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Consumer spending: the experience economy booms

09.09.2024

Since the coronavirus pandemic, consumers have been spending more money on experiences such as leisure activities, entertainment, travel and gastronomy. Traditional retail goods such as clothing and electronics are becoming less important.
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How retail media is revolutionizing the advertising market

22.08.2024

More and more retailers are offering brand manufacturers the opportunity to place advertising in their media. What retailers offer: direct access to customers and valuable first-party data.
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Next-gen features for retail loyalty programs

07.08.2024

Loyalty management is a high-tech affair these days, with AI playing a central role in customer relationship management, for example. What do successful loyalty programmes that increase engagement look like?
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Recruitment marketing: How retailers attract young talent

20.06.2024

The competition for qualified junior staff and tech talent is tougher than ever. Leading retail companies are therefore relying on creative and innovative HR marketing strategies.
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How e-car brands are revolutionizing retail in China

10.01.2024

Discover how e-car brand stores redefine the shopping encounter, wowing customers with immersive experiences.
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Walmart and Unity to bring immersive commerce to games and apps

09.01.2024

Walmart announced plans to give Unity developers the ability to integrate Walmart’s commerce APIs directly into their games and apps.
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Santa's parking space spotted at Aldi

22.12.2023

Christmas shoppers in Manchester were given a surprise as they spotted a giant sleigh parking space installed on top of a local Aldi store.
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Nike Ginza is made for local running communities in Tokyo

18.12.2023

The retail experience of Nike Ginza, the newest Nike Rise store opening in Tokyo’s, is built on the promise of serving local runners.
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MediaMarktSaturn tests space-as-a-service offer for marketplace sellers

13.12.2023

In a pilot project, a fitness equipment provider from the Marketplace of MediaMarktSaturn is using instore floor space to present its products.
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China in-store 2023 showcases high-quality designs and retail solutions

13.12.2023

A triumphant return: following a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, China in-store 2023 left both visitors and exhibitors inspired.
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Asda to create a showstopping Christmas tree with Michael Bublé

17.11.2023

To celebrate its 2023 Christmas campaign starring none other than Michael Bublé, Asda has turned to a little Christmas magic (and a large festive helping of technology) to create a unique first-of-its-kind public Christmas tree.
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China in-store 2023: The longed-for return of the B2B retail trade show

08.08.2023

After a two-year pandemic break, the renowned China in-store trade show is finally returning. From November 29 to December 1, 2023, the Shanghai New International Expo Center will once again be the meeting place for trade visitors from the retail industry.
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METRO upgrades franchise solutions for grocery customers

19.06.2023

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Pop-up stores as a formula for success

13.06.2023

Established brands and aspiring entrepreneurs have long recognized that pop-up stores enrich marketing strategies and boost sales. But what purpose do pop-up stores serve besides increasing sales? And how can smaller brands implement these temporary locations?
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Petco unveils complete pet care experience at new flagship store

08.06.2023

Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. unveiled its new Union Square flagship, a unique one-stop health and wellness destination for pets, in the heart of New York City.
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EuroShop 2023: Emotions, impressions, experiences

09.03.2023

Five days of EuroShop with eight dimensions, a packed supporting program, and plenty of highlights: That was EuroShop 2023.
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Sustainability reporting becomes mandatory

01.02.2023

The critical view of CO2 emissions and many other sustainability issues is increasing. Soon, no one will be able to avoid taking appropriate measures and communicating them.
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Chinese New Year: Market potential for retailers and brands

27.01.2022

Shopping festivals are becoming increasingly popular, and sales are rising rapidly. Many brands and retailers have discovered these events as a way of promoting sales. One such shopping festival is Chinese New Year.
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Trends in brick-and-mortar retail: 3 tips

15.05.2020

Educating and entertaining customers – according to Vanessa Keen, Head of New Business and Marketing of Design4Retail, that’s what retailers need to do to get consumers in their stores. And in-store technology plays a major role in that regard.
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Retail Marketing: Attracting customers to the POS

18.02.2020

Marketing is the key to the aha-experience in bricks and mortar retail. The right eye-catchers can arouse emotions and also attract new customers into the stores. Whether three-dimensional or digital: find anything for your POS at the EuroShop 2020.
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10 do‘s and don‘ts for a perfect trade show exhibit

04.12.2019

EuroShop is fast approaching and trade show planning is about to kick into high gear! There are many questions you need to address: Who will you send to the trade show to represent your company? Which products will you showcase? What should your trade show booth look like?
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Retail Design: The key to it is communication

16.10.2018

Prof. Zimmermann has spent many years working in the communications industry. This included a position as CEO at BBDO Germany and Pleon Europe and also as professor in strategic communication and co-founder of the Retail Design course at PBSA (the Peter Behrens School of Arts) in Düsseldorf.
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