in store
1 of 2phrase
: in readiness : in preparation
there's a surprise in store for you
: relating to or being an operation or activity located or taking place inside a store
in-store consumer survey
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Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026
Consumers who buy apparel and footwear in-store have the opportunity to try merchandise on before checking out, whereas indecision on fit when purchasing via e-commerce often leads to bracketing, or the practice of buying multiple sizes of the same item with plans to return what doesn’t work.
—Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 23 Jan. 2026
Store associates can access past purchase history to make product recommendations and further personalize the in-store shopping experience.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
This work has helped ensure faster shipping while also integrating technology more effectively into things like inventory management, supply chain, and in-store customer service.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
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Customers can purchase the trays both in-store and on the app, and now for the first time trays will be available to order ahead for pickup or delivery through their catering website.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026
Consumers who buy apparel and footwear in-store have the opportunity to try merchandise on before checking out, whereas indecision on fit when purchasing via e-commerce often leads to bracketing, or the practice of buying multiple sizes of the same item with plans to return what doesn’t work.
—Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 23 Jan. 2026
Store associates can access past purchase history to make product recommendations and further personalize the in-store shopping experience.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
This work has helped ensure faster shipping while also integrating technology more effectively into things like inventory management, supply chain, and in-store customer service.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
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“In store.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20store. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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