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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Macy’s Expands to Strip Malls With Smaller Stores and Leaner Inventory
Macy’s Expands to Strip Malls With Smaller Stores and Leaner Inventory
May 08, 2023  |  Retail

The word is that Macy’s is exiting the dying mall and making its foray into strip malls, as it views these type of physical retail...

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Sephora Asks Customers to Pay $25 for Their Own Birthday Perk
Sephora Asks Customers to Pay $25 for Their Own Birthday Perk
May 05, 2023  |  Retail

In times of inflation, nothing is safe. Not even freebies on your birthday. In the latest inflation stunt since costs on shipping is Sephora’s efforts to...

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Nordstrom Closes San Francisco Stores as Foot Traffic Falls
Nordstrom Closes San Francisco Stores as Foot Traffic Falls
May 04, 2023  |  Retail

Nordstrom is reportedly shuttering two of its San Francisco stores amid declining foot traffic. That’s according to a Wednesday (May 3) Wall Street Journal report,...

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How D2C Brands Like Warby Parker Are Making Physical Stores Work
How D2C Brands Like Warby Parker Are Making Physical Stores Work
May 02, 2023  |  Retail

As shoppers resume their in-store experiences, brands and retailers are reassessing their selling strategies.  Retailers are seeking to enhance their interactive displays to entice more...

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Kroger-Albertsons Merger Presents Brick-and-Mortar Grocery Opportunity for Amazon
Kroger-Albertsons Merger Presents Brick-and-Mortar Grocery Opportunity for Amazon
April 26, 2023  |  Amazon Commerce

With Kroger and Albertsons’ merger expected to result in the divestiture of hundreds of locations, to meet antitrust requirements, there may be an opportunity for...

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Beyond Yoga to Open 4th Store May 11
Beyond Yoga to Open 4th Store May 11
April 25, 2023  |  Retail

Beyond Yoga has opened its third brick-and-mortar location and will open a fourth on May 11. The athleisure brand’s new store at Westfield Century City...

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Party City Shutters Stores and Plans to Go Private
Party City Shutters Stores and Plans to Go Private
April 25, 2023  |  Retail

Bankrupt party supply retailer Party City is closing more stores as it prepares to go private. The company last week shuttered nine stores in five...

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Can Loyalty Programs Save Struggling Retailers From Bankruptcy?
Can Loyalty Programs Save Struggling Retailers From Bankruptcy?
April 20, 2023  |  Retail

In the pandemic era, loyalty programs proved to be an effective strategy to retain customers even while maintaining physical distance. However, with in-store experiences making...

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Grocer Add Self-Serve Meals to Cut Costs and Boost Margins
Grocer Add Self-Serve Meals to Cut Costs and Boost Margins
April 18, 2023  |  Retail

At the supermarket, self-service is no longer just for checkout. In an effort to boost margins by lowering their labor costs, grocers are looking to...

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