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What’s driving the transformation of China’s department stores?

Inside Retail

Once seen as a staple of urban retail, department stores in China are undergoing a transformative reinvention. With malls, e-commerce giants, and niche retailers vying for consumer attention, these legacy institutions must reimagine their purpose in an increasingly digital and experience-driven retail environment.

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Joint Business Planning: Stronger Partnership Through Analytics & Automation

365 Retail

For all that unites them, retailers and suppliers plan in very different ways. Suppliers typically look for certainty to manage production runs and supply chain logistics efficiently and want a plan which allows them to build their business safely, steadily, and surely.

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Zara Upsizes Presence in Birmingham’s Bullring & Grand Central

365 Retail

The expansion not only marks a significant upgrade for Zara but also heralds the arrival of several new brands to the centre, including the Swiss watchmaker Swatch , global footwear icon Clarks , the Mexican food chain Zambrero , and the niche retail brand Pop Street.