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A-COLD-WALL* Lotte Department Store, Jamsil, Seoul set to launch

Retail Focus

Following the opening of a bold and distinctly industrial space inside the world-renowned Hyundai COEX, the brand unveils yet another site in the Korean capital, this time located in the famed Lotte Department Store, Jamsil.

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Inside Shinsegae: The Korean department store with a golden boot

Inside Retail

Shinsegae — one of the Big 3 of Korean department store retailing along with Lotte and Hyundai — has continued its great form right through into the second half of the year, helped by the removal of the country’s remaining pandemic restrictions and an increasingly buoyant mood among the country’s more affluent consumers.

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Ames Department Stores May Return in 2023: Reports

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More than 20 years after the Ames department store chain closed all of its stores, the retailer is mounting a comeback. According to NBC 10 News , the first locations will open in Connecticut, New York and Pennsylvania. She claims she is the President of Cross Moline Ventures.

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

Inside Retail

US-based retailer Showfields, the self-described “most interesting store in the world”, filed for bankruptcy this month and will be restructuring through a form of Chapter 11 bankruptcy created during Covid to help small businesses continue operations, reorganise, and maintain control of finances without creditors taking over.

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Moët and Chandon announces the opening of its new permanent Champagne bar at Harrods Knightsbridge

Retail Focus

Located on the ground floor of the iconic department store, the Moët & Chandon Champagne Bar is set to be the must-visit place in the capital for champagne lovers to enjoy the spirit and glamour of the renowned House. We are delighted to announce the opening of an iconic European permanent Champagne bar.

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Aje Athletica opens first London pop-up store, at Harrods

Inside Retail

Aje Athletica is expanding its international presence with the launch of its first overseas pop-up at the department store Harrods in London. Being located within one of London’s most historic landmarks is a celebrated moment for Aje,” said Adrian Norris, co-founder and CEO at Aje.

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Sharp improvement in retail sales as Omicron impact wanes

Inside Retail

The Mastercard SpendingPulse data is based on analysis of in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment. The only category posting a decline was department stores, down 2.7 It showed almost all retail sectors delivered growth in January, with household goods the top-performing category, up by 10.4