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Watches of Switzerland UK sales impacted by ‘minimal return’ of tourist spending

Retail Gazette

The retailer noted the impact of the tourist tax, highlighting that UK performance continues to be driven by “domestic clientele with minimal return of tourist spending due to the lack of VAT free shopping”. ” Watches of Switzerland is among several luxury retailers facing pressure in recent months.

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Simplifying the Customer’s Return Trip

Retail Pro

Building a clientele is tough. It requires understanding who the customer is, what their tastes are and how to serve them: a simple plan, but not easy to execute.

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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

Responding to its customers’ desire for a more enhanced, elevated and personalized luxury experience, NMG announced plans to invest more than a half-billion dollars in digital technology over the next three years , through acquisitions like its recent purchase of Stylyze , partnerships and building out capabilities internally.

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CallisonRTKL releases its Retail 2022 Forecast

Retail Focus

Global architecture, planning and design firm CallisonRTKL has released its Forecast 2022 report – looking at the accelerators, disruptors, and constants shaping the built retail environment in the year to come. It’s all about the Anti-Narrative Narrative,” predicts CallisonRTKL. Tempur-Pedic (New York City). Tempur-Pedic (New York City).

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Revealed: Raffles’ strategy to lure back in luxury customers

Inside Retail

It’s part of the mall’s rejuvenation to refresh and elevate its positioning among its clientele. The Raffles team plans to complete the mall rejuvenation program by the end of the year, with the plan to execute more unique, experiential events and activities to engage shoppers.

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Parlour X founder Eva Galambos on her life as a luxury fashion buyer

Inside Retail

In this interview with Inside Retail , Galambos discusses the evolving luxury landscape, the ever-changing role of buyers and her plans for the business in 2022 and beyond. I had also recently returned from many years working in the UK at luxury houses such as Armani and Prada. What are your plans for Parlour X in 2022?

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Sloane Stanley welcomes Ultimate Performance flagship gym to Fulham Road

A1 Retail

Ultimate Performance’s London flagship on Fulham Road is an integral step in the brand’s expansion plans, and brings its consistent and unrivalled body and fitness transformation results to a new audience in one of the city’s most reputable areas. We know what makes our clientele tick. s spiritual home.