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Matsuya’s director Takehiko Furuya on the department store’s digital launch

Inside Retail

Japanese department store Matsuya has introduced a digital platform with a click-and-collect service including tax refunds in a bid to tap into the growth of international tourists. Established in 1874 as a kimono retailer, Matsuya Co operates department stores in Tokyo’s Ginza and Asakusa districts.

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Myer’s strategic moves suggest the future of retail is consolidation and loyalty

Inside Retail

However, Gray did counter his praise of Wirth with a caveat, suggesting that there’s still room for Myer to explore more in-store curation to deepen brand experience and connection with their target market. If Myer is the answer, what’s the question?

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Apple, Macy’s and IKEA Rank High in Innovation but Social Impact Scores are Mixed

Retail TouchPoints

When you look at the main target market and segment of IKEA, they’re usually younger, and the younger segment is usually in a segment that cares most about this. The department store was ahead of Target ( 70.8 ) and Walmart ( 67.6 ), and its Sii of 67 also put it in the top four for this category.

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How L’Occitane’s Dr Vranjes Firenze aims to grow in Australia and beyond

Inside Retail

The brand is selective in choosing partners with which to create aligned ranges and enter new markets. Its work with premium Australian department store chain David Jones is an example of this. Dr Vranjes Firenze entered the Australian market with the retailer in 2023, just in time for the holiday season.

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Mamas & Papas targets South East Asia amid expansion spree

Retail Gazette

The nursery retailer has inked a multi-store supply agreement with PT MAP Active and Central Department Store Group in Thailand. It builds on Mamas & Papas’ international expansion plans, which saw two new locations pop up in El Corte Ingles stores in Madrid and Malaga Spain following a successful trial in Valencia.

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Navigating the what, when, where and how of personalisation

Inside Retail

It’s no secret that many companies rely heavily on consumer-generated data to inform many activities, from product development and strategic planning to targeted marketing campaigns. Marketers everywhere are talking about it. The essence of personalisation Picture a scenario, you’re in a department store.

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Analysis: Why rethinking demographics leads to better segmentation

Inside Retail

By then designing products or targeting consumers based on these sectors, retailers could be unnecessarily limiting their potential target market and alienating many consumers. We walked through one of the major discount department stores and by chance saw the boys’ section first. For Him’ gift cards.