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Barneys, Pier 1 And Other Iconic-But-Bankrupt Retailers Are Coming Back To Life 

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Plenty of famous retail chains have collapsed both before and during a pandemic that has slammed brick-and-mortar stores, but some iconic names like Pier 1 , Barneys New York and others are coming back – at least in some fashion. The launch of Barneys at Saks is a seminal moment to reignite the brand for the future.”.

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How BNPL Is Helping BlackCool Boost Brand Awareness And Availability

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This growth is creating opportunities for numerous retailers, including BlackCool & Co. , a lifestyle brand that offers apparel, accessories and fragrances as well as spirits and hand-rolled cigars. But with BNPL you can go to any retailer, choose your product and pay over time with no credit check.” .

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How A New Name Sparked An Unattended Retail Turnaround

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Case in point, Stockwell: a self-service retail venture that got off on a very wrong foot with customers by, among other things, choosing the wrong name. But the branding came across somewhat differently. The Washington Post branded Bodega the most hated startup in America.

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More Retailers Are Checking Into Hotels In Search Of Innovation

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Part of the future of retail is playing out inside hotels — and that’s happening as the wider part of the travel-and-tourism industry is undergoing its own significant disruption. One of the latest — and perhaps wildest — examples of the hotel-retail trend comes from Taco Bell, of all places. Unattended Retail.

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Samsung Expands Beyond Pop-Ups With Full-Scale Stores

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In a potential challenge to Apple at brick-and-mortar retail, Samsung Electronics is looking to move beyond pop-up shops with its own full-scale U.S. 20, which is the day that the brand is expected to announce a foldable phone and the Galaxy S10, Apple Insider reported. The company will reportedly open three stores on Feb.

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Team USA Launches Omnichannel Strategy For Olympic Retail

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Fanatics , a company that sells Team USA merchandise, has taken a novel approach to Olympic retail this year with a physical store in a major U.S. The store marks a milestone for Team USA: It’s their first in-person retail store outside the Olympic Training Center in Colorado. Retail Gold.

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Bulletin: A Cheaper Way To Sell In-Store

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Bulletin — described as “WeWork for retail” — opened its second New York City retail space this week while also raising funds in anticipation of opening additional NYC locations as well as eventually branching out to other cities.