Inside Retail

MARCH 26, 2024

This will be the first time Peter Alexander ventures outside of Australia and New Zealand since its failed entry into the US market in 2008. While Peter Alexander was not part of Premier Investments at the time it set out to enter the US market, there has been a lot of speculation as to why the brand didn’t resonate with US customers.

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Retail Gazette

JULY 4, 2023

Subscribe to Retail Gazette for free Sign up here to g et the latest news straight into your inbox each morning The retailer said: “It is clear that to deliver sustainable, profitable growth the group needs to recruit new customers at a higher rate. ” Click here to sign up to Retail Gazette‘s free daily email newsletter

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 15, 2022

Boyle also has served in multiple leadership roles at other retailers, with an emphasis on driving digital growth. He was the first executive hired at HauteLook in 2008 and joined Nordstrom ’s leadership following that company’s acquisition in 2011.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Involved with Liverpool ONE throughout her time at Grosvenor, Alison most recently successfully led the destination through the pandemic and its significant bounce back. Since opening in 2008, the 1.65 The evolving offer curated at Liverpool ONE has driven sales up 20.9% year-to-date compared to 2019.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 8, 2023

According to research from Analytic Partners, 63% of marketers that increased their marketing investment during the financial crisis of 2008 generated a positive ROI. And returns impact other metrics like brand loyalty and customer satisfaction and maybe even product quality.

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A1 Retail

MAY 13, 2022

The London Eid Festival celebrated the end of Ramadan at Westfield Square on 7 th and 8 th May. Last weekend saw Eid Festival return to Westfield London for its third year, as local communities came together to celebrate the end of Ramadan.

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Retail Wire

JUNE 1, 2021

Teenagers are picking up jobs and, in many cases, higher wages as employers staff up to meet the demand caused by the return of regular pre-pandemic activities among consumers. The percentage of teens between 16- and 19-years-old is at its highest level since 2008.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 22, 2024

“We’re committed to protecting and restoring nature, and we constantly strive to reduce and improve our packaging,” said Marija Rompani, Director of Sustainability & Ethics at the John Lewis Partnership in a statement.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The future of augmented reality (AR) in retail was on full display at a pop-up event hosted by makeup brand Pat McGrath Labs and Google earlier this week. The first commercial use of AR is believed to have occurred in 2008. Developed by German agencies in Munich, it involved a print ad featuring an AR model of a BMW Mini. In 2020, 83.1

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Inside Retail

JUNE 30, 2021

Melbourne-based cycling marketplace Bike Exchange co-founder Sam Salter has just taken on the newly created role of chief of sales and partnerships officer at the business. Prior to that, he was chief operating officer at Amrest, a European operator of KFC, Pizza Hut, Starbucks and Burger King franchises.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 14, 2020

sales declining at an even higher rate, 10.5% , according to the latest forecasts from eMarketer. After the 2008-2009 financial crisis, it took the majority of affected markets approximately one year for retail sales to return to pre-crisis levels. trillion , 12% higher than its revised estimate of $23.36 trillion. “The

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The 2024 prediction was somewhat bearish given that the National Australia Bank reported the actual sales for the four-day Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping event were estimated at $7.1 You can have best the food but a return guest visit is unlikely if the hospitality, the service and ambience was poor.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 10, 2023

Coles CEO Leah Weckert said she is delighted that Croft is returning to Coles with significant leadership experience in both local and international retail. This includes serving as CEO of lingerie brand Cuup, and working as a senior advisor at McKinsey & Company. Hufnagel as president and CEO, effective immediately.

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Retail Gazette

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The search for the next chair of John Lewis Partnership is underway after current incumbent Sharon White revealed she would be stepping down at the end of her five-year term. Retail Gazette looks at some of the possible candidates who could replace White. His deep grocery experience could be vital in getting Waitrose back on form.

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Retail Gazette

JUNE 23, 2023

Despite grocery price inflation falling to its lowest level this year , sitting at 16.5% for the four weeks to 11 June 2023, it remains sixth highest monthly figure since 2008. May also saw a return to growth for fuel sales after a dip in April.

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Retail Gazette

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Asos is set to shutter its outlet department that houses non-strategic third-party brands, putting 15 jobs at risk of redundancy. Asos Outlet was launched back in 2008 as a dedicated shop within Asos for its end-of-season products from third-party brands at up to 70% off. to 19.8%.

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Independent Retailer

APRIL 28, 2022

The cost of just about every product and service is at their highest level since 1981 , and the ripple effect on businesses is that sales are slowing as consumers look for ways to cut back on spending and make do with less. The United States’ consumption of candy increased sharply during the economic downturn that began in 2008.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 10, 2023

“BNPL services are gradually gaining prominence in Singapore, with a growing preference for flexible payment methods among consumers,” Neralla Rama Ravi Teja, a retail analyst at GlobalData, told Inside Retail. But Ravi Sharma, lead banking and payments analyst at GlobalData, doesn’t see this dampening demand for BNPL in Singapore.

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Retail Focus

MAY 18, 2023

It predicts that in contrast to premium stores suffering after the 2008 global financial crash, the industry is now showing that global sales growth in luxury retail is looking very likely to hit 3% to 5% growth in 2023, possibly rising to 6% to 8%. Peleton’s new Covent Garden Studio is an extension of the normal retail store.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 25, 2021

25, Geronimo Chala, Chief Client Officer at luxury handbag reseller Rebag , discussed the multiple ways the circular concept of “resale” is addressing the demands of a changing consumer — and in doing so, reshaping retail as a whole, particularly the luxury sector. Look at brands Sandro and Maje.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

With COVID-19 case counts declining and vaccination efforts underway, eager consumers and retailers are both looking hopefully toward a future return to normal. Blended solutions — that is, virtual activations in physical spaces or virtually enabled at-home experiences — will feel natural to consumers and drive sales.

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Retail Gazette

OCTOBER 17, 2023

From Joules and Reiss to Made.com and Cath Kidston, Retail Gazette takes a look at what Next has done with its previous acquisitions. Just last month, Next boss Lord Wolfson said its acquisition of the brand had been a big success and had achieved a return on capital of around 20%.

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Retail Gazette

AUGUST 3, 2023

As Wilko teeters on the brink of administration , placing potentially 12,000 jobs and 400 stores at risk, Retail Gazette takes a look back at some of the biggest administrations to hit the sector. The disgraced Chappell was convicted of evading VAT, corporation tax and income tax after a trial at London’s Southwark crown court.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 22, 2023

When inflation begins to drop and interest rates return to decline – we will likely see a resurgence in discretionary spending habits,” Zahra said. He believes that there are similarities between the current situation and the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) in 2008, with the rate of inflation more significant now.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 5, 2021

Tributes have been flowing in from around the world since Australian fashion icon Carla Zampatti passed away in Sydney on Saturday 3 April at the age of 78. At the time, she had just celebrated her 55th year in business. After we spoke, I said that I looked forward to catching up with her again for a longer interview in the future.

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A1 Retail

JULY 2, 2021

Venture X, led by Tom Foster and Andrew Ross in the UK and Ireland, has secured its second location at 1 Ariel Way, Westfield London for 19,077 square foot, with an agreement for a long-term lease commitment. The company, which originally started in Naples, Florida, is part of the United Franchise Group.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 11, 2020

Similar to competitors like eSalon, you can answer a set of questions to arrive at a recommended personalized hair color product ready to be delivered every few weeks. This not only improves the size selection process but minimizes the need for the shopper to go through unnecessary returns. Drew Lau is VP of Product at Mobify.

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Retail Gazette

MARCH 6, 2024

Last year, data from the Centre for Retail Research revealed that more than 120,000 jobs were lost in the retail sector as thousands of shops shuttered across the nation in retail’s worst year for store closures since 2008. Retail Gazette rounds up the retailers who have begun axing roles this year.

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365 Retail

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

ClearPay’s Richard Bayer, EVP, Country Manager and Head of Sales , while on a panel at the Ecommerce Expo, co-located with Technology for Marketing, said “GenZ and millennials make over 90% of their purchases using a debit card. For instance, payment and returns methods need to be simple and convenient. said Krista Nordlund.

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Inside Retail

JULY 4, 2023

The emergence of the quiet luxury trend comes at an interesting time. Prices at The Row begin from US$900 for a simple white shirt, and go up to US$15,000 for dresses. Some of the most sought-after products included a cashmere coat that was still priced at US$2,000, despite being 80 per cent off.

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365 Retail

MARCH 28, 2024

One of the many problems with fiat currency is that governments can print any amount they want at will. These qualities ensure it remains a reliable store of values in periods of global crisis like in 2008. Cryptocurrencies also provide diversification options and investment returns similar to or higher than gold in some situations.

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A1 Retail

MAY 16, 2022

The launch of Eddy’s Food Station marks Stephen’s return to retail following his role as Chairman of Dundee United Football Club from 2008 to 2018. With retail sales having returned to pre-pandemic levels, the retail industry is seeing a promising recovery. Food retail sales grew by 6.7%

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 16, 2020

Rogoff say this recession will be the worst in 100 years, making the financial meltdown of 2008 feel like a “dry run” for what‘s in store for us in the coming quarters. If this were a normal year I’d suggest Prime Day, but Amazon has postponed it until at least September , and by then it will be too late.

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A1 Retail

APRIL 22, 2024

Katharine Beacham, Head of Materials, Sustainability and Packaging at M&S, commented: “At M&S, we’re focused on making good quality, durable products which are made to last. Lorna Fallon, Trading Director at Oxfam, commented: “We are so excited to be working with M&S as part of this brand-new trial.

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365 Retail

JUNE 28, 2022

Established in 2008 after three decades in the antique sector, Susan Caplan created her eponymous label as a response to her love for vintage jewellery and her desire to make a difference within the contemporary fashion world. An easy returns procedure can be coordinated by the exceptional Ounass.ae

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 25, 2022

And below is part two, featuring advice from Greenlit Brands CEO Michael Ford, former Target Australia CEO Launa Inman and Camilla CEO Jane McNally about the lessons they learned during the Global Financial Crisis of 2008 and how they apply to the current environment. You look at all of those controllables very closely. Michael Ford.

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Mass Relators

OCTOBER 12, 2023

“I am honored to be rejoining Dollar General at this pivotal time for our company,” Vasos said. Vasos initially joined Dollar General in 2008 as Executive Vice President, Division President, and Chief Merchandising Officer, later rising to Chief Operating Officer in 2013 before becoming CEO in 2015.

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