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Rebel MD Gary Williams on taking experiential retail to the next level

Inside Retail

It also marks Rebel’s first foray into new categories, such as specialised apparel and footwear for racing and trail running, even as it bolsters the retailer’s existing positioning as the ‘home’ of football and basketball in Australia. “I Focus on ‘her’ Williams initiated the RCX project shortly after joining Rebel in 2019.

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What Rite Aid’s collapse reveals about the challenges of pharmacy retail

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Since filing for bankruptcy last week, pharmaceutical retail chain Rite Aid has received interim approval to access up to US$3.45 The fall of the pharmaceutical retail chain Rite Aid isn’t the only pharmaceutical retailer in the US that is facing financial challenges. These are the primary causes of its bankruptcy.”

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The power of Invisible PR in retail

Inside Retail

This retailer, once celebrated, found itself mired in controversy over issues like dishonesty and poor customer service and staff management. Retail space design and atmosphere: The design and atmosphere of a store influence customer experience and brand perception.

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Grill’d CEO Simon Crowe on how drive-thru will inform its future growth

Inside Retail

Meanwhile, in Australia, retail chains including 7/11, Ferguson Plarre Bakehouse , and BWS have recently explored the drive-thru concept. It will also help the brand to differentiate itself from other players in the fresh and healthy space, which don’t currently offer a drive-thru option. per cent to 2030.

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The Lexicon welcomes host of new occupiers amid action-packed summer events programme

Retail Focus

This strong leasing activity highlights continued strong demand for well-placed units within popular retail and leisure destinations, with the centre now 94% let by floor area. The Lexicon has also welcomed growing Danish retail chain Søstrene Grene and well-known home store Robert Dyas.

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Why a major rent reset didn’t occur following the Covid-19 pandemic

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There was a temporary panic, which enabled large retail chains to exert pressure on their landlords to drop rents or face store closures. There were others who said the pandemic would be the kiss of death for retail property and that retailers would be in a much stronger position to negotiate terms. Wrong again.

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Why Book Depository’s closure could be a “net benefit” for Australian booksellers

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Following the closure of Book Depository, Egan believes that the time is right for Australian bookstores to develop curated spaces and experiences, as a means of competing with online booksellers. Rather, they use the space “for inspiration, for calm, as places of discovery.” “I So it’s unlikely to have an effect.”

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