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Photo courtesy of Abercrombie & Fitch Photo courtesy of Abercrombie & Fitch Photo courtesy of Abercrombie & Fitch Abercrombie & Fitch has opened its new flagship store on Manhattan’s 5th Avenue. Located between 52nd and 53rd Streets, the store features the brand’s women’s and men’s collections as well as dedicated shop-in-shop spaces for Abercrombie Kids and its adult activewear franchise YPB (Your Personal Best).
After 17 years of running its discount department stores separately, retail conglomerate Wesfarmers announced earlier this week that it would be consolidating the back end operation of Kmart Australia and Target Australia. The decision, while outwardly focused on delivering better value to customers and improving its own cost of doing business, is also the latest attempt by Wesfarmers to bring Target back to sizable growth.
Any retailer that’s attempted to provide pickup and delivery services knows how fraught (not to mention expensive) they can be. Yet Walgreens has so much confidence in its ability to quickly pick and deliver orders that it’s now offering 30-minute store pickups and one-hour delivery, the latter with a money-back guarantee. Lindsay Mikos, Senior Director, Retail Omnichannel at Walgreens, revealed the multiple interlocking elements that have allowed the retailer to complete “ 35 million pickups an
Super prime CBD retail rents have surged across Brisbane, Sydney, and Adelaide for the first time since the onset of Covid-19, according to a report by the CBRE. Adelaide recorded the biggest increase, with super prime rents up 7.4 per cent quarter-on-quarter to $3275 per sqm, the Australian Retail Figures Q2 2023 report shows. Brisbane was close behind with a 7.2 per cent quarter-on-quarter jump to $3595 per sqm, followed by Sydney with 1.5 per cent growth to $10,944 a sqm.
Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.
The Home Depot has introduced an online guided version of MISSION TRANSITION , three free, self-paced online courses designed to provide military veterans with the tools to transition into the civilian workforce. Courses include: Optimize Your Resume , Build Your Personal Brand and What to Expect While Interviewing. Approximately 200,000 service members leave the military each year, although only about one in four said they had a civilian job lined up, according to data from the Pew Research Cen
Trans-Tasman online retailer Kogan says its interim performance has been hit by ongoing market pressures along with softer trading. According to unaudited accounts for the half to June 30, gross sales reached $373.7 million down 22.5 per cent reflecting soft market conditions owing to inflationary pressures and interest rate rises. Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation were $11.2 million, up 624.1 per cent while inventory levels reduced to $68.2 million.
Take a look around you. Notice the clothes you’re wearing, the furniture you’re sitting on and the device you’re using right now. Think about the coffee you had this morning and the machine that made it. Think about all the apartments in your building, the houses on your street and the buildings in your city, all the objects held in those walls. Every man-made object is the result of some kind of manufacturing process.
Take a look around you. Notice the clothes you’re wearing, the furniture you’re sitting on and the device you’re using right now. Think about the coffee you had this morning and the machine that made it. Think about all the apartments in your building, the houses on your street and the buildings in your city, all the objects held in those walls. Every man-made object is the result of some kind of manufacturing process.
The trend for low-rise rubber-soled “terrace” sneakers could give Adidas and Puma an advantage over Nike this summer, but may not offset weakening US and Chinese demand. German sportswear giants Adidas and Puma have trawled their archives to re-release old styles in new colours, driving renewed interest in the shoes from the 1970s and 1980s named after the standing section at soccer stadiums.
Serta Simmons Bedding (SSB) has named Charlie Eitel as its new CEO and Tim Oakhill as Chief Marketing Officer, effective immediately. Both Eitel and Oakhill held the same positions at Simmons Bedding, where Eitel also was Chairman. The retailer emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this month and has been seeking to stabilize its leadership team.
British luxury watch brand Bremont has opened a store in Melbourne’s Collins Street luxury precinct. The store, at 292 Collins Street, is located inside the Block Arcade, known for its history and architectural style and stocks the brand’s watch collections and accessories, including limited-edition lines. The boutique features a bespoke bar amid displays that highlight Bremont’s DNA, and a Martin-Baker ejection seat, a tribute to the company’s testing program.
Starting and running a small business is one of the most rewarding experiences that anyone can have. It takes hard work, dedication, and an entrepreneurial spirit to make it successful. But even with all this in place, it can still be difficult for small or local businesses to get noticed and stand out from the competition. That’s why it’s so important for small business owners to understand how to promote their businesses effectively.
AI agents already analyze trends, draft content, and trigger actions across leading commerce platforms. Yet most organizations still rely on workflows built for human‑only teams, losing speed, margin, and customer loyalty. Humans + Agents: Rethinking Enterprise Commerce in the Age of AI Collaboration shows how to close that gap. In one concise read you’ll see where agent gains surface first, how early adopters prove ROI, and which lean controls keep innovation moving without risking data or bran
Kmart recently announced that it was dropping prices for over 1,000 items in order to address the growing cost of living challenges and reduce the financial strain on customers. The move follows a range of other brands, including Ikea and Woolworths, which have announced price reductions in recent months in order to provide some relief for customers.
Luxury Ukrainian nail bar So.Shell has opened its first pop-up salon in London’s Fitzrovia. Joining their original stand-alone space located in the iconic Carnaby area on Marshall Street, the brand’s first UK store which offers a range of nail, eyebrow and lash services with two treatment rooms. The new pop-up will be located at Pinch Bar, situated at 9-11 Tottenham Street.
In my teens and twenties, I didn’t think much about how important it was to like the people I worked with. At the time, I was working as a waiter at a Toronto diner and being friends with my colleagues was part of the experience. But once I became a university professor and an executive educator, I realised the importance of workplace relationships.
Gap has tapped into the growing vintage trend by collaborating with vintage collector and retailer Sean Wotherspoon to launch a limited vintage drop. The collection, sourced from Gap’s archives from the 1980s onwards and second-hand clothing stores, sold out quickly, featuring denim overalls, jean jackets, shorts, and logo tees. The vintage collection’s success comes as.
Category Management is a cornerstone of a successful retail strategy. While it promotes collaboration between manufacturers and retailers to optimize category performance, challenges persist in its effective implementation due to hurdles in communication and collaboration across teams and partners, and more. In this guide, we outline five essential strategies for success in 2025 that will touch on all the essential pieces of a successful strategy and implementation.
As Levi’s marks the 150th anniversary of its iconic 501 jeans, the company has reinvented the classic style for a new generation of consumers focused on sustainable fashion, unveiling a plant-based 501 , a hemp cotton blend Selvedge 501 and a circular 501. The plant-based 501 is made almost entirely out of plant-based materials. The fabric is made from 100 per cent OCS-certified organically grown cotton and dyed with plant-based indigo from Stony Creek Colors, a Tennessee-based natural dyehouse
Walmart’s Business App is aimed at serving small businesses and non-profit organizations, providing them with tools to save time and money. The app allows members to order office furniture, supplies, technology products, and more, with options for delivery or curbside pick-up at Walmart stores. Additionally, the app offers spending tracking, access to the marketplace, and.
Sales at the world’s top luxury group LVMH rose by 17 per cent in the second quarter, with a sharp rebound in China helping to offset a decline in the United States, where inflation and economic turbulence have dented demand for high-end goods. The French company, whose 75 brands include fashion labels Louis Vuitton and Dior as well as Hennessy cognac and US jeweller Tiffany, said on Tuesday it made $23.4 billion of sales in the three months to the end of June.
With the release of the “Barbie” movie, small businesses in the U.S. are leveraging social media marketing to capitalize on the Barbie-inspired trend. Many companies are offering Barbie-themed products, from pink handbags to hot pink cocktails, to attract attention and visibility online. While big companies like Zara and Airbnb have partnered with Mattel for licensed.
Late deliveries. Split shipments. Spiraling freight costs. For home, furniture, and DIY brands, fulfillment has never been more complex—or more critical. This report outlines how a smarter, AI-ready order management system (OMS) helps you reduce shipping costs, streamline project-based fulfillment, and ensure accurate inventory across every channel.
Launched in October 2022, Nala is an irreverent intimate apparel brand designed with modern consumers in mind. Here, we speak with co-founder Chloe de Winter about the challenges of making size- and gender-inclusive products , navigating censorship on social media , and the importance of having fun with your brand and marketing. I nside Retail : First of all, can you tell me a bit about your background and how you came to launch Nala?
Ultrawealthy homeowners are embracing the quiet luxury trend with a $220 light switch from Forbes & Lomax, known as the “Invisible Light switch,” becoming a status symbol. The switch, designed with cues from the 1930s, is being referred to as “house jewelry” by some architectural experts, highlighting its appeal to those seeking discreet and elegant.
RM Williams has collaborated with Rugby Australia to create a limited-edition collection inspired by both Wallabies costumes and RM Williams motifs. The limited edition range of licenced apparel, accessories, and footwear, designed to coincide with the Wallabies’ trip to France, is part of a multi-year relationship struck last September between RM Williams and Rugby Australia.
McDonald’s workers in southern Italy went on strike as temperatures reached 104 degrees Fahrenheit, and they were forced to work in sweltering conditions alongside hot kitchen equipment with faltering air conditioning. The intense heat caused several employees to fall ill, leading to a demand for better working conditions and proper cooling measures.
Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
Eight telecommunication operators have been warned by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) after they failed to provide “adequate safeguards” to customers regarding disconnections. The ACMA investigation found various breaches of the Telecommunications Consumer Protections Code (TCP Code) which could have helped customers avoid service restrictions, suspensions or disconnections.
Adidas expects a smaller operating loss of 450 million euros ($498.56 million) this year, thanks to unexpectedly strong sales of Yeezy shoes left over from their terminated collaboration with rapper Kanye West (Ye). The German sportswear giant had previously forecasted a loss of 700 million euros for the year, but the success of Yeezy sales.
Aeon Mall has long been a powerhouse among mall developers and operators in its home country of Japan. For some time though, it has seen the biggest growth opportunities overseas and it is running fast to turn those opportunities into bricks-and-mortar. In its latest financial report, for the quarter ending 31 May, Aeon was at pains to push that point further.
Australian researchers have received a $600,000 grant from the Office of National Intelligence to explore the integration of human brain cells with artificial intelligence. Working with Cortical Labs, they have demonstrated the capability of brain cell clusters in a Petri dish to play “Pong.” The ambitious project aims to create AI systems that can learn.
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Mike Ashley, the retail mogul has offered nearly £50m to acquire an outlet shopping centre on the outskirts of Leeds, marking his latest foray into the world of retail property, the Times reports. The billionaire owner of Frasers Group, has tabled the offer for Junction 32, which lies just off the M62, near Castleford. The 250,000 sq ft outlet shopping centre has close to 100 stores, including outlet shops for popular brands including Nike, Adidas and Barbour, as well as Fraser-owned Jack Wills
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Sainsbury’s has cut the cost of its own brand toilet paper and kitchen towels, passing 4m in savings directly on to customers as the price of pulp continues to fall. Shoppers at the supermarket will see up to 7% reduction in price of toilet paper and kitchen towels in the latest of a series of price cuts on popular household essentials, after already reducing the prices of toilet paper and kitchen towels by 18% in the last two months.
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