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Retail billionaire Solomon Lew has announced plans to spin off two major brands Peter Alexander and Smiggle from his public company Premier Investments next year, as part of a global expansion strategy. Children’s stationery label Smiggle is expected to become a separately listed company by the end of January, while the demerger of pyjamas retailer Peter Alexander will also take place later next year.
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In an era of fierce competition to attract consumers’ tightening budgets, customer experience has become the key edge retailers can deploy to stand above the competition. Shopify – the commerce platform powering 25 per cent of online retail in Australia – is equally proficient at managing in-store retail transactions, making it the go-to supplier of solutions for retailers transacting across multiple channels.
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Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides! Co-op has re-launched its Chelston store on Friday, 22 March with a fresh new-look following a near six-week programme of works to transform the store. The 2,700sq ft convenience store, located on Walnut Road, Chelston, opens between 7am-10pm daily, and supports 18 local jobs.
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2025 is right around the corner, and with it comes a new wave of consumer expectations, competitive pressures, and operational challenges. Success lies in finding the balance between operational flexibility and creating experiences that keep customers coming back. The future of retail belongs to those who can stay ahead of shifting customer preferences and marketing trends. 🔮 In this session, we’ll dive deep into what it takes to keep customers engaged and your operations nimble, no matt
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