Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Planning approval has been granted for the reconfiguration of four entrances at Highcross Shopping Centre, one of NewRivers capital partnership assets in Leicester. Highcross , a 1,100,000 sq ft regional shopping centre sits in the heart of Leicester and is the principal retail and leisure offer within the city and beyond.

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Popular online brands, growing F&B operators, and established retail names are just some of the occupiers who have moved to Manchester Arndale over the past 12 months as the shopping centre strengthens its position as the North Wests premier retail destination.

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Inside Retail

MAY 22, 2024

The Reject Shop says its new merchandise strategy is showing positive results. “Like many Australian retailers, The Reject Shop is currently facing a number of macro and inflationary pressures, including higher wages, domestic supply chain costs, and shrinkage,” said Clinton Cahn, The Reject Shop CEO.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

We currently live in an era marked by economic uncertainty, environmental consciousness, and a desire for uniqueness, Australians are increasingly embracing second-hand shopping. The hunt for the thrill of it One of the driving appeals of second-hand shopping lies in the exhilaration of the search, the dopamine release gained in the hunt.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 15, 2025

H&M, Next and The Body Shop have all said they see a successful future at Waterside and want to be part of the centre for years to come. The commitment of these big brands underlines Watersides growing appeal as a vibrant destination for shopping and leisure.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 6, 2025

AliExpress has become Australia’s most downloaded shopping app, surpassing Amazon, as shoppers become more budget-conscious amid rising cost of living. The post AliExpress emerges as Australias most downloaded shopping app appeared first on Inside Retail Australia. ” Meanwhile, AliExpress is holding its 3.28

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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 deal marks Australia’s largest single regional asset transaction since December 2019.

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Retail Focus

MARCH 20, 2023

Selfridges has unveiled its latest installation, “Elton John at The Selfridges Corner Shop”, which aims to transform the retail space into a glittering reimagining of the iconic performer’s world. The post Elton John Takes Over Selfridges in Corner Shop Transformation appeared first on Retail Focus - Retail Design.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 11, 2024

Credible reports suggest The Body Shop Australian business is facing a cashflow crisis as a result of the collapse of the UK parent company. The Body Shop operates about 100 stores in Australia and is said to be the most profitable international arm of the stricken business.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Fashion retailer H&M has launched its refurbished flagship store at Pitt Street in Sydney, coinciding with the appointment of Anna Baldwin as the new country sales manager for Australia and New Zealand. The post H&M names new ANZ country manager, opens refurbished Sydney flagship appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

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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. I had clients tell me they refuse to shop in the city now,” Poulakis said.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Some of Europe’s largest fashion companies will start collecting discarded clothes from April as part of a voluntary pilot scheme to manage textile waste that anticipates EU regulations expected to come into force in 2026.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 2, 2024

Tenants at Caneland Central in Mackay, Queensland are completing their refurbishments as part of the shopping centre’s makeover. The post Mackay’s Caneland Central shopping centre completes makeover appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 16, 2024

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. Operationally, we also extend trading hours to provide flexibility for our customers to make shopping as smooth as possible.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 5, 2025

The project is expected to grow RHTC to over 80,000sqm and bring more than 50 new shops plus 200 additional parking spaces. Retail assets owner, manager and developer The GPT Group said it has secured about one-third of the new tenancies for RHTC.

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Inside Retail

MAY 2, 2024

This includes cross-shopping, where consumers actively purchase their groceries from multiple stores. It’s not a new phenomenon for retailers but Coles and Woolworths are witnessing an uptick as grocery shopping becomes less habitual with consumers researching products extensively before heading to their local store.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Unifying online and offline channels with a single system Todays customers expect a seamless shopping experience, whether theyre browsing in-store or online. Online customers can also check product stock at their preferred store, ensuring theyre making informed decisions before heading out to shop.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Head of communication Nadine Schmidt told the Belgian newspaper De Standaard , the initiative it was part of “testing, learning, adapting, and refining the range” H&M has also struggled with stock management , which has contributed to “disappointing” financial results that led to the exit of former CEO Helena Helmersson.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 7, 2025

Inside Retail Australia ‘s managing editor Heather McIlvaine and features and premium editor Tamera Francis, and Inside Retail Asia ‘s features and premium editor Tong Van will also serve as judges in the event. “The quality of entries this year was phenomenal.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 8, 2025

Online shopping has made it easier than ever for consumers to purchase goods, and consequently, return them,” Nicholas Woodward, country manager of Pack and Send, told Inside Retail. The rise in post-Christmas returns can be attributed to several trends, with the growth of eCommerce being a leading factor.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 24, 2024

“With the combined strength of both retail bodies, the Australian Retail Council will offer a one-stop shop for Australian retailers, delivering a stronger unified voice for the industry, greater advocacy for retailers of all sizes, and the combined services of the ARA and the NRA.”

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Its tenants will include a mix of health, beauty, retail, and lifestyle shops and services, including Ford & Folk beauty and wellness collective and Mulberry Lane Cafe. “The new neighbourhood retail centre is a great addition to Nirimba and the wider Aura community.”

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

A Retail Times’ sponsored post By Dan Edelman, general manager, UK Merchant Services at American Express Small, independent retailers play a huge role across the UK, bringing vibrancy and acting as the heartbeat of local communities.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 6, 2025

And some seven years on, much to the dismay of retailers, it is now starting to shake the tree and become a real force in the market , as Australian shoppers increasingly turn to alternatives to manage the cost-of-living crisis. Amazon announced it posted over $3.1 billion in 2022.

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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. We all grew up with a shop on every corner. However, while the immediate future of the business is uncertain, given the strong management, he is confident the retail group will reemerge “in some way, shape or form”.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Inside Retail spoke to Fenske to unpack her view on managers versus leaders, how her leadership style has evolved with time and experience and why she continues to reinvest in her professional development. IR : Being a manager and a leader are two entirely different roles. But our store managers lead larger teams than most people.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

. “Priceline’s relentless innovation and continued efforts to refine its digital and physical retail offering have positioned it at the forefront of the Australian market not just as a pharmacy but a leading omnichannel shopping destination for consumers,” said the judges.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 28, 2025

Its just the way I like to shop. It’s a personalised experience and we wanted the customer to feel like they’re in a beautiful home when shopping in-store, Bartel said. Fostering a comfortable, hospitable experience is important to Bartel because some people do find that experience of shopping really daunting, she said.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 21, 2024

Armadale’s High Street has become one of the most expensive shopping destinations in Melbourne and the row of retailers is essentially a who’s who of Australian fashion. All the connotations that come with high street shopping carry through to Armadale’s High Street with its pedestrian walkways lined with shops.

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Derbion, the East Midlands premier retail and leisure destination, has announced that 2024 saw a series of new openings, upsizes and relocations across the shopping centre as it continues to attract and retain leading retail and F&B brands. Derbion store and facilities photography 2024. Derbion store and facilities photography 2024.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

According to the report, about 70 per cent of respondents would like to make a change in their shopping habits to align with more ethical practices. At the same time, she pointed out that 70 per cent of Australians still want to change their shopping habits to align with their values over the next 12 months.

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The brand also plans to open a “shop-in-shop” in the iconic department store in May this year, affirming that wholesale remains a key pillar of Levi’s DTC-first strategy. Lucia Marcuzzo, Managing Director of Europe at Levi Strauss & Co says : At Levi’s, DTC-first doesn’t mean DTC-only.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

“This year it feels like Australian retailers have opted for a longer sales period starting their Black Friday promotions weeks before the day,” Locke Fitzpatrick, digital marketing manager at LSKD, told Inside Retail. “We It also provided customers with more time to shop these deals.

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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 14, 2024

Research shows that a lousy customer experience will deter 76 per cent of customers from returning to shop on your platform. In the intense retail environment, managing inventory effectively is the difference between delighting the customer at those peaks or missing out,” concludes Egglestone.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Waterstones have significantly invested in the store, updating its shop-fit and adding a brand-new shopfront. Alistair Winning , Asset Manager at Sovereign Centros from CBRE , asset managers of Merry Hill, commented: “2024 is shaping up to be another bumper year for Merry Hill.

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 2, 2025

As the widespread, algorithmic-homogeneity becomes more pervasive – we also believe experiential retail will undergo a major reimagining, refocusing on design differentiation, visual artistry and amplifying the emotion of shopping.

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