Inside Retail

APRIL 6, 2025

Once seen as a staple of urban retail, department stores in China are undergoing a transformative reinvention. Market struggles Chinas department-store sector has long been a foundational part of the countrys commercial infrastructure, but in recent years, it has been under mounting pressure.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 12, 2025

Sales were down at the department store in both Q4 2024 and for the full year, both of which ended Feb. Adjustments to the companys selection of national brands and promotional strategy also are underway. In Q4, net sales decreased 9.4% and comparable sales were down 6.7% and comparable sales were down 6.5%.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 24, 2024

With this, retailers are designing store layouts with dedicated areas to showcase new and different products for varying tastes and trends, creating an ever-changing experience for shoppers. The concept of personalization is not limited to individual stores but also extends to the overall mall experience.

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Retail Focus

MARCH 25, 2025

Their business is based on efficient operations, a limited range of goods, simple store layouts, and tough supplier deals. Grocery stores that promote organic or specialty foods frequently include budget lines to attract customers who can no longer afford premium items.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 25, 2023

A flat-pack furniture retailer’s maze-like store layout shows customers how their products work in different settings and gives them the chance to touch and try out items. Giving customers sustainable in-store options for repairing and recycling products nurtures loyalty. Offer a playground for immersive experimentation.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 25, 2023

This transformation can be dissected into several distinct stages, often referred to as disruptions, in which retailers competed on multiple fronts: for physical space, consumer attention, and innovative store layouts and designs. These department stores were typically found in major cities, catering to urban consumers’ needs.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 17, 2021

The Danish toy-maker said it will work closely with the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media and UNICEF as it seeks to promote more inclusive play, starting with its latest campaign ‘Ready for Girls’, which celebrates girls who rebuild the world through creative problem solving.

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