Inside Retail

APRIL 28, 2023

Vlad Yakubson has been appointed as the new CEO and MD of specialty home fragrance retailer, Dusk Group. Yakubson has more than 25 years of experience in specialty retail and is currently the GM of the men’s fashion brand, YD.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 23, 2022

Australian specialty retailer Dusk, has reported poor sales based on unaudited management accounts for the first half of the financial year. In a trading update, the company said sales fell 12 per cent to $80 million compared to $90.9 million in the first half of FY21 and $59.6 million in the first half of FY20.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 16, 2022

Global intimate specialty retailer Victoria’s Secret, has expanded its presence in Australia with the launch of an e-commerce beauty store. Victoria’s Secret is managed by Valiram (Luxtralia) Pty Ltd in Australia, the multi-brand specialist lifestyle and fashion distributor and retailer with 400 stores in Southeast Asia and Oceania.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 10, 2023

US specialty retailer Pacsun has expanded its partnership with Australian online fast fashion boutique Princess Polly stocking a dedicated fall capsule collection in 100 US stores. The fall collection features boyish shapes, silhouettes and oversized designs.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 27, 2023

Dusk names new CEO By Dean Blake Vlad Yakubson has been named as the next CEO and managing director of specialty retailer Dusk. Incoming CEO, Yakubson currently serves as menswear retailer Yd’s general manager, and has previously held management positions at Mad Mex and Glue Store. He served for nine years at the helm.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

The range is available online from the Teva store and from specialty retailers. The post Teva partners with Black Rainbow to unveil Pride Sandals appeared first on Inside Retail. The collaboration features three new styles for all genders with vibrant colours capturing the spirit of equality and diversity.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 27, 2024

The merger proposal could potentially bolster Myer’s loyalty programs, generate sales growth with possible international opportunities online, if not in bricks-and-mortar, and add expertise in specialty retailing.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 11, 2022

Property developer Tipalea says construction of its Glebe Hill Village retail centre in metropolitan Hobart is now complete. The centre spans 5900sqm and includes 18 specialty retailers. Anchored by Coles, it has 260 car parks.

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Retail Times

MARCH 21, 2023

in partnership with Google Cloud and Zebra Technologies, today announced the findings of the industry’s first real-world analysis of Unified Commerce in specialty retail. Manhattan Associates Inc., Based on insight from real […]

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Anchored by two supermarkets – Coles and Aldi – and discount department store Kmart, the centre also has 31 specialty retailers and other mini-major chain tenants, including Chemist Warehouse, The Reject Shop and Best & Less. Colliers, acting as agent, expects the property to fetch in excess of $70 million.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 27, 2024

In retail, some of the promising applications include demand planning and forecasting, as well as store layout optimisation, all of which drive growth. The retailer’s conversion improved by 2 per cent due to better product descriptions created by GenAI.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 1, 2024

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Abercrombie & Fitch, a leading global specialty retailer of apparel, accessories and fragrance and a division of Abercrombie & Fitch Co.

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VMS

JUNE 16, 2021

Last-mile logistics company DoorDash (San Francisco) and specialty retailer PetSmart (Phoenix) have announced a partnetship to facilitate on-demand delivery of pet supplies and accessories across almost 1500 PetSmart locations in the U.S., according to a press release.

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Inside Retail

MAY 13, 2024

But while Barbeques Galore is the largest specialty retailer, it faces competition from hardware, department stores and appliance retailers. “We’re We’re certainly very focused on the opportunity and will continue to grow our presence in that market,” he added.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 10, 2023

The fall in retail vacancy levels from late 2022 and March of this year, after the Covid lockdowns were lifted, are likely to creep up again in the prevailing economic conditions, and vacancy rates in CBD retail precincts continue to be impacted by low office occupancy.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

In addition to beauty specialty retailers, we are focused on meeting the customer where they already shop for home devices. So big-box retailers are top of mind for us,” Eric Neher, Canopy’s chief marketing officer, told Inside Retail. They now include Amazon, The Container Store, Bluemercury, Nordstrom and Sephora.

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Retail Times

JUNE 22, 2021

M·A·C Cosmetics, in partnership with Hudson, welcomes domestic and international travelers to an innovative specialty retail concept in Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) –Concourse A.

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Retail Times

AUGUST 25, 2023

Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Manhattan Associates Inc.,

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 2, 2023

When it comes to consolidation and specialisation, we expect to see more big retailers launch or acquire specialty marketplaces to capture the growing long tail of e-commerce. This has already started unfolding in the Australian market, which has historically been much more supportive of specialty retailers.

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Inside Retail

JULY 9, 2024

That’s why we’ve chosen the SSI Group, the country’s largest specialty retailer, as our partner to bring the authentic taste of Italy to Filipino consumers.” According to Mordor Intelligence, the Asia Pacific chocolate market size is estimated at US$18.30 billion this year and is expected to reach US$24.48

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 5, 2022

A Pea in the Pod, the well-known designer and specialty retailer of luxe maternity apparel and accessories, is returning to its retail roots with the opening of two new concept stores located in Chicago and New York City.

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VMS

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Our Place, which describes itself as a mission-driven kitchenware brand, has opened its first-ever retail store in the brand’s hometown of Los Angeles. The specialty retailer also said it plans to open a second locale in the city by year-end but did not disclose specifics on its timing or location.

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Inside Retail

JULY 23, 2024

Marie Driscoll, a chartered financial analyst and a professor at Parsons, The New School and the Fashion Institute of Technology, told Inside Retail that the deal was inevitable considering the current state of US department stores. “The

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Inside Retail

JULY 20, 2023

True Religion appoints new marketing lead By Dean Blake US denim and sportswear retailer True Religion has named Kristen D’Arcy as its first chief marketing officer. She brings almost 20 years’ experience working in marketing and e-commerce roles across fashion, specialty retail and beauty brands.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

So far, TheRY has spread mostly through word-of-mouth, but now the co-founders are now looking to leverage medical endorsements and increase their distribution through specialty retailers to raise awareness and reach new customers. “We’re

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Designed as an integral part of Fujitsu Market Place, and targeted at fashion and specialty retailers, Market Place Self-Checkout serves to re-invent the in-store experience by offering easy, in-store checkout flexibility for shoppers.

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VMS

JANUARY 10, 2023

26, the same figure the struggling retailer said it expected to post in a business update it issued last week. That update also said there is “substantial doubt” the specialty retailer can continue operating, but the latest release did not include that phrasing. (Union, N.J.)

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Inside Retail

JUNE 9, 2022

With these appointments, the company looks forward to a continuation of this journey as Australia’s leading specialty retailer of BBQs and outdoor products.”. Eco-friendly lifestyle online retailer Flora and Fauna has just hired Nadia Lotter as general manager. Flora and Fauna welcomes on board new GM.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 22, 2023

Amazon.com isn’t the only US retailer accused of using deceptive tactics to sell memberships to shoppers. From big-box chains Walmart and Best Buy to specialty retailers like Savage X Fenty and Adore Me, retailers’ subscription programs are facing growing scrutiny.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 6, 2024

Retail marketplaces like Walmart, Amazon and Ebay have already implemented GenAI for employee efficiency, customer experience and business capability building. In one example, a large specialty retailer that we work with saw conversion improve by 2 per cent simply due to better product descriptions using GenAI.

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VMS

DECEMBER 22, 2021

The designer and specialty retailer of maternity accessories and apparel opened its Chicago location on Daman Avenue, and its New York location at 1042 Lexington Avenue. The post A Pea in the Pod Opens Stores in Chicago, New York appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 13, 2024

With the need for inventory to sell to retailers, it can be tough accessing that capital. To navigate this, we’ve focused on cultivating small yet impactful retail partnerships, including professional salons and specialty retailers, to ensure sustainable growth.

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Inside Retail

MAY 29, 2024

The specialty retail group, consisting of 1660 stores, has experienced a same-store sales increase of 6.0 Four out of every five new stores are now being opened outside metro Manila, following the pattern right across ASEAN in which provincial cities and towns are attracting a greater focus from retail chains and mall developers.

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VMS

JANUARY 10, 2023

26, the same figure the struggling retailer said it expected to post in a business update it issued last week. That update also said there is “substantial doubt” the specialty retailer can continue operating, but the latest release did not include that phrasing. (Union, N.J.)

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

The website enables customers to shop by product category, by room, by retailer, or by a curated design board – by integrating the existing online store of different specialty retailers.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 2, 2023

.” Upon completion, MKT Square Deception Bay will comprise approximately 21,150sqm of retail space with Woolworths, Coles, Dan Murphy’s, a medical precinct, Play & Learn Child Care, six mini-majors, three pad sites, Centrelink, and 40 specialty retailers.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 1, 2022

Rather than trying to do it all at once, you could start by considering one geographical market at a time, or testing the online channel via specialty retailers. It’s normal for it to take six to nine months before you see positive results. People power.

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