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“Is Sporting Goods a Clear Pandemic Winner?” by Tom Ryan & 22 retail experts weigh in on the discussion via Retail Wire

by admin | Mar 19, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, Customer Experience, Debate, Predictions, Retail Economy

Photo: Dick’s Sporting Goods Sporting goods is increasingly solidifying its position among the “pandemic winners,” with sales for the three major publicly held chains, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Academy Sports and Hibbett Sports, remaining well-above pre-pandemic...

“Why Retailers Must Embrace the ‘Phygital’ Experience” by Lisa Schneider and Ashley McMillin via Total Retail

by admin | Mar 17, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, Customer Loyalty, E-Commerce, Omnichannel, Resources, Retail Economy, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies

Credit: Getty Images by ipopba The whirlwind of the pandemic and the fluctuating economy over the last few years has left retailers quickly adapting to the new demands of today’s consumers. Now that the dust has settled a bit, retailers continue to look for new ways...

“Dick’s Sporting Goods to Shutter Field & Stream Brand” by Joe Keenan via Total Retail

by admin | Mar 9, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, Customer Experience, News, Outdoor, Retail Economy

Dick’s Sporting Goods is shifting focus away from its Field & Stream stores toward its House of Sport concept, a significantly larger — and more profitable — version of the familiar Dick’s Sporting Goods store. Dick’s opened its first Field &...

“The Retail Party’s Not Over…It Just Has a Different Menu” by Warren Shoulberg via The Robin Report

by admin | Feb 22, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, Retail Economy, Retail Strategy

A funny thing happened on the way to the next recession: the consumer said, “No thanks.” With surprisingly strong retail sales numbers for January, shoppers are continuing to act like it’s business as usual when it comes to buying things. Driven by high employment...

“January Retail Sales See Biggest Jump in Nearly 2 Years” by Maria Albiges via Total Retail

by admin | Feb 18, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, News, Predictions, Retail Economy, Statistics

Credit: Getty Images by Oatawa U.S. retail sales increased by 3 percent in January, far exceeding expectations for the month, according to the Commerce Department. This is the largest increase since March 2021. The Commerce Department said Wednesday it...

“Retail in 2023: Back to Basics” by Chelsea Zhang and Rick Zullo via Total Retail

by admin | Feb 2, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, E-Commerce, Industry, Omnichannel, Predictions, Retail Economy, Returns

Credit: Warby Parker Over the last several years we’ve seen a tremendous boon in direct-to-consumer (DTC) and e-commerce strategies for retail. Venture capital flooded into the category leaving incumbent retailers feeling pressured. 2022 started to see a reversal of...