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Myer to close Blacktown store as downsizing plan continues

Inside Retail

As the troubled department store retailer tries to reight-size its portfolio in the wake of consumers moving online to shop, Myer said the Blacktown store closure was the fifth under its Customer First Plan launched in January 2019. The last day of trading at Myer Blacktown will be Sunday April 3.

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Low Consumer Confidence in Supply Chains Prompts Early Holiday Shopping, Research from Bright Data Reveals

Retail Focus

Bright Data , the global industry leader in making public web data accessible to all, has today released new research that reveals consumer sentiments around the 2021 holiday shopping season, including Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The research, carried out by Vanson Bourne , surveyed 4,000 consumers across the US and UK.

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Walmart’s futuristic vision: AI shopping, drone deliveries and green energy

Inside Retail

The world’s largest retailer shared expansive plans for the future of retail at the recent Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2024), focusing on adaptive retail strategies that encompass realms of customers, workforce and society. Embracing AI Walmart’s goal is to make shopping experiences effortless, engaging and personalised.

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Myer’s latest trading update is a testament to putting the customer first

Inside Retail

It’s no secret that consumer-facing retail has had a tough year trying to stay price-competitive for customers. Over the last five years as CEO, King has been enacting his ‘customer-first plan’ which has re-established Myer as Australia’s 8th most trusted brand, according to Roy Morgan.

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Exclusive: Vietnamese fashion operator eyes international expansion plan

Inside Retail

Now the company’s founder has disclosed, in an interview with Inside Retail , plans to treble its store network within five years, add another 10 brands to its portfolio, and expand abroad – all while preparing for a potential IPO. It is targeting 30 per cent annual sales growth by 2025. Since then, the brand has opened 10 more.

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Aldi UK’s latest Special Buy: checkout-free shopping

Inside Retail

Discount retailer Aldi may be a novice when it comes to in-store technology in Australia, but it has plans afoot in the UK to launch an advanced system that will replace checkout entirely. In 2019, 7-Eleven Australia removed physical checkout from the store at its head office in Melbourne. Customers there can pay only via mobile app.

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Meet Revo, the performance sunglasses brand founded by a Nasa astrophysicist

Inside Retail

A new retail player has just entered the trendy shopping destination of Soho in New York City — Revo Sunglasses. In 1999, the Italian eyewear conglomerate Luxottica acquired the firm with plans to expand its sunglasses line. Later on, in 2013, the American consumer product goods conglomerate Sequential Brands Group acquired Revo.

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