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Does the Historic Makeover of an Iconic Paris Retailer Chart a Path for Department Stores’ Revival?

Retail TouchPoints

For more than 150 years, Parisian department store La Samaritaine has overlooked the banks of the Seine, a sweeping expanse of glass and intricately painted iron that proudly proclaimed the store’s position at the center of French commerce, both geographically and ideologically. No One Said Reincarnation Would be Easy.

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London’s back, baby: Exploring three of the city’s retail hotspots

Inside Retail

But last July, I returned to London and I was pleasantly surprised. During rumbles, teams split up and undergo a visual merchandising blitz, ensuring that the entire store is well-maintained throughout the day. Tokyo and Singapore – the once-glorious London had fallen off my radar.

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The Art and Business of Christmas Windows in Retail

Retail Focus

This investment is more than just an expense; it’s a strategic decision that acknowledges the potential returns that come from the magic that is woven into these displays. Creating a Memorable Shopping Experience In an era dominated by online shopping, the physical retail space must offer an experience that transcends the transactional.

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What Does the Future Hold for Malls? Design Visionaries Share Their Predictions

Retail TouchPoints

The shopping mall’s identity crisis has been an oft-discussed topic in the retail industry. Even beforethe pandemic, the narrative focused on how malls were navigating the rise in online shopping and the associated fall in foot traffic. RTP: What is the next big trend in developing an omnichannel shopping mall experience?

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Window Displays – The Importance of Customer Communication

VMS

Customers are returning to our High Streets and the shopping malls for that interaction between the sales teams in the stores, and the need to “touch and feel” the merchandise, which is something that cannot be achieved when shopping online. There is the need to get customers excited about your store.

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John Lewis scraps non-retail profit target as it confirms it will not sell partnership stake

Retail Gazette

However, last year, advisers warned that it faced “extreme challenges” in making money from its scheme in West Ealing with planning documents revealing the development could result in a negative return of £57m for the business. The Partnership is to remain fully co-owned,” said Michel.

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Jewelry Sales Increased Sharply in July, Survey Finds

VMS

At a national level, back-to-school shopping is well underway, impacting a number of sectors as anticipated in our forecast. Return of the In-Store Shopper: Brick-and-mortar browsing is making its return, with in-stores sales making up 81.9% According to Mastercard SpendingPulse, in-store sales were up +15.5%

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