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Enticing Millennials With Experiences Using ?Neighborhood Goods?

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The old model of opening a retail store with merchandise as a main focus of the space may not appeal to today’s consumers – millennials in particular. In general, he said, many brands find the Dallas-Fort Worth area to be among their top cities, and markets such as Plano are less costly to open in than those larger cities.

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Circuit City Still Eyeing Comeback, But Wants To Take Its Time To Get Things Right

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The revamped Circuit City will also focus on products targeted to a millennial audience — such as pre- and postpaid smartphones, tablets, wearables, gaming equipment and drones — and stick to small-box retail locations in heavily populated yet affordable real estate markets, licensed kiosks, franchises and eCommerce.

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Super Saturday’s Secret Strength

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According to InfoScout’s earlier analysis of shopping trips in individual shopping areas, Super Saturday will most likely notch a “win” this year in five major metro areas: Dallas/Fort Worth; Washington, D.C.; Baby boomers continue to be early shoppers; millennials, on the other hand, shop later in the season and later in the day.

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How The Gap Hopes To Capture Consumers With A More Open Take On Loyalty

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The Gap started testing the rewards program in the Dallas/Fort Worth and Atlanta areas, though after recently recruiting its millionth customer, it expanded the footprint of the program, adding the entire state of California. Growing up during the Great Recession, has given them, definitely it seems to me, a reluctance.”.

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The Amazon/Walmart Whole Paycheck Tracker: The Siren Song of Enhanced Efficiency

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In yet another use for Whole Foods, Amazon announced this week it will be providing pickup and drop-off services for packages at select Whole Foods locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Reports indicate shoppers can either visit a staffed help desk, or use self-service kiosks to access the service.

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Are Consumers Ready To Buy And Sell Homes Online?

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markets as Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth and Raleigh-Durham, and has plans for more domestic expansion in the coming 12 months. That does not mean they are all millennial consumers. Home Marketplaces. Knock operates in such U.S No matter how much tech you have, people want a hand to hold,” Black said.

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