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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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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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Merry Hill hits its stride as Footasylum Opens upsized store

Retail Focus

Over the past several years, Merry Hill has proven to be an excellent location for our brand, and we’ve developed a strong base of loyal customers and have established ourselves as a well-known brand in the West Midlands.

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House of Darwin flagship pays homage to Top End’s natural beauty

Inside Retail

The business, located on Knuckey Street, has a red colour scheme with natural textures that convey the warmth of the Territory’s surroundings. House of Darwin operates as a social enterprise and a for-profit apparel firm that invests its income in social activities for isolated Indigenous communities.

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Lululemon’s ANZ boss talks menswear, personalisation and a new, premium flagship

Inside Retail

Emporium Melbourne presented the ideal location for us to host ANZ’s largest Lululemon store – it’s a premium destination with high foot traffic, allowing us to reach a large audience at a one-stop shopping hub. Is this a pilot for the concept to be rolled out to other locations and online?

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How Parachute’s consistent marketing and quality designs won over millennials

Inside Retail

When you think about the types of businesses millennials and Gen Z consumers frequent, apparel or beauty brands may come to mind first, but what about home goods? In addition to thriving DTC operations, there are now 26 physical Parachute stores located across the US.

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Salomon opens two stores in the heart of London

Retail Focus

Located in the biggest shopping destinations of the English capital, the Covent Garden store, which is part of The Yards, has opened, and the Soho store will open on November 14 th. This central London location is known for launching premium concepts and being home to sector-leading brands. – 7 p.m., and on Sundays from 12 a.m.

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