Inside Retail

MARCH 23, 2025

The founding Ito family of Seven & I Holdings failed to secure financing for a US$58 billion management buyout in February, sending its shares plunging 11.7 Seven & I Holdings, formed in 2005 through the merger of Ito-Yokado, Seven-Eleven Japan, and Dennys Japan, boasts more than 80,000 7-Eleven locations in 20 countries and regions.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Instead of manually searching for items, employees can send digital requests for merchandise, ensuring that products are located and delivered to customers quickly. They want to check product availability at nearby locations or have items delivered, all while trusting that the information they see is accurate and up to date.

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 31, 2023

Rob Deacon, Senior Asset Manager at Grosvenor, commented: “It is fantastic to see Hollister reaffirm its commitment to Liverpool ONE by moving into a newer space, as well as introducing its sub-brand, Gilly Hicks. This new combined space will be one of the first of the new prototype stores in Europe, bringing the Abercrombie & Fitch Co.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 28, 2025

Adore Beautys earnings more than doubled in the fiscal first half, which management says reflects the early phase of the companys growth strategy. The company plans to open four to six additional locations later this year. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) rose 94 per cent to $4.6

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Having found out that “traditional” management tools have become less relevant, brands were forced to rethink their processes to survive, stay relevant and true to their audiences. . In addition to perfecting each brand touchpoint’s management, it is the liaisons that matter the most in an omnichannel context.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Today, a physical presence is a brand’s most manageable, tangible, and measurable marketing tool,” Gray reaffirmed. While the industry can agree on the necessity of a physical presence for retailers operating in the apparel space, the jury is still out on the optimal number of locations for brands to maintain relevance and succeed. “We

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 12, 2024

featured speakers such as Beatrice de Quinsonas Drouas, Director of Research at BPCE Solutions Immobilires; Mathieu de Mallman, Global Head of Retail and Healthcare at AXA IM ALTS; Eric Decouvelaere, Head of EMEA Urban Destinations at CBRE Investors Management; and Romain Muller, Head of Investment Management Retail at Union Investment.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Omnichannel operational structure Adore Beautys executive team has been reshaped to ensure the business has the right structure to execute and manage the opening and operation of its bricks-and-mortar stores transforming the beauty retailer into an omnichannel one.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 20, 2025

The retail chain has more than 50 locations in its network. Fiasco then joined Quest Apartment Hotels, in roles such as general manager operations and general manager establishment. Kwik Kopy has started the recruitment process to find a new franchise manager. This story was originally published on Franchise Executives.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

After years of “right-sizing” under former CEO John King, Myer’s acquisition of Premier’s Apparel Brands would add 719 store locations to its portfolio and give it access to a greater suburban and regional demographic.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The new 1,841 sq ft eatery features seating for 85 people, Pret’s signature interior design with wooden accents and red tones, and will be managed by franchise partner, Dallas Holdings Limited. The menu includes a variety of renowned handmade sandwiches, wraps, salads, baked goods, and snacks.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Tough times “We’ve poured everything into it, given it every opportunity and it got to the point where it just couldn’t work,” Ross Poulakis, Harrolds Group’s managing director, told Inside Retail. The luxury retailers that are thriving have managed to find that sweet spot between their digital and physical offerings,” Gray said.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 16, 2024

LaManna, the 10,000sqm independent supermarket located at Essendon Fields, is rising to the Christmas occasion. Typically, consumers seek out department stores and shopping centres to get in the holiday spirit but LaManna has managed to position itself as the exception.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

In the intense retail environment, managing inventory effectively is the difference between delighting the customer at those peaks or missing out,” concludes Egglestone. Manage returns effectively As the last touchpoint with your brand, efficient returns are critical to customer satisfaction.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

To meet these demands and elevate its fulfilment strategy, Freedom partnered with Shippit , ANZ’s leading commerce delivery platform, and Fluent Commerce’s Distributed Order Management System (OMS), Fluent Order Management. Managing deliveries for a large network of stores required significant manual coordination with multiple vendors.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 10, 2025

CBDs of the biggest cities are reaping a windfall According to Sheree Griff, CBREs head of retail property management and leasing for the Pacific region, international migration to Australias capital cities is fuelling retail growth in CBDs, and international brands are among the chief beneficiaries.

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Retail Focus

MARCH 19, 2025

With this in mind, the experts at RotaCloud workforce management software for growing businesses have shared tips to increase employee retention and reduce staff turnover for 2025. By comparing staffing figures from January 2024 to December 2024, the data highlights both industry-specific and locations-based trends.

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 2, 2025

James Breaks, associate director of design, rpa:group rpa : group, which works with retail partners across design, architecture and project and cost management services, is in agreement about the increasing and evolving role of AI within the industry.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Kevin Johnson, retail manager at Gerflor, and Lee Jacovou, key account manager, said retailers are increasingly recognising that sustainable flooring offers a powerful combination of long-term durability and a reduced ecological footprint.

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Retail Focus

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., and on Sundays from 12 a.m.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 11, 2025

In-person purchases still represent 82 per cent of total transactions in Australia so understanding local markets where retail stores are located is essential. Go through your own first-party data, trying to understand your audience at a store level don’t cluster them, reminded Fielding.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Managing inventory in hard goods retail is a constant balancing act. Retail environments are highly competitive right now, making inventory management more than just a back-end function its a critical driver of sales, customer satisfaction and financial health. Yet, traditional inventory planning methods struggle to keep pace.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The Boulevard, that is located on the A1 corridor between Belfast and Dublin, is managed by Lotus Property and advised on leasing by Johnstone Property Consultants.

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 29, 2025

Railpen, one of the largest pension managers in the UK, has announced Caledonia Park, its premium designer outlet village in Scotland, has experienced a record-breaking year for sales and performance.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 5, 2024

In addition to thriving DTC operations, there are now 26 physical Parachute stores located across the US.

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 20, 2025

This latest acquisition further demonstrates Evolves’ expertise in identifying opportunities to buy, manage, and curate landmark mixed-use developments in attractive regional locations. Dolphin Quays is one of the harbourfront’s principal restaurant and caf destinations in Poole.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Tommy Gun’s Original Barbershop, which arrived in Australia in 2015, has now hit the 100 location milestone. Keenan Fisher, managing partner of Tommy Gun’s Original Barbershop, said “Our franchise model is about revolutionizing the barbershop experience on a larger scale. The brand has also expanded to New Zealand.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

million Friends for Life loyalty program members, with Reo managing end-to-end service delivery including onsite, offsite and in-store retail media solutions. Reo will also provide a dedicated media sales team and will assist in the installation and management of Petbarn’s in-store screen network nationwide.

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

The new 1,500 square foot store, located on Upper Peel Avenue will feature the brands core ranges, alongside its seasonal love-themed product range in celebration of Valentines Day. This marks the brands 81st in the UK, amongst a global footprint of over 1,000 stores in 36 different countries.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 16, 2025

Only 15 per cent of ASX100 companies have a Consent Management Platform (CMP) in place a glaring gap that highlights the urgency to act now. Too many companies are stuck in the past, managing consent through messy, unconnected systems. Be creepy: Tracking locations or behaviours without permission is a fast track to distrust.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 16, 2025

With over 2500 locations nationwide, this innovation is designed to enhance convenience and customer experience for e-commerce returns. Instead, customers can simply book a return and drop off their item at a local Parcelpoint location which are open weekdays, weekends and extended hours. This is the evolution of returns management.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Anna Blackburn, Managing Director at Beaverbrooks, said: “Mark’s leadership continues to inspire and shape the direction of our company. “This award is testament to the incredible dedication, hard work, and passion of everyone at Beaverbrooks. It reflects the collective effort of all our colleagues who make this company what it is today.”

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 15, 2024

What started in 2019 as a six-month pop-up shop that welcomed 3000 visitors on opening day has quickly turned into a full-blown retail operation with multiple bricks-and-mortar locations, a wide range of SKUs, and several intriguing collaborations. Where they overlap is a focus on building a joyous and inclusive brand.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Jerome Bellony, managing director of Clarins Australia and New Zealand, spoke with Inside Retail about entering a new era in how the business connects with customers. Once we have gathered insights and feedback from this launch, we will assess opportunities to expand into other key locations within the region.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 15, 2021

The service is currently available from 10am to 6pm daily, but the company says that as it expands opening hours and locations will expand. The brand said it plans to expand to 200 locations globally by the end of this year. Geezy Go operates its own network of drivers to ensure its on-demand delivery service.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 24, 2021

All-in-one workforce management software such as Roubler enables a unique depth of insight, providing aggregated real-time data to drive automation. The uptake of emerging AI technologies in workforce management will increasingly dictate success. Find out more about Roubler’s all-in-one workforce management solution here.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The new concession, located in Selfridges’ Accessories Hall, showcases the brand’s latest design concept, inspired by the renovated Fifth Avenue flagship designed by Peter Marino. Kate Pearson, Director of Asset Management, Pradera Lateral – Trafford Centre’s Asset Managers, added: “We are thrilled to welcome Tiffany & Co.

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