Inside Retail

AUGUST 11, 2022

Department store giant David Jones unveiled the latest Spring/Summer collections this week in its Elizabeth Street flagship in Sydney. With the new season ahead comes many trends including party dressing, feminine prints, bold colour ways, form-fitting silhouettes and tailored suiting.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

In particular, the index showed strong rises in spending at department stores, electronic stores, hardware, family clothing, pet shops, household appliances and florists, and showed signs that many people are preparing for holiday events such as Christmas parties with an increase in spending intentions for clothing rentals and tailors.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 21, 2024

per cent) of surveyed department store operators expect their sales to grow in 2024, a significant decrease from last year’s 85.7 The report revealed that while department stores and convenience stores experienced higher growth rates than total retail sales, supermarkets faced negative growth for the first time.

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Retail Focus

MAY 16, 2022

Airwrap customisation is also available, allowing you to tailor your Dyson Airwrap multi styler, choosing from attachments to suit your hair type and desired style.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 3, 2024

Loyalty programs are increasingly playing a pivotal role in the success of Australian retailers across sectors, as they provide lucrative data around customer preferences, allowing for a tailored experience. Sharing the good fortune Another example of a retailer’s growing focus on loyalty programs is Australian department store, Myer.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 24, 2024

There’s the Levi’s Tailor Shop, where customers can have their denim mended or customised, Zara’s flagship store inspired by renowned architect Frank Gehry and the Le Club Lacoste store concept, featuring bespoke fixtures, the UK’s first Lacoste pod fitting rooms, and an area dedicated to the brand’s classic polo shirts.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Arguably the world’s most luxe and glamourous department store, Dyson is proud to have recently unveiled its Harrods windows takeover with Dyson’s latest Blue Blush theme colourway running through it. Dyson’s Blue Blush range has officially launched in Harrods in time for the gifting season.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 2, 2021

Bunnings is looking to improve the customer experience for its trade customers with an expanded range of specialty products, tailored customer service desks in stores, dedicated self-checkout, load-and-go spaces and a fully transactional e-commerce site. Here are three key takeaways. Bunnings tapping into tradie market.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 10, 2022

After a rollercoaster six months of lockdowns, Christmas and Omicron, department store Myer yesterday delivered a strong half year result with net profit up 55 per cent and its first dividend payment since FY17. Online grows. Of particular note to King was the growth in its online sales, which were up 47.5 per cent to $424.1

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 4, 2024

Despite the hurdles, Generative AI’s power within retail is undeniable Picture having a virtual shopping advisor from a department store who not only helps you find the perfect outfit but also offers styling tips, recommends complementary accessories and ensures the entire ensemble is in stock and ready for purchase.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 23, 2022

According to the post, Amazon Style will offer women’s and men’s apparel, shoes and accessories from hundreds of popular and emerging brands, and include several innovative features, such as tailored, real-time recommendations.

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VMS

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

.” (Dillard’s opened its South Plains Mall store in July 1972.). The new store will feature Dillard’s latest enhancements in store design, merchandising and technology and feature a lineup of brands tailored specifically to the tastes and preferences of Dillard’s West Texas customers, the retailer said.

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Retail Focus

JULY 14, 2021

Finding its home in the iconic department store’s prominent Exhibition Road space, the pop-up will serve as an experiential destination to discover the metamorphosis of Bvlgari’s Serpenti Collection, a unique fine jewellery, watches and accessories offering, alongside an exclusive programme of activities throughout the month.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 24, 2021

In his new role, Wood will lead the newly created strategic partnerships team which will provide account management tailored to the company’s clients’ needs and champion an insight led partnership model. International Group of Department Stores appoints new president.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 10, 2023

Pinterest uses a combination of machine learning and human curation to offer tailored recommendations and search results based on the interests of users. People might come to Pinterest with an open mind and be inspired, or they might be ready to shop. Our job is to make the ideas that they are creating shoppable.”

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Looking at retail disturbances in an oversimplified way, the first major disruption in retail was the emergence of department stores. These department stores were typically found in major cities, catering to urban consumers’ needs. This era was often described as consumer warfare.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Customers were spending more on clothing, footwear and personal accessories, department stores and cafes and restaurants in July 2022, compared to the 12 months prior, and consumer sentiment was also up, by 3.9 According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), retail sales were up 19.2

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Inside Retail

APRIL 12, 2022

Like the first two, Aeon plans to tailor the tenant mix closely to the local demographics, which differ materially in each of the three locations. Although this ‘tailoring’ idea is something of a cliché in the mall business, Aeon is taking it seriously and not just talking about it. Malls: the Homogeneity Problem.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Bergh, who has served as president and CEO of Levi Strauss & Co since 2011, is reflecting on his legacy as he prepares to hand over the reins of the $6 billion global business to his successor Michelle Gass, the former CEO of American department store chain Kohl’s, who joined Levi’s earlier this year.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

“Tailored separates were in almost every collection, alongside tonal dressing with the occasional pops of red and floral dresses,” Veals added. “We’re also seeing a shift towards comfort in footwear this season, with many brands focusing on boots, loafers, lower-heeled pumps and flats.”

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Inside Retail

JUNE 22, 2021

“We had already started the process of pivoting our traditional clothing brand websites towards true online department stores before Covid 19 hit, but we accelerated along with our customers,” Scott Evans, the CEO of Mosaic Brands, told Inside Retail. Our site visits have increased 25 per cent,” Evans said.

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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 Hyundai, Seoul. Design: Burdifilek, Toronto. Photography: Yongjoon Choi Photography, Seoul. The Huyndai opened a new 102,000-sq.-ft.

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Inside Retail

MAY 3, 2023

Vincom tries to cover itself with four tailored formats: Vincom Center, which is designed for high-density locations; Vincom Mega Mall, a retail/entertainment concept averaging about 110,000sqm of gross floor area (GFA); and Vincom+ and Vincom Plaza, two formats that are oriented toward smaller provincial cities.

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Parisian department store window displays, a tradition since the beginning of the century, bring the City of Light to life during the festive season. In London, Selfridges , Harrods , Liberty’s, and Fortnum & Masons are amongst the department stores that flaunt their Christmas Window decorations.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 12, 2023

Since launching in 2018, Best Jumpers has gone from offering a small range of sweatshirts and sweatpants to more tailored garments, outerwear and footwear. It recently opened a bricks-and-mortar store on Gertrude Street in Melbourne and has plans to grow the business further.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Some of his key experiences revolve around utilising data-driven insights and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create tailored shopping experiences. Tailoring motivational strategies and recognition aligned with cultural values is also important,” he said.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 3, 2023

Whether it’s a small boutique or a major department store chain, all businesses can harness the potential of this powerful technology. For instance, interactive displays can provide tailored product recommendations or promotions based on each shopper’s purchase history and preferences.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 26, 2023

Luxury department store Lane Crawford was launched in 1850, and has stores across Hong Kong and mainland China. How can we tailor a portfolio that balances designer brands and emerging brands and artisans all together, to make it a bespoke assortment that our buyers handpicked?”

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 9, 2022

According to her, in the past, technology was often sold in large department stores, stacked high and ready to buy. It was not a tailored experience that helped potential owners understand the machines or technologies they were buying.

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Inside Retail

MAY 18, 2021

The offering can be tailored to each couple, with ceremonies taking place in the Wedding Suite on level four. Macy’s will also build a commercial office tower above the iconic store. “For those looking for a truly unique way to get married this summer, we’re excited to launch weddings at Selfridges.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 23, 2022

Recently, at Paris Fashion Week, luxury genderless fashion brand Botter released its Spring/Summer 2023 collection, which included tailored jackets, cardigans and dresses with sleeves that can be worn on the arms or around the body. It employs a variety of fastenings, including zips, press studs, buttons, and Velcro.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 1, 2023

The sky’s the limit By harnessing data-driven insights and implementing innovative solutions, Winter aims to provide substantial value to its partners, enabling them to better understand their customers and tailor their offerings accordingly.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

This comprehensive and tailored service helps customers to build homes adaptable to their lifestyle, and any future needs and priorities,” he added. They will now have the chance to build a home that is truly Muji, and not one that is merely ‘Muji-inspired’.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 14, 2023

Not only does it save customers a lot of time and hassle, but even before the appointment we can take inspiration from their unique preferences and give tailored recommendations that can even complement products they already have. We’re looking forward to an era of fresh innovation,” Mian said.

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Fashion Retail Tech

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

StitchFix is giving deep into data for a more tailored experience. Six numbers that explain the fate of department stores. Here is a recap of industry news from the last week. Sources are in the hyperlinked text after the headline. Brands + Retailers. Shopify now has 1 million businesses. Fast Company. The Wall Street Journal.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Cutting through According to Annabel Pittendrigh, a client executive at Bastion Insights, many Australian retailers have missed the mark when it comes to customising and tailoring their marketing and communication efforts to resonate with these diasporic communities.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Just this week, American department store chain Nordstrom announced a unique collaboration with the British fashion brand Paul Smith. The shop is set to showcase Paul Smith’s spring collection, titled “What is a suit”, which tackles menswear staples in a variety of forms, from classic tailoring to military uniforms.

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