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David Jones acquired by Anchorage Capital for undisclosed sum

Inside Retail

Private equity firm Anchorage Capital Partners has entered a binding agreement to acquire David Jones from South African retail company Woolworths Holdings for an undisclosed sum. A spokesperson for Anchorage called the deal a “landmark transaction”, and said the firm was thrilled to take on the 183-year-old department store. “David Jones has a storied history, immense brand value and unparalleled assets — including an attractive retail footprint, a loyal customer base, and ded

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adidas’ new beijing store immerses shoppers in a series of interactive ‘phygital’ installations 

Design Boom

an AR-driven sound garden lets visitors dancing with avatars while a robotic arm plays adidas products like instruments for a soundtrack. The post adidas’ new beijing store immerses shoppers in a series of interactive ‘phygital’ installations appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Mike Ashley’s Frasers buys JD Sports’ premium fashion brands for $58 million

Inside Retail

British retailer Frasers Group said on Friday it has bought shares in premium fashion brands of JD Sports for about US$57.7 million, as the Mike Ashley-owned company continues its drive into a more premium market. Frasers, formerly called Sports Direct, also acquired and transferred shares of more than 10 of the premium fashion brands, including Pretty Green, Cricket and Topgrade Sportswear, which the sports retailer held.

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Sustainable hygiene products for a better world

Design Wanted

In today’s world, it’s not enough for the product to be functional and stylish. Sustainability plays a more important role than ever before. More conscious use […]. The post Sustainable hygiene products for a better world appeared first on DesignWanted.

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From Data to Decisions: Maximizing Retail Potential with AI

Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and guest speaker Sucharita Kodali

Imagine a retail landscape where every interaction is personalized, every decision informed, and every opportunity maximized 🤔✨ Join us for an exploratory journey into the heart of AI-driven retail innovation. We’ll unveil the transformative potential of AI and data analytics in shaping the future of omnichannel personalization and e-commerce.

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Retail rebound: How Southeast Asia’s grocery sector changed in 2022

Inside Retail

As the end of the year approaches, retailers and shopping centres in Malaysia are seeing increased foot traffic and sales volumes, as shoppers come back with a vengeance to purchase gifts and other items for Christmas and New Year festivities. Sunway Malls CEO HC Chan told Free Malaysia Today that the business saw a surge in foot traffic in the first week of December, and this to continue in the next two to three weeks, as the school holidays bring in more visitors.

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“Halfway through”: Inside Specsavers’ massive store refit program

Inside Retail

Specsavers have just launched three new stores across Australia, as part of a broader expansion plan for the brand, which has seen over 200 new projects completed across Australia and New Zealand over the last calendar year. This overhaul – which includes a number of new stores, relocations, store expansions and renovated fit-outs – has taken place in a challenging economic environment.

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