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“Running is on trend right now”: New Balance expands hybrid retail model

Inside Retail

Melbourne’s fashion capital Chadstone has been tapped as the second Australian location for New Balance’s UCC format store. The New Balance UCC (uncommonly common concept) store is redefining the traditional retail experience by placing people, not products, at the forefront of the retail experience.

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The great resistance: Why union representation is growing

Inside Retail

However, as the industry now grapples with a very real labour shortage, it’s fair to say that the power balance has shifted. In addition, there is a global shortage of talent. This is slowly improving the prospects of wage increases, but nowhere near to the extent it needs to to keep up with inflation.

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Navigating the path to gender equality in frontline retail

Inside Retail

The path forward The report articulates practical steps, initiatives, technologies and practices for retailers to empower women on the frontline, so these integral workers can perform at their best, balancing work and personal responsibilities to build lasting value for the retail business they serve.

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Preparing for EOFY sales success: 2024 omnichannel approach

Inside Retail

Physical locations can boost online sales through the halo effect, where local online sales increase around a new store opening. Navigating delivery expectations Consumers want fast and free delivery, but balancing cost and speed is challenging. From a global perspective, returns should be taken seriously. Are returns free?

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The Crown Estate welcomes four global flagship stores to London’s West End

Retail Focus

Elsewhere on the famous street, global lifestyle brand, UGG, has upsized its Central London flagship location to 2,600 sq ft at 78 Regent Street, having previously occupied a smaller flagship on Glasshouse Street. Designer trainer brand, Hoff , is also opening its UK flagship store at 205 Regent Street as it makes its debut on British shores.

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From Big 4 firm to start-up: TaskPod’s Adam Morgan talks lessons learned

Inside Retail

A few years ago, co-founders Adam Morgan and Tyson Gundersen left the corporate world behind to start Bureau Booths – which provided soundproof office booths to existing spaces – then TaskPod , which offers private working spaces in recreational and retail spaces, transport hubs and other locations. AM: Yes, I do.

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Coffee and home delivery: How food-service spending is changing in Apac

Inside Retail

“Coffee chains entering into the regional market have firstly established their outlets in locations in shopping malls where there is high footfall, this includes Luckin’s first promotion cup of coffee in Singapore at S$0.99,” he said.

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