Was Service Merchandise ahead of its time? - RetailWire
Apr 6, 2015 · The article was talking about the defunct Service Merchandise chain, which peaked at more than 400 catalog showrooms selling fine jewelry and a wide array of general merchandise. While featuring some full-service and self-service areas, the showrooms provided catalog books on tables where shoppers ordered products from a stock room.
Target looks to elevate its ship-from-store operations
Apr 19, 2021 · Target looks to elevate its ship-from-store operations. Target is testing a new method of delivery that involves picking up merchandise in stores and sorting them at nearby mini-distribution centers for carriers in order to increase speed and reduce costs. The retailer is also exploring the use of its Shipt delivery service for last-mile drop-offs.
Will Frederick’s of Hollywood’s succeed as an e-tailer?
Apr 20, 2015 · The shift from a struggling brick & mortar to online-only follows the path of Montgomery Ward, Linens-N-Things, Service Merchandise and, most recently, Delia*s. Ron Friedman, an accountant and consultant at Marcum LLP, believes Frederick’s could be profitable online if they’re able to use social media to drive the web traffic the stores ...
Is Netflix about to replicate Disney’s product ... - RetailWire
June 14, 2021. Tom Ryan. Netflix, taking a page from Walt Disney, will launch an online store to sell limited-edition apparel, lifestyle merchandise and collectibles from its extensive catalog of shows and movies. The site marks the world’s largest streaming service’s first direct-to-consumer retail push. Major studios often make more money ...
A Guide to Retail Store Design: 5 Secrets For Maximum Success
May 8, 2023 · 9. Consider Music: Having a custom playlist that functions as the soundtrack to your retail space and store will enhance the ambiance and mood of your customers. This requires the music selection to fit the theme and overall feel of your brand and retail store, so careful consideration is a must.
Von Maur Named America’s Best Department Store by Newsweek …
September 6, 2024. Dennis Limmer. Von Maur Department Store has been named America’s Best Department Store for the third year in a row by Newsweek. The rankings were based on an independent survey of over 7,000 U.S. shoppers, evaluating products, service, atmosphere, accessibility, and store layout to assess the best retailers in the U.S ...
Does self-checkout make sense for Costco? - RetailWire
June 17, 2019. Tom Ryan. Six years after announcing plans to get rid of many self-service checkouts, Costco is again testing them to help combat long waits at manned registers. On its third-quarter conference call, Richard Galanti, Costco’s EVP and CFO, said about 125 self-service stations have been installed across Costco’s 536 U.S. stores.
More consumers are developing the subscription box habit.
Aug 12, 2022 · Retailers should too. August 12, 2022. Patricia Vekich Waldron. Subscription box service sales have soared since the start of the pandemic, driven by consumers’ desire for convenience, value and variety. EMarketer.com estimates that the subscription box segment grew 41 percent between 2019 and 2020, followed by a 19 percent gain in 2021.
Rethinking Customer Loyalty in the Age of the ‘Zero Consumer’
December 27, 2023. Dennis Limmer. The retail industry is undergoing a seismic shift due to the emergence of “zero consumers.”. These shoppers, characterized by zero patience, zero boundaries, and, crucially, zero loyalty, are challenging traditional definitions of customer loyalty. According to McKinsey, “They scrimp and splurge at the ...
The future of self-service in stores is dire - RetailWire
Mar 7, 2016 · The future of self-service in stores is dire. March 7, 2016. Nikki Baird. Through a special arrangement, what follows is a summary of an article from Retail Paradox, RSR Research’s weekly analysis on emerging issues facing retailers, presented here for discussion. For shoppers, self-service has historically been perceived as better than ...