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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Apocalypse Not: Brick-And-Mortar Retail Is Neither Dead Nor Dying
Apocalypse Not: Brick-And-Mortar Retail Is Neither Dead Nor Dying
February 06, 2018  |  Retail

Frozen food didn’t kill the restaurant. Telephones didn’t kill human interaction. And eCommerce won’t kill brick-and-mortar retail. That’s L Brands CEO and Chairman Les Wexner’s...

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Boxed And Costco Have Their Roots In A 1970s New Jersey A&P Store
Boxed And Costco Have Their Roots In A 1970s New Jersey A&P Store
February 06, 2018  |  Retail

In the 1970s, the venerable The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company (A&P) was losing market share. While Safeway expanded in the West and enjoyed...

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Bon-Ton Is The Next Retailer To File For Bankruptcy
Bon-Ton Is The Next Retailer To File For Bankruptcy
February 05, 2018  |  Retail

After struggling for years with decreasing sales and mall traffic, Bon-Ton Stores has filed for bankruptcy. The retailer said it voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy...

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Plenti’s Rewards Problem With Capturing Coalition Loyalty
Plenti’s Rewards Problem With Capturing Coalition Loyalty
February 05, 2018  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Though there has been no official announcement yet, it seems American Express’ stab at a coalition loyalty program are quickly falling apart. Launched in 2015,...

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‘The Market @ Macy’s’ Pops Up
‘The Market @ Macy’s’ Pops Up
February 05, 2018  |  Retail

As department stores reconsider their real estate and business models, Macy’s is testing out pop-up stores in 10 cities — from Las Vegas to New York —...

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Nordstrom Shutters Oregon Store As It Pushes To Go Private
Nordstrom Shutters Oregon Store As It Pushes To Go Private
February 02, 2018  |  Retail

Nordstrom is making the rare move to shut down a full-line department store in Salem, Oregon, a decision that will likely cost about 130 workers...

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The Digital Secret To Storefront ‘Surprise And Delight’
The Digital Secret To Storefront ‘Surprise And Delight’
February 02, 2018  |  Omnicommerce

Brick-and-mortar retailers have an opportunity to surprise and delight shoppers with digital, connected and omnichannel experiences in the physical store, but many are struggling to...

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CPG Accelerator Sees Growth In Delivery Services And Beverages
CPG Accelerator Sees Growth In Delivery Services And Beverages
February 01, 2018  |  Retail

Consumer packaged goods (CPGs) entrepreneurs face many decisions as they grow their businesses. Distribution, packaging and funding can create challenges for those seeking to get...

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H&M Plans To Shutter 170 Stores This Year
H&M Plans To Shutter 170 Stores This Year
February 01, 2018  |  Retail

Fashion retailer H&M plans to shutter more than 170 of its brick-and-mortar locations this year through its largest store closure program in at least 10...

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