Tue.Dec 20, 2022

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What’s next for David Jones under Anchorage Capital? Analysts weigh in

Inside Retail

A fundamental question about the future of David Jones was put to rest this week, after the retailer’s parent company Woolworths Holdings announced the sale of the department store chain to Australian private equity firm Anchorage Capital Partners on Monday. While the sum was not disclosed, The Australian cited sources close to the transaction who put the figure at around $100 million.

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Sketchers steps into a bigger store at Caledonia Park

Retail Focus

Railpen, one of the largest pension managers in the UK, has announced the upsize of Skechers, the lifestyle and athletic footwear brand, at Caledonia Park in Scotland. Skechers has increased the size of its outlet store by over 1,000 sq ft in a move that illustrates the strong and successful performance seen by leading international brands at the destination.

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New Stores in New York Signal Hope for Big Apple Retail

VMS

T HOUGH THE STRUGGLES of the past may challenge our hopes for the future, New York retail in 2022 demonstrated that the days ahead are brighter than the days behind us. Even in the face of great political turmoil, a relentless pandemic and difficult economic challenges, the past year offered a sense of hope and optimism across New York’s retail landscape.

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Marks and Spencer is to join Liverpool ONE, anchoring South John Street

Retail Focus

Grosvenor has announced that leading British retailer, Marks & Spencer (M&S), is to join Liverpool ONE, anchoring South John Street in two floors of the former Debenhams. Set to open in mid-2023, the retail giant is relocating from Church Street to create a 100,000 sq ft store in a move that reaffirms the brand’s commitment to the city centre.

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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.

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Thierry Mugler: Daring to be Different

VMS

As an artist whose multi-disciplinary vision transcended the fashion runways of Paris, Milan and New York, Thierry Mugler pushed the boundaries of contemporary culture with his haute couture designs, theatrical costumes, renowned perfumes, cutting edge photography and esoteric film making. The genius of the iconic visionary has been documented and richly celebrated in a stunning exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum, titled “Thierry Mugler: Couturissime.

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5 Ways QR Codes Can Improve Your In-Store Experience in 2023

Theatro

Link to the Article. The post 5 Ways QR Codes Can Improve Your In-Store Experience in 2023 appeared first on Theatro.

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Just Eat reveals the UK’s top food habits for 2022

Retail Times

ust Eat has today revealed the nation’s favourite dishes, grocery items and big food moments as part of its 2022 End of Year Wrap. The data, produced by Just Eat, found that customers have been keen to broaden their palates with sales for Mexican, Greek and African food up from last year. There has also been […].

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Christmas Tree Shops Opens New Location in Sarasota

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Christmas Tree Shops (CTS; Middleboro, Mass.) recently cut the ribbon on its new store in Sarasota, Fla., marking the retailer’s third store opening in the state this year. The 49,398-square-foot space is located in University Town Center and features “spacious aisles” and large displays for a comfortable shopping experience, CTS said in a release. Within the last four months, the retailer has opened two other stores within the Sunshine State, one in Estero and the other in Pembroke Pines.

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Retail Phygital: The latest big paradigm shift

CAAD

The pandemic has impacted many sectors, including retail. It has made it clear that shops must reinvent themselves or die and, when talking about the future of retail, one concept has been repeated in recent times: phygital retailing. The coronavirus, as we say, has changed the direction of the market , for example by introducing new consumer habits and the relationship between customers and brands.

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Digital-Only Retailers Storm into Brick-and-Mortar

VMS

Online-only retail brands that flourished during the pandemic are now increasingly seeking to continue growth by opening brick-and-mortar outlets, GlobeSt.com reports. Representatives from several major commercial real estate firms told GlobeSt.com at ICSC 2022 in New York that the move by direct-to-consumer digital native brands to physical outlets is now one of the hottest growth sectors in retail.

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How Retailers Are Transforming Customer Experiences with Data & 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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Moncler pop-up store

Retail Design Blog

Celebrating its 70th anniversary, and in time for the upcoming festive season, Moncler has inaugurated pop-up store in Tokyo that.

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Barnes & Noble Turns the Page Back to Growth

VMS

Barnes & Noble (New York) has been opening new bookstores at what it describes as “an unprecedented rate” – no small brag for a company that operated 1300-plus stores in the early 1990s. But after being battered by a variety of factors, most prominently the emergence of online bookselling behemoth Amazon, B&N closed roughly half its outlets.

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Lazy Sundaes café by Alda Ly Architecture

Retail Design Blog

The location is dessert and beverage chain Lazy Sundaes’ fourth location in the city, designed to balance functionality and fun.

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Marking Specialists Group’s Duro-Graphics

VMS

Marking Specialists Group’s Duro-Graphics. These 3-D molded lettering designs can be customized in various colors, sizes, materials and shapes. Ideal for p-o-p displays, these 3-D molded lettering designs called Duro-Graphics can be customized in various colors, sizes, materials (translucent, opaque or transparent) and shapes. Parts can be easily adapted to mounting surfaces.

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Forrester Report: Demystifying The Technical Functions of POS Solutions

Understanding the intricate world of Point-of-Sale (POS) technology is a common challenge for tech buyers. When it comes to defining the functions of Point-of-Sale systems, the communications have yet to be standardized–—until now. Forrester’s new report, Demystifying The Technical Functions of POS Solutions, breaks through the noise and provides business leaders with the information and tools they need to evaluate the features of POS systems.

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Wyer & Co Offices by Daniel Boddam Studio

Retail Design Blog

Daniel Boddam Studio used a mid-century modern design and a minimal elegance for the Wyer & Co offices in Sydney,

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Greneker/Pacific Mfg.’s ANDIE

VMS

Greneker/Pacific Mfg.’s ANDIE. The collection is available in a range of finishes. With an assortment of abstract or realistic head options, and available in a range of finishes, ANDIE is a collection of mannequins lending they/themselves to the visibility of a gender non-conforming society. Greneker. POST CATEGORIES. MANUFACTURER: Greneker. PRODUCT CATEGORY: Mannequins and Forms.

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Manifesto by Officina Grafica

Retail Design Blog

“Make a Mark” is all about leaving an impression and it convinced us to use the opportunity to address our.

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PACKAGING DESIGN IDEAS FOR HOLIDAY 2023

CRP

PACKAGING DESIGN IDEAS FOR HOLIDAY 2023 Once again, the HOLIDAYS are here! While shoppers may be focused on the season at hand, retailers are already planning two (even three!) seasons ahead. With that in mind, there’s no time like the present to think about what your packaging design for holiday will be in the year to come. Holidays are challenging for retailers and buyers alike because both want to make lasting impressions and build memories, all while managing costs.

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Mapping Digital Transformation: Retail’s Strategic Shift

Speaker: Jennifer Wright, Michael Scholz, Jasmin Guthmann, and Scott Canney

Digital transformation in retail is so much more than new technology. You need to get your whole organization, from entry-level workers to executives, on board with the new tech, new skills, and culture changes that digital transformation brings. Leading this mindset shift can be a daunting task… but that’s where this webinar comes in! Join our panel of experts as they guide you through the challenges of digital transformation, preparing you to avoid common mistakes and make the most of incredib