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Opposites attract: Why Berkowitz Furniture snapped up Fenton & Fenton

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Fenton & Fenton does not seem like an obvious fit for Berkowitz Furniture. Although the businesses operate in a similar category – the target audiences, marketing campaigns and product styles are largely different. But Berkowitz Furniture director Peter Berkowitz said this was a key point of attraction that drove its acquisition of Fenton & Fenton, which collapsed and entered liquidation in August.

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Window Display Ideas to Attract a Wide Array of Shoppers

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Many retailers are searching for innovative ways to attract foot traffic. This is particularly important in an age of online shopping, where bricks and mortar locations have more competition than ever. With that in mind, let’s take a look at eight strategic themes for store window displays, designed to cater to varying consumer preferences. Each idea factors in unique shopper demographics and seasons, ultimately driving business growth.

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New Balance opens first Australian UCC concept store in Sydney

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Sports footwear and apparel store New Balance has opened its first UCC retail concept store at Bondi Junction in Sydney. The store is one of New Balance’s eight UCC-style stores in the world. It features a curated collection of footwear and apparel, including its made in USA products. “Bondi Junction is one of Sydney’s most famous shopping destinations – a melting pot of culture, lifestyle, and athleticism,” said Jonathan Clarke, Asia Pacific direct-to-consumer director a

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Retail Therapy: How Shopping Can Boost Your Mental Health

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We all love a good shopping spree, right? Turns out, there’s more to it than snagging that perfect outfit or the latest tech gadget. It can actually do wonders for your mental health. When you’re done using your slots canada login, we’ll dive into the psychological benefits of retail therapy and dish out some tips for the most positive shopping experience.

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Turn Payments Into Personalization: Unlock the Value of Transaction Data

Speaker: Loreal Lynch, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.

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Fashion label Cos launches with The Iconic

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H&M-owned fashion brand Cos has partnered with pureplay retailer The Iconic to further expand its wholesale presence across the Tasman. The London-based brand sells elevated wardrobe essentials in innovative designs and operates 252 stores across 47 physical markets, 38 online markets and wholesale partners. Lea Rytz Goldman, MD of Cos, said she is “excited” about the collaboration and added this provides an opportunity for the company to “increase brand awareness” and reach new customers in

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Tips for retail success

Retail Focus

Even though it is pretty hard to succeed in retail, it is still a rewarding and successful business. Here are several essential tips for retailers. Sell a brand, not a product There are various types of products, and there are also brands. Defining what a brand is can be challenging. According to the Dictionary of Brand, it refers to an individual’s perception of a certain organization or product.

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“Not just about clothes”: Inside Song for the Mute’s Sydney flagship

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Launched in 2010, Song for the Mute has remained a fairly niche player in Australia’s fashion industry. This, despite being available in some of the world’s most recognised retailers, such as Harrods and Selfridges, as well as having recently collaborated with Adidas. Now, Song for the Mute is taking on the next phase of its growth with the launch of its first dedicated flagship store in Sydney.

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How to make the retail environment more sensory-friendly

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It is estimated that one in five Australians has a disability, of which 80-90 per cent are non-visible. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines a disability as “any condition of the body or mind… that makes it more difficult for the person with the condition to do certain activities…and interact with the world around them”. People with non-visible disabilities navigate barriers in everyday life.

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Tips from a travel retail expert on tapping into passenger demand

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To say that the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted the retail industry would be an understatement. Brands that had previously relied on bricks-and-mortar sales had to accelerate their e-commerce strategies, TikTok became an extremely effective advertising and marketing tool, and certain retail categories like travel retail saw their sales drop virtually overnight.

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Shein pledges an additional US$85 million to support its ESG roadmap

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China’s Shein has allocated an additional US$85 million over five years for its Global Community Empowerment Commitment. The fund will bring the company’s ESG roadmap pledge to $155 million, following the $70 million committed last April. The strategy, dubbed ‘EvoluShein’, consists of nine environmental and social priorities organised under three strategic pillars – People, Planet and Process.

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Get MACH Ready: Preparing Your Business for Digital Transformation

Adopting MACH technology means more than implementing new platforms. This type of digital change affects your organization at every level and requires a thoughtful approach to navigate challenges that crop up. The Get MACH Ready report, co-authored by MACH Alliance member Scott Canney in collaboration with Orium, commercetools, and Contentstack, will provide you with strategies to prepare your organization for a digital transformation.