Categories Reimagined: Visual Merchandising Creates a Discovery Zone

The physical store is the discovery zone where most shoppers go to find something new, stock-up on groceries or find an item they need right now. In this Retail Safari®, we identify: Four retailers and brands who have reimagined category merchandising with inspiring in-store destinations One brand who has created a virtual storefront to digitally ... Read more

How to Attract Shoppers During a “Permanent” Price Correction

Price Correction Retail Safari banner featuring smiling grocery shopper and icons depicting money, coupons, health, and digital overlaid in green
91% of shoppers say that rising prices are not transient inflation, but they expect that prices on groceries will stay at 2023 levels (or go higher)[1]. In this Retail Safari®, we identify: 16 examples of retailers, brands, and digital platforms helping shoppers live within their stretch budget Examples in food and beverage (plus some in ... Read more

Smart Space: Next-Gen Department Stores & Brand Pop-Up Shops

Smart Space Retail Safari main banner featuring three storefronts of UGG, Kohl's, and Bloomies
As retailers and brands downsize and use their space more creatively, what categories, themes, and experiences are making the cut? In this Retail Safari®, we identify the key themes that brands and retailers are using to make these hard decisions. Each is creating emotional platforms that respond to what shoppers want: fast shopping mixed with ... Read more

The Right Size Round-Up: Small Formats

The Right Size Round-Up: Small Formats Report Banner featuring grab and go section of whole foods
The smaller format store has become so much more than “right sizing” of the space. We know from our How America Shops®  report that 72% of shoppers make quick trips to stores and online quick trips are making inroads. To compete, brick stores are resizing to smaller formats that facilitate a quick in-and-out, and also deliver ... Read more

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