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Growth is only lasting if it’s a product of improvement. For today’s students of business and commerce we should all take notes on the moves made by Starbucks, a company that innovates its way into more communities and street corners than any other coffee chain. It’s not always the major changes that facilitate expansion. Most of the improvements that matter are subtle and few. Starbucks has its eyes (and ears) focused on little adjustments like reducing ambient noise and making space design more functional for those with disabilities and it is these types of improvements that will carry their plan for a larger footprint. It will be worth watching what other improvements they might make down the road. #improvement #aceparking #growth #innovation #starbucks

When do big breakthroughs usually happen? They typically happen when the world is out of balance and the times seem uncertain. That’s when the most needed innovations emerge to restore balance. When we started working with Northgate Market in 2020 to create a new kind of grocery store, it was the bottom of the pandemic. Nobody knew what the world would like in a few years or whether people would ever feel comfortable gathering inside a store again. Home delivery was skyrocketing, and click-and-collect was declared by the experts as the future of grocery. However, the Shook Kelley team and Northgate leaders still believed in the power of place and the magic of bringing people together around the meaning of food and the celebration of authentic Mexican flavors. We developed a bold theory of what consumers wanted and needed in their lives that went against the grain of the prevailing wisdom. While we had no benchmarks to use as precedents, we spent the next three years working collaboratively with the Northgate leaders to turn that theory into reality by pioneering a new way to go to market. Nothing is more gratifying than seeing this theory succeed for our client and break new ground in the food industry. But it's also nice when your peers recognize the risk that effort took. Retail TouchPoints has held an annual Brand Experience Awards program to spotlight the brands and retailers reimagining and elevating customer experiences across all channels. This week, we learned they selected Mercado González as a 2024 Store Design & Experiential Retail category winner. We are very grateful for this recognition and hope it will serve as a reminder to everyone out there working on an idea that the world doesn't get yet to just keep moving forward with your theory until it hits the right market opportunities. #grocerystores #supermarkets #retailstores #retailers #foodretail #storedesign #stores #malls #shoppingcenters #mexicanfood #mexico #architecture #topretailexpert ICSC Urban Land Institute National Retail Federation National Grocers Association Specialty Food Association National Restaurant Association RETHINK Retail AIA Los Angeles AIA North Carolina AIA California AIA Charlotte University of North Carolina at Charlotte

🛍️ 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞, 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝟔% 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐣𝐮𝐦𝐩 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐨 𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫. 🎯 The company's head of asset management for retail parks Matthew Reed explains why the format is doing so well and how they'll continue to prosper. ✴️ As Primark opens its new Teesside Park shop and Hotel Chocolat says all new stores in its pipeline will open on retail parks, we look at why the format is thriving right now – and what the future holds. 💡 Retail parks used to be the place to go to buy tools and hardware or possibly pick out a new sofa. However, they have changed dramatically over the past decade, and shoppers can now leave with not just a new outfit but a fresh set of makeup, and a post-gym haircut too. Link - https://buff.ly/3QZVimg #Retail #RetailNews #RetailPark #IndustryNews #GoYallo

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Only good news here, we promise. It's all about growth, improvements, and generally being better. Let's dive in ⬇️ 💊Kenvue has launched its "Our Vue Forward" efficiency initiative in a bid to upgrade IT infrastructure, and streamline operations. 💄The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is implementing operational and structural changes as part of a larger profit recovery plan to restore gross margins by inventory optimization, and price realization. 🥕Bolthouse Farms is being split into two standalone entities. Bolthouse Fresh Foods will offer fresh carrots whilst Generous Brands will manage salad dressings and beverages. 🥃Beam Suntory has rebranded as Suntory Global Spirits to reflect the company's growth in ready-to-drink cocktails and spirits. The company has grown in value to $5.5 billion from $2.5 billion since the acquisition in 2014. 🏪Casey's has switched up its visual identity for the first time since launch. The "It's not crazy, it's Casey's" campaign is designed to position the retailer as more than a standard gas station and highlight it's growth. 🚀CVS Media Exchange (CMX) has implemented enhancements to align with the IAB's set of industry guidelines for retail media and measurement. CMX is focusing on; reporting and transparency, and attribution modeling. 🐻MINISO USA continues to expand into the US with a 4000-square feet store co-designed with Sanrio. By the end of the year, Miniso plans to expand further with 550-650 new store globally. 🔔 Hit follow to keep up to date with news, blogs, podcast releases, and more! #News #Headlines #CPG #Retail #LatestNews

Whole Foods Announces Small-Format Store Openings In the “Weekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2024” reports, Coresight Research explores the retail landscape to bring you the latest data and developments on major players’ store footprints. The latest report, for week 29 of 2024 (ended July 19), includes updates from Amazon, New Balance, Stop & Shop, Sheetz, and Whole Foods Market. Data in this research report include: ◾Week-by-week comparisons of announced store closures and openings in the US and the UK—2024 vs. 2023 ◾Major US and UK store closures and openings, 2024 ◾Major US and UK retail bankruptcies—2024 and 2023 Understanding store trends is crucial for making informed strategic decisions and staying ahead of market dynamics—access our latest report to keep up to date: https://lnkd.in/dGFRSfFQ #USretailmarket #UKretailmarket #storecount #expertanalysis

In WD Partners' latest POV, we explore how DICK'S Sporting Goods has embraced innovation to stay ahead in a rapidly changing retail landscape. From redefining the in-store experience to meeting evolving customer needs, there's much to learn from their approach. Don't miss out on the opportunity to gain valuable insights that could shape your retail success. Check out the POV below! WD Partners

Recently, I read a RetailWire article about Macy’s shutting down 150 of its 500 stores. For those in other parts of the world, Macy’s is a department store chain, and its stores often anchor large shopping malls. However, while that describes more than 25% of its stores, it represents less than 10% of sales. Some might say Macy’s is “trimming the fat” or “getting rid of the dogs.” From a financial perspective, that may be true. But it’s more than that. What they are doing is what any good business would do, and that’s changing to keep up with customers’ ever-changing habits and expectations.  Read more: https://lnkd.in/gSXWBUuv #customerservice #customerexperience #EvolvingCustomerNeeds #ShepHyken

Retail Today / Retail Renaissance: As “big box” stores retreat from our large urban cities, I see opportunity. Over 30 years ago Kmart moved into one of last retail frontiers for real estate, urban core. Miami, New York and other densely populated areas were opened with fantastic success. In 1998, I was able to get approval for a new store in Miami. It was only 50,000 sq ft, less than half the size of a typical Kmart at that time. We had to merchandise it differently and set up operational procedures to operate profitably. That store’s performance was outstanding, driving over $30 million a year. A very challenging store, requiring overnight replenishment teams, eliminating many higher theft categories, expanded loss prevention programs and a “hands on” leadership team. What many retailers did was take a “cookie cutter” approach to operating in this environment. Failure! So as Walmart, Target, CVS, Walgreens and others, abandoned this strategy. Where is the opportunity? I can see Dollar General or even Aldi come up with a concept that provides security, labor opportunities, tax revenue, retail sales and yes, profits. The key think differently. #retail #retailtrends #retailstrategy #retailexperience #shoppingexperience #stores #brickandmortar #brandexperience #merchandising #shoplifting

Leading retail executives from Abercrombie & Fitch Co., Levi Strauss & Co., Under Armour and more share why they believe that 'stores matter' and always will. Check out their insights on why stores enable a more experiential approach than digital and how a more intimate associate experience drives sales across all physical and digital channels. Efficiency and productivity are key to success. Read more on the future of retail predictions here: https://lnkd.in/gvRM-GSC