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What retailers can learn from Australia Post’s clever new concept store

Inside Retail

Over the years several attempts have been made to stock these shelves with a merchandise range that will justify the floorspace. But the random mixture of gifting and gadgets, impulse buys and small electrical appliances has never found its purpose — as attested by the always-present clearance bins and yellow tickets.

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Retailers, are you ready for it? Swift’s Eras tour a gold rush of economic karma

Inside Retail

It is now tradition to make, exchange and gift handmade beaded bracelets at concerts with other Swifties. An Ebay Australia spokesperson told Inside Retail that second-hand goods may also benefit from the Swift-mania sweeping the nation, as many stores have been stripped bare of relevant merchandise.

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Barnes & Noble CEO: “The big guys should be doing better”

Inside Retail

In addition to pivoting away from a uniform appearance, Daunt said that the retailer will be prioritizing its focus on e-commerce strategies. Shoppers are greeted by 10,000 books, and multiple chandeliers, and can choose from a well-curated wine list.

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Why global retail stores should lean into localism

Inside Retail

It began with deep immersion in the locality, and from that came ideas such as the four three-metre-high pavilions, inspired by the traditional Dai Pai dongs of Hong Kong food market stalls, which form the centrepiece of the store and will act as an ever-changing showcase of artists and merchandise. If you can make it there.

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Disney’s APAC e-commerce debut: hit or miss?

Inside Retail

The site offers over 1,000 products, including authentic Disney, Pixar, Star Wars and Marvel merchandise. By comparison, many retailers around the world began focusing on their digital strategy two years ago when the pandemic first hit and stores were closed. Pallant believes store closures are a challenging strategy to analyse.

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Taking Pop-Up to a New Level

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As an experienced retail designer, I get the opportunity to re-imagine and curate this space with our team every two months for people who see shopping differently: it’s not a space to convert – it’s a space to connect, discover, and share. The post Taking Pop-Up to a New Level appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design.

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Nearly 180 Million Shop Over Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend  

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“Over the last few years, Black Friday has emerged as a powerhouse day for both in-store and online shopping,” Prosper Executive Vice President of Strategy Phil Rist said. on holiday-related purchases such as gifts, décor, apparel and toys. As in previous years, most ($215.40) of that amount was spent directly on gifts.