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Crafting luxury brand narratives through popup stores

Retail Focus

Moreover, brands could encourage customers and visitors to actively participate and share their experiences through social media. This scarcity creates a sense of urgency and exclusivity, driving customer engagement and brand loyalty.

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Day two at NRF: Retail bosses debunk Gen Z myths and discuss growth

Inside Retail

Although these three brands operate in very different retail sectors, Li, Piper and Pearson agreed on a few common tactics for effectively engaging with the Gen Z consumer, from focusing on and enhancing the in-store shopping experience to learning how to “share the pen” with this younger, social-media-savvy shopper.

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

Inside Retail

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 4,500 square foot space is the company’s first bricks-and-mortar location on the West Coast. He puts this down to returns and costly distribution costs.

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The new trend in retail is hyper-efficiency

Inside Retail

Online and in-person selling quickly became complementary strategies and soon that model gave way to omnichannel retailing – delivering a seamless customer experience across all platforms including physical space, e-commerce, mobile applications, and social media. Efficiency redefined.

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Still wondering what the metaverse is? Here’s what you need to know

Inside Retail

Since the pandemic started, retail brands have been forced to make the shift to digital at warp speed – prioritising a major shift towards online purchases, customer engagement and social amplification in order to maintain relevance in this brave new world. Another dimension for shoppers.

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The last mile: How can retailers diversify their carrier strategy?

Inside Retail

Retailers know they need to use technology to enable consumers to shop wherever and whenever they want. Just as customers expect to easily browse according to their preferences, they expect checkout and delivery to go just as smoothly. It’s no secret that consumers prefer fast delivery. Your carrier represents your brand.

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Why local retail communities are important, and how retail design can encourage community retailing.

Retail Focus

Examples of brand communities include Apple enthusiasts forming online forums, Harley-Davidson motorcycle owners participating in rallies, or Nike fans engaging on social media. Other brands, such as LuluLemon or Huda Beauty, have invested in the power of digital to grow a following and establish an engaged community.