stunning look to create a lasting first impression on retailers. A sense of contrast .

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Young adults are feeling the pinch – here’s how retailers are responding

Inside Retail

per cent on retail services for the 12 months to March, 2023. In contrast, spending for individuals under that age – and across the same categories – had declined by 8.4 We’ve also been running more targeted promotions of some of our younger, fresher styles and collaborations to drive sales.” per cent on apparel, and by 9.7

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