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Typically, consumers seek out departmentstores and shopping centres to get in the holiday spirit but LaManna has managed to position itself as the exception. The post LaMannas CEO on curating a personalised supermarket experience for the holidays appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.
On Friday, The Wall Street Journal reported that online retail giant Amazon is looking to open large bricks-and-mortar stores in the US to sell clothing, homewares, electronics and other products, much like a departmentstore. And it would come at a time when some long-running departmentstores are closing up shop.
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A year after the French luxury departmentstore originally announced it would be launching its first US location, Printemps is officially opening a brick-and-mortar store in the heart of New York Citys financial district on March 21. Unlike its other locations, the Printemps New York store will not have shop-in-shops.
Wirth’s leadership has focused on in-store enhancements, customer loyalty, and curated brand partnerships, helping Myer adapt to and anticipate market shifts,” she added. In his view, successful brands are those that answer the customer’s question, or in other words, meet the customer’s demand.
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Myer’s Toowoomba storemanager, Fiona Trevitt said the refresh showcases the store’s extensive offerings and brands in the best possible way. Grand Central serves the Toowoomba community by offering a “curated blend” of fashion, food and entertainment. Image source: Supplied. Image source: Supplied.
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The cafe’s curation of its food and drink menu, including iconic Afternoon Tea and classic all-day brunch selections, crafted patisserie from its in-house pastry team, has attracted customers worldwide, making it an exciting addition to the Birmingham food scene.
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Discounting in the luxury sector can be a slippery slope to business collapse, as evidenced by the recent failures of British online luxury retailer Matches and Australian luxury departmentstore Harrolds. Harrolds Group’s managing director Ross Poulakis spoke openly about his experience of the process.
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