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Zara Upsizes Presence in Birmingham’s Bullring & Grand Central

365 Retail

The expansion not only marks a significant upgrade for Zara but also heralds the arrival of several new brands to the centre, including the Swiss watchmaker Swatch , global footwear icon Clarks , the Mexican food chain Zambrero , and the niche retail brand Pop Street.

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As Ecommerce Growth Continues, Retailers Turn ‘Steely-Eyed’ Gaze to Profitability

Retail TouchPoints

But now, even as consumers return to stores, they have come to expect those omnichannel conveniences, meaning retail executives must find a way to make them financially viable. And among those retailers that have both ecommerce and brick-and-mortar operations, nearly half (46%) said that the former is less profitable than the latter.