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After the golden age: Why department stores are no longer glamorous

Inside Retail

When Laura Peden was growing up in the 1970s, department stores were a special place. Decades later, she still vividly remembers how she and her grandmother would travel into Myer’s city store at Christmas to see the “insanely fascinating” windows. The department store was no longer the star attraction.

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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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How brands can capitalise on Pinterest’s push to make everything shoppable

Inside Retail

With over 460 million people using social media platform Pinterest each month, there are countless opportunities for savvy retailers to capitalise on this engagement, and convert traffic into sales. Through these campaigns, Big W drove 34 per cent higher engagement, and 77 per cent lower cost per acquisition, compared to retail benchmarks.

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How scrutiny over prices could impact Coles’ and Woolworths’ loyalty programs

Inside Retail

Loyalty programs are increasingly playing a pivotal role in the success of Australian retailers across sectors, as they provide lucrative data around customer preferences, allowing for a tailored experience. Sharing the good fortune Another example of a retailer’s growing focus on loyalty programs is Australian department store, Myer.

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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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How Walmart’s partnership with Unspun is reshaping apparel retailing

Inside Retail

The way the fabric materialises and forms a gown tailored particularly for Cinderella is a magical moment. “Retail will be part of entertainment, or experience, where people look for reasons to come and engage,” he explained.

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The Art and Business of Christmas Windows in Retail

Retail Focus

Retailers who incorporate interactive elements can encourage passersby to engage with the scene, which enhances the overall experience and makes it memorable. Retailers are no longer using static displays; now they use cutting-edge technology like augmented reality and interactive elements to engage passersby.

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