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What to Expect from Kohl’s New Smaller Footprint Stores

One more major chain retailer has provided us with yet another example of the big box’s shift towards a smaller store footprint.  Last week Kohl’s announced the opening of 7 new smaller format stores across the US.  The new 64,000 square foot stores will be two-thirds the size of the traditional Kohl’s store (90,000 square [...]

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JCPenney Remodeled Store to Open in Dallas, TX

On September 30, 2011, JCPenney will open a newly designed store in hopes of boosting its image and drawing new consumers from the Dallas area.  The single story, 105,000 square foot store, which is close to its average store size, is an attempt to change the shopping experience by adding innovative merchandise, services, and technology. [...]

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Carrefour, Walgreens, and Apple Increase Efficiency Through Digital Shelf Level Signage

Retailers around the globe are trying to find ways to keep up with the digital age.  Some of these strategies include self-checkouts & scanners, or in-store kiosks (See earlier post “A Comparison in Kiosk Based Retailing: Best Buy, Aldi, and Stop & Shop”).  Another strategy retailers like Walgreens, Kohl’s, Apple, and Carrefour are employing is [...]

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