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JULY 23, 2024

The long-anticipated deal between Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus could create the ultimate department store behemoth at a time when legacy players are facing increased competition from luxury e-commerce companies and a new generation of high-end brands blending premium products with immersive experiences. billion deal.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The biggest swing occurred in department store spending, which saw a 14.3 Especially in department stores, where the consumer appetite to spend appears to have fallen so dramatically between November and December? I think consumer spending, certainly in discretionary spending categories, will normalise and soften.

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MAY 11, 2021

As the UK starts to reopen after a prolonged lockdown, the launch of a wedding venue at Selfridges’ Oxford Street location could end up driving much-needed store visits, if only due to sheer novelty, according to Jana Bowden, an associate professor at Macquarie University Business School. “As

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FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Myer currently operates 56 department stores across Australia, as well as its online business and in-house brands including Sass and Bide, Marcs and David Lawrence. It’s no secret that consumer-facing retail has had a tough year trying to stay price-competitive for customers. million and now account for 21.3

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Department store Myer has enjoyed the fruits of a rebounding retail environment in FY21, with total sales up 5.5 The business’ Myer One loyalty program has also been a solid driver of customer spending, and throughout the year Myer hit record levels of customer satisfaction in store and net promotor scores online.

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OCTOBER 19, 2021

Litmus Retail Group has partnered with Myer on a physical showroom concept that will enable the department store to display big and bulky products, such as treadmills, e-scooters and stand-up desks, and track how consumers are engaging with them to inform future buying decisions.

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JUNE 30, 2021

From using non-toxic paint in stores to digitising documents to avoid paper waste, more businesses are taking steps to make their physical operations more sustainable. That includes the Japanese department store chain Takashimaya. Takashimaya opened its first store in Kyoto, Japan, in 1831, selling gofuku (formal kimono).

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Inside Retail

MARCH 14, 2024

She transformed Qantas Loyalty into one of Australia’s most successful customer engagement and omni-retail businesses,” he added. Doubling down on Myer One To date, Myer’s customer loyalty program Myer One has over 7 million digitally contactable members and the department store’s fiscal turnaround has been loyalty-led.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 12, 2024

Laurent Boidevezi, the Apac president of luxury liquor group Moet Hennessy kicked off the day by outlining the company’s plans to expand on building its maison’s direct retail spaces as it looks to boost engagement with new generations of end customers. We all know retail is very cyclical but at the same time it is all about relevance.

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OCTOBER 21, 2024

IR : You’ve mentioned a few brands in the portfolio that are quite big in Australia; is there any consumer demographic in particular in Australia that is loving these products? NA: Well, in consumer demographics, not only talking about Australia, many of our brands have extremely healthy consumer demographics.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In a dynamic shift in consumer behaviour, three out of four shoppers are now exploring multiple online marketplaces before making a purchase. The surge in popularity of challenger marketplaces has resulted in consumers now visiting an average of three marketplaces every time they shop online.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2024

After closing its first direct-to-consumer (DTC) store in Australia in the Sydney suburb of Woollahra, the brand initially planned to open a boutique in Bondi Beach. Coming to the consumer Ecoya has a strong online business partially attributed to its loyal following.

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 12, 2023

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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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

With consumer sentiment and discretionary spend down, many retailers are already facing reduced profit margins and a higher cost of doing business, making hefty discounting for prolonged periods a particularly costly exercise. LSKD’s approach has also garnered the attention of consumers and its community. “We

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Spanning eight floors and 71,500 sqft, Johnnie Walker Princes Street is located inside a building, which was formally a traditional department store for almost 100 years. The rooftop bar and dining experience.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Myer’s executive chair Olivia Wirth gave her first full-year earnings report to investors on Friday since officially stepping into the top job at the department store chain on June 4. Our consumer demographic is a broad cross-section of the Australian community. So, who are the partners that are partnering with Myer One?

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AUGUST 3, 2022

The discount department store has just launched its first range of DIY products, including wallpaper, flooring, curtains, blinds, furniture paint and adhesive tiles, with the aim of making it easier than ever for customers to hack its products. Now, the retailer is getting in on the action.

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JULY 21, 2021

“The journey that our business has been on with Anchorage Capital over the last six or so years is really one of turnaround and investment into our digital business and into our direct-to-consumer retail business,” Brown said. The transformation from a broken business to a really good business with great potential is now complete.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2024

After years of “right-sizing” under former CEO John King, Myer’s acquisition of Premier’s Apparel Brands would add 719 store locations to its portfolio and give it access to a greater suburban and regional demographic. Hats off to Myer.”

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AUGUST 10, 2023

With over 460 million people using social media platform Pinterest each month, there are countless opportunities for savvy retailers to capitalise on this engagement, and convert traffic into sales. Through these campaigns, Big W drove 34 per cent higher engagement, and 77 per cent lower cost per acquisition, compared to retail benchmarks.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2022

per cent) and department stores (down 0.4 Aussie consumers appear to be still spending those cash reserves built up over the Covid years, engaging in some sort of short-term gratification, turning to retail therapy to deal with the news of impending crises. . per cent bump.

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JUNE 9, 2021

Fast-growing Australian online retailer Canningvale plans to relaunch the iconic Singaporean department store Robinsons as an online-only business this month after acquiring the company’s digital assets for an undisclosed sum. Some of the brands have a history with Robinsons, while others are new to the department store. .

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Retailers expect to continue to grow online sales, even allowing for the reopening and unrestricted trading of bricks-and-mortar outlets; for example, Myer, the struggling department store chain, believes it can leverage its iconic brand to double online sales to around $1 billion.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Retailers have continually adapted to changing consumer demands, technological advancements, and shifting societal values. Looking at retail disturbances in an oversimplified way, the first major disruption in retail was the emergence of department stores. This era was often described as consumer warfare.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Australian retail sales are on the rise – but new research suggests growth is being driven by inflation, not by consumers buying more. The report concludes that the post-Covid spending spree has been particularly centred around discretionary categories including department stores, apparel and catered food.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2022

At the flagship stores of sports brands such as Nike for example, it is clear how movement-based games offer a “phygital” experience that entertains and engages participants. The game promoted consumer confidence in the product and resulted in a remarkable 48 percent of players buying it. Credits: Burberry. Credits: Fendi.

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AUGUST 16, 2021

As the quality of living and workers’ wages reached new heights, Western brands spotted a golden opportunity and raced to set up shop in the East to reach China’s 1 billion consumers (and counting). Founded in 2012, lingerie label Neiwai (meaning ‘inside and outside’) is another direct-to-consumer label that began online.

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OCTOBER 18, 2021

Luxury Swiss watch brand Tissot has just launched a new product that is a hybrid between a traditional timepiece and a smart watch, as it looks to keep pace with consumers’ changing needs and expectations. We recently launched our own online corporate store, which has gone from strength to strength throughout 2021.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Right now, we’re dealing with financial strain, ongoing changes in consumer habits, and increased online competition.” Finding the crown jewel For many retail experts, retail stores are still the crown jewel of the rag trade – it’s where brands curate for and connect with their customers.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2024

One of the key trends that defined retail in 2023 was pop-up shops and how these experiential shopping experiences have taken hold over millennial and Gen Z consumers. Just this week, American department store chain Nordstrom announced a unique collaboration with the British fashion brand Paul Smith.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

After identifying that bedding was a category (desperately) in need of innovation, my partner, Andy, and I began to grapple with the idea of revolutionising the way consumers shop for their sheets. HW: Traditionally, we shopped for sheets in department stores. I feel like some new DTC brands are coming into the market.

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JULY 2, 2024

While the everyday consumer has become pri c e-sensitive with the growing costs of living in the US, the 1 per cent is still spending – to a point where the luxury shopping market has become more competitive than ever. billion in 2024. What are the factors behind the Fifth Avenue Club’s rapid expansion?

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OCTOBER 20, 2024

The term 1-per-center refers to the wealthiest 1 per cent of consumers. Which is why Mytheresa North American president Heather Kaminetsky said the ultimate secret to catering to the 1 per cent consumer is offering them the one thing money can’t buy: time. “I What is the 1-per-cent customer looking for?

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JULY 28, 2024

Tapping into a female consumer base via the Olympic Games Euromonitor International noted that the sportswear industry is set to benefit from the worldwide television audience and sponsorships with a forecast global growth of 4 per cent in 2024 versus 2 per cent for apparel and footwear overall.

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DECEMBER 13, 2021

For nearly two years, retailers have faced Covid-19 lockdowns and restrictions, with e-commerce changing consumer expectations and the role of physical stores and online channels. The future winners will be those who build a connected ecosystem of related services that customers can engage with through one seamless experience.

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Retail Focus

JULY 24, 2024

Pop-up retail has emerged as a dynamic and innovative approach to marketing and brand engagement in recent years. These ephemeral spaces are designed to captivate consumers, offering them immersive experiences that go far beyond traditional retail encounters. At the heart of pop-up retail is the theatrical environment it cultivates.

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AUGUST 26, 2021

According to Scott, digital engagement with the business’ brands increased throughout the year and, including sales on the Catch Marketplace, hit $3.3 billion, with Scott noting the business’ success was due to its resilient operating model and the ability to adapt to changing consumer needs. Revenue at Bunnings increased 12.5

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