Retail Focus

MAY 11, 2021

Newly engaged couples are struggling to find wedding venues, booked up far in advance.? A newly acquired wedding licence will allow ceremonies to be hosted in the grade II listed building on Oxford Street for a limited time this year, with three curated micro-wedding packages available.

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The EuroShop trade fair, held in Düsseldorf from 26th February to 2nd March 2023, will showcase the latest developments in retail design, shop fitting and visual merchandising. The offerings range from store architecture, design and planning to displays, sales counters and shopping carts. am to 6.00 pm daily.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

But in a market where Mecca already sets the bar for in-store shopping experiences, is there room for another Australian-founded beauty retail empire? Adore Beauty has long been known for its engaged customer base, but whether it can turn that online community into an offline following is the question.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 12, 2023

Social commerce – shopping on social media platforms – is expected to reach US$1.2 Hootsuite contends that 81 per cent of shoppers research products on Instagram and Facebook, and that shopping is a top priority for 48 per cent of Pinterest users. Meta recently introduced a feature allowing for shopping through DMs.

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 20, 2023

Covering 2,500 square feet of trading space, the new store will serve as a beauty shopping destination, tailored to customers’ needs and staffed by a team of Space NK experts. “We Additionally, it features theater spaces for customer engagement. We are delighted to open our biggest store yet at Westfield London.

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Inside Retail

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. The retail expert noted that “for discretionary luxury shopping in physical retail, this is paramount”.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 29, 2024

The concept was initially launched in Guangzhou, China in December 2022, followed by Boston, Massachusetts, in February 2023, before rolling out in Singapore’s Paragon Shopping Centre, Sydney’s Westfield Bondi Junction and now Melbourne’s Chadstone shopping centre.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Smthgood isn’t just another online shopping destination; it’s actually harnessing the power of gamification, engagement and loyalty to incentivise consumers to make more thoughtful purchases. We want to advocate ethical consumerism differently through a discovery led, gamified user journey on our mobile app,” he noted.

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Inside Retail

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. According to in-house research, over half of users expressed that they use Pinterest as a place to shop.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

In a strategic move to redefine the retail landscape and foster community engagement, Singapore Land Group (SingLand) has embarked on a journey to transform West Mall, situated in the heart of Bukit Batok Central in Singapore. With the conversion, the plaza will be able to play host to a wider range of community engagement activities.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

With a luxurious and modern retail environment that embraces more of a lifestyle-led, relaxed shopping experience Goldsmiths’ Lincoln showroom features a whole new interior design concept and an exceptional showcase of luxury timepieces from the most prestigious brands in Swiss watchmaking alongside world-renowned fine jewellery brands.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 15, 2024

Although these three brands operate in very different retail sectors, Li, Piper and Pearson agreed on a few common tactics for effectively engaging with the Gen Z consumer, from focusing on and enhancing the in-store shopping experience to learning how to “share the pen” with this younger, social-media-savvy shopper.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 11, 2023

This move marks a significant expansion for Lone Design Club, bringing a unique shopping experience to the people of Wembley Park. At The Club Apartment, visitors can expect a carefully curated selection of one-of-a-kind products from emerging, mindful brands in Homeware, Lifestyle, Beauty, and Fashion.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 29, 2024

“If approved by shareholders, it will create a leading retail group with more than 780 stores across Australia and New Zealand, with a large and highly engaged customer base and capital to fund future investment and growth,” she added. We all grew up with a shop on every corner.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 13, 2024

Welcome to the world of grocery retailing in Mainland China, where technology has changed the way consumers of all ages shop for goods and pay for them, a key feature of the third and final day of NRF Apac, in Singapore this week. Spurrell and Xu spoke about the evolution of grocery shopping behaviour in China.

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 12, 2023

These meticulously curated displays are more than just aesthetics, they convey a diverse range of messages that encompass product offerings, discounts, overall ambiance, and brand identity. 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

JUNE 21, 2021

Rug shopping has traditionally been uninspiring, with little choice for customers, but online retailer Miss Amara has turned that around with a focus on education and style advice. Inside Retail : Let’s talk about what it’s normally like shopping for rugs. We’ve been that customer before; we want to be able to shop with comfort.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 26, 2024

TikTok’s algorithm, for example, curates feeds based on user activity and preferences, not engagement rates. TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest are starting to integrate native social commerce features, allowing users to hit ‘Shop Now’ on their favourite product-based posts and check out on the app. With over 4.95

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

More than just shops The unique backstory to this initiative is the 4,000-strong network of Australia Post stores. Of course, these Post sites are much more than just shops. The other headline item, a full-time barista in store, is actually part of a much deeper fix for the biggest gripe of shopping at a Post store: the queue.

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Retail Focus

MAY 31, 2022

Following over a decade of success via annual appearances on the Sloane Stanley estate, luxury retailer Seraphina has recently opened again at 340 King’s Road, offering a curated collection of conscious clothing and homeware, crafted from India’s finest natural fabrics.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Their ability to create highly curated experiences that are tailored to regional tastes, cultural preferences, and local consumers is made possible by this approach. Brands that invest in understanding their regional nuances, fostering brand loyalty, and emotional engagement make customers feel valued.

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Retail Focus

MARCH 8, 2022

The next generation luxury retailer continues with the commitment to investing in retail and bringing world-class shopping destinations to new locations throughout the UK. Situated in Deepdale Shopping Park, the 15,000 sq ft. With this latest opening, FLANNELS have a portfolio of over 55 stores across the UK.

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RetailMinded

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Welcome to the world of crafting a unique brand identity and customer engagement in retail. With the rise of online shopping and ever-increasing consumer choices, retailers must go beyond the transactional and create experiences that resonate with their audience. This is how you unlock sales potential unlike ever before.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 28, 2021

In today’s new normal, the shopping experience is no longer defined by the boundaries of bricks-and-mortar, but by the customer journey as a whole. Consumers now expect retailers to engage them whenever and wherever they want, with a shopping experience tailored to their individual needs. Creating cohesive customer experiences.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

It also provided customers with more time to shop these deals. We’ve carefully curated these offers to ensure our customers an extended offer period for a more flexible shopping experience with deeper discounts,” Holloman said.

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Inside Retail

JULY 28, 2021

Australian department stores typically hold a competitive advantage in terms of their prime locations and large store footprints, yet few choose to leverage these advantages to build truly differentiated destinations that will both attract and engage shoppers. Remove silos and build digital agility.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Given that Swift’s target audience – Millennials and Gen Z – are also online shopping natives, e-commerce retailers such as Ebay are primed to benefit from the seven sold-out shows in Melbourne and Sydney that will have close to 100,000 fans attending each night.

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Inside Retail

MAY 18, 2021

He also worked on Westfield Chermside, which was shortlisted for Best Shopping Centre in the World at the 2018 World Architecture Festival. We were] pioneering projects which redefined the way we think about retail and shopping centres not only in Australia but internationally. RN: Westfield Chermside and Pacific Fair. [We

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Immersive luxury retailing, which utilises cutting-edge technology and innovative design to create engaging, multisensory environments for customers, is a transformative approach to high-end shopping experiences. It goes beyond curating a shopping experience that is highly exclusive and personalised.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 6, 2024

Here, we delve into each of these drives and their origins, and provide examples of brands that successfully engage with them. Retailers can engage this drive by offering educational content and experiences. Detailed product information, engaging storytelling, and educational campaigns can satisfy this drive.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The holiday season’s magical air of celebration and joy influences how people shop and engage with brands. Luxury pop-up stores become essential brand levers amid the bustling atmosphere, presenting a distinct and enchanting shopping experience for consumers.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The vision behind launching matsuyaginza.com is to seamlessly integrate Matsuya Ginzas renowned in-store luxury experience with the convenience of digital shopping, Takehiko Furuya, representative director of Matsuya Co and chairman of Mastuya Ginza.com, told Inside Retail.

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Retail Focus

JUNE 16, 2023

Crafting brand narratives through popup stores can be an effective strategy to engage customers, create buzz, and build a unique brand experience. Creating interactive experiences: Engaging customers through interactive experiences that allow them to connect emotionally with the brand is essential.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 21, 2023

In a bid to showcase its dedication to sustainability, Selfridges is hosting “Worn Again”, a season of secondhand and circular shopping experiences, from April to August this year. By creating engaging and enjoyable experiences, Selfridges is demonstrating that sustainable shopping can become an integral part of retail design.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 22, 2021

And it would come at a time when some long-running department stores are closing up shop. Products are easy to find (the search box), easy to buy (the shopping cart), and the online marketplace is also catering for all customer groups at once – each customer being served a unique experience based on their preferences and past behaviour.”.

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Retail Focus

JUNE 2, 2021

The move comes as Westfield’s latest How We Shop research revealed that almost three quarters (74%) of consumers want to see retailers adapt to their local areas. The curated selection at Westfield centres will hero a “positivity” theme with a particular focus on supporting mental health and inclusivity.

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Inside Retail

MAY 23, 2022

Consumer engagement by specific channels will ebb and flow, but retail will always be omnichannel. Capgemini’s recent research shows us that physical shopping interactions are exceeding pre-pandemic levels. This is where we start to see how a customer-first approach across all channels can build engagement and loyalty.

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