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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Toys R Us Turns Down Bid For US Stores
Toys R Us Turns Down Bid For US Stores
April 19, 2018  |  Retail

Lawyers and advisers for Toys R Us have reportedly turned down a last-minute bid for the retailer’s U.S. stores from toy-company founder Isaac Larian because...

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Why Macy’s Is Where Martha Stewart Wants To Be
Why Macy’s Is Where Martha Stewart Wants To Be
April 19, 2018  |  Retail

A lot has been written in recent years about everything that has gone wrong at Macy’s. The storied department store is a bit more than...

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How Secondhand Apparel Marketplaces Evolved From Brick-And-Mortar Consignment
How Secondhand Apparel Marketplaces Evolved From Brick-And-Mortar Consignment
April 18, 2018  |  Retail

The resale clothing trade is becoming fashionable: One in three women are reporting that they shopped secondhand within the past year, according to research by thredUP....

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Home Depot’s High-Tech Hiring Spree
Home Depot’s High-Tech Hiring Spree
April 18, 2018  |  Retail

Home Depot, unique among the big-box store retailers, has not only survived in the age of the Amazon-effect, but thrived. Stock prices have grown 135...

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Grocers Can Tap Into Price Comparison Apps
Grocers Can Tap Into Price Comparison Apps
April 17, 2018  |  Retail

The initial inner workings of a price comparison tool called Basket began when Neil Kataria was a kid. He loved to optimize his mom and dad’s...

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Another Restaurant Bankruptcy: Bertucci’s Runs Out Of Dough
Another Restaurant Bankruptcy: Bertucci’s Runs Out Of Dough
April 17, 2018  |  Retail

Another one bites the dust — or, in this case, the flour, as it’s Italian eatery chain Bertucci’s that has most recently filed for bankruptcy...

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Retail Sales Bounce Back With 0.6 Percent March Increase
Retail Sales Bounce Back With 0.6 Percent March Increase
April 16, 2018  |  Retail

After looking sluggish in the first few months of the year, U.S. retail sales bounced back a bit in March, according to figures just released by...

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Premium Footwear Could Be The Perfect Fit For Online Marketplaces
Premium Footwear Could Be The Perfect Fit For Online Marketplaces
April 13, 2018  |  Retail

John McPheters came from an era in which sought-after sneakers – and other products – weren’t easy to come by. Buyers and sellers connected through...

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To Digital And Back: The Retail Revolution Comes Full Circle
To Digital And Back: The Retail Revolution Comes Full Circle
April 13, 2018  |  Retail

Traditional brick-and-mortar retailers are flocking to digital channels to avoid going out of business. Oddly enough, at the same time, many digitally native brands are...

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