Inside Retail

OCTOBER 13, 2024

According to the latest Walk the Strip report from Fitzroys, there has also been a notable increase in food and beverage, service retail, and specialty retail across these local shopping precincts. This latest report follows an encouraging trend for business owners who occupy the city’s shopping strips.

Shopping 246

Shopping Specialty Retailers Location ATS 246

Inside Retail

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The city’s first community shopping mall in more than a decade opened in August 2022 and is anchored by the latest generation Coles supermarket, a McDonald’s pad site, Priceline Pharmacy, Liquorland and 16 supporting specialty retailers. It has a GLA of 6000sqm and 260 parking spots.

Specialty Retailers 130

Specialty Retailers Supermarket Shopping Location 130

Retail Dive

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Consumers can access same-day delivery on the specialty retailer’s products across the Uber Eats, Postmates and Uber apps.

Specialty Retailers 96

Specialty Retailers Consumer 96

Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Women’s DTC specialty retailer Coldwater Creek has unveiled a new ecommerce website featuring a modernized look and tech stack. The new website was built on the BigCommerce platform with help from digital commerce agency CQL.

Specialty Retailers 237

Specialty Retailers Customer Experience Planning Shopping 237

VMS

AUGUST 31, 2021

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Specialty Retailers Visual Merchandising Consumer 20

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 4, 2023

The outdoor goods retailer also will add Dillard’s and Moosejaw to its key U.S. wholesale accounts, along with 10 independent specialty retailers in the southeastern U.S. The combined effort will make L.L.Bean products available in more than 70 new storefronts in addition to ecommerce platforms.

Specialty Retailers 246

Specialty Retailers Wholesale Planning Outdoor 246

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 5, 2024

KnitWell is a best-in-class operating enterprise in the world of vertical specialty retail,” said Lizanne Kindler, Executive Chair and CEO of KnitWell Group in a statement. With the addition of the Chico’s brands, KnitWell generates approximately $6 billion in annual sales.

Specialty Retailers 230

Specialty Retailers Marketing ATS 230

Inside Retail

MAY 14, 2023

Aldi will join Woolworths, Coles, Big W, Rebel, JB Hi-Fi, TK Maxx, Cotton On Mega, Best & Less, and 130 specialty retailers at Willows, Townsville.

Supermarket 246

Supermarket Specialty Retailers Management Shopping 246

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The new stores will open in prime locations that complement the existing Macy’s retail footprint, according to the company. As a specialty retailer and with deep roots in the toy and game industry, we are thrilled and honored to partner with WHP Global to expand the base of Toys ‘R’ Us flagship stores,” said Gideon Schlessinger, CEO of Go!

Planning 283

Planning Specialty Retailers Shipping Returns 283

Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 18, 2023

and one of five the specialty retailer plans to launch in its fiscal 2023, which ends March 30, 2024. Beyond its 12,500 square feet of selling space, the store touts a full Custom Spaces Studio featuring its Preston, Avera and Elfa lines, a curated assortment of complementary general merchandise and in-home services.

Location 227

Location Specialty Retailers Promotions Planning 227

Retail Dive

JANUARY 29, 2024

Lower rents and greater flexibility are luring stalwart anchors and specialty retailers to outlets and strip centers, analysts say.

Specialty Retailers 131

Specialty Retailers 131

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 2, 2024

She began her career at Target ; Angela Minor joins as Chief Marketing Officer for Bed Bath & Beyond, bringing extensive strategy and retail marketing experience from leadership positions at Michael’s , Pier 1 , Sears , Kmart , and most recently as Chief Marketing Officer for specialty retailer Conn’s HomePlus ; Deb Bollom has been promoted to (..)

Specialty Retailers 283

Specialty Retailers Promotions Marketing Retail Marketing 283

Retail Dive

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The specialty retailer relies heavily on the holiday, but growing participation and spending wasn't enough to spare it from bankruptcy.

Specialty Retailers 137

Specialty Retailers 137

Retail Dive

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The specialty retailer is landing record sales, enticing adult shoppers and sporting a plethora of store formats. It’s even made a holiday movie.

Specialty Retailers 130

Specialty Retailers 130

Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Cole Haan operates 90+ retail stores in the U.S. and Canada and more than 300 international store locations and also sells via department store and specialty retail partners.

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Point of Sale Specialty Retailers Department Stores Accessories 189

Inside Retail

JUNE 4, 2023

King has more than 30 years of experience in retail across department stores, specialty retailing and premium global brands in the US and UK. When he took over the helm of Myer in 2018, it was losing sales and struggling.

Department Stores 264

Department Stores Specialty Retailers Returns Planning 264

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 17, 2023

The grocery industry has been lucky not to have the pendulum swing from the COVID closures of specialty retail. Now is the time for grocers to embrace changes, learn from specialty retailers and keep pace with modern trends.

Specialty Retailers 236

Specialty Retailers Grocer Payment Services Outdoor 236

Retail Wire

JULY 18, 2023

Off-price retailers TJ Maxx and Marshalls are known for using comparison prices on their tags to create the perception of a good deal for shoppers. The companies buy surplus inventory at discounted rates from department stores and specialty retailers, allowing them to offer brand-name merchandise at lower prices.

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Specialty Retailers Department Stores ATS 100

Inside Retail

MARCH 16, 2023

Australian fashion boutique Princess Polly has teamed up with specialty retailer Pacsun to expand its offering into the US. The brand – which previously sold in pop-up locations – will now be stocked in 15 Pacsun retail stores and online.

Specialty Retailers 130

Specialty Retailers Boutique Fashion Location 130

Retail Dive

JUNE 20, 2024

The specialty retailer closed all its stores in 2019 and its online business was later picked up by Australian company City Chic Collective.

Specialty Retailers 69

Specialty Retailers 69

Inside Retail

APRIL 28, 2023

Vlad Yakubson has been appointed as the new CEO and MD of specialty home fragrance retailer, Dusk Group. Yakubson has more than 25 years of experience in specialty retail and is currently the GM of the men’s fashion brand, YD.

Visual Merchandising 130

Visual Merchandising Specialty Retailers Finance Fashion 130

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 3, 2023

Children’s specialty retailer Carter’s plans to open more than 50 new stores across the U.S. this year as it aims to hit the 1,000 -store mark by 2027, Chairman and CEO Michael Casey said on the company’s Q1 2023 earnings call. Carter’s currently operates nearly 800 stores across the country.

Planning 237

Planning Specialty Retailers Apparel Accounting 237

Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Retail media networks are a lucrative business — Walmart reported revenue of $2.1 Specialty retailers like Sephora and Ulta Beauty also are taking advantage of this opportunity, which can help retailers and brands navigate growing restrictions on data collection and tracking while improving the bottom line. .

Specialty Retailers 269

Specialty Retailers Advertising ATS 269

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Department stores, specialty retailers and luxury brands alike will display their holiday spirit using best-in-class design and storytelling strategies to draw these shoppers in. As consumers work to check off their holiday shopping lists, many will be flocking to physical stores.

Specialty Retailers 231

Specialty Retailers Department Stores Fashion Shopping 231

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

DICK’S Sporting Goods will open four new locations of its outdoor specialty retail brand Public Lands this fall, including its first locations in the Southeast and Northwestern U.S. 14; Melville, N.Y. 21; Kennesaw, Ga. 28; and Medford, Ore.

Sporting Goods 258

Sporting Goods Location Outdoor Specialty Retailers 258

Retail Dive

JUNE 7, 2023

Steve Oblak, who is leaving the company after 14 years, will be succeeded by Jon Blotner, who oversees the company’s private labels and specialty retailers.

Specialty Retailers 105

Specialty Retailers 105

Retail Dive

MAY 31, 2023

Global e-commerce sales now exceed those of specialty retail which, in 2022, was 20% of the overall industry.

Specialty Retailers 122

Specialty Retailers 122

Inside Retail

JANUARY 23, 2022

Australian specialty retailer Dusk, has reported poor sales based on unaudited management accounts for the first half of the financial year. In a trading update, the company said sales fell 12 per cent to $80 million compared to $90.9 million in the first half of FY21 and $59.6 million in the first half of FY20.

Specialty Retailers 246

Specialty Retailers Accounting Management ATS 246

Inside Retail

AUGUST 10, 2023

US specialty retailer Pacsun has expanded its partnership with Australian online fast fashion boutique Princess Polly stocking a dedicated fall capsule collection in 100 US stores. The fall collection features boyish shapes, silhouettes and oversized designs.

Fast Fashion 130

Fast Fashion Specialty Retailers Boutique Fashion 130

Inside Retail

JANUARY 16, 2022

Global intimate specialty retailer Victoria’s Secret, has expanded its presence in Australia with the launch of an e-commerce beauty store. Victoria’s Secret is managed by Valiram (Luxtralia) Pty Ltd in Australia, the multi-brand specialist lifestyle and fashion distributor and retailer with 400 stores in Southeast Asia and Oceania.

Specialty Retailers 147

Specialty Retailers Accessories Fashion Management 147

Retail Dive

AUGUST 4, 2023

Dave Kimbell comes in with deep specialty retail experience. Meanwhile, the pet retailer has already released a collection for the upcoming holiday.

Specialty Retailers 98

Specialty Retailers Planning 98

Retail Dive

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The company looked to Ursula and Maleficent for a collection with Allure Bridals, while the specialty retailer eliminated the global brands president position.

Specialty Retailers 81

Specialty Retailers 81

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 10, 2021

PacSun has named Alfred Chang and Mike Relich as its new Co-CEOs, and promoted PacSun Chief Brand Officer Brieane Olson to President of the specialty retailer. Chang is currently President of PacSun, and Relich had been serving as Interim CEO of PSEB Group, which owns PacSun and Eddie Bauer.

Specialty Retailers 259

Specialty Retailers Finance Promotions Marketing 259

Retail Dive

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The specialty retailer has retreated from the mall somewhat and boosted e-commerce, but its declines are poised to continue, analysts say.

Specialty Retailers 105

Specialty Retailers 105

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 29, 2021

Nike has reportedly closed its accounts with DSW , Urban Outfitters , Shoe Show , Dunham’s Sports , Olympia Sports and Big 5 Sporting Goods as the retailer pulls out of specialty retailers and department stores, according to Forbes and other media outlets.

Sporting Goods 320

Sporting Goods Wholesale Specialty Retailers Accounting 320

Inside Retail

JANUARY 30, 2022

Phase one also incorporates ‘The Eaves,’ a three-level property with retail, F&B tenants, The Soakhouse spa as well as the transformation of the former Peter’s Ice Cream factory into specialty retail, office accommodation and parking.

Kiosk 263

Kiosk Specialty Retailers Supermarket Planning 263

Inside Retail

APRIL 27, 2023

Dusk names new CEO By Dean Blake Vlad Yakubson has been named as the next CEO and managing director of specialty retailer Dusk. Incoming CEO, Yakubson currently serves as menswear retailer Yd’s general manager, and has previously held management positions at Mad Mex and Glue Store. He served for nine years at the helm.

Specialty Retailers 130

Specialty Retailers Management ATS Marketing 130