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Opinion: Do consumers really shop in the name of love?

Inside Retail

As retail competition escalates on a global scale and across multiple channels, many brands and thought leaders have gravitated to the idea of ‘brand love’ as a way of differentiating. The hope is that getting consumers to love your brand will make them more loyal, purchase more frequently, and so on.

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Anne Klein, Lotto parent buys majority stake in Isaac Mizrahi

Inside Retail

Global brand management firm WHP Global has bought a 70 per cent stake in Isaac Mizrahi from Xcel Brands, in a deal valuing the American designer label at US$68 million. million in cash proceeds.

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A step back in time: Piaget’s Sydney store blends old with new

Inside Retail

Taking inspiration from the brand’s very first Salon which opened in Geneva over 60 years ago, the new store concept is designed to be a warm, inviting environment in which customers can learn about the heritage of the brand. Inside Retail: Is this Piaget’s first standalone direct-to-consumer (DTC) store in Sydney?

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Proximity retailing and current retail environmental paradoxes

Retail Focus

In an urban setting, “proximity” goes back to its golden age because customers find it more practical and suitable for shopping around the corner. The dilemma of reviving small-town businesses As the dynamics of retail also changed, so did the collective understanding of consumers about retail. Ghalia BOUSTANI.

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Managing retail touchpoints for a positive customer experience

Retail Focus

As consumption is becoming less focused on the product and more focused on the experience of accessing the product, new brand management practices are being shaped, whether at luxury or mass industry levels. Brands are looking at ways to add value to the customer’s journey within their spheres. . Engaging the senses.

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Adrian Cheng’s resignation marks turning point for New World Development

Inside Retail

“The economic reasons behind the losses are elevated interest rates and weak consumer and business confidence in Hong Kong, which has affected rental income and property valuation,” Gary Ng, senior economist at Natixis, told Inside Retail. “It Additionally, Prada will make its debut in the area, opening its first store at the shopping centre.

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Behind Desigual’s repositioning and its Asia Pacific expansion

Inside Retail

Earlier this month, Desigual partnered with Melbourne-based brand management firm O’Rourke Showroom to unveil its spring-summer collection, further expanding its retail distribution in Asia Pacific. IR: Could you touch on the brand’s business and social media strategy to cater to local consumers and attract new retail partners?

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