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Myer reveals early shareholder votes in favour of Premier deal

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At the time of this writing, Myer’s extraordinary general meeting was still ongoing. The combination is expected to create a footprint of 783 department and specialty stores, with more than 17,000 team members. In a summary of direct and proxy votes received on the resolution before the meeting, Myer said that 95.45

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Aeon Mall hits the right note in Japan and Vietnam, but China is still problematic

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Specialty store metrics at the companys malls reflected rising prices and higher average transaction values in Japan, with sales growth at the Japan malls of 6.2 Specialty stores sales have picked up a bit in September and October but then things went a quiet again in November. per cent), dining (+8.9

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Meet the Aussie pet accessories business with 14-carat leads starting at $550

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It’s no secret that consumers are still spending big on their pets even in a cost of living crisis – and the launch of luxury pet accessories brand Mon Petit Amour Manolo, which sells collars starting at $550, is proof of this. billion in 2023.

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Japan’s retail sector faces challenges amid weak consumer confidence

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It isnt just the chocolate itself thats at risk: the cost of the packing materials where the sweet stuff reposes is through the roof as well. There are other indicators too that specialty stores are gaining market share. per cent compared with the same month a year ago. That brought growth for the whole year 2024 to 2.5

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Tapestry Offloads Stuart Weitzman to Famous Footwear Parent Company Caleres

Retail TouchPoints

Tapestry Marks Strong Holiday as Capri Struggles Since ending its planned merger with fellow American luxury house Capri in November following regulatory pushback , Tapestry has recorded strong performance , in contrast with Capri, which saw double-digit declines at its biggest brands, Versace and Michael Kors , during the recent holiday period.

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WHP Offers to Buy Guess?, Take Brand Private

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currently directly operates 1,057 stores, with partners and distributors operating an additional 541 stores across 100 countries. products also are distributed at department and specialty stores around the world. shares were trading at market close on March 14.

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Saks Fifth Avenue teams with Reliance Retail to enter India amid luxury boom

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Specific details regarding the inaugural Saks Fifth Avenue store’s launch timeline and location in India have not yet been announced. Additionally, Indian fashion brands Afew by Rahul Mishra and Akok by Anamika Khanna will expand their US presence with an exclusive launch at Saks Fifth Avenue’s New York flagship store.