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Kmart MD talks Target merger, shrinkage, and adapting to customer behaviour

Inside Retail

The group, which is made up of discount department store brands Kmart and Target, as well as online marketplace Catch, delivered record earnings during FY23 – a 52 per cent increase on the previous year, to $769 million. Labour, leases, and clearance stock So, what are those levers?

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How John Lewis is putting some much-needed love into its stores

Retail Gazette

John Lewis is putting “the buzz” back into its stores as it unveiled its newly upgraded Oxford Street flagship this week following a £6.5m The department store launched its collaboration with label A.W.A.K.E. “We’ve spent £26m on updating our stores this year,” says Ruis. investment.

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Jason & Scot Show Episode 251 Annual Predictions 2021

Retail Geek

The year of returns – “happy returns” – a startup raises $100M+ in space. for year of returns). Mallageddon continues At least another 8k stores Yes 8721 stores +1. Shopify wilts a bit – new competition comes out with different angles (marketcap stays static) – No. Merge with Alibaba?