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Myer’s strategic moves suggest the future of retail is consolidation and loyalty

Inside Retail

Myer’s acquisition of Premier Investments’ Apparel Brands appears to be the next step in Olivia Wirth’s plan for the department store’s loyalty program, Myer One. But it’s not all about size, Premier’s Apparel Brands’ omnichannel strategy and customer connection align with Myer’s approach to loyalty.

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Day two at NRF: Pattern Beauty, Tommy Hilfiger and the power of storytelling

Inside Retail

From attempting to open his first store at 19 to successfully running the eponymous apparel brand for 40-plus years, few retailers have careers rivalling that of Hilfigers. A new look for New Balance During one of the last panels of the day, Joe Preston, the CEO and president of New Balance, spoke with Brad Smith, anchor for Yahoo!

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Is a large store network the key to success? Mosaic and Premier can’t agree

Inside Retail

If we let it, the voluntary administration of Mosaic Brands can show us the downside of having a large store network while the sale of Premier Investments’ Apparel Brands can show us the upside. The combination of Myer and Apparel Brands is transformational for our business,” said Myer’s executive chair, Olivia Wirth, in a statement. “If

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A marriage of convenience? Myer’s acquisition of Premier’s apparel brands

Inside Retail

The marriage of convenience through a Myer acquisition of Premier Investments apparel brands portfolio is more likely to succeed. Chemist Warehouse will have responses to ACCC concerns including the competitive balance provided by Wesfarmers API and the expanding Priceline Pharmacy and Terry White Chemist chains.

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BMG brings Juicy Couture Kids, New Balance Kids, more big brands Down Under

Inside Retail

billion brand US Polo Assn, followed by childrenswear lines in the BMG portfolio, including New Balance Kids and Juicy Couture Kids. The opportunity to meet consumer demand is more than apparent with the Australian children’s apparel market tipped to have a value of about $5.39 First up is the US$2.4

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Retail’s returns challenge: How to balance customer demands and overheads

Inside Retail

Retailers faced with rising delivery costs driven by shippers can implement several strategies to mitigate the problem, said Pope. link] “One is a multi-carrier strategy. Another strategy, she says, is to automate fulfilment. This is especially true with women’s apparel, for example. “We’ve

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Lululemon CEO on doubling the business and targeting 1000 stores

Inside Retail

CEO Calvin McDonald recently discussed the strategy with CNBC s Sara Eisen at the National Retail Federation conference in New York. We arrived early on our Power of Three strategy, so Ive been fortunate to be able to double the business and were on path to double it again. Sara Eisen : I want to talk about you and your journey.

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