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Decoding a Neologism: LUXENTAINMENT

Retail Focus

Gabrielle Chanel’s legendary fashion shows at the Grand Palais were not just showcases of clothing; they were acts of scenography—recreating supermarkets, airports, or enchanted gardens. These were not mere product displays, but immersive narratives shaped by cultural context and brand identity.

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Why Woolworths’ acquisition might bring the best out of Milkrun 

Inside Retail

Earlier this year, rapid delivery grocery start-up Milkrun went from competing with Australia’s grocery chains to being absorbed by Australia’s biggest supermarket giant. I think that [retail giants] like Woolworths are increasingly aware of their positive and negative influence,” he said.

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Time to De-Uberize: the Hidden Power of Live Commerce

Retail TouchPoints

Even the most commoditized of traditional shopping experiences — the supermarket — always has counters for specialty items where people can interact with staff to get exactly what they want. Brand managers can write a script, cast their agents and create a performance.

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To Thrive in the New Global Ecommerce Marketplace, Toys ‘R’ Us may Need to Think Small

Retail TouchPoints

But it turned out that the emporium of toys, games and fun could not in the end withstand the relentless competition and margin hits from the internet and supermarket retailers. brand management company WHP Global has bought a controlling interest in Tru Kids, which owns the Toys ‘R’ Us brand. and abroad.

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Inside Chemist Warehouse’s surprising new luxury brand, Ultra Beauty

Inside Retail

The new business’ stores have been opened within Chemist Warehouse locations, stocking cult beauty brands such as Byredo, Olaplex, Malle, Juliette Has a Gun, and Frederic Male, and range from small store-in-store models, to larger dedicated underground presences such as Ultra Beauty’s Edgecliff store.

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How to inject comedy into the customer experience

Inside Retail

This fear of getting it wrong – or worse, being cancelled – is what’s holding back 95 per cent of brand managers and marketers. The king of brand comedy – in my opinion – is Aldi. While it may have them rolling in the aisles, it may be downright insulting.

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NOMO named Large Independent Brand of the Year at Free From Food Awards

A1 Retail

2 Jac Tyrrell, Brand Manager for NOMO said: “We are thrilled to have received these awards. Its panel of specialist judges include major names in the food and allergy worlds. percent share of all free from Easter products. percentage points versus the same time last year.

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