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Retail Pulse: FAO Schwarz To Open New Flagship; Amazon Expands Grocery Delivery

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Brick-and-mortar retailers have closed flagship locations in recent times, but sometimes these landmark stores make a comeback. The new store, which will be located at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, will feature multiple experiential retail components. The store will also offer magic shows and a grocery shopping experience designed for kids.

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Retail Pulse: Brookstone Files For Bankruptcy; Kroger Launches New Delivery Service

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Brookstone , a specialty retailer known for massage chairs and gadgets, used to be a must-see mall retailer. malls, Brookstone is now the latest major brick-and-mortar retailer to announce that it has filed for bankruptcy protection. Both have operations online under new owners, reported The Wall Street Journal.

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Shipping Inconsistencies Plague Nonessential eCommerce

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Nonessential retail is highly dependent – in some cases, completely dependent – on eCommerce during the COVID-19 crisis. At half of the total eCommerce volume, its distribution center can deliver on time when operating normally, but the company has committed to an inconsistent set of priorities as necessary in this crisis.

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Why Thorntons Is Investing In The Loyal C-Store Customer

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Specifically, the Louisville, Kentucky-based Thorntons chain spent much of the late 90s and early 2000s upgrading the convenience experience at its now 192 locations. And in the modern era of retail, according to Thorntons, that means making loyalty rewards for the customer. You’re already there, may as well grab a candy bar.

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Uber Of X: Truxx Is The Uber Of Moving

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When one of these variables falls out of place, the whole operation can be out of whack. We are also expanding into retail partnerships as a “last mile” service. By promoting and offering in-store access to the Truxx service, retailers drive sales by conveniently solving a problem for customers for no additional cost.