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Amazon.com is to open several departmentstores in its home US market to test the concept as it continues to build out its multichannel business model. Departmentstores’ share of the overall US market has fallen from 14.5 It is also testing automated, cashier-less convenience stores in several markets.
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Located at Chadstone Shopping Centre in Melbourne, the 250sqm flagship offers Gentle Monster’s full range of product and experience to Australian consumers. The store features giant head kinetic objects highlighting the brand’s compelling visual narratives.
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Japanese departmentstore Matsuya has introduced a digital platform with a click-and-collect service including tax refunds in a bid to tap into the growth of international tourists. In-store staff are trained to assist with tax-free claims efficiently.
per cent) of surveyed departmentstore operators expect their sales to grow in 2024, a significant decrease from last year’s 85.7 The report revealed that while departmentstores and convenience stores experienced higher growth rates than total retail sales, supermarkets faced negative growth for the first time.
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days, on par with other departmentstores. Back to the beginning Robert Stockdill, global head of news with Inside Retail , says every online retailer needs to prioritise the returns experience as much as the shopping experience itself.
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