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Step inside the UK’s first department store for secondhand clothes

Inside Retail

An old TopShop store in north London’s Brent Cross shopping centre has been revived after two years of sitting empty since the fast fashion brand closed down. It’s now a vibrant pop-up department store selling pre-loved clothing organised collaboratively by 10 charities.

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Transforming Retail Spaces for Today’s Generation of Shoppers

Retail TouchPoints

This retail renaissance is not just a return to traditional shopping spaces but also signifies a shift in the shoppers’ culture, expectations and behaviors. A Tailored Retail Experience In the era of mass production and fast fashion, personalization has become a key element in attracting and retaining visitors.

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Why tourists and big city flagships are key to Takashimaya’s recovery

Inside Retail

Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said there were 210 department stores in Japan at the end of 2019 but attrition in the ensuing three years reduced that number to just 192 by the end of 2022. Both the Takashimaya and Tokyu stores were luxury-focused, and had been a fixture of their neighbourhoods for decades.

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How Canningvale plans to take Robinsons Singapore back to its roots

Inside Retail

Fast-growing Australian online retailer Canningvale plans to relaunch the iconic Singaporean department store Robinsons as an online-only business this month after acquiring the company’s digital assets for an undisclosed sum. Returning to its roots. The future of department stores. ” .

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‘An exciting way to test a new market’: More fashion brands turn to rental

Inside Retail

Australian online clothing rental company GlamCorner is adapting its offering as more brands look to launch their own branded rental service amidst major changes in consumer behaviour. This resonates with younger consumers in particular. Overall, 57 per cent agree that buying too many fashion items is bad for the environment.

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Breaking down Black Friday 2023: Retailers share how it went

Inside Retail

per cent increase in the number of consumers that purchased from brands powered by Shopify, with Australians ranking fourth globally in total spend. He expected that customers were eager to experience Chadstone’s in-store experience. Australian merchants using the e-commerce platform saw a 22.7 Average spend increased from $155.73

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2023 in review: 8 stories that rocked retail this year

Retail Gazette

Rising prices put a squeeze on consumer spending throughout the year, and although inflation has finally started to ease, shoppers sill remain cautious with Accenture research revealing 64% of UK adults plan to reduce their spending over Christmas. Shein is also understood to be mulling listing on the London Stock Exchange.

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