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Fishwife’s Becca Millstein talks brand journey, social media and subscriptions

Inside Retail

We started as a direct-to-consumer brand, and now you can find Fishwife in 5000 brick-and-mortar retailers across the US, including Whole Foods, Sprouts, Target and thousands of incredible independent specialty retailers.

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Simon Property Group’s growth continues as co-founder Herb Simon retires

Inside Retail

Rents still heading up but sales productivity is treading water Sales productivity is still marooned: at Simons domestic malls and premium outlets, specialty retailer sales per square metre were $7951 in 2024, down from $8016 per square metre in 2023. They are getting good reviews.

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Consolidation and live shopping: Four e-commerce trends to watch in 2023

Inside Retail

When it comes to consolidation and specialisation, we expect to see more big retailers launch or acquire specialty marketplaces to capture the growing long tail of e-commerce. This has already started unfolding in the Australian market, which has historically been much more supportive of specialty retailers.

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Revealed: Raffles’ strategy to lure back in luxury customers

Inside Retail

The Raffles team plans to complete the mall rejuvenation program by the end of the year, with the plan to execute more unique, experiential events and activities to engage shoppers. This program will cover around 111,000 sq ft of retail space across levels one to three. A focus on sustainability.

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Will Saks Global create the ultimate department store behemoth?

Inside Retail

Marie Driscoll, a chartered financial analyst and a professor at Parsons, The New School and the Fashion Institute of Technology, told Inside Retail that the deal was inevitable considering the current state of US department stores. “The

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Behind the scenes of Baby Bunting’s long-awaited digital transformation

Inside Retail

In 2019, Baby Bunting relaunched its e-commerce site on a new platform that was intended to give the specialty retailer more digital features and functionality. The retailer ended up writing off the entire cost of the $3.2 But it was plagued with problems, and the business had to revert to its old website.

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What does the future hold for Australian department stores?

Inside Retail

Once the go-to for everything from fashion to homewares, theyre now struggling to stay relevant in a world of online shopping, specialty retailers, and shifting consumer habits. Building strong e-commerce platforms and encouraging customers to engage both online and in-store will be essential for success.