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Curating community: Retail’s answer to the loneliness crisis

Inside Retail

The concept of “third spaces” is defined as social venues different from home (the first space) and work (the second space), where individuals may assemble, mix and grow relationships. The curated highlight reels on such platforms lead to feelings of inadequacy, which can drive people to distance themselves from their community.

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Mark Ingram Atelier continues to set the standard for what a luxury bridal experience can be.

Retail Focus

Brides from across the nation and beyond come to immerse themselves in its carefully curated space and, if fortunate, to work directly with Mr. Ingram himself. To elevate the experience, Hao designed the space with intentional flow, guiding each bride through a journey from the reception area to lounges and dressing rooms.

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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. 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.

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Clarins ANZ MD Jerome Bellony on the beauty brand’s new concept store in Sydney

Inside Retail

He explained how the brand’s new store in Sydney’s QVB building is a space where beauty meets innovation and the values that have defined Clarins for the past seven decades — care, commitment, and community — manifest into an immersive, personalised and exceptional customer experience. Are global Clarins stores a new concept too?

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Is a large store network the key to success? Mosaic and Premier can’t agree

Inside Retail

Now, Mosaic’s presumably ‘core brands’, Millers, Noni B, Rivers and Katies, are also on the chopping block as the retail group looks to accelerate its rationalisation plan and attract new customers across metropolitan and regional Australia through the administration process. We all grew up with a shop on every corner.

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“Not surprised”: Experts react to Amazon’s reported department store plan

Inside Retail

More recently, the company’s offline efforts have been in the convenience space, with the launch of its cashierless Amazon Go stores, and grocery, following its acquisition of the upscale US grocery chain Whole Foods in 2017. General consensus is that Amazon has everything it needs to be successful in the department space.

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“Impossible to ignore”: Witchery MD’s plans to capitalise on digital growth

Inside Retail

SS: Covid has undoubtedly impacted the way consumers are shopping, and it’s impossible to ignore the consistent growth in the digital space as a result. In the past year, one of our proudest initiatives has been formalising our commitment to Reconciliation through our first Reconciliation Action Plan. We are on a journey.

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