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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Microsoft-Backed Tutch Brings In-Store Digital Platform to US Market
Microsoft-Backed Tutch Brings In-Store Digital Platform to US Market
March 28, 2024  |  Retail

Tutch has appointed Microsoft veteran Greg Jones as its CEO as it expands into the U.S. market. The company, which is backed by Microsoft and already operates in...

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For Banks to Compete With FinTechs, They Need to Act Like One
For Banks to Compete With FinTechs, They Need to Act Like One
March 28, 2024  |  Banking

The financial services landscape is an inherently customer-centric one. Within it, the winds of change around customer behavior and expectations about their banking relationships and...

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Retailers Expand Smart Cart Adoption to Boost Self-Checkout and Lower Theft
Retailers Expand Smart Cart Adoption to Boost Self-Checkout and Lower Theft
March 26, 2024  |  Retail

Across continents, more retailers are adopting smart carts to lower their labor costs without driving up shrink. Instacart and Associated Wholesale Growers (AWG) shared Monday (March 25) that...

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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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Banks Invest in Digital Differentiation to Remain Relevant
Banks Invest in Digital Differentiation to Remain Relevant
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
Retailers Reduce Reliance on Shopping Centers Even as Gen Z Loves Malls
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
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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