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Simple clean design for this crewneck that just came out! Below is a website dedicated to looking local, I recommend checking them out! #looklocalfirst

Discover how mall owners are completely reinventing their spaces, learn about Foot Locker's big move to St. Petersburg, and find out which fast food chain is coming to Parrish. Read all about it in this week's #LQCRE #TampaBay #LQTPA #Retail #News Brief. https://buff.ly/47fpxg4

As Spirit Halloween continues to thrive with its successful pop-up model, the question arises: Are we witnessing a shift towards a new (potentially stable) retail trend? Seasonal pop-up stores like Spirit Halloween offer a unique opportunity for commercial property owners, but they also present challenges in planning and forecasting. How can commercial owners adapt to this evolving business model? What strategies can be implemented to maximize the potential of these short-term retail spaces?

Exciting times ahead

This weeks win is Hexed showcasing in the 'Keep it Local Pop up Department store' that has opened its doors in The Potteries Centre , Hanley and is open until Christmas - check it out if you are local ( in the old Next retail unit) . What a wonderful concept of bringing together small creatives and independent brands in a fun and engaging environment, this is just what the high Street needs!. Not Mike Ashley buying up every brand and Department store offering the same old , same old and lining his ever big bulging pockets. If it's one thing you do this weekend pop into your local high Street and make a beeline for an independent shop . They need us , and we need them. ( Use them or Lose them as the saying goes). As e-commerce continues to rise, physical retail needs to evolve, not disappear. Successful stores are no longer just selling products -they're creating experiences, engaging in their customers and building communities. It's about meaningful interactions, not transactions Now more than ever we should champion small independent brands that bring uniqueness and personal touch to the table. These brands tell stories, innovate and connect with customers on a deeper level. It's up to us to us all to embrace a future where retail is about experience, authenticity and at the same time create a sustainable highstreet . #customerexperience #retailrevolution #supportsmallbrands #positiveretail

As the ghosts and goblins make their return this fall, welcome Spirit Halloween, the retail industry's all-time biggest pop-up operation, and 𝗧𝗥𝗥'𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗛𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸. Always ahead of time, it started opening more than 1,500 locations (a record) this week with some 50,000 employees. They will operate for about 90 days, and then get all packed up overnight until next year, same time... often in the same place at roadside and empty storefront locations. It's a remarkable achievement for privately held parent company, Spencer Spirit Holdings Inc., which operates over 600 year-round, namesake gift specialty stores in the U.S. and Canada offering hot-topic novelty gifts. In an era when most retailers struggle to open a few dozen stores a year, Spencer makes it look easy. It's a genius logistics trick...and a profitable treat for Spencer. #RetailNews #RetailMarketing #RetailInsight

It’s the end of an era for Bob’s stores 💔 But as the saying goes, when one door closes, another opens. We’re excited to envision new possibilities. What would you like to see in these spaces? #Bobsstores #commercialrealestate #cre #marketopportunities

Have you seen the latest SNL sketch poking fun at Spirit Halloween? Even the brand found it fun and leaned into the joke showcasing some sharp and witty engagement! After being portrayed as a company that “bounces” from dead-end towns and abandoned stores post-Halloween, Spirit Halloween fired back on social media, humorously accusing SNL of being “irrelevant” and claiming the skit made the show more relevant by association. While the banter was fun and entertaining, the real story lies in the business model: strategic three-month leases in highly visible locations with strong foot traffic. Their pop-up strategy isn’t just a seasonal afterthought—it’s a calculated, effective use of retail space that brings life to vacant stores in key markets, making them a temporary but significant retail player each year. According to Michael Bartiromo and Brooke Williams, KTLA, while brick and mortar stores are difficult in this day and age, considering Spirit Halloween’s approach, we can consider whether it highlights an agile business model, or is there a bigger conversation to be had about the role of temporary stores in today’s retail landscape. https://lnkd.in/gu2CqN28 #RetailTrends #BusinessStrategy #PopUpStores #HalloweenBusiness

This article comes out on the heels of a post I made yesterday. Not directly related- but outside of the ever evolving retail landscape and the move to shop online as Matt Garfield stated, department stores such as Macy's have been known to offer a vast amount of categories and sku's and a more than confusing promo pricing strategy. This almost always leads to an overwhelming shopping experience for the customer- especially if you are trying to attract a digitally savvy consumer as a way to evolve. More consumers are choosing quality over quantity and brands and companies that are experts in their specific niche. That niche💡, however, could be anything as long as its claimed, proven, and executed with excellence. ➡️ From a product category, to specific manufacturing processes, to their in store experiences, all the way to offering amazing value at the right time at the right prices ** 😉 aka off price. Cheering Tony Spring and the Macy's team on as they build their bold new chapter. Amy Pocsik Brenda M. Salamone Sally Marrer Meghan Houle, ACC #retailstrategy #retailinnovation

Opening a new store is always exciting, but we've discovered the importance of patience. By taking three weeks to meticulously organize and prepare, we ensure a flawless experience for our customers. 🛠️ This thoughtful approach helps us avoid potential complications and delivers a seamless grand opening. Proper planning and preparation are our keys to success, allowing us to provide a hassle-free and organized launch every time. 🚀 #techy #franchiseopportunity #grandopening #businessstrategy #organizedlaunch #hasslefreelaunch #storeopening #StrategicPlanning