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Soft Surroundings Files for Bankruptcy, Acquired by Coldwater Creek
WEBSep 19, 2023 — Women’s apparel retailer Soft Surroundings last week filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and announced plans to close all 44 of its stores. The company’s remaining assets have been acquired by Coldwater Creek under the ownership of Newtimes Group, which plans to continue to sell Soft Surroundings' …
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Changes in Big-Box Retail Tell a Fascinating Story - Total Retail
WEBMar 28, 2024 — By Spencer Jordan. At a time when the commercial real estate landscape is evolving with unprecedented speed, changes in big-box retail are an important storyline. Appreciating how and why big-box concepts have thrived in a post-pandemic environment, and understanding the logic behind decision making …
How IoT is Revolutionizing the Retail Industry - Total Retail
WEBJan 3, 2024 — IoT retail solutions enable transactions between mobile devices and connected point-of-sale (POS) systems. Whether shoppers use Apple Pay, Google Pay or in-app purchases like facial recognition payments, IoT-powered terminals use wireless electronic processing to streamline transactions through cashless and automated payments.
Target Launches Value-Priced Private Label Brand - Total Retail
WEBFeb 19, 2024 — Target Corp. announced it has launched a new private label product line for price-conscious consumers called dealworthy. The assortment of 400 everyday basics will include apparel and accessories, essentials and beauty, as well as electronics and home items. Items will start at less than $1 and with most under $10, …
Solving the Problem of Long Lines and Wait Times - Total Retail
WEBJul 18, 2022 — Innovative companies are turning to virtual queues to solve the problem of long lines and human impatience. Virtual queues replace physical lines, allowing consumers to wait from anywhere and receive status updates and communications via their personal devices. With artificial intelligence-powered tech, virtual queue management platforms ...
What You Need to Know About Consumer Shopping Habits
WEBAug 30, 2019 — This wouldn’t have been possible in a pre-e-commerce world. Of the people we polled, the majority (42 percent) said they prefer shopping in-store rather than online (24 percent) during the summer months. This aligns with trends in total in-store and online sales. In 2018, e-commerce sales grew by 15 percent and reached $517 billion, but that ...
How to Boost Retail Sales With Proven Direct Mail Offer Strategies
WEBAug 14, 2024 — Include variable printing data (i.e., personalization) to increase the appeal, such as incorporating the recipient's first name in the offer. Be specific and straightforward to avoid confusion; clearly explain the offer and what it entails. Don't be misleading or offer something you don't have the capacity for.
Cover Story: After Eddie - Total Retail
WEBJan 1, 2009 — Headquarters: Lexington, N.C. Year founded: 1952; first catalog mailed in 1976 Merchandise: Mature women’s undergarments and apparel SKUs: 15,000-plus Mailings per year: 11 # of employees: 150 Annual sales: $25 million to $50 million Printer: RR Donnelley List manager: Belardi/Ostroy