Inside Retail

MARCH 14, 2024

In a call with analysts on March 12, Zwillinger stated that the company plans to close between 10 and 15 underperforming US stores in 2024, about a third of its total number. Allbirds went from having 22 brick-and-mortar global stores in 2020, to 35 in 2022, before rapidly ending up with 58 locations by the end of 2022.

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Retail Focus

AUGUST 23, 2022

Frasers Group plc today announced plans for three more FLANNELS flagship stores. The plans will see FLANNELS flagships open in Leeds, Cardiff, and Gateshead, all upwards of 80,000 sq. ft in size, and bringing with them the best in luxury fashion, beauty, and experience to each location. FLANNELS Liverrpool Flagship.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Part of that ‘fresh start’ comes from the fact that Black Pepper, together with the rest of former-owner PAS Group’s brand library, was subsumed by Brand Collective in 2022 – which delivered fresh funding and a new audience. We’ve been [more] able to invest [because of that deal] so there’s been a bit of focus on that,” said Digby.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 6, 2022

In the fourth report of its kind, Pattern Australia polled 1000 online shoppers in March 2022 to learn about customer behaviour last year and how shopping habits are likely to change in the year ahead. . Understanding the key factors influencing consumers to buy from your site over others will be key to your 2022 D2C success.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The pandemic continues to influence customer purchasing priorities and penetration in the omnichannel environment, which is affecting assortment mix and demand at each location. This is creating new challenges for retail operations, including a particular demand for agile merchandise planning and supply-chain processes.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 4, 2023

She told Inside Retail that the brand would likely look and feel completely different, if not for the location. The brand – which is opening its flagship store in February after a four-month pop-up at the Birkenhead Point Outlet – achieved 250 per cent year-on-year growth in December 2022. It’s a moving target,” she said. “I

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Inside Retail

APRIL 8, 2021

Dutch fashion retailer Scotch & Soda is accelerating its global expansion plans with a total of 15 new brick-and-mortar stores and 12 shop-in-shops opening worldwide over the next six months. IR: How are you planning to grow the brand in Asia Pacific?

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VMS

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Mad Lords (Paris) is planning to expand its footprint with an additional three stores in 2022, Forbes reports. The fine jewelry boutique is planning to open new locations in Belgium, Brussels, and another on Rue St. The three stores are also in addition to the brand’s piercing bar and its location in Deauville, France.

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Retail Focus

JUNE 17, 2021

Oxford Circus will be transformed into two, pedestrian-friendly piazzas as part of plans unveiled by Westminster City Council and The Crown Estate today. These latest plans build on the recent improvements to Regent Street, and will help create a fitting gateway to all that the West End has to offer.”.

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VMS

JULY 19, 2021

Columbus, Ohio) is planning to debut three “test” locations by this fall. It’s dubbing the concept “store of the future” and is planning to rollout another 10 test locations by 2022, reports CNBC. The company has been working on paring down its store count over the years to focus on higher performing locations.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 28, 2021

Woolworths Group has pulled the plug on plans to open a Dan Murphy’s store in Darwin after an independent panel ruled that the development should not go ahead. The retailer also flagged that the timeframe for regulatory approval has been extended to February 2022. Total Group sales reached $16.5 billion, a 0.4 per cent.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Facebook Inc said on Tuesday it plans to remove detailed ad-targeting options that refer to “sensitive” topics, such as ads based on interactions with content around race, health, religious practices, political beliefs or sexual orientation. It said the change would take place starting January 19, 2022.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 13, 2023

In what the national property agency CBRE described as a ‘flash survey’, 83 per cent of Australian respondents across a snapshot of the Asia Pacific region indicated expansion plans. The lift in sales followed a disappointing 4 per cent in December 2022 underpinning a 1.6 per cent month-on-month to $35.09 billion in January 2023.

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VMS

MAY 27, 2021

HSBC Holdings (London) is planning to sell 90 of its 148 U.S. A remaining 20 to 25 physical locations HSBC will retain will be turned into “international wealth centers,” and will focus on the banking needs of high-net-worth clients. Both deals are anticipated to close by the first quarter of 2022. The post HSBC to Sell 90 U.S.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 21, 2022

According to Emperor Champagne founder and chief executive Kyla Kirkpatrick, the business has been scouting potential store locations in Sydney and Melbourne. The offer’s membership numbers jumped 40 per cent during the pandemic, and that growth is tipped to double in 2022, according to Emperor Champagne. It’s a massive undertaking.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 18, 2021

All trends are pointing to an acceleration of e-commerce in 2022, making right now a critical time to prepare for the challenges and opportunities ahead. The post Digital webinar continues to deliver strategic e-commerce insights for 2022 appeared first on Inside Retail.

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VMS

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Electric vehicle manufacturer Polestar (Gothenburg, Sweden) has opened a new retail location in Corte Madera, CA where it will offer sales, service and test drives of its cars. The brand, which calls its physical locations Polestar Spaces, currently operates in 15 states. The company plans to be present in 30 global markets by 2023.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Federal Group plans to sell 20 of its 9/11 stores in Tasmania to Coles Liquor Group, including hotel-attached and stand-alone locations. Following the sale, Federal Group plans to reinvest in its overall business, as well as its hotel and tourism assets. All 9/11 employees will reportedly be offered employment with Coles Liquor.

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VMS

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

n 2022, inflation drove prices and interest rates higher. Starbucks workers organized at many locations in 2022. location voted in favor of starting a union. It was the third company-owned location to so vote. It’s the first time the company plans to use drones for customer deliveries in the United States.

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Retailing Insight

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Today, we are inching toward 2022 with the understanding that the pandemic is still a part of our world and the new normal is here. Here are the top tips for you to take note of as we head into 2022 with a new strategy. The post 12 Retail Tips for 2022 appeared first on Retailing Insight Magazine.

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VMS

DECEMBER 16, 2022

A 3000-square-foot pop-up in New York City, running October 2022 until January 2023, celebrates Alpha’s rise from utilitarian to uber chic. Designed by The Lionesque Group (New York), an MG2 (Seattle) studio, the Greene Street landmarked building location is equally lab, showroom and exhibit. “We

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VMS

DECEMBER 14, 2022

NYSE: AYI) (“Acuity”), a market-leading industrial technology company released its fourth annual EarthLIGHT Report on its Fiscal Year 2022 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) accomplishments, announcing its new ESG targets, and sharing progress on its ongoing initiatives. (PRESS RELEASE) ATLANTA — Acuity Brands, Inc.

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Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

APRIL 29, 2022

The Boutique Design New York (BDNY) 2022 fair is bringing designers, architects, purchasing agents, hoteliers, business owners and developers to meet with interior design manufacturers. However, MRO Americas 2022 just finished in Dallas, TX with record-high attendance. Increased lead-time is needed for exhibit construction.

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VMS

JANUARY 26, 2022

BJ’s Wholesale Club (Westborough, MA) plans to open 10 new stores this year, Chain Store Age reports, with its newest location in Lansing, MI set to cut the ribbon on Friday, per a release from the retailer. BJ’s currently operates 225 clubs and 156 BJ’s Gas locations in 17 states. Read more at Chain Store Age.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 12, 2021

Sydney-based gelato brand Gelatissimo is to enter the US market this year – and will accelerate its expansion plan in Australia. The company is targeting opening 20 locations within Australia and overseas this year, with its American debut scheduled for Houston, Texas, in June, followed by several stores in Hawaii.

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Retail Focus

MARCH 27, 2023

Our key tip for success is not location, location, location – In our experience the key driver of success (to deliver strong awareness, footfall, sales, content creation) is the power of the pop up shop creative concept and its ability to excite shoppers to seek you out and also generate column inches. 2 Pop-up location. . #2

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VMS

OCTOBER 4, 2021

JCPenney (Plano, Texas) is announcing new beauty department plans after Sephora (Paris) ended its 15-year contract with the retailer and will now be partnering with Kohl’s (Menomonee Falls, Wis.), 15 in select stores, and part of the new plan includes a partnership with the online platform Thirteen Lune (Los Angeles). reports Forbes.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

This week, Macy’s announced plans to shut down 150 “underproductive” stores, more than one-fifth of its department store assemblage, over the next three years. The closures are a part of the retailer’s plan “to create a more modern Macy’s, Inc. The closures are a part of the retailer’s plan “to create a more modern Macy’s, Inc.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Australian luggage brand Nere is anticipating strong sales this holiday season, thanks to the ongoing travel boom, growing appeal of practical gifts like suitcases, and high-profile location of its first stand-alone store, which opened in November. Global expansion ahead Since Nere first launched in 2022, it has sold about 1.6

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E Delevry

JANUARY 19, 2022

In the first of a series of 2022 predictions Chris Jones, executive vice president, Industry & Services at Descartes Systems Group, reflects on the challenges that faced supply chains in 2021 and predicts the trends we are likely to see in 2022. So what’s instore for 2022?

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Sports performance and lifestyle brand Oakley has opened its second physical location in London, following their first store on King Street in Covent Garden. Besides eyeglasses, the brand has since expanded to create apparel, footwear, accessories, and Oakley sunglasses , all available to peruse at the Carnaby location. billion (£4.78

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Inside Retail

MARCH 8, 2024

The first location is expected to open in New York City later this year. Whole Foods plans to expand this model to additional locations in New York City, before eventually expanding it to other metropolitan cities across the country.

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All Work

DECEMBER 16, 2021

organizations have implemented protocols and utilized tools to identify where employees are physically located, how they communicate with each other and with customers, and how to effectively accommodate remote workers for every meeting. The post 2022 Workplace Trends: Flexibility Is Paramount appeared first on Allwork.Space.

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Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Want to boost performance by up to 68% at Interphex 2022? Interphex is returning to New York in May 2022 with an estimated 600+ exhibitors and 10,500 global industry professionals. Booth Location. What location is ideal for snagging prospects as they wind down the showroom floor? Take the Red Pill. Booth Design.

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Tusco Display

JANUARY 7, 2022

2022 Retail Trend Predictions Predictions abound as 2022 kicks off and retail trends are not immune to speculation. 2020 saw closures and bankruptcies, while many retailers were buoyed in 2021 - with bankruptcies down and plans for expansion. We saw some retailers, like Lowes and Walmart, lean into this in 2021 with their apps.

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Inside Retail

JULY 10, 2023

Australian consumer electronics giant JB Hi-Fi announced a major expansion of its New Zealand operations last week , unveiling plans to double its store count in the next three to five years. He revealed that JB Hi-Fi also plans to move its e-commerce site to the Shopify platform in the future.

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Trade Group

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Want to boost performance by up to 68% at Interphex 2022? Interphex is returning to New York in May 2022 with an estimated 600+ exhibitors and 10,500 global industry professionals. Booth Location. What location is ideal for snagging prospects as they wind down the showroom floor? Take the Red Pill. Booth Design.

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