VMS

APRIL 15, 2021

Macy’s (New York) has announced plans to open 45 Backstage shop-in-shops in select Macy’s locations in 10 different states this year, according to Retail Dive. Morgan’s 7 th annual Retail Round-Up conference that the department store company was planning more standalone Backstage stores in addition to the shop-in-shops.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Since the retailer’s establishment in 1858, Macy’s has become one of the most well-known department stores in the US, if not the world. Like many retailers, both in the US and internationally, Macy’s has been impacted by the decline in consumer interest in shopping in traditional department stores amidst the rise of online shopping.

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Creative Displays Now

MARCH 8, 2022

Using these elements to bring attention to your brand is called visual merchandising. Effective visual merchandising can have a significant impact on your bottom line. This guide will explain visual merchandising and how to use it to promote your products. Visual Merchandising Explained. Who Uses Visual Merchandising?

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VMS

MAY 12, 2021

The proposed plan also includes a private investment by Macy’s – roughly $235 million – to update the public spaces surrounding its flagship, like the pedestrian-friendly areas at Broadway Plaza and Herald Square, as well as subway access and transit connections. million-square-foot Herald Square store since 1902.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 17, 2023

Last month, the department store reported its highest interim profit since 2014. To pull it off, you need to give a lot of thought to merchandising and pricing. And you’ll need a pre-planned mechanism to achieve that. Tread carefully because markdowns will bite hard if you misjudge stock weights.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 24, 2024

The M&S store I visited was renovated in June, extending the food department on one side by 30 per cent and decreasing the size of the apparel section on the other. It all comes down to smart planning and execution. That’s pretty extraordinary. I was also really impressed by M&S’ treatment of its own products.

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Inside Retail

MAY 18, 2021

Australian discount department store business Best & Less plans to raise about $72.3 Compared to Kmart and Big W, which have a bigger focus on homewares and general merchandise, Best & Less has a much stronger apparel offer, particularly in the baby and kids’ categories.

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VMS

JANUARY 5, 2023

. “I am focused on continuing to execute on the long-range plan the team laid out at our 2022 Investor Day to double the sales of our owned brands and maintain the sales of our national brands, all while delivering with incredible speed and quality,” says Howe. Walmart and May Department Stores.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 7, 2021

Since March, David Jones has closed three of its food stores and in recent weeks, it announced that it was ending its partnership with convenience chain BP. Woolworths SA has 731 stores in South Africa (as of June 2020) and operates in 11 other African countries as well as having a strong online presence. Future of premium food.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 25, 2022

Luxury department store Harvey Nichols recently announced the opening of the first blue-chip non-fungible token (NFT) retail space at its Pacific Place Hong Kong store. Physical stores are seeking to understand their place in the digital economy and align with this cultural phenomenon. Entering the NFT merch era.

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VMS

AUGUST 31, 2021

Renovation: Department Store. Scope of work : Continue the location’s evolution from traditional department store to a targeted destination for luxury goods and services. What sets this project apart : In terms of store planning, the new design of the Santa Fe department store seeks to engage with shoppers at every turn.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 23, 2022

The first store will open later this year at The Americana at Brand, a shopping centre in Los Angeles, and reportedly be around 30,000 square feet – much smaller than a typical department store, which is around 100,000 square feet. Amazon has not shared the names of any labels that it plans to carry in the store.

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VMS

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Macy’s (New York) announced it plans to raise its minimum pay to $15 an hour by May 2022, Bloomberg reports. The department store retailer also plans to create an education benefit program in partnership with Guild Education, which aims to cover workers’ books and tuition costs as well as other related fees.

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Retail Design Institute

AUGUST 4, 2021

Macy’s is proudly America’s Department Store. In partnership with Bloomingdale’s Senior Design Director lead all aspects of project creative development and execution: Lead in programming and block plan development assuring Bloomingdales plan principles and architecture standards are successfully integrated early in the process.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 24, 2021

Apparel and beauty retailer L Brands announced the board of directors for its standalone, publicly traded Victoria’s Secret brand, adding that its plan to separate the lingerie business from Bath & Body Works remains on track for August. International Group of Department Stores appoints new president.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 30, 2023

Tony Spring to succeed Jeff Gennette as Macy’s CEO By Aron Lewin Macy’s CEO Jeff Gennette has announced his retirement after working for the department store for over four decades. Before joining Metcash, Ramage was with Coles Liquor, where he held several roles across marketing, merchandise, operations and business development.

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Inside Retail

JULY 24, 2023

The group has been leveraging technology such as merchandise planning tools and using a self-navigating inventory scanning robot to improve sales and offset many of the cost increases coming through the business. Amid the rising cost of living, Kmart has put through 1000 price drops over the past two weeks.

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VMS

DECEMBER 10, 2021

The Thai-based Chirathivat family is planning to purchase the company from the Westons, the Canadian family currently in ownership of the storied London retailer. Radice currently runs a division of Central Group that oversees luxury department stores in Germany, Denmark and Italy. billion sale, reports Forbes.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Even prime locations, local partners, name recognition and often a portfolio of new merchandise brands haven’t kept Australia from becoming a dead end for some major international retailers. In some cases, the failed Australian ventures were part of a flawed strategy to breathe growth into struggling home market operations.

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VMS

APRIL 12, 2021

Nordstrom (Seattle) has closed on $675 million of senior unsecured notes that will be used to cut the department store company’s interest expenses by $30 million, according to a press release. ” The post Nordstrom Closes on $675 Million Bond Sale appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design.

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Retail Design Institute

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

department store in Seoul. Veering away from global retail trends, the store was designed to be approachable, while providing visionary design elements that are inspirational and aspirational. The lighting plan, combined with the subdued color palette, underscore the sophisticated atmosphere. The Hyundai, Seoul.

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VMS

JULY 22, 2021

Decorative metal frames running vertically through a relatively narrow atrium communicate through a series of LED screens that reference the visual merchandising moments on each balcony along the way. A unifying language had to be established to ensure full merchandise exposure. Photography: Hector Armando Herrera, Mexico City.

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VMS

AUGUST 20, 2021

along with controlling stakeholders WHP Global (New York), is planning to open more than 400 shop-in-shops throughout Macy’s (New York) department stores nationwide by 2022, according to a press release. The post Toys ‘R’ Us Announces Shop-in-Shops appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design.

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Retail Design Institute

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

In 1986, she graduated from Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata earning a degree in architecture and city planning. She stated in a December 2017 VMSD magazine profile that she fell in love with planning and merchandising and learned that merchandise is architecture in retail design.

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Inside Retail

MAY 25, 2023

He went on to say that retailers are dealing with epidemic levels of shoplifting, with large quantities of merchandise being stolen, often by repeat offenders. billion due to theft in 2023 alone. He said this is tied to large transnational organised groups, using theft for financial gain.

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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. What Is a Retail Store Layout? The structure of store design is highly influential in the customer experience.

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VMS

AUGUST 31, 2021

The potholes are easy to see and can usually be avoided or at least mitigated with proper planning. Logistics, manufacturing, quality control, installation and project management are all elements of a project that even with the best of planning can still go awry. In each scenario there are pros and cons.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 10, 2022

By November last year, South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy reported that sales of online retailers had exceeded those of Korea’s department stores and supermarkets for the first time. Members can also make free returns and they don’t even have to take the merchandise anywhere. trillion won ($1.7

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VMS

DECEMBER 22, 2021

“Even for consumers who may be locked down in their own country due to the pandemic, they can still visit their favorite store virtually and see merchandise presented in a real space, as if they were walking through an actual showroom. Matterport technology is improving the shopping experience for both retailers and consumers.”.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 28, 2022

Inside Retail: Your homewares brand In the Roundhouse started as a side hustle, but now it’s stocked in major department stores, such as DJs and Liberty. IR: In the Roundhouse is now stocked in major department stores such as DJs and Liberty. How would you describe the growth strategy behind your business?

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VMS

JULY 22, 2021

Decorative metal frames running vertically through a relatively narrow atrium communicate through a series of LED screens that reference the visual merchandising moments on each balcony along the way. A unifying language had to be established to ensure full merchandise exposure. Photography: Hector Armando Herrera, Mexico City.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Further, the store offers a blend of aesthetics and functionality. The layout is carefully planned to create an immersive and engaging experience. Each element of the store has been carefully crafted to create a bold space that fully immerses customers in. The use of brass monogramming on hangers adds another touch of opulence.

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VMS

JANUARY 27, 2023

. “Our men’s business has experienced significant growth over the past several years, and Saks continues to be the destination that shoppers look to for the latest in men’s luxury fashion,” Tracy Margolies, Chief Merchandising Officer at Saks said in a news release.

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Greater Group

AUGUST 28, 2023

Coop’s Shot Tower, Melbourne Central, Source: Wikimedia Commons The ever popular pedestrian-only shopping strip, Bourke Street Mall, is another quintessentially Melburnian retail hub with its department stores and designer boutiques. Related activities include curating the city’s events calendar to maximise visitation and spend.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 29, 2022

That first retailer was the upmarket Auckland department store, Smith & Caughey’s. The company does not have its own physical store in any market and has no plans for one at present. At the time, she recalls, local retailers were really open to New Zealand entrepreneurs and products. But never say never.”. “I

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Retailing Insight

MAY 13, 2021

The process is actively in use at every major chain store, department store and larger specialty store chain. In fact, many specialty stores and boutiques use this to ensure cash flow and profitability for their stores. Good OTB systems do that, because it is an important part of planning your inventory.

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Parcel Pending

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Whether it’s labeled as recommerce , secondhand , used, pre-owned , resale , vintage, antique, or the circular market, the definition is simply a new digital marketplace whereby pre-owned merchandise goods are being resold. percent of the total global emissions reduction planned” 8. #7 4 Value In-Store Credit Higher than Cash.

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