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Department Stores – what does the future hold?

Retail Focus

The huge increase in online shopping over the past decade or so has had a major impact on department stores, with many consumers turning to Amazon, eBay and other online shops for shopping, rather than a more traditional trip out to a physical store. Changing culture of shopping.

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Generative AI is supercharging retail, what does this mean for consumers?

Inside Retail

Today’s consumers are craving a truly unique shopping experience. We are only at the beginning, and as brands begin to scale their AI utilisation, its full spectrum of benefits for consumers and retailers alike will be uncovered. The post Generative AI is supercharging retail, what does this mean for consumers?

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Welcome to Wonderworld: David Jones showcases natural beauty on the runway

Inside Retail

Department store giant David Jones unveiled the latest Spring/Summer collections this week in its Elizabeth Street flagship in Sydney. With the new season ahead comes many trends including party dressing, feminine prints, bold colour ways, form-fitting silhouettes and tailored suiting.

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Country Road brands to return to Myer after David Jones separation

Inside Retail

Woolworth Holdings’ sale of the David Jones department-store business has cleared the way for the brands of its Country Road Group division to return to the shelves of Myer. Flagship and CBD stores performed particularly well and online sales accounted for 17.2 per cent of turnover, compared with 28.1

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‘Storm on the horizon’ for retailers amid economic pressures

Inside Retail

per cent – retailers might be expecting tough economic conditions, as consumers are expected to cut back. . Customers were spending more on clothing, footwear and personal accessories, department stores and cafes and restaurants in July 2022, compared to the 12 months prior, and consumer sentiment was also up, by 3.9

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The Evolution of Retail Formats: Adapting to Environmental and Social Forces

Retail Focus

Retailers have continually adapted to changing consumer demands, technological advancements, and shifting societal values. Looking at retail disturbances in an oversimplified way, the first major disruption in retail was the emergence of department stores. This era was often described as consumer warfare.

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Everything you need to know about Amazon’s first physical clothing store

Inside Retail

According to the post, Amazon Style will offer women’s and men’s apparel, shoes and accessories from hundreds of popular and emerging brands, and include several innovative features, such as tailored, real-time recommendations. Amazon has not shared the names of any labels that it plans to carry in the store. “It