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Primark unveils plans to extend Metrocentre store

Retail Focus

Primark first joined Metrocentre nearly 20 years ago, before relocating into its current site in 2010. Ben Cox, Senior Asset Manager at Sovereign Centros, commented: “ 2024 has started just how 2023 finished – with major retailers committing to new, enhanced space at Metrocentre.

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Delivery management platform, Scurri, announces strategic UK hires to accelerate expansion

Retail Focus

Next generation delivery management platform, Scurri , whose retail and brand partners include Vision Direct, Biscuiteers and Natural Baby Shower, today announced two new strategic appointments as it continues to scale growth in the United Kingdom. Additionally, Matthew Hunt joins the Scurri team in the role of Demand Generation Manager.

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City of Sydney confirms Chinatown revamp

Inside Retail

The City of Sydney council has approved a new plan to upgrade Dixon Street Mall in the Chinatown precinct, including spending $5 million on public amenities. The reinvigoration will include restoring its framed gates, and installing new seats and lighting overlays along with improved services to support events.

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Overseas expansion is risky, but these Aussie retailers are doing it anyway

Inside Retail

Enhanced market analysis and management tools generated by new technology and the attraction of international customers from online platforms are no doubt key factors. Neither parent company is currently planning bricks-and-mortar stores in the US. Domino’s has more than 3800 stores.

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How Microsoft Vendors Are Shaping the Shopping Experience

Retail Focus

On top of this, you also have Microsoft Azure, which was first released back in 2010. Broadly speaking, though, the main purpose behind using Microsoft Azure is to create, develop, and manage applications through Microsoft’s global data centres. Azure is a smart cloud computing platform that offers over 200 different services.

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Goop without Gwyneth: Ex-Hairhouse GM to launch online wellness platform

Inside Retail

Two years after stepping down from his role as executive general manager of national salon chain Hairhouse, Steve Terry is back with a new wellness venture that is part online retailer, part digital magazine and part events business. He also plans to offer a small range of Youtime-branded products, such as yoga mats and face serums.

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Analysis: What’s changed since the Farfetch-YNAP deal was first announced

Inside Retail

Compagnie Financière Richemont said that the European Union was the last regulatory authority that was required to provide clearance, and Richemont is planning to complete the deal later during the fourth quarter of 2023. Richemont first purchased Net-a-Porter in 2010 for approximately US$550 million, before merging it with Yoox.

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