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Woolworths plans $370 million rebrand, upgrade of its NZ store network

Inside Retail

The rebranding is part of a $370 million, three-year transformation plan for the company which will see older stores revamped and an upgraded customer loyalty program. The post Woolworths plans $370 million rebrand, upgrade of its NZ store network appeared first on Inside Retail.

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Sephora to open 20 UK stores as it ramps up expansion

Retail Gazette

Sephora is planning to open 20 UK stores as the makeup retailer ramps up its bricks-and-mortar expansion. Sephora relaunched in the UK in 2022 and re entered the world of physical retail in Westfield Stratford a year later, having previously exited the UK market in 2005 after opening six stores in five years.

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Morrisons gears up to close Rathbones bakery business, 400 jobs at risk

Retail Gazette

Related Story Lidl returns to profit with record sales and booming shopper growth 20/11/2024 x 12:00 PM The spokesman confirmed that Morrisons’ 450 in-store Market Street bakeries were unaffected by the plans and would continue to serve customers. Morrisons snapped up Rathbones back in 2005 after the bakery fell into administration.

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Uniqlo’s US expansion: Has the parent learned its lessons?

Inside Retail

Fast Retailing, the parent company of Japan apparel retailer Uniqlo , has announced the locations for 11 new stores in the US, on its way to a target of 20 openings in North America this year, which in turn is the first instalment on its plan to reach 200 stores in 2027. The 11 openings so far announced are all in malls.

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People are Talking About RFID Again…Here’s Why

Retail TouchPoints

You’ll likely recall the famous Walmart RFID mandate, announced in 2003 with an effective date of January of 2005. In this role, he is responsible for Manhattan’s product plans across all applications and leads Manhattan’s user experience product design organization. Brian Kinsella is Manhattan Associates ’ SVP of Product Management.

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Fashion insiders weigh in on the uncertain future of Australian Fashion Week

Inside Retail

Under IMG’s leadership since 2005, AFW has elevated resort collections, showcased Indigenous designers and initiated a consumer-integrated model. According to Francisco, Ngali was planning to show its resort collection at AFW next year.

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Estée Lauder to Acquire TOM FORD in $2.8B Deal

Retail TouchPoints

As an owned brand, this strategic acquisition will unlock new opportunities and fortify our growth plans for TOM FORD BEAUTY,” said Fabrizio Freda, President and CEO of ELC in a statement. “It Tom Ford International Founder and CEO Tom Ford will serve as the brand’s creative lead through 2023.

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