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Why teddy-bear brand Steiff sees a big opportunity to grow in China

Inside Retail

The inventor of the teddy bear, Margarete Steiff GmbH, has joined forces with China trading expert Melchers Group to enhance the marketing and distribution of Steiff products across mainland China. Steiff recognises the enormous potential of the Chinese market, especially in high-quality toys and gift items.

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The retailer’s guide to Valentine’s Day

Inside Retail

Gifts have long since been a consumer favourite for Valentine’s Day celebrations. The repercussion of items not arriving on time during the Christmas period has caused consumers to yearn for more transparency from retailers. How retailers are getting personal.

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How Amazon’s retail battle with Reliance turned into a legal quagmire

Inside Retail

Here’s what the dispute, seen as key to deciding who gets an upper hand in one of the world’s fastest-growing retail markets, is all about. Future Retail – the group’s flagship retail arm – says it faces liquidation and its more than 27,000 employees can become jobless if the Reliance deal fails.

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Murmur gets into bed with Northern Irish outlet with first ever standalone store

Retail Focus

Murmur will sell lines across bedding, soft furnishings, gifting and home fragrance at The Boulevard. Susanne Morris, Director at Johnstone Property Consultants said: “The Northern Irish retail market is booming at the minute. Lotus Property is advised by Johnstone Property Consultants Ltd and KLM Real Estate. .

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Pierre Yovanovitch opens design gallery in New York City penthouse

Dezeen

Pierre Yovanovitch chose a penthouse in a pre-war building for his New York gallery This business expansion offers a permanent base for Yovanovitch and his team in New York, and allows customers and clients from his largest retail market to see the Pierre Yovanovitch Mobilier products first-hand.

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Behind the rise of ultra-prestige products in Asia’s travel retail market

Inside Retail

As travel picks up in Southeast Asia, retailers, brands and marketers are revving up promotions and campaigns to encourage consumers to splurge on impulse purchases. “We We’ve observed an acceleration of the ultra prestige segment, especially in the more mature luxury markets of Asia and the Gulf,” she stressed.

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Seven standout store openings in the US: Casper, APL and more

Inside Retail

However, Venus et Fleur’s latest location, the luxury gifting brand’s 10th store, at the River Oaks District shopping complex in Houston, Texas, makes the case for bringing back a bold aesthetic. The 915-square-foot space was designed by Ringo Studio.

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