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Woolworths books higher net profit, sales in first half

Inside Retail

Solid results in the Australian food and B2B business segments drive an increase in first-half sales and net profit for Woolworths Group. The supermarket group’s net profit rose 2.5 While Big W sales fell 6 per cent, Woolworths said it is optimistic to see the department store improve in the fourth quarter.

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Inside Shinsegae: The Korean department store with a golden boot

Inside Retail

Shinsegae — one of the Big 3 of Korean department store retailing along with Lotte and Hyundai — has continued its great form right through into the second half of the year, helped by the removal of the country’s remaining pandemic restrictions and an increasingly buoyant mood among the country’s more affluent consumers.

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Myer sees elevated annual sales, but is cautious amid economic headwinds

Inside Retail

Department store chain Myer delivered its highest full-year sales since 2005 this year but remains cautious as consumer spending declines due to unfavourable economic conditions. per cent of total sales – and a 10 per cent increase in productivity gains at physical stores. . ” Net profit rose 18.2

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Can Kohl’s New Merchandising Strategy Create Holiday Magic?

Retail TouchPoints

While discounts and deals will be core, the ailing department store chain is also prioritizing in-store merchandising and curation to improve the customer experience. To make finding the perfect gift even easier, Kohl’s has developed a new front-of-store experience, aptly called Gift Shop, that is curated for various holiday gifting needs.

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Myer bounces back to profitability, names new chair

Inside Retail

Department store Myer has enjoyed the fruits of a rebounding retail environment in FY21, with total sales up 5.5 billion – 20 per cent of which were made online – leading to a statutory net profit figure of $46.4 Myer’s profit is a strong improvement on the $172.4 Myer’s profit is a strong improvement on the $172.4

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How scrutiny over prices could impact Coles’ and Woolworths’ loyalty programs

Inside Retail

The loyalty market in the Asia Pacific (Apac) region is expected to grow by 11 per cent annually, to reach US$52.05 Sharing the good fortune Another example of a retailer’s growing focus on loyalty programs is Australian department store, Myer. billion in 2024. million active members, with 5.2

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Retail appointments of the week: Puma, Nike, Tory Burch

Inside Retail

I can’t wait to get to Australia and New Zealand to meet our team, customers and partners and continue the growth for Puma in the market,” said Pustina. Nicole Hubbard Graham will become the new chief marketing officer, succeeding Dirk-Jan “DJ” van Hameren, who will retire next summer after 31 years with the company.