Inside Retail

APRIL 14, 2024

Vicinity Centres has agreed to sell the Maddington Central shopping centre in suburban Perth to property investor Realside for $107 million, the Australian Financial Review reported. According to the report, Realside purchased the asset in an off-market trade at a premium to the $97 million book value. million, at a 5.9

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NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Dolce&Gabbana has launched an exclusive London pop-up in the heart of the Covent Garden Piazza, as part of the estate’s wide-ranging festive shopping and dining experiences. Dolce & Gabbana’s Christmas Market Pop-up, Site A, North Piazza, Covent Garden.

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MAY 20, 2024

Simon has unveiled plans for the next wave of redevelopment for its Fashion Valley shopping center in San Diego, which will include the addition of 850 multi-family luxury residences by AMLI Residential. Christian Louboutin and Fendi are set to follow in 2025.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Though many of the economic indicators were excellent, including the low unemployment numbers and strong GDP growth, there was a lot of uncertainty in the market throughout the year. According to online shopping data from Adobe Analytics , Black Friday sales were $9.8 billion, up 7.5% from last year. from 2022 to $222.1

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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

JANUARY 30, 2023

Sydney’s Paddy’s Market is at the centre of a debate over its redevelopment with some traders and members of the public opposing plans to give the venue a significant facelift. At the moment, we don’t make money. However, many stallholders opposed to the redevelopment, agree the markets need to improve.

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Touchwood Shopping Centre in Solihull has continued to expand its leading offer with the arrival of Spanish fashion retailer Mango. New retailers at the scheme over the past year include Polestar electric cars, luxury watchmaker Tag Heuer premium appliance manufacturer Miele and cosmetics brand Rituals.

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Retail Focus

MAY 29, 2024

Retail is changing, and experiential shopping is at the heart of this transformation. Unlike traditional shopping, which focuses on buying products, experiential shopping is all about creating memorable, engaging experiences for customers. Secondly, experiential shopping emphasises personalisation.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 6, 2024

Shopping malls are on the rebound thanks to Gen Z’s hunger for nostalgia and community. Reframing the Shopping Mall Brand Images from the main shopping mall area. But that doesn’t mean these commerce destinations don’t need a major overhaul. The “sad-looking space” was about 70% occupied and “unloved” strategically.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 9, 2024

Google Shopping ads are now accessible to Instacart ’s advertising partners, which can leverage Instacart’s retail media data. This means that CPG advertisers that work with Instacart can now activate Google Shopping ads powered by Instacart’s first-party data and closed-loop insights to reach consumers searching for products on Google.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 17, 2024

The Editors’ Perspectives column offers insights and opinions from the Retail TouchPoints editorial team as they dig into the latest trends in retail, marketing and tech. Smart shopping carts are [an easy way for] retailers to dip their toes into [autonomous checkout]. Loyalty membership promos and coupons take up half of the screen.

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MARCH 20, 2024

Beyond that, it speaks to the size of the market for add-on products and services, from specialised brushes and cleaning products for status water bottles to covers to protect fancy luggage from scuffs and scratches, The chic Béis Wash pop-up on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles last month is a polished example of how this looks. Mitchell added.

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MAY 15, 2024

Traditional shopping malls are poised for a dynamic transformation, presenting attractive real estate opportunities as more spaces become vacant and accessible. Architects look at a variety of elements to understand the context of the building and its location.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Macy’s has named Sharon Otterman as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), effective Dec. Otterman, a 25- year marketing veteran who was most recently CMO at Caesars Entertainment , will report to Macy’s President and CEO-elect Tony Spring. At Caesars, Otterman launched Caesars Sportsbook, a new sports betting brand in the U.S.,

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

When customers aren’t actively searching and shopping for gifts, they are spending an elevated amount of time watching their favorite TV shows and movies — especially holiday classics like How the Grinch Stole Christmas and Elf. In many ways, the same trends we see in consumers’ Q4 shopping behaviors mirror their TV viewership.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Retail marketers stand to gain much-needed support and time from AI in a sector fueled by creativity and innovation. At a time when innovation and quick decision-making are business imperatives, marketers need to make their AI investments count. Similarly, its recent advancements have brought forth new possibilities for brands.

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APRIL 13, 2023

Wine marketers have an exciting opportunity to identify ways to educate new consumer segments, show up in key commerce channels and drive marketing ROI. In this phase, influencer marketing is an ideal channel for wine brands , especially to reach the key millennial/Gen-Z demographics that have been slower adopters of wine.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

It might have been the worst-kept secret in retail, but after months of unconfirmed reports , behind-the-scenes testing and tales from the front lines , TikTok has finally, formally launched its new ecommerce offering — TikTok Shop. in November 2022. reads the company announcement.

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APRIL 22, 2024

JLL Retail Property Management has introduced a new virtual shopper agent named Cindy , designed to make the online experience more relevant and engaging at 13 of its shopping centers across the U.S. She also was built using multi-ethnic characteristics to resonate with a geographically and demographically diverse user base.

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MARCH 14, 2024

Back in the 1950’s his grandfather, Stanley Whitman, decided to open a luxury shopping mall in Florida that would rival Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue. Taking advantage of the balmy Florida weather, Bal Harbour Shops pioneered the idea of an open-air shopping mall. Matthew Whitman Lazenby and his family have never dreamed small.

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APRIL 27, 2023

As rival TikTok ramps up its shopping initiatives , Meta is streamlining its own commerce strategy to drive more in-platform shopping on Instagram and Facebook. A shift toward a new dynamic for Instagram and Facebook Shops will require companies to enable in-app checkout in order to offer a Shop on both sites.

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MARCH 12, 2024

At the heart of the fight to bring monopolies, and the unfair economic conditions they can cultivate, back to the forefront of public consciousness is Lina Khan, the fiery, often controversial chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) — and retail is taking center stage in the battle. “For

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Inside Retail

MARCH 3, 2024

Retailers have also been hit with rising input costs eroding margins, leaving many merchandise, marketing and commerce functions wondering how they are going to achieve more with less. Many loyalty programs are ineffective and their returns are unknown at best, and margin erosive at worst.

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AUGUST 18, 2023

Retailers can bring loyalty programs to the next level by adding proximity marketing based on in-store location throughout the journey. These solutions allow retailers to target their customers and market them individually, all in real time. This creates a quicker, more personalized and convenient shopping experience.

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Inside Retail

JULY 26, 2023

Retailers seeking new opportunities to secure a space within the ACT’s most convenient shopping destination, Majura Park Shopping Centre, now have the chance, with a range of speciality retail shops, ranging from 63sqm to 115sqm, now available for lease. says Canberra Airport’s retail leasing manager Lachlan Fitzpatrick.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Email marketing flows are crucial for crafting a seamless and personalised customer journey. With Klaviyo , an intelligent marketing automation platform, retailers can set up automated email flows triggered by specific customer actions, ensuring timely and relevant communication.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 31, 2024

Parade was founded by Columbia University dropout Cami Téllez in 2019, with a purpose to disrupt the market and champion inclusivity, body positivity and sustainable manufacturing. It was valued at US$200 million in 2022. With band sizes starting at a size six, Brava customers run the gamut. “We

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DECEMBER 22, 2023

Making In-Store Shopping More Convenient with Endless Aisles Consumers are already familiar with QR codes — they scan QR codes to access restaurant menus, enter contests, contact support, redeem rewards and so much more. Endless aisles also build trust and loyalty through an all-around improved shopping experience.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Craft tea retailer The Berry Tea Shop has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign via Birchal as it seeks to scale the business and expand its product portfolio. Founded in 2010 by Cliff and Paulina Collier, The Berry Tea Shop offers a selection of more than 48 varieties of loose-leaf tea, tea wares and accessories and includes a cafe.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 12, 2024

Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows that outlet shopping has seen steady growth over the past few years, as an increasing number of consumers seek value-driven shopping experiences, driven by economic factors such as the rising cost of living. As a touch point, we measure brands and energy.

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Inside Retail

JULY 10, 2023

Based on his 14 years’ experience in New Zealand retail, including at Noel Leeming and The Warehouse Group, Edwards sees a massive opportunity for JB Hi-Fi to expand physically and digitally in the coming years. Part of the expansion involves relocating at least two stores to more desirable locations.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 3, 2022

TikTok will reportedly enter a partnership with TalkShopLive to launch its live shopping platform in North America, two people familiar with the matter told the Financial Times. TikTok’s live shopping platform is already operational in Asian markets including Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam as well as the U.K.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

as its location analytics provider as part of a wider effort by the property management firm to leverage new technologies at its retail locations. Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) has named Placer.ai URW will use the Placer.ai

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 24, 2023

As retailers gear up for the 2023 holiday shopping season, predicted to be another big year, expect generative AI to influence consumer shopping and buying decisions. In fact, seven out of 10 marketers in the U.S. It’s being used to generate marketing content including social media posts, videos and images.

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MARCH 5, 2024

The Body Shop Canada has filed a Notice of Intention (NOI) to file for protection under the country’s Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, following a similar filing by the retailer’s UK arm last month. Additionally, The Body Shop US Limited has “ceased operations” as of March 1, 2024, according to a press release.

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Inside Retail

MAY 10, 2022

Meanwhile, one in three claims that putting their credit card details in is the most painful part of the entire shopping experience. In fact, 90 per cent of shoppers are a member of at least one program, while the average consumer is a member of six. SMS shopping. Live shopping. What’s the answer?

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Inside Retail

JULY 27, 2023

Personalisation was initially lost in the mass market and the anonymity of online shopping, but retailers are using customer data to create highly personalised shopping experiences, from recommendations to tailored promotions. Advances in technology make it possible to deliver personalisation at huge scale.

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