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The Reject Shop plans more stores as sales surge

Inside Retail

Discount variety retailer The Reject Shop plans to open more stores this year to support sales growth and increase profitability. The company is investing in other initiatives across the business, including in supply chain, technology, infrastructure and warehouse management, he added. The Reject Shop posted record sales of $852.7

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White paper: Joy of Shopping

Retail Focus

Following the oppression of isolation brought on by the pandemic, shopping-for-leisure in physical stores begins to replenish our essential need for real-time experiences and face-to-face interaction. female buyer pays with bank card in tea shop. female buyer pays with bank card in tea shop.

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Merchandise strategy pays off for Reject Shop

Inside Retail

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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Mackay’s Caneland Central shopping centre completes makeover

Inside Retail

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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Midland Gate shopping centre in Perth sold for $465 million

Inside Retail

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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Elton John Takes Over Selfridges in Corner Shop Transformation

Retail Focus

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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The Body Shop Australia facing ‘cashflow crisis’

Inside Retail

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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