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In Paris without tourists, LVMH unveils Samaritaine store revamp

Inside Retail

Luxury goods group LVMH unveiled on Monday the revamped La Samaritaine, a 150-year-old department store designed to help it grab a greater slice of tourist spending once pandemic travel curbs are eased. A view inside the revamped Samaritaine department store ahead of its reopening in Paris, France, June 21, 2021.

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‘We are in the Business of Emotions, Not Transactions’: Exclusive Q&A with Neiman Marcus Group CTO Bob Kupbens

Retail TouchPoints

As the department store sector aims to reinvent itself for retail’s digital age, iconic retailer Neiman Marcus Group (NMG) is investing rapidly in technologies that will elevate its integrated luxury retail strategy across all channels. RTP: What role will these digital capabilities play in NMG’s overall omnichannel strategy?

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Under a cloud of belt-tightening, Paris Fashion Week struts on

Inside Retail

Celebrities and international crowds have descended on the French capital, marking the fashion industry’s sweeping return as it rides a post-pandemic spending frenzy. Lights on the Eiffel Tower will be turned off an hour earlier than usual, while boutiques belonging to LVMH brands will switch off their store lights three hours earlier.

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The Handbag Clinic Debuts in Fenwick, York with Range of Restoration Services

Retail Focus

Luxury handbag restoration and pre-owned designer resale retailer, The Handbag Clinic, is expanding its partnership with premium department store Fenwick with the opening of its third in-store concession in Fenwick York. The launch of the store in York followed two successful launches in Fenwick Newcastle and Fenwick Colchester.

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What Does the Future Hold for Malls? Design Visionaries Share Their Predictions

Retail TouchPoints

Mardi Najafi, Figure3: We’ve seen a shift in priorities over the course of the last five years or so, with the decrease in traffic to big anchor tenants in the mall – namely department stores – partly due to their late pivot to a seamless, omnichannel approach. I think malls offering those amenities is very important.

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How The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands caters to ultra-luxe shoppers

Inside Retail

This was complemented by the return of headliner events to Singapore, such as the Formula One Grand Prix, and a buzz of activities around the Marina Bay Waterfront Promenade. The Shoppes is able to capture the upswing in tourism recovery, while continuing to attract returning local visitors,” she added. Holding on to customers.

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Handbag Clinic launches in Fenwick, Colchester

Retail Focus

Luxury handbag restoration and preowned designer resale retailer, Handbag Clinic is expanding its partnership with luxury department store, Fenwick, with the launch of its second in-store concession in Fenwick Colchester from Monday 12 th April. The service couldn’t be easier, customers can visit www.handbagclinic.co.uk

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