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Showfields and the bankruptcy of the ‘most interesting store in the world’

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It acted as a platform for consumers to interact with and learn about a rotating variety of omnichannel and digitally native brands, by way of QR codes. In doing so, the department store experienced a 1,000 per cent increase in digital sales from 2020 to 2021, CEO and co-founder Matt Alexander said.

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Why beauty brand Fluff turns on its website just four times a year

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The beauty refill model In 2018, in line with its launch of lip oils, Fluff introduced its refillable compacts as a way to reduce product waste and lower costs for consumers. The idea was simple: limited supply could focus consumers’ attention. “We

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The Western retail rush: how India’s middle class is drawing iconic brands

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It’s all about growing the brand’s direct-to-consumer and omnichannel presence in the region. A changing mindset According to Jain, the consumer mindset in India has also undergone a profound evolution. billion direct-to-consumer shipments by 2030. According to the foundation, new-age logistics players are expected to deliver 2.5

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US mall giant Simon’s latest results reveal four issues facing the sector

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One of the key issues facing Simon and other mall operators is that they are still joined at the hip to department store anchors. Seven of Simon’s top 10 anchors are mainstream department store chains, headed by Macy’s (97 stores) and JCPenney (53 stores).

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‘Storm on the horizon’ for retailers amid economic pressures

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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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What’s behind the re-emergence of teen fashion brand Pavement?

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However, last month Designworks, the wholesale arm of Brand Collective, a leading house of lifestyle brands in Australia, announced that it was relaunching Pavement in the marketplace through the discount department store Big W. The brand and product hits the sweet spot that appeals to both parents and daughters.

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The Art and Business of Christmas Windows in Retail

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From this perspective, they will look at the activities on all other touchpoints and that are a direct result of their interaction with the window (scanning a QR code, a direct or indirect keyword search, increased demand, or sales of a featured window items and so on).

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