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“Not surprised”: Experts react to Amazon’s reported department store plan

Inside Retail

On Friday, The Wall Street Journal reported that online retail giant Amazon is looking to open large bricks-and-mortar stores in the US to sell clothing, homewares, electronics and other products, much like a department store. And it would come at a time when some long-running department stores are closing up shop.

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Selfridges: Why the best department store in the world is up for sale

Inside Retail

Why would the owners of Selfridges, generally considered to be the world’s best department store, decide to sell the business? To a far greater extent than most other department stores, Selfridges has embraced an experiential retail strategy that many industry leaders see as key to the sector’s survival. billion (AU$3.72

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Exclusive: Welcome to Myer’s new Virtual Store

Inside Retail

Litmus Retail Group has partnered with Myer on a physical showroom concept that will enable the department store to display big and bulky products, such as treadmills, e-scooters and stand-up desks, and track how consumers are engaging with them to inform future buying decisions.

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The Art and Business of Christmas Windows in Retail

Retail Focus

Retailers who incorporate interactive elements can encourage passersby to engage with the scene, which enhances the overall experience and makes it memorable. Retailers are no longer using static displays; now they use cutting-edge technology like augmented reality and interactive elements to engage passersby.

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“We see opportunity in changes”: BA&SH CEO on the evolving luxury market

Inside Retail

The brand also aims to strengthen its position in core geographic markets (Europe, China and the US), while increasing its loyalty to consumers, enhancing its customer experience, loyalty programs, dedicated BIP strategy and omnichannel tools. “We per cent turnover internationally, 23.3 per cent in digital, 68.9 per cent in retail and 7.8

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From Marrakech to Jakarta, Seoul, Europe and beyond: Bacha Coffee goes global

Inside Retail

Spearheading this move are two flagship stores nestled in prime locations: one at the prestigious Shin Kong Mitsukoshi department store in Taipei’s vibrant Xinyi Xintiandi district, and the other at the iconic Dubai Mall. Its location in Taipei was designed after careful consideration of Shin Kong Mitsukoshi A8 shoppers.

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Transforming the POS into a retail experience through gamification

Retail Focus

Brands can take advantage of this trend by developing their own games or integrating gamification elements into their retail store concepts. Gamification offers numerous opportunities to increase the experience in store concepts and to address younger target groups in particular. Credits: Louis Vuitton. Credits: Burberry.