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From mini stores to the metaverse, will Macy’s new moves pay off?

Inside Retail

Macy’s has been stepping up to the plate with a series of new moves, from the expansion of its smaller-footprint stores, to a new digital fashion platform targeting younger shoppers. But while these initiatives sound promising, the question remains: can the department store chain truly adapt to the needs of the modern-day consumer?

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Macy’s store closures: a necessary step or the wrong move?

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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. However, the legacy retailer’s reputation has been on shaky ground of late.

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As millennials embrace natural skincare, Jurlique sees an opportunity to grow

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China is the brand’s top market, followed by Australia, Hong Kong and then Japan. It sells both direct-to-consumer through a mix of online and stand-alone stores and via retail partners, including department stores and pharmacies. When you are in Guangdong, for example, in summer, you want a dry oil.”

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Here is what’s driving Danish retail giant Bestseller’s success Down Under 

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Following its launch in Australia in 2016, Danish retail group Bestseller has firmly entrenched its presence in the retail market, with the company making strides in its sustainability and circularity initiatives. It works with more than 500 supply partners, with its products manufactured across over 800 factories.

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Why Sephora’s French prestige failed to translate in South Korea

Inside Retail

According to the International Trade Administration, South Korea’s beauty market was worth US$3.9 billion in 2022, making the country one of the top 10 beauty markets in the world. But South Korean consumers are so dedicated to their skincare, they’re not going to switch to French or American skincare. billion won (US$9.26

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Why so many global brands fail in Australia

Inside Retail

They arrived with great fanfare but many international retail brands have found the Australian retail market has been a graveyard. In some cases, the failed Australian ventures were part of a flawed strategy to breathe growth into struggling home market operations.

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Retail appointments for the week

Inside Retail

“This will allow us to improve the quality of our brand activations within Woolworths and drive greater strategic alignment across all consumer touchpoints,” Shedden said. As the company’s senior manager of Research and Insights, Gower will help strengthen Cartology’s insight-led approach to campaign strategy, implementation and evaluation.