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As Malls Reinvent Themselves, Department Stores Will Need to Rethink and Redesign

Retail TouchPoints

Once the “it” hangout spot for elderly mall walkers and teenyboppers alike, many malls have been left in the dust by rapid shifts in the way consumers live, work and shop. As the American mall undergoes a period of radical reinvention, department stores are being brought along for the ride. From Shopping Center to Living Center.

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WSJ Report: Department Store Will be Amazon’s Next Brick-and-Mortar Venture

Retail TouchPoints

Amazon is continuing its advance into brick-and-mortar with plans for a series of large-footprint department store-style locations, according to the Wall Street Journal , which cited people familiar with the matter. The new stores would reportedly help Amazon extend its reach in categories such as clothing , electronics and homewares.

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Myer’s sales decline despite higher online sales

Inside Retail

The department store chain booked sales of $1.59 per cent, impacted by the temporary closure of the Werribee store from February 14 to November 29. Its online store sales rose 2.8 Myer’s sales declined in the 22 weeks ended December 28 amid challenging trading conditions. billion, down 0.8

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Japan’s retail sector faces challenges amid weak consumer confidence

Inside Retail

It all adds up to a nasty bite to the pocketbook of consumers everywhere who are looking to shower one of the worlds favourite romantic gifts on their loved ones. Chocolate isnt everything A worldwide scarcity of cocoa isnt the only thing thats bothering Japans department stores though. per cent mini-bubble in 2023.

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How Rising Prices Shape Consumer Behavior

Retail Focus

Inflation has an impact on nearly every aspect of the economy, including raw material costs, wages, transportation, and, ultimately, the prices consumers pay for goods and services. Rising costs and shifts in consumer behaviors have a significant impact on the retail industry.

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Why consumer spending in one retail category is outpacing all others

Inside Retail

Consumers attracted to value and convenience The year-on-year growth in general retail purchases has bucked recent trends. As a CommBank iQ spending category, general retail covers more than 10 sub-segments, from pet, discount and department stores to online marketplaces. Here are just some of the trends.

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Strong boost in Australian retail sales in October, says ABS data

Inside Retail

billion, and department stores climbed 0.4 Cafes, restaurants, and takeaways grew 2.3 per cent to $5.48 billion, while clothing, footwear and accessories increased 1.7 per cent to $3.02 per cent to $1.91 ” The post Strong boost in Australian retail sales in October, says ABS data appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.