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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Carl Icahn Reportedly Invests In Dollar Tree
Carl Icahn Reportedly Invests In Dollar Tree
October 17, 2018  |  Retail

Following reports that billionaire investor Carl Icahn is creating a sizable stake in Dollar Tree, shares of the discount store chain jumped. The stock rose...

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Domino’s 6.3 Percent US Comp Sales Growth Falls Short Of Estimates In Q3
Domino’s 6.3 Percent US Comp Sales Growth Falls Short Of Estimates In Q3
October 17, 2018  |  Retail

Amid lower than expected U.S. comparable sales growth, Domino’s Pizza posted less than expected sales, but beat earnings estimates. The pizza chain reported revenues of...

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Study Finds New Store Openings Lead To Boost In Online Traffic
Study Finds New Store Openings Lead To Boost In Online Traffic
October 16, 2018  |  Retail

A report has found that opening a new brick-and-mortar location can cause a significant boost in a retailer’s online traffic. According to a recent ICSC...

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The Tale Of Two Malls In A Post-Anchor World
The Tale Of Two Malls In A Post-Anchor World
October 15, 2018  |  Retail

It’s a tale of two malls: With closings of large anchor stores on the horizon, some mall owners would welcome the opportunity to find more...

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Retail Pulse: FAO Schwarz To Open New Flagship; Amazon Expands Grocery Delivery
Retail Pulse: FAO Schwarz To Open New Flagship; Amazon Expands Grocery Delivery
October 12, 2018  |  Retail

Brick-and-mortar retailers have closed flagship locations in recent times, but sometimes these landmark stores make a comeback. News this week surfaced that FAO Schwarz is...

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IKEA Looking For Partnerships With Russian Companies
IKEA Looking For Partnerships With Russian Companies
October 11, 2018  |  Retail

IKEA wants to form strategic partnerships with Russian companies to expand its online business in the country. According to Reuters, the retailer’s Country Manager Pontus...

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BuzzFeed To Launch Unique Toy Store In NYC This Fall
BuzzFeed To Launch Unique Toy Store In NYC This Fall
October 10, 2018  |  Retail

BuzzFeed is planning to open a toy store in New York City later this fall. New York Post reported that the store, called “Camp,” will...

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Gap, Gusto And The Real Power Of Data In Retail
Gap, Gusto And The Real Power Of Data In Retail
October 10, 2018  |  Retail

If data is the new oil, then it could be said that retailers are sitting on data gushers. After all, they have terabytes of data flowing across...

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Mattress Firm Plans To Shrink Footprint With Chapter 11 Filing
Mattress Firm Plans To Shrink Footprint With Chapter 11 Filing
October 05, 2018  |  Retail

In an effort to shrink its store footprint and shore up its balance sheets, Mattress Firm and its subsidiaries have filed for a voluntary Chapter...

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