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JANUARY 16, 2025

Liz Randle, Vinnies Victoria’s head of merchandise and retail innovation, has been with the company for over 13 years and has witnessed the op shop’s evolution from a network of bricks-and-mortar stores into an e-commerce platform. We have created an environment that heroes our values and honours the donation, said Randle.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 21, 2024

From DTC to local and international expansion efforts The company opened its first pop-up shop, which ran from April 19-21, on Greene Street in New York City’s fashionable SoHo neighbourhood.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Melbourne-based fund manager Fawkner Property and alternative investment firm PAG have acquired Perth’s Midland Gate shopping centre for $465 million. The facility recently underwent a major $100 million redevelopment and expansion. The deal marks Australia’s largest single regional asset transaction since December 2019.

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Inside Retail

MAY 21, 2024

Fast Retailing, the parent company of Japan apparel retailer Uniqlo , has announced the locations for 11 new stores in the US, on its way to a target of 20 openings in North America this year, which in turn is the first instalment on its plan to reach 200 stores in 2027. It needed flagships in high-profile street locations.

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Inside Retail

JULY 22, 2024

Inside Retail spoke to Balázs Krizsanyik, GM of Desigual Asia Pacific, and Tim O’Rourke, national sales and managing director at O’Rourke Showroom, to learn more about the brand’s local strategy for the Australian market and its expansion strategy globally. IR: Could you elaborate more on the expansion strategies in this market?

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Krishan Thakrar, Co-founder and COO of Dallas Holdings Limited added: “Creating 10 new jobs in the local community, we’re so excited to be open at Gloucester Quays, a vibrant location that brings together a unique mix of shopping, dining, and community.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 19, 2024

With one in seven Australians shopping online every day, Peter Jackson saw the need to improve its digital offering. Data will shape how we fill out the shops moving forward. So, understanding key sizes, locations, the right stock at the right place at the right time, will help shape our store experience,” Jackson said.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 18, 2024

Goodbyes is Australia’s largest bricks-and-mortar resale service and secondhand shopping experience. Its hybrid consignment model and curated in-store shopping experience have made it a go-to destination for economic and environmental shoppers who still want to be fashion-forward. OM: We’ve currently got six stores.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 19, 2021

Kohl’s may suffer, if only because Amazon is likely to favour locations similar to its own. Amazon has already established a growing footprint of physical stores, acquiring the up-scale Whole Foods supermarket chain four years ago, along with opening physical bookstores and shops selling electronic goods.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Geezy Go, an online-only supermarket that launched in Sydney in August, is setting up shop in Melbourne on Wednesday and will soon hit New Zealand as part of its rapid expansion plan. “We’re The business plans to expand to 200 locations globally by the end of this year, and New Zealand is next on the cards.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Geezy Go, an online-only supermarket that launched in Sydney in August, is setting up shop in Melbourne on Wednesday and will soon hit New Zealand as part of its rapid expansion plan. “We’re The business plans to expand to 200 locations globally by the end of this year, and New Zealand is next on the cards.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

After a hugely successful launch in the North-East, with the opening of stores in Newcastle’s Eldon square and Gateshead Metrocentre, Sephora UK is continuing to fuel their northern expansion with the announcement of its next store opening at Grosvenor’s leading city-centre retail and entertainment destination, Liverpool ONE.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 10, 2024

The world’s largest retailer shared expansive plans for the future of retail at the recent Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2024), focusing on adaptive retail strategies that encompass realms of customers, workforce and society. Embracing AI Walmart’s goal is to make shopping experiences effortless, engaging and personalised.

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Inside Retail

MAY 17, 2023

In an interview with Inside Retail , McGahan discussed what the UK expansion would look like, and what’s in store for the recently rebranded company as it explores broader horizons. It’s so we’re not just shops full of luggage and bags, but are lifestyle experiences that provide a beautiful environment for our customers to shop in.

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DECEMBER 9, 2024

The Liberty Romford, the shopping centre owned and operated by Redical , has announced that beauty and wellbeing brand, Rituals , has opened its new store, heralding a strong start of the destinations retail transformation and elevation. million and high dwell time, which exceeds comparable shopping centre benchmarks by 21%.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Located in the biggest shopping destinations of the English capital, the Covent Garden store, which is part of The Yards, has opened, and the Soho store will open on November 14 th. This central London location is known for launching premium concepts and being home to sector-leading brands. – 7 p.m., – 6 p.m.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Shopping is about more than just a transaction, as evidenced by our inaugural global feature on the ‘Most desirable shopping precincts’. Home to Apple’s London Campus, a 2229sqm food hall and a glass chimney lift, Battersea Power Station also has housing and hundreds of shops located in its historic turbine halls.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Inside Retail : Why did you choose Fitzroy as your third store location for Melbourne? There I was, working weekends on the shop floor, probably annoying customers with all my questions (but hey, I had to know!). Here are a few: Spend time on the shop floor whether youre an owner, key decision maker or new to the business.

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JANUARY 6, 2025

Holland & Barrett joined The Langham Estate at 146/148 Oxford Street on 20 December, relocating from 52 Oxford Street as part of its strategic expansion on the famous shopping thoroughfare. Retailers are also drawn to this blend of prime shopping and workplace hubs, maximising footfall throughout the week.

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MARCH 13, 2025

If it can now lay legitimate claim to have overtaken Singapore as Southeast Asias shopping capital, then Central Pattana, the mall arm of Thailands Central Group and the biggest player in the countrys shopping centre sector, has to take some of the credit. All in all, this is arguably the most important mall operator in Southeast Asia.

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Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Thérapie Clinic have announced their latest store expansion, opening clinics in Liverpool, Essex’s Lakeside Shopping Centre, Esher, Canary Wharf and Ealing Broadway. Phillip McGlade, CEO of Thérapie Clinic , said: “We’re delighted to welcome Lakeside, Liverpool, Esher, Canary Wharf and Ealing Broadway as our new store locations.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 4, 2023

She told Inside Retail that the brand would likely look and feel completely different, if not for the location. Despite the relatively small shop-space, Oayda is particularly excited about the 100sqm upstairs area that will be used as a community hub for nutrition talks and other events for the community. “If

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 2, 2023

We’ve all encountered those shopping centres that look and feel the same, no matter where you are in the world. But there are some visionary developments that seek to stretch the definition and model of traditional shopping centres – delivering environments that celebrate innovation, wellbeing , community and, critically, creativity.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The executive said the new funding will be allocated across three strategic focus areas: product innovation and expansion, omnichannel retail presence, and international expansion. “We We plan to experiment with a mix of retail models, including a shop-in-shop format and our branded stores,” Pham said.

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OCTOBER 12, 2023

In what is expected to be a first for New Zealand, the new premium outlet shopping centre, Manawa Bay, will house a dining precinct fully powered by electricity only. Tenants can see the benefits with Manawa Bay, as a shopping centre, trying to help reduce its impacts on the environment.

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DECEMBER 18, 2024

Located in the Campania region, it joins Hamleys’ existing stores in Rome, Milan, and Bergamo, all of which opened earlier this summer. This exciting new location, with its comprehensive lifestyle offering, perfectly reflects our commitment to creating unforgettable experiences for children and families around the world.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 29, 2025

Easyplant New York City When it comes to buying plants or anything greenery-related, the first place that comes to mind is probably a humble nursery or small mom-and-pop shop, rather than a chic boutique. Easyplant aims to change that. This store is more than a retail space; its an immersive experience that blends innovation with nature.

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OCTOBER 16, 2024

Mint Velvet , the British womenswear brand, renowned for its relaxed yet glamorous style has opened its new Boutique, and debut Milton Keynes location, within centre:mk’s premium Silbury Arcade, one of the top 10 retail destinations in the UK.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The formula is simple: take functional everyday items, redesign them imaginatively with eye-catching colour, texture and packaging, price them accessibly, showcase them with immaculate visual merchandising and make the shopping experience fun, and watch the customers come in droves.

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JANUARY 17, 2023

TaskPod aims to change the way that Australians work while on-the-go, with the start-up providing quiet, private and flexible working spaces in recreational and retail spaces, transport hubs and other locations across the country. This was particularly in populated spaces such as shopping centres and airports. “If

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Recently, Planet Organic launched its first store outside London in Henley-on-Thames, kick starting the retailer’s store expansion plan that aims to have 50 stores in and around London by 2024. In the coming weeks we will be converting the 2,809sqft space at 60-62 Broad Street, continuing our exciting expansion in key London locations.”.

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JANUARY 12, 2025

The first store is set to open in Tokyos shopping district Ginza. Inside Retail connected with Bacha Coffee to discuss the companys strategic expansion in Japan and its vision for the market. IR : What will be the key criteria in selecting new locations? Inside Retail : What inspired Bacha Coffee to expand to Japan?

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OCTOBER 19, 2023

It will initially open as an exclusive festive pop-up store with a retail space of 255 sqm and in Spring 2024 an expansion of an additional 176 sqm will follow to include Lush’s transformative Lush Spa. Sophie Watson, Lush Covent Garden Shop Manager :- “Covent Garden never misses the opportunity to put on a show.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Both domestic and international sales of 2nd Street stores showed robust growth, particularly in luxury secondhand merchandise, amid rising consumer inflation and expansion of the resale market. Japan houses a treasure trove of well-preserved second-hand luxury goods and collectors items, making thrift shopping a novel touristic venture.

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MARCH 7, 2023

We’re excited to see the new concept being rolled out in various store formats and locations globally and look forward to continuing our partnership with SPORT 2000.” This new retail concept marks an exciting development for the sports retail giant as it continues to innovate and provide customers with the best possible shopping experience.

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APRIL 28, 2021

Amazon Australia has today launched its Amazon Hub parcel pick up network in Perth, and added hundreds of new locations across existing networks in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland. Many of us are now returning to the office on a full- or part-time basis and have less consistency about when we will be home. [We]

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Following two successful H Beauty store openings across England, the latest H beauty, will be located at St James Quarter, in the heart of Edinburgh’s shopping district. The ambitious national expansion will also see two further stores open over the next 12 months in Bristol and Newcastle. The 21,000 sq.ft.

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