in-store
Britishadjective
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In readiness, in preparation for future use, as in I'm keeping several videos in store for your visit . Edmund Spenser used this idiom in The Faerie Queene (1590): “Then for her son . . . In her own hand the crown she kept in store.” [1300s]
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in store for . Forthcoming for, awaiting, as in There's trouble in store for you . [Mid-1600s]
Example Sentences
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“Delivering an elevated, differentiated in-store experience is a key strategic priority for Target as we return to growth, and we are investing in our team, stores, operations, and technology to drive meaningful improvements,” a Target spokesperson told Barron’s.
From Barron's
Target has managed to anger Americans on both the left and the right of the political spectrum External link, while others have simply moved on after complaints of poor in-store experiences, including messy aisles External link, stocking issues, and everyday items External link under lock and key.
From Barron's
Kroger, for example, often runs “points events” where you can earn 4 times points on all in-store purchases, including gift cards.
From MarketWatch
Instead, he says that “thus far during this event, our in-store and our merch is performing quite well.”
Those enhancements include better brand assortment, enhanced in-store experience, bulked up staffing, and seamless digital integration.
From Barron's
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