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Experts discuss Printemps’ chance of success in the US retail market

Inside Retail

In a press release, Jean-Marc Bellaiche, Printemps Groupes chief executive officer, stated, “We think we can bring something unique, both to its engaged local consumer base and the strong tourist flows the city welcomes We plan to pioneer a new format of experiential retail in this fast-changing and demanding market.”

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From stock levels to financing: How interest rate hikes impact retail

Inside Retail

Beyond a drop in consumer demand and spending, there’s a number of other areas where retailers are being impacted by rising rates. Founder and CEO of the Retail Doctor Group, Brian Walker told Inside Retail that an increase in interest rates tends to slow down sales, cash flow, productivity and profitability across different retail sectors.

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Ksubi CEO Craig King talks store expansion and retail growth strategy

Inside Retail

Streetwear brand Ksubi is making a splash in the Australian retail market, with new stores in Sydney and Melbourne, and a high-profile creative director in Pip Edwards. This story first appeared in Inside Retail’s 2025 Australian Retail Outlook, powered by KPMG.

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Viv for your V founder on bringing sustainable period care to 500 stores

Inside Retail

IR : In today’s retail market, there are varying definitions of what constitutes a “clean” and “eco-friendly” product. What are some major misconceptions the retail industry has regarding the realities of creating and running a sustainability-focused and eco-friendly menstrual care?

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BMG brings Juicy Couture Kids, New Balance Kids, more big brands Down Under

Inside Retail

Jalil emphasised the parallels between the UK and Australian retail market, “I could be in London today, the parallels are uncanny, more than any other market,” he said. “I I was quite surprised where a few of the biggest brands today sat in the Australian retail market,” he added.

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Australia’s entrenched e-commerce platforms poised for industry disruption

Inside Retail

This is because we see that retailer marketing costs are also going up while their ROI from the Google and Facebook ad networks are not as attractive as they once were. Clearly, merchants of any size need tools such as memberships and loyalty and affiliate marketing readily available to deploy.

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Welcome to the new customer experience

Inside Retail

The result is mounting pressure for retailers to deliver hyper-personalised, concierge-like shopping experiences with efficient handoffs between departments and channels before, during, and after a purchase. While 88 per cent of retail marketers share integrated tech stacks with advertising teams, this alignment alone is not enough.