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The community for store development design leaders.

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IKEA COO Rob Olson explains the retailer's shift toward smaller stores, their pioneering sustainability efforts, initiatives to boost foot traffic, and much more at RetailSpaces. hubs.li/Q02wm5_k0

How IKEA is Evolving Beyond the Blue Box

IKEA is evolving beyond its big-box stores, embracing smaller formats and sustainability initiatives. COO Rob Olson shares the company's strategies to adapt and thrive in modern retail.

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Tractor Supply plans to open up to 95 stores in 2024, as well as complete its 10th distribution center. hubs.li/Q02jM6Sf0

Despite Challenging 2023, Tractor Supply Plans 90 Store Openings This Year - Retail TouchPoints

Even in the face of an 8.6% net sales decline in Q4 2023, Tractor Supply still plans to open up to 95 brick-and-mortar stores in 2024.

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Walmart still believes in brick-and-mortar! In the next 5 years, they plan to build or convert more than 150 stores. These stores will adopt their “Store of the Future” concept, as will the 650 locations they plan to remodel in the next year. 👷‍♂️👷🏽‍♀️ 🚀 hubs.li/Q02jrmlB0

Walmart plans to add more than 150 large-format stores across the U.S.

Walmart already has a massive footprint, with more than 4,600 stores across the country.

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Self-checkout. Hate it? Are you a fan? Is it a necessary part of the future of physical retail? Let us know your thoughts. hubs.li/Q02hBcd30 A topic we'll explore at RetailSpaces Austin (March 24-26): hubs.li/Q02hBcvV0 #physicalretail #selfcheckout #RetailSpaces

'It hasn't delivered': The spectacular failure of self-checkout technology

Unstaffed tills were supposed to revolutionise shopping. Now, both retailers and customers are bagging many self-checkout kiosks.

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Explore Petco's NYC flagship: Serene park vibes, grooming luxury, gourmet kitchen redefine pet retail. Explore insights from design duo Rick Neira and Angela Tumolo Neira at RetailSpaces. 🐾 Join us this spring in Austin | March 24-26 hubs.li/Q02fP-Nm0 #RetailSpaces

How Petco is Upending Your Idea of the Pet Store

Explore Petco's innovative NYC flagship store in this insightful talk by designers Rick and Angela Neira, revealing a unique blend of pet wellness and retail strategy that sets new standards in...

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The average US store is the smallest it’s been in 17 years, reflecting profound changes in the way Americans now shop. hubs.li/Q02cVlkX0 #retailspaces
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We are still buzzing from RetailSpaces last week in Palm Springs. Check out the photo gallery to see what you missed! hubs.li/Q023mhkk0

RetailSpaces | 2023

Sept. 17-19, 2023 // Palm Springs, CA

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The Monday night party at RetailSpaces was a blast! 🎉 Awesome people, great entertainment, and some cool dance moves - what more could you ask for on a Monday? 💃 #RetailSpaces2023 hubs.li/Q022XtMS0
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Throwback to our session on Petco's game-changing flagship store in NYC. A huge thanks to Rick Neira and Angela Tumolo Neira for sharing the inspiration behind these elevated spaces. 🐾 hubs.li/Q022TQmx0
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Day one at RetailSpaces is off to a great start! 🚀 We've explored the beautiful Frank Sinatra estate and had some laughs at the comedy night. Now, it's time to dive into our meetings and uncover exciting industry insights! 💡
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The countdown is ON for RetailSpaces '23! Check out our agenda to see what what's goin' down in Palm Springs next month 📆 Haven't registered yet? Secure one of the last spots now! → hubs.ly/Q020RDgT0
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Next Wednesday we'll be chatting live with T-Mobile, NGS, and GUESS about effective execution of remodel programs. Register here: hubs.li/Q01Nr7_30 #storedevelopment #RetailSpaces
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Tech: In the future, you’ll walk into a store and take whatever you want San Francisco:
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San Francisco Target puts entire inventory on lockdown amid shoplifting crisis trib.al/V4hOvXK
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8 new stores; 9 Plan & Order points, where no products are stocked; 900 pickup locations; home delivery via EVs by 2025... Some of the key features of Ikea's $2.2 billion investment in the U.S. #storedevelopment #storedesign #RetailSpaces hubs.li/Q01MpDPb0

Ikea to invest over $2.2 billion in new U.S. store models, pickup locations in next three years

Ikea is investing billions in its omnichannel growth strategy in the U.S., marking its biggest investment push since it opened in the U.S. nearly 40 years ago.

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IKEA makes biggest ever investment in the U.S. with 17 new stores. The $2 billion investment will also modernize stores and boost delivery capacity... hubs.li/Q01MknhY0 #RetailSpaces #storedevelopment #retailrealestate #storeconstruction #storedesign
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"We’ll be scaling new concepts with bigger footprints to offer more engaging experiences with a broader product assortment." Interesting portfolfio adjustments happening at Foot Locker. #storedevelopment #storedesign #physicalretail #RetailSpaces hubs.li/Q01HR4y20

Foot Locker details store closing — and opening — plans

Foot Locker’s new plan to move the company forward includes some major changes in its store portfolio.

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Coming soon to Targets: Drive Up Returns #storedesign #storedevelopment #curbside #RetailSpaces hubs.li/Q01D-Y9c0

Target will allow you to return items from your car starting this spring | TechCrunch

Target is offering more services through its Drive Up curbside option; it plans to allow customers to return items from the convenience of their car.

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Self-checkout is on the rise. Meanwhile, customer dissatisfaction with the tech is growing. Some retailers refuse to adopt it. What do you think the future holds? #selfcheckout #physicalretail #stores #RetailSpaces hubs.li/Q01DvlWR0

Major retailer reveals why it will never change self-checkout policy despite pressure from rivals...

WHILE shoppers may love the convenience of self-checkout, Trader Joe’s has vowed not to add the machines to its store. Other major grocery stores like Walmart and Kroger have relied so much o…

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Retailers know they need to embrace tech and other in-store innovations to satisfy changing consumer habits... but how do you also keep it human? Great discussion at RetailSpaces with Discount Tire, Citizens Bank, Green Thumb Industries, and ChangeUp hubs.li/Q01yw5vY0

Striking a Balance Between Tech and Human Interaction In-Store

Store design & construction leaders from three different sectors share insights about how their brands balance automation with human interaction.

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"Digital doesn't need to be less." Embracing tech to keep up with changing consumer habits is a must for retailers. But as T-Mobile's Ryan Haskell points out, elevating human interaction in-store remains vital.  #storedesign #storedevelopment #retailtech #RetailSpaces
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