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The Department Store dilemma

Retail Focus

Unfortunately for many department stores, the pandemic has been a final blow in the battle with online retail, spiralling real estate costs and difficulty serving up physical retail that is consistently experiential, engaging and adaptable. So, what is to become of these extinct department stores?

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Creating an effective retail space

Design Middleeast

From a boutique perspective, online shopping craze is gaining popularity. More and more people are just entering stores to feel the fabric, try the item and purchasing them online. So, how can a retail space be called successful in given so many factors? Online prices are harder to compete with. Highlight the focal point.

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The Western retail rush: how India’s middle class is drawing iconic brands

Inside Retail

From a product perspective, the company has launched sportier pieces like tank tops, joggers and leggings, and employed production techniques that use far less water than traditional methods. India is the world’s fifth-largest global destination in the retail space. billion direct-to-consumer shipments by 2030.

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The Art and Business of Christmas Windows in Retail

Retail Focus

Creating a Memorable Shopping Experience In an era dominated by online shopping, the physical retail space must offer an experience that transcends the transactional. Christmas windows, acting as the gateway to the store, set the stage for a memorable shopping journey. Christmas Windows Around the World!

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From Big 4 firm to start-up: TaskPod’s Adam Morgan talks lessons learned

Inside Retail

A few years ago, co-founders Adam Morgan and Tyson Gundersen left the corporate world behind to start Bureau Booths – which provided soundproof office booths to existing spaces – then TaskPod , which offers private working spaces in recreational and retail spaces, transport hubs and other locations.

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“We need retailers more than ever”: Brands urged to back Voice vote

Inside Retail

Just last week, Woolworths-owned discount department store Big W pulled in-store announcements that voiced support for a First Nations Voice to Parliament after “objections” from staff and customers. “We We recognise and respect our team and customers have varying views and perspectives,” a Woolworths spokesperson said.