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Amazon Extends Just Walk Out Technology to Apparel and Fan Gear with RFID

Amazon has incorporated RFID capabilities into its Just Walk Out cashierless technology to handle the sale of apparel…

News September 19
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The Good American fitting room is equipped with RFID-powered technology that gives the customer more control over the try-on experience.

Good American Makes Good on its Brand Promise with Smart Fitting Room Tech

Shopping can be an emotional experience, and retailers hope that the emotions consumers feel are positive ones, like…

Features September 12
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Kohl’s to Add 45 Smaller Sephora Shop-in-Shops this Fall

Kohl’s will add 45 new 750-square-foot Sephora shop-in-shops in stores across 29 states in the next few months,…

News September 11
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Al Iannuzzi, VP of Sustainability for Estée Lauder Companies, shares how the company is embracing sustainable store design materials and practices.

How Estée Lauder is Making Store Design Sustainable

Earlier this summer, the Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) announced the launch of a new Responsible Store Design Program…

Features September 6
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Outform is reimagining the store mannequin by combining 3D-like hologram tech, dynamic content and real-time data into one robust experience.

The Future of the Store Mannequin: Diverse, Digital and Data-Driven

Mannequins have played a starring role on the store floor for centuries. But while they still can add…

Features August 23
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By empowering associates with data, retailers can support better in-store experiences

3 Ways to Use Data to Improve In-Store Experiences

Retailers have access to troves of data: data about their customers, their products and their business. But despite…

Features August 1
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Inside Century 21’s Dramatic (Re)-Entrance into NYC Retail

The return of storied off-price retailer Century 21 to its original space in NYC’s financial district this past…

Features July 26
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The new Coachtopia pop-up in NYC's SoHo will tout a calendar of programming designed to bring the brand's core principles to life.

Coachtopia Pop-Up Opens in SoHo NYC

Coach has unveiled a new Coachtopia store experience in New York City’s SoHo. The pop-up, which is inspired…

News July 21
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Struggling with Associate Engagement? Follow These 3 Tips

According to a 2022 analysis, the turnover rate for hourly in-store retail positions is 75.8%. In addition, 63%…

Features July 19
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