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How Korea’s big 3 department stores are killing it right now

Inside Retail

First quarter results for calendar year 2022 are in for the three biggest Korean department store retailers, and the numbers are encouraging. Shinsegae, Lotte, and Hyundai account for the top nine department stores in the country (coming in at number 10 is Galleria’s high-end flagship in Seoul). trillion KRW ($2.1

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From mini stores to the metaverse, will Macy’s new moves pay off?

Inside Retail

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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Macy’s store closures: a necessary step or the wrong move?

Inside Retail

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. However, the legacy retailer’s reputation has been on shaky ground of late.

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Central Group leads Selfridges buyout in US$5 billion deal

Inside Retail

Luxury British store chain Selfridges is being sold to a Thai retailer and an Austrian property company in a deal that a source close to the matter said was worth around 4 billion pounds (US$5.37 With Selfridges, they hope to build a luxury department store empire, complemented by an online business.

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The lowdown on Central Group – reported new owner of Selfridges

Inside Retail

And while Central Group’s publicly listed subsidiary, Central Retail, has denied any involvement in the transaction, multiple reports suggest that another division of the conglomerate is involved in the talks. Central’s superregional malls and department stores are ubiquitous in Thailand.

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How Canningvale plans to take Robinsons Singapore back to its roots

Inside Retail

Fast-growing Australian online retailer Canningvale plans to relaunch the iconic Singaporean department store Robinsons as an online-only business this month after acquiring the company’s digital assets for an undisclosed sum. Some of the brands have a history with Robinsons, while others are new to the department store. .

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Retail appointments for the week

Inside Retail

International Group of Department Stores appoints new president. The International Group of Department Stores (IGDS) has appointed André Maeder as the new IGDS President for 2021-2023. “We are thrilled with the group of diverse and seasoned executives who will comprise the new Victoria’s Secret board.”.