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Macy’s store closures: a necessary step or the wrong move?

Inside Retail

This week, Macy’s announced plans to shut down 150 “underproductive” stores, more than one-fifth of its department store assemblage, over the next three years. The closures are a part of the retailer’s plan “to create a more modern Macy’s, Inc. However, the legacy retailer’s reputation has been on shaky ground of late.

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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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When Customers Aren’t Holiday Shopping, They’ll be Streaming

Retail TouchPoints

The winter holiday season is a critical time for retail. November and December holiday sales average around 19% of total retail sales, per the NRF , and this share can be even higher for some department stores and specialty retailers. Emarketer anticipates that holiday retail sales will grow 4.5%

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4 Tips for Retail Businesses Hungry for Venture Capital Funding

Retail TouchPoints

RevTech Ventures , an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in both retailers and retail technology, sees potential in numerous areas. “We Investors are looking for capital-efficient consumer businesses; there’s been a return to looking for good unit economics and business fundamentals.”

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4 Tips for Retail Businesses Hungry for Venture Capital Funding

Retail TouchPoints

RevTech Ventures , an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in both retailers and retail technology, sees potential in numerous areas. “We Investors are looking for capital-efficient consumer businesses; there’s been a return to looking for good unit economics and business fundamentals.”

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MAGIC Welcomes New Nashville Show

Independent Retailer

MAGIC , the leading industry connector for the trend and young contemporary markets, organized by Informa Markets Fashion, recently announced its 2022 event calendar, which includes the debut of a new event – MAGIC Nashville, aimed to expand the retail market and fill gaps between primary buying seasons.

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What John Lewis’ $195m deal with Google says about the future of retail

Inside Retail

While the move reflects the vital role of technology in today’s fast-changing and competitive retail environment, experts say it could be some time before the retailer sees a return on its investment. Central to this initiative is offering shoppers an even more bespoke shopping experience.

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