Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Myer’s online sales have more than doubled since John King took over running the department store in 2018, and the CEO believes they can double again to reach $1 billion in the not-too-distant future. The post How Myer plans to reach $1 billion in online sales appeared first on Inside Retail. Myer reported $539.5 billion. “I

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 24, 2024

This retail renaissance is not just a return to traditional shopping spaces but also signifies a shift in the shoppers’ culture, expectations and behaviors. Major department stores are leaning toward repurposing and reskinning existing fixtures, saving costs and minimizing environmental impact.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 30, 2021

Retail rode strong into Q2 2021 as shoppers returned to stores even as digital sales remained elevated. Target’s Store-Based Fulfillment Model Drives Convenience. More than 95% of Target’s Q2 sales were fulfilled from stores, the result of years of developing and perfecting the fulfillment process.

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Mass Relators

AUGUST 20, 2021

NEW YORK — In the week that big-box retailers reported that shoppers are returning to stores came news of Amazon.com Inc.’s The Seattle company declined to comment on the plans or provide the Journal with details. Fulfillment costs are rising. ’s latest brick-and-mortar experiment. Penney and Sears.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

A little less than year after first announcing its plans, Macy’s has joined the ranks of other major retailers such as Walmart and Target with the debut of its own third-party marketplace. Marketplace products will feature the same Star Rewards loyalty benefits and returns processes as first-party items.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Kohl’s CEO Michelle Gass will leave the department store retailer to take on the newly created position of President, LS&Co., The move sets in motion a succession plan for Gass to succeed Bergh as CEO within the next 18 months. reporting to Levi Strauss & Co. President and CEO Chip Bergh. Beginning Jan. Beginning Jan.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 2, 2021

Bunnings recently opened the first new format Adelaide Tools store in Parafield, South Australia. It plans to open the first Adelaide Tools store outside of South Australia in Western Australia in the first half of FY22. “A The focus now is on leveraging Target’s reputation for affordable quality to return to growth. “We

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Department stores get their name from the fact that they contained specialized stores-within-stores where experts in particular products — jewelry, clothing and cosmetics — would interact with customers to ensure that they got the correct products. Live agents also personalize without effort.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 29, 2020

Q1 2020 financial results for Costco , Nordstrom and Abercrombie & Fitch encapsulate how three retail verticals — club, department and specialty apparel — are weathering the COVID-19 pandemic. Costco reported a successful quarter, while Nordstrom and Abercrombie discussed plans to handle the fallout. Costco posted a 7.3%

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Amazon recently announced that it is in talks with mall operators such as Simon Property Group to convert the vacant store space left by the closure of big department stores into warehouses and fulfillment centers. Amazon also has plans for a foray into retail grocery, a model quite different from that of Whole Foods.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 20, 2022

Amazon has announced plans for its first-ever physical fashion store — dubbed Amazon Style — which will feature women’s and men’s apparel, shoes and accessories. The first Amazon Style store is set to open later this year at The Americana at Brand shopping mall in Los Angeles. “We

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 1, 2021

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. So how does NMG see these digital investments leveling up its omnichannel game?

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 6, 2022

But despite the rush, retailers still have multiple opportunities to maximize both in-store sales and online conversions. The return to offices and social events is inspiring consumers to level up their wardrobes and focus more on apparel and footwear. YOY growth this holiday season, whereas department stores will only see a 0.3%

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Wiser

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The emergence of eCommerce has transformed traditional shopping habits, with a growing number of parents and students turning to online platforms to fulfill their annual back-to-school shopping needs. It’s not just about selling basic school supplies anymore. What Back-to-School Items Are a Must for Most Students?

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Retail Focus

APRIL 20, 2021

We are likely to see these stores, in addition to supporting the online offering, act as event spaces and hubs for local activity. . These stores will act primarily as showrooms, where shoppers can see products, interact with staff and order items for home delivery. .

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 16, 2020

Shoppers have slowly begun to accept brick-and-mortar’s return: 22% have increased their willingness to set foot into a grocery store or pharmacy since March, according to data from Resonate. Only 24% planned to increase their online grocery orders in June, while 12% are starting to decrease their online grocery usage.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 30, 2021

We look forward to footfall in the malls returning to pre-pandemic levels, and are excited to welcome shoppers to Pavilion Bukit Jalil, which opens at the end of the year. In order to fulfil customer demands and win their hearts, we, as retailers, need to understand and cater to their changing behaviour and trends.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 21, 2021

However, while curbside was a major brand differentiator for Target and its peers over the past year, its power will wane as more and more shoppers return to in-store shopping. I think the issue is whether we’ll be able to fulfill that demand to the same degree as in 2019.”. There will be demand.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 5, 2020

An often-repeated statement is “all of our digital plans for the next five years will be executed in the next 12 months.” In South Korea, the situation with COVID-19 is under control and life is returning back to normal. Germany: Germans are returning to work on a staggered schedule to help maintain social distancing.

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Indigo 9 Digital

MARCH 9, 2023

Having a wide range of fulfillment options, including delivery to home, collection from store – and by using stores for fulfillment – allowed Walmart to ramp up capacity in a way that many other players struggled to do. We were able to quickly use stores to fill online orders.” Approximately a quarter or $20.4

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 27, 2021

Despite this good news, many executives at shopping malls and “destination centers” wonder just how much of this returning traffic will find its way to their venues. As developers and landlords set their plans for 2022 and beyond, both the tenant mix and the visitor experience will continue to come into focus.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 10, 2022

By November last year, South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy reported that sales of online retailers had exceeded those of Korea’s department stores and supermarkets for the first time. Members can also make free returns and they don’t even have to take the merchandise anywhere. trillion won ($1.7

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

They were planning to spend an average $196.31, a whopping 21% over previous record of $161.96. Respondents who were interviewed lately on their spending forecasts were quite optimistic about their household incomes, buying power and the job market in general. billion, up 32% from last year’s record $20.7 billion on fancy dining (34 %), $2.9

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

They were planning to spend an average $196.31, a whopping 21% over previous record of $161.96. Respondents who were interviewed lately on their spending forecasts were quite optimistic about their household incomes, buying power and the job market in general. billion, up 32% from last year’s record $20.7 billion on fancy dining (34 %), $2.9

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365 Retail

APRIL 20, 2021

We are likely to see these stores, in addition to supporting the online offering, act as event spaces and hubs for local activity. . These stores will act primarily as showrooms, where shoppers can see products, interact with staff and order items for home delivery. .

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

They were planning to spend an average $196.31, a whopping 21% over previous record of $161.96. Respondents who were interviewed lately on their spending forecasts were quite optimistic about their household incomes, buying power and the job market in general. billion, up 32% from last year’s record $20.7 billion on fancy dining (34 %), $2.9

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Mass Relators

DECEMBER 12, 2022

That’s the good news — for both retailers and customers.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 28, 2021

While suburban shopping malls and department stores have fallen victim to COVID, some smaller retail brands and local stores in walkable neighborhoods with a mix of uses, where people live, work, shop and relax, have thrived ( LA Times , 2020). By fulfilling one situational need, we removed another one — human connection.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Already challenged with diversifying against an e-Commerce alternative, stores have now lost their one remaining hook as shoppers are unable or unwilling to venture in. For many consumers, this desire may be slow to return as they remain fearful of exposure to the COVID-19 virus. It is also where technology comes into play.

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Rangeme

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

With stores forced to close, the popularity of e-commerce accelerated and many retailers wondered if in-store shopping would ever return. However, this is not simply a return to pre-pandemic normality. Ikea’s Ikea City stores are replacing their large out-of-town outlets in many countries.

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Retail Geek

JANUARY 12, 2024

E-com returns 10-15% growth rates. So they, you know, when this happened, you and I, I think jointly predicted that them getting into fulfillment was not only a bad idea, but a terrible idea. E-commerce returns to 10 to 15 percent growth rate.

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I Love Fashion

JANUARY 19, 2023

Fashion Digital Marketing Agency Planning to start clothing dropshipping online? But what’s more important is to have your online store run smoothly. For that, you need a b2b wholesale clothing supplier for your online retail store. For that, have a backup plan prepared.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 5, 2022

These data and technology access concerns reflect brands’ desire to link their CSR plans and track their progress against a clear set of KPIs. This category includes department stores, specialty and softline brands. Fewer returns also may drive cost savings that can help fund AR experiences and other CSR initiatives.

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