Retail Focus

MARCH 27, 2023

Sports retail giant, Frasers Group, has opened a new flagship Sports Direct store in Manchester, providing sports enthusiasts with a modern and engaging retail experience. Spearheaded by Chief Executive, Michael Murray, the flagship strategy aims to offer consumers unparalleled product choice and world-class experiences.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Australian athleisure brand LSKD has appointed its first chief retail officer, the former director of retail for Lululemon ANZ Alex Shaughnessy, as part of its strategy to become a world-class retailer. Part of this expansion strategy is to give LSKD customers the ability to shop directly with the brand. “We

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Inside Retail

MAY 6, 2024

From local shopping experiences to big destinations and shopping centres, these locations are a great barometer for the state of the Australian retail nation. But not enough retailers are building their shopping experiences and creating unique engagements for customers.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The 801 sq ft store is located opposite the recently refurbished MUJI store near the central plaza, designed by the TONIC15 in-house team, and will be in situ until the new year.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 10, 2024

Audiences could engage directly with livestream hosts to gain valuable product insights and learn about promotional offers such as cash cards. We plan to further expand cash card redemption locations to Macau in future. But now, the ‘phygital’ shopping model is becoming the new normal. Secondly, it expedites redemption.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 15, 2024

Digital strategies to decode Gen Z” was the topic of one of the opening panels. A few ways that H&M is attempting to differentiate the in-store shopping experience in various locations is by having specially curated Spotify playlists for specific stores or having a different noted fragrance for a store.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Spearheading this move are two flagship stores nestled in prime locations: one at the prestigious Shin Kong Mitsukoshi department store in Taipei’s vibrant Xinyi Xintiandi district, and the other at the iconic Dubai Mall. Its location in Taipei was designed after careful consideration of Shin Kong Mitsukoshi A8 shoppers.

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Retail Focus

MAY 31, 2022

Following over a decade of success via annual appearances on the Sloane Stanley estate, luxury retailer Seraphina has recently opened again at 340 King’s Road, offering a curated collection of conscious clothing and homeware, crafted from India’s finest natural fabrics.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 18, 2024

Product curation When it comes to stocking products, Motte said it’s about curating brands, not having the broadest assortment. “We Sephoria has now grown to have 140 participating brands and three global locations, including New York, Paris and Shanghai. “It’s How do you create passion around your sector,” he said.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 21, 2024

The American Book Association (ABA) measured 2,185 bookstore businesses, 2,599 locations, and over 300 more members in 2023 than it had in 2019, making its highest membership levels in over 20 years. In addition to pivoting away from a uniform appearance, Daunt said that the retailer will be prioritizing its focus on e-commerce strategies.

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 16, 2023

LDC has come together with Landsec and Trinity Leeds to curate the perfect blend of designs to re-energize the lifestyle retail experience for guests at Trinity Leeds. The pop up store will be located in Landsec’s Platform+ space, which launched in 2022 as part of its new product offering for retail and hospitality brands.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 22, 2023

According to Charisse Chua, country general manager for the Philippines at Levi Strauss & Co, the decision to locate the new store at SM North Edsa was a strategic one, driven by a combination of market insights and the need to differentiate its brand experience. “SM One example of this is climate relevance.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 7, 2024

Growing the team for global expansion Currently, Nakedvice sells products online and in-store through its Melbourne Flagship in Abbotsford, which serves as a destination location for customers. Part of the brand’s retail growth strategy for 2024, defined by the consulting CEO is to boost the overall revenue by at least 8 per cent. “Our

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Retail Focus

JUNE 16, 2023

Crafting brand narratives through popup stores can be an effective strategy to engage customers, create buzz, and build a unique brand experience. Creating interactive experiences: Engaging customers through interactive experiences that allow them to connect emotionally with the brand is essential.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 12, 2024

“It’s really important for me that the work we do and the brand and marketing functions support the overall business strategy. We measure NPS, better known as net promoter score, which talks to the stickiness of loyalty and engagement,” she added. As a touch point, we measure brands and energy.

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All Work

JULY 15, 2022

Art may also be used to support brand or community messaging, such as curating and displaying artwork that represents and supports marginalized people. An example could be a lounge space with coffee-table books that reference and support the building’s art collection or tell the story of the city where an office is located.

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Retail Focus

AUGUST 10, 2023

This shift in strategy is reshaping the perception of luxury and raising intriguing questions about its impact on the brand. By incorporating hospitality services like hotels and spas, luxury brands can forge a deeper connection with consumers and curate a lifestyle that extends beyond material possessions.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The management team ensures tenant compatibility with each mall’s identity through rigorous curation, blending both global and local brands to cater to their clientele’s varied needs. This approach, built upon over 15 years of research, merges traditional and digital shopping experiences to continually attract and engage visitors.

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Retail Focus

JULY 20, 2023

The quilted pattern and interlocking CC logo are employed to construct an engaging experience that embodies the brand’s heritage for customers. The quilted pattern and interlocking CC logo are employed to construct an engaging experience that embodies the brand’s heritage for customers. The Ephemeral Luxury Brand Strategy.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Today, the use of cookies and ad preferences has allowed advertisers to curate a personalised experience for each potential viewer. Casinos have developed their makreting techniques by targeting preferred platform types, which can take user engagement one step further.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 28, 2021

Consumers now expect retailers to engage them whenever and wherever they want, with a shopping experience tailored to their individual needs. Many have invested time and money into curating consumer data and building systems to offer personalised experiences. Driving real-time omnichannel engagement.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In the spring of 2016, the two opened the first location of The Ripped Bodice, one of the first and only romance-focused bookstores in the US, in Culver City, California. Our highs are always when we get to be part of big moments in people’s lives like engagements, new jobs, and new friendships. LK: So many!

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 8, 2023

Perhaps more of a recurring concept rather than an entirely new trend, the hyper-local concept is modelled on mom-and-pop boutique stores, factoring in the careful curation of merchandise and shaping the retail experience based on the store’s surrounding vicinity.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The US-based company recently announced that it will lay off approximately 230 employees, representing approximately 7 per cent of its workforce, and close a number of stores, including several flagship locations. It pursued a ‘growth at all costs’ strategy, which is fine when that’s what the market wants. So what went wrong? “It

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 20, 2023

This is consistent with the brand’s global growth strategy, which is focused on value creation while also cultivating sustainable and long-term international growth. New Balance, Sydney New Balance’s new concept store in Bondi Junction, Sydney, is at the forefront of the brand’s expansion strategy in Australia.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 15, 2021

When a customer purchases something in-store, they have entered a retail environment, engaged in a human interaction with staff, and because of that experience, they have decided to purchase a product. Retailers must construct their digital environment as carefully and strategically as they do their physical store locations.

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Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

This is particularly important in an age of online shopping, where bricks and mortar locations have more competition than ever. To do this, use soft lighting to highlight key products, such as unlocking the brilliance of engagement rings for women with lab-created diamonds. For a wedding-themed display, let romance take centre stage.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 8, 2023

A holistic approach He went on to say that the talent acquisition process starts with a curated and personalised process for candidates with special needs, which includes determining how, and where the interviews are conducted. “We Our D&I strategy and goals are assessed and updated yearly.

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Retail Focus

MAY 30, 2023

Examples of brand communities include Apple enthusiasts forming online forums, Harley-Davidson motorcycle owners participating in rallies, or Nike fans engaging on social media. Other brands, such as LuluLemon or Huda Beauty, have invested in the power of digital to grow a following and establish an engaged community.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 7, 2023

She believes that brands, retailers and marketers can help consumers overcome digital fatigue by focusing on amplifying the tangible and inspiring returning consumers through engaging experiences that are beyond transactional. These consumers are determined to live more intentionally and in the moment.

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All Work

MARCH 10, 2024

To attract diverse generations in the workplace, businesses should focus on universal human aspirations like purpose and belonging, essential for engagement and recommending the organization as a great place to work. A workplace strategy harmonized with the following human aspirations will make the commute worthwhile for all employees.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 11, 2021

At the same time, we endeavour to find new ways to engage and uplift our customers. This is part of the Uniqlo Denim Takeover at our stores located at Plaza Singapura and Orchard Central to share what sustainability means for all of us, and encourage customers to recycle their pre-loved jeans too.

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Inside Retail

MAY 9, 2021

During the pandemic, the Australian womenswear brand Witchery turned 50, but rather than kicking back to party, the retailer revved its omnichannel strategy and worked on a new physical store concept. We were able to engage our store teams to assist with online fulfilment.

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Design Middleeast

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Fully licensed, SHI offers a curated wine list, Asian-inspired cocktails, and an exclusive upstairs bar and lounge area. Located in Dubai Hills Business Park and designed by 4SPACE Architecture & Interior Design. Every element is thoughtfully curated to transport guests to the heart of China.

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Inside Retail

MAY 10, 2022

Big box stores have concentrated on the fundamentals, such as range, location, and price. It engages the eyes mainly and not much more. Retail has been practical for a long, long time. The needs of investors have become a priority over the last two decades and doing things cheaper, leaner, and more efficiently has been a focus.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 30, 2022

Makers & Merchants Barossa is now a permanent retail location in the heart of Tanunda, housing 16 bays filled with handmade and locally sourced goods. In addition to our stand-alone store, we have a website selling a curated range of products from our collective members, which means we can ship the Barossa direct to you,” Cox says.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 30, 2022

Makers & Merchants Barossa is now a permanent retail location in the heart of Tanunda, housing 16 bays filled with handmade and locally sourced goods. In addition to our stand-alone store, we have a website selling a curated range of products from our collective members, which means we can ship the Barossa direct to you,” Cox says.

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