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How boutique retailers won by discarding the department store playbook

Inside Retail

While household-name department stores are downsizing and closing their doors, multi-brand retail boutiques are succeeding by focusing on personalised shopping experiences. Of course, e-commerce has a crucial part to any brand, but in-store retail shopping gives you a sensory experience that online can’t. “Our

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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.

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

Retail Focus

Looking at retail disturbances in an oversimplified way, the first major disruption in retail was the emergence of department stores. These department stores were typically found in major cities, catering to urban consumers’ needs. This era was often described as consumer warfare.

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London’s back, baby: Exploring three of the city’s retail hotspots

Inside Retail

Since Battersea Power Station reopened less than two years ago, major retailers have flocked to open innovative retail spaces and concepts. M&S team members are also stationed at different parts of the store during specific busy times, ensuring they are always available for customers.