brick and mortar

Brick and mortar (also bricks and mortar or B&M) refers to a physical presence of an organization or business in a building or other structure. The term brick-and-mortar business is often used to refer to a company that possesses or leases retail shops, factory production facilities, or warehouses for its operations.

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D2C Brand Builds Loyalty Offline, Gets New Customers In-Store
D2C Brand Builds Loyalty Offline, Gets New Customers In-Store
March 26, 2024  |  Retail

For brands relying on senses that cannot be communicated via eCommerce — smell, taste, touch — it can be difficult to build a pure-play direct-to-consumer...

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UK Store Closures Put Spotlight on Digital Shoppers
UK Store Closures Put Spotlight on Digital Shoppers
March 26, 2024  |  Retail

One of the U.K.’s oldest retailers, Marks and Spencer (M&S) announced last week it plans to shutter 110 stores during the next five years. This...

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March 26, 2024  |  Digital Banking

If video killed the radio star, then what has digitization done to the banking landscape? Well, some observers believe it may have just given the...

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Instacart and AWG Partner to Ease Access to Grocery Technology
Instacart and AWG Partner to Ease Access to Grocery Technology
March 25, 2024  |  Partnerships

Instacart and Associated Wholesale Growers (AWG) have expanded their partnership to offer eCommerce and same-day delivery solutions to AWG’s member retailers.  This extended collaboration will simplify members’...

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Retailers Reduce Reliance on Shopping Centers Even as Gen Z Loves Malls
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March 25, 2024  |  Retail

Amid ongoing uncertainty, retailers are scaling back their reliance on in-mall locations, even as the new generation of shoppers flocks to these shopping centers. On...

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Carhartt Taps Consumer Data for Personalized Shopping Journeys
March 25, 2024  |  Retail

As brands and retailers race to offer the most targeted, relevant consumer journey, Carhartt is leveraging data to transform the omnichannel experience. In an interview...

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Walmart and Amazon Compete for Deal-Seeking Electronics Customers
Walmart and Amazon Compete for Deal-Seeking Electronics Customers
March 22, 2024  |  Retail

Walmart is looking to MacBooks to drive up its share of consumer electronics spending as Amazon continues to widen its lead in the category. The...

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March 21, 2024  |  Retail

As consumers continue to feel the economic pressures, Lululemon is seeing shoppers spend more cautiously. The athletic apparel retailer saw challenges in the United States,...

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Walmart Courts Affluence as Wealthier Shoppers Trade Down
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March 21, 2024  |  Retail

Walmart is reportedly making a renewed effort to entice wealthier shoppers. As Bloomberg News reported Thursday, the retail giant is renovating or building more than 800 locations across...

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