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Shopkick: Consumers ready to return to stores — with caveats
A new survey reveals anxieties and expectations consumers have about shopping in stores as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.
COVID-19 constraints limit Best Buy’s ESL plans
Best Buy is cutting back the scope of an electronic shelf label (ESL) rollout as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

LightFair 2020 cancelled
Microsoft customizes store signage – at scale

Microsoft retail stores are gaining the ability to deploy new signage within hours.
Local Retailers vs. Big Box: How Small Businesses Can Stay Competitive

Ever since the dawn of the big-box store, smaller local businesses have struggled to compete.
Moisture barriers act as effective moisture mitigation solution

In the last few years, the brick-and-mortar retail landscape has changed drastically.
Kleinfeld Bridal says ‘yes’ to improved lighting

The iconic store that is home to the popular "Say Yes To The Dress" reality TV show has deployed new lighting that puts its bridal fashions in the best — and most accurate — light.
Walmart removing some violent game displays

In the wake of two deadly shootings at its stores, Walmart is taking displays of violent video games out of its stores.
The Benefits of Daylighting

Scientific research demonstrates that up to a 40% increase in retail sales can be achieved with well-designed natural interior daylight in the right retail environment.
Regional grocery chain has successful offensive against slip-and-fall

In an industry where slip-and-fall claims are viewed as an inevitable cost of business, Redner’s Markets is an outlier.

Shopkick: Consumers ready to return to stores — with caveats