Posts tagged with ‘experiential retail’
How Experiential Tactics are Ushering in a Brick-and-Mortar Retail Revival
Some good news for a change: Retail store openings are outpacing closures this year. After the pandemic dealt what appeared to be a death blow to brick-and-mortar retail in 2020, the sector is quickly recovering and talk of the “retail apocalypse” is largely in the rearview window. Much of this revival can be attributed to...
How Sephora and Kohl’s Used QR Codes to Deliver a Mobile-first Beauty Event
As the store-within-a-store trend continues to gain momentum, Sephora and Kohl’s have emerged as two key players. The launch of Sephora at Kohl’s is rolling out this year to more than 200 stores nationwide, and to boost awareness of the landmark partnership, the brands delivered a gamified, mobile-first activation outside their Ramsey, NJ location. Using...
For These Brick-and-Mortar Retailers, Experiential Marketing is a Path Forward
Brick-and-mortar retail stores took a serious hit during the pandemic as consumers turned to online shopping as a preferred—and safer—alternative. But as vaccinations continue to roll out and consumers become more comfortable with the idea of in-person shopping, savvy brands are embracing experiential retail as a way to entice customers back into their footprints, and...
With Sponsor Verizon, WIRED’s Holiday Pop-up Store Celebrates its Fifteenth Year
WIRED magazine celebrated its 15th season of activating a pop-up retail experience showcasing the “must have, new, now and next” technology products for the holiday season. Open Dec. 13-22, consumers were invited to meander and shop a 2,600-square-foot space at Brookfield Place shopping center in Lower Manhattan, curated in partnership with the magazine’s editorial staff...