Forty-two percent of the 300 senior retail leaders surveyed believe that theft is more of a concern today than it was twelve months ago. https://ow.ly/z5Op50SK4Vr #retail #theft
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Today's world is significantly different. Theft has always been a challenge for retailers. Mid last century, Walgreens customers passed through gates or turnstiles that operated in only one direction. Today, this phenomenon seems to have evolved into its own industry, reflecting changes in societal attitudes and behaviors. Drugstore chains are confronted with a critical decision: either shut down locations in high-risk areas or adapt their store designs to maintain operations in these communities. Similarly, community leaders are faced with a pivotal choice. They must either reinforce legal measures to reduce theft or consider providing financial support to retailers who suffer losses due to local theft incidents. Presently, the latter option appears unlikely, and it seems some retailers have chosen to withdraw from certain markets. It's a difficult reality, but the convenience of retail services is not a guaranteed entitlement for every community. The future of retail looks very different than today. Gone will be the 15,000 square feet of stocked shelves. Stores will be smaller, but offer a far better consumer experience. Retail clarity will dominate this landscape, not only to effectively compete with the Amazons of the world, but to help consumers make better product choices. The future is interactive and experiential. How does this retail future affect today's choices? As transformation is both necessary and inevitable, chains should start with re-imagining high-risk market store design rather than abandoning markets or resorting to lock-and-key. #Walgreens #CVS https://lnkd.in/g8Y-KJpU
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What's the REAL value of your retail stores? If you need to think of the answer, read how to get the right number! Read here: https://lnkd.in/gHgpZTwD #storemanagement #retailexecution #rtm #retailinnovation
Retail Stores head for Conflation in 2024
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It was a pleasure to chat again with CNBC's Tyler Mathisen and Kelly Evans at the Power Lunch studio today. Here are some of the key points from our discussion on the current state of the retail sector: Retail Transformation: Retail 1.0 is giving way to Retail 2.0. Concepts like Red Lobster are being replaced by high-demand tenants such as Raising Cane's and Chick-fil-A, which enhance property value and drive higher rents. Vacancy Rates: We're experiencing historic lows, a testament to the strong demand for retail space. Store Replacements: We're converting over 30 Bed Bath & Beyond boxes into thriving spaces for tenants like TJ Maxx, Ross, Burlington, specialty and discount grocery operators, and more, driving a 40% rent increase on those backfilled spaces. Consumer Behavior: Despite inflationary pressures, Kimco's key demographic (middle to upper-income shoppers) shows robust activity with a 4% increase in year-over-year traffic in our portfolio. For more insights, check out the full interview: #RetailRealEstate #KimcoRealty #CNBC #PowerLunch
Kimco CEO Conor Flynn: There's a retrenchment occurring at Walmart for the lower-end consumer
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Theft has dominated retail headlines over the past few years, rising $143bn in 2023 or 2% of net retail sales. In addition to this jarring statistic, the larger issue is more difficult to measure: the impact on sales and consumer loyalty. At first glance it appears retail has an outside theft problem. However, the reality is that over 50% of shrink is driven by internal factors. How can companies identify internal theft and optimize operations patterns? Read Alvarez & Marsal Consumer and Retail Group's latest thought leadership piece to find out: https://lnkd.in/dX-4CQPu A special thanks to the author team: David Ritter, John Clear, Jeremy Levine, Conor Gaffney and Sammy Potter #AMCRG #CRGTeam #Retail #Shrink #ConsumerInsights
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Bigger isn’t always better when it comes to store size.
Placer.ai: Retailers finding success with small-format stores
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“How do you define retail shrink?” Some retailers believe it encompasses things like “markdowns”. Others call it “paper shrink”. And many know shrinkage to be synonymous with theft and shoplifting. Addressing this shrink problem requires cross-functional collaborations and challenging traditional strategies. It requires a data-informed, finance-led, store-by-store approach. And the payoff is worth it: higher profits and better customer experience. Take a listen to our recent episode of McKinsey on Consumer and Retail, where my colleagues Monica T., Mark Ibbotson and Bill Mutell delve into the art and science of reducing retail shrink. #Retail #Growth #CustomerExperience
The art and science of reducing retail shrink
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🛒 What do retail price matches mean? 🛒 John Lewis has revived its ‘never knowingly undersold’ tagline two years after abandoning the pledge as “not fit for purpose”. The latest edition of Your Weekly Antidote digs into the data of retail price matching. Read it here and let us know your thoughts: https://lnkd.in/ew5GNh4y
Your Weekly Antidote: What are price promises worth?
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As a merchant/strategist I’ve always believed that sometimes we sacrifice our “point of view” to try and be everything to everybody - which in my opinion is an impossible task. We allow customers to get bogged down in with the noise of too many options, which can be harmful. The industry changes every day. We take risks, but I think true bravery as a retailer means sacrificing the idea that every single person will convert and leaning hard into what you’re best at. Edit, edit, edit! Buy into what customer love. Create a clear point of view. The story will read itself!
Stopped by CNBC’s Squawk Box last week to talk about the state of retail with Becky Quick - https://lnkd.in/dCdgM7Ks
Season of change for retailers? Former J. Crew CEO Mickey Drexler on the state of retail
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Shrink = Theft. Right? Given the news stories dominating the headlines, it's easy to look at it this way. But as with life, not everything is black and white. Look deeper and you will find that process compliance, supply chain challenges and poor expiration management all play their part. The problem is that they are harder to identify. So how do you tackle shrink and identify the root cause? We have you covered 👇 https://hubs.ly/Q02xJZjr0 #shrink #invetorymanagement #retailtheft #retailshrink
How to reduce retail shrink and pinpoint the root cause
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