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Why Aeon Mall is looking outside Japan for future growth

Inside Retail

Regional trends This year, Aeon expects specialty store sales in its China shopping malls to grow by 30 per cent, which would normally be a forward indicator of strongly positive leasing spreads. Meanwhile, Aeon expects specialty store growth in both its Japan and Vietnam malls of 10 per cent this year. per cent.

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Exclusive: Target Australia MD talks turnaround ahead of brand relaunch

Inside Retail

Taking share off specialty stores. Pearson sees apparel, homewares and toys as being “destination” categories for Target, where it not only can compete against other value retailers on quality and price, but take market share off of premium specialty stores.

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ESW Completes Acquisition of Scalefast

Retail Focus

The Scalefast acquisition further extends ESW’s market strength in apparel, beauty, personal care, and luxury markets into categories including entertainment, gaming, and electronics. ESW’s unrivalled global and domestic DTC ecommerce ecosystem will be augmented by Scalefast’s industry leading specialty store and data analytics capabilities.

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New Products & Trends at Surf Expo

Independent Retailer

Taking place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, Surf Expo draws buyers from specialty stores across the U.S., This show historically features more than 2,500 booths offering apparel and hardgoods as well as a full line-up of special events, such as fashion shows, annual awards ceremonies, and demos.

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Why it’s good to be a mall operator in the Philippines right now

Inside Retail

The booming retail business Aside from the retail properties, SM Investments also has a separate retail arm consisting of about 3850 department stores, supermarkets, hypermarkets and specialty stores. Same-store sales have been increasing at a rate above 6 per cent and twice that at its 74 department stores.

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Why Japan’s Aeon Mall is chasing growth overseas

Inside Retail

Specialty store sales have dragged at Aeon’s 83 malls and have consistently been down double-digit percentages compared with 2019, particularly in the all-important apparel segment, where sales have been off close to 20 per cent over the two-year period. billion yen (about $30.8 The three-year plan.

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Victoria’s Secret, Bath & Body Works to be split into separate companies

Inside Retail

Lingerie retailer Victoria’s Secret and Bath & Body Works are to be demerged into two separately listed companies after parent L Brands opted not to sell the struggling apparel business. Last year, sales fell by 29.7 Final results will be revealed on May 19.