Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

This week, Macy’s announced plans to shut down 150 “underproductive” stores, more than one-fifth of its department store assemblage, over the next three years. The closures are a part of the retailer’s plan “to create a more modern Macy’s, Inc. per cent of its workforce. Where did Macy’s go wrong?

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Major department store, tick. We’ve all encountered those shopping centres that look and feel the same, no matter where you are in the world. Platform is the antithesis of a cookie-cutter shopping centre – indeed, it acts as a platform for independent brands to thrive. Global fast-fashion retailer, tick. Cinema, tick.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Macy’s has been stepping up to the plate with a series of new moves, from the expansion of its smaller-footprint stores, to a new digital fashion platform targeting younger shoppers. But while these initiatives sound promising, the question remains: can the department store chain truly adapt to the needs of the modern-day consumer?

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Inside Retail

MAY 3, 2023

per cent, with the Plaza format, which accounts for about two-thirds of its shopping centre portfolio, sitting at 81.1 By the standards of world-class shopping centre operation, that’s a bit ordinary, and occupancy in the Vincom+ format is scruffier still, at 73.2 The total portfolio occupancy rate sits at 84.5

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Dr Vranjes Firenze’s launch in the Australian market last December through a partnership with David Jones could be a sign of further global expansion to come, following L’Occitane Group’s recent acquisition of the luxury Italian home fragrance brand. Its work with premium Australian department store chain David Jones is an example of this.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Mango, one of Europe’s leading fashion groups, is accelerating its expansion in the United Kingdom with the opening of three new stores this autumn to bring the total to almost 50 by 2022, combining its physical presence in shopping centres with standalone stores and corners in department stores.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Founded amidst the opulent settings of Marrakech’s Dar el Bacha palace in 1910, this Moroccan coffee brand has recently made waves with its ambitious expansion into new territories. Moreover, the brand has an e-commerce platform and official stores on a select number of premium online marketplaces.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In a press release, Kardashian stated, “The expansion into the menswear space is a major milestone for the brand and a testament to Skims’ commitment to providing solutions for everybody. In addition to the expansion of the menswear market, there is also a growing demand for innovation within the men’s underwear industry.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

The ‘secret sauce’ for Sheet Society is bringing the look, feel and shopping experience of clothes fashion to manchester and bedding. Hayley Worley: Sheet Society was, at its core, born of a desire to make shopping for sheets uncomplicated and accessible. HW: Traditionally, we shopped for sheets in department stores.

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Inside Retail

JULY 5, 2021

But for retail stores and shopping centres re-imagining the spaces they provide, just as important is the need to get construction projects right the first time. Retailers, developers, and shopping centre owners can commence their projects with confidence, knowing they have done all they can to mitigate risk.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 11, 2023

A retail rental index for shopping malls in the APAC region prepared by JLL shows that by the third quarter of last year rents had retreated to roughly the level they were about 10 years ago. On the positive side, Covid restrictions eased and more people shopped in stores for a change, which was a huge fillip to food and beverage retail.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

per cent year on year, Myer CEO John King spoke positively about the department store’s strong growth since the pandemic, and its future expansion centred on omnichannel retail. Despite a slow start to FY24, with sales in the first six weeks falling 1.9 This way, the majority of people can find something to buy.

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Retail Design Institute

AUGUST 4, 2021

Macy’s is proudly America’s Department Store. Effectively leveraging Project Planner direct report’s contributions to all Bloomingdale’s Store Environment project categories including: New Store Capital Projects, Renovations and Expansions. Vendor shop design reviews and their successful integration.

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Inside Retail

JULY 25, 2022

Australian discount department store Harris Scarfe is moving “full-steam ahead” with its strategic growth plans, despite rising inflation and growing concerns about an economic recession. “We’re Aggressive expansion has been a top priority for the business since it was acquired by Spotlight Retail Group in 2020.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 26, 2024

It’s no secret that many companies rely heavily on consumer-generated data to inform many activities, from product development and strategic planning to targeted marketing campaigns. The essence of personalisation Picture a scenario, you’re in a department store. Marketers everywhere are talking about it.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

He opened his first stores in Hong Kong in 2013, then a flagship in Kyoto in September 2014. Back then I had been frustrated that most coffee shops in Japan were copycats of Melbourne or Portland cafes,” he recalls. The response to the Kyoto cafe was overwhelming as he received franchise applications from all over the world.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 12, 2022

Never more so than now, when the industry emerges from two years of Covid restrictions that almost crippled it, and hungry competitors are proceeding with plans to bang up malls everywhere in the region. The mall will have almost 100,000 square metres of gross leasable area and 250 shops. Malls: the Homogeneity Problem.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The structural aspect of the Australia retail sector has been substantially shaped by town planning schemes, a handful of dominant local retailers and relatively concentrated ownership of shopping centres and major retail properties.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Japanese retailer Muji unveiled its largest flagship store in Southeast Asia, with the recent reopening of Muji Plaza Singapura in the heart of Singapore, following a transformative makeover. But it’s not just about size; Muji Plaza Singapura has introduced innovative concepts that redefine the shopping experience.

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VMS

AUGUST 31, 2021

The path to expansion in global markets is littered with potholes and land mines. The potholes are easy to see and can usually be avoided or at least mitigated with proper planning. The first and seemingly most effective is to have an agreement with a department store for sales space on their floor.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 15, 2021

With over 200 stores and a slew of international brands, including Celine, Ganni, Levi’s and Reebok, United Arrows is one of the country’s largest select shops, which is a kind of mini department store. But while Maison de Sabré plans to grow its presence in China over the next six to 12 months, that’s not its sole focus.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

The business has about a 50-50 split between DTC e-commerce and wholesale, but has seen significant increase in demand from its retail partners, most notably department store David Jones. Even during [lockdowns] when the stores were closed, we increased our sales with them by 53 per cent,” Young said. Overseas expansion.

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VMS

JULY 22, 2021

Luxury retailers established hard shops around the atrium, making the ground floor a combination of luxury mall and department store aesthetics. In homage to Wyman, the store café is called Café Lance. It’s the neighborhood strategy or city planning strategy.”.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

While the company’s expansion in India slowed down a bit during Covid, now that the peak of the pandemic has receded, the company is betting big and looking to open more large stores. The New Bel Road store [in Bengaluru] is a good example. “For Li is confident of even faster growth in 2023.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Here, Chaya, who acts as president of the uber-luxe fragrance business, explains the chemistry and synergy between him and Kurkdjian, the benefits of joining LVMH Group, the trends and challenges in the fragrance industry, how the brand is building its online revenue, plans for international growth, and the Parisian echoes in MFK’s physical stores.

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Greater Group

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

In recent years, retail designers have been met with a new challenge: to create shopping experiences that cater to digital-first generations while continuously engaging shoppers who primarily shop in-store. Traditionally, the physical store is transaction-centred. Let’s look at some of the most inspiring store designs.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Conceptually, it embraces Sydney’s energetic atmosphere and pays homage to some famous landscapes, including the Outback and Sydney’s Bondi Beach, which helps create an immersive shopping experience. Further, the store offers a blend of aesthetics and functionality.

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VMS

JULY 22, 2021

Luxury retailers established hard shops around the atrium, making the ground floor a combination of luxury mall and department store aesthetics. In homage to Wyman, the store café is called Café Lance. It’s the neighborhood strategy or city planning strategy.”.

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Creative Displays Now

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Choosing the right store floor plan can have a profound effect on the way customers navigate the store, interact with your merchandise and whether they decide to purchase any products. The structure of store design is highly influential in the customer experience.

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