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After the golden age: Why department stores are no longer glamorous

Inside Retail

When Laura Peden was growing up in the 1970s, department stores were a special place. Decades later, she still vividly remembers how she and her grandmother would travel into Myer’s city store at Christmas to see the “insanely fascinating” windows. The department store was no longer the star attraction.

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The Art and Business of Christmas Windows in Retail

Retail Focus

Retailers who incorporate interactive elements can encourage passersby to engage with the scene, which enhances the overall experience and makes it memorable. Retailers are no longer using static displays; now they use cutting-edge technology like augmented reality and interactive elements to engage passersby.

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Make a statement with signs and graphics

Retail Focus

In the US, iconic department store Macy’s partnered up with graphics, wraps and signage provider Capital INK Branding Solutions to create a seasonal window display in the style of a giant Christmas card. In addition, we can add graphics to our vehicles and use them as mobile advertising while out on the road.”

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“We’re on step one out of 10”: Kmart Group MD Ian Bailey on taking Anko global

Inside Retail

With more than 20,000 SKUs across homewares, toys, pet accessories and apparel, Anko-branded products represent 85 per cent of the stock in Kmart stores and have been purchased by a whopping 90 per cent of Australian households. It gives us a very global perspective, I think, in Australia. Now, Kmart is looking to take Anko global.

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Creating an effective retail space

Design Middleeast

From a boutique perspective, online shopping craze is gaining popularity. More and more people are just entering stores to feel the fabric, try the item and purchasing them online. There are Instagram-able pops that encourage and result in the space being advertised independently through social media.”. Symphony by H2R Design.

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VMSD’s 2021 Designer Dozen: Future Proofing

VMS

K EEPING THE organizational pipeline flowing with creative, high-potential talent is a challenge every company faces, yet countless studies have shown that identifying and engaging young professionals early in their careers is critical to future success. How do you see the role of physical stores changing in the future? Advertisement.

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