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Primark unveils plans to extend Metrocentre store

Retail Focus

Primark first joined Metrocentre nearly 20 years ago, before relocating into its current site in 2010. Ben Cox, Senior Asset Manager at Sovereign Centros, commented: “ 2024 has started just how 2023 finished – with major retailers committing to new, enhanced space at Metrocentre.

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Delivery management platform, Scurri, announces strategic UK hires to accelerate expansion

Retail Focus

Next generation delivery management platform, Scurri , whose retail and brand partners include Vision Direct, Biscuiteers and Natural Baby Shower, today announced two new strategic appointments as it continues to scale growth in the United Kingdom. Additionally, Matthew Hunt joins the Scurri team in the role of Demand Generation Manager.

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Former L’Occitane CEO Looks to Acquire, Privatize the Company

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USD) per share since the company’s IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2010. If the deal goes through, Geiger plans to delist L’Occitane from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and take the company private, which he believes will allow management to better “invest in long-term sustainable growth initiatives.”

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City of Sydney confirms Chinatown revamp

Inside Retail

The City of Sydney council has approved a new plan to upgrade Dixon Street Mall in the Chinatown precinct, including spending $5 million on public amenities. The reinvigoration will include restoring its framed gates, and installing new seats and lighting overlays along with improved services to support events.

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Top Wish Execs Share Plan for Winning Back Consumers, Beginning with ‘Wishmas’

Retail TouchPoints

When Wish debuted in 2010 it took the U.S. And this is just the first of in a series of shopping events Wish has planned for 2023. Retail TouchPoints: What’s your plan to bring Wish back to the forefront, especially with so many new competitors in the space now? A merchandising function also didn’t exist.

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Primark unveils plans to extend Metrocentre store

A1 Retail

Primark first joined Metrocentre nearly 20 years ago, before relocating into its current site in 2010. Ben Cox, Senior Asset Manager at Sovereign Centros, commented: “ 2024 has started just how 2023 finished – with major retailers committing to new, enhanced space at Metrocentre.

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Simon Sells Off Authentic Brands Group Stake, Will Put up No Capital for Express

Retail TouchPoints

On an earnings call discussing its Q1 2024 results, CEO David Simon shared that the company had sold its remaining stake in brand management firm Authentic Brands Group for $1.2 Authentic, which was founded by current Chairman and CEO Jamie Salter in 2010, generates the bulk of its revenue from licensing its roster of more than 30 brands.