The predominantly online retailer Amazon.com announced in a news release at the start of this year (January 2026) that it is changing course in its engagement in brick-and-mortar retailing. Its plan, already in motion, is to concentrate on the physical chain stores of Whole Foods Market (acquired in 2017), while closing the unmanned store chain… Read More
A New Opportunity Arises for Pop-Up Stores
Temporary stores pop-up in recent years more frequently in different retail locations such as central shopping districts (e.g., on high-streets or inside urban quarters) and in malls; as you might expect, they are called Pop-Up Stores. These stores or shops may operate for as short as a few days to as long as two or… Read More
Changing Priorities for Stores and Shops
Store and shop owners need to adjust to changes in shopper behaviour; for example: shoppers do more research online on products of relevance before visiting a physical store — they prepare for their visit and come more informed; shoppers visit a physical store or shop to browse and inspect merchandise on display first hand but… Read More
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