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Myer reveals early shareholder votes in favour of Premier deal

Inside Retail

The combination is expected to create a footprint of 783 department and specialty stores, with more than 17,000 team members. .” “The combination with apparel brands accelerates our strategic priorities and given the challenging trading environment, this task is more important than ever,” said Wirth.

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Exploring the Different Types of Store Formats for Retail Success

Small Biz Trends

Grocery stores and supermarkets provide crucial food and household items, as you shop. Convenience stores offer quick access to necessities, often at a premium. Discount retailers focus on affordability, and specialty stores cater to unique interests. Comprehending these categories can help you make informed choices.

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Aeon Mall hits the right note in Japan and Vietnam, but China is still problematic

Inside Retail

Specialty store metrics at the companys malls reflected rising prices and higher average transaction values in Japan, with sales growth at the Japan malls of 6.2 The companys new mall in Hue mall has more than 51,000 square metres of leasable area and 140 specialty stores, the vast majority of which are new to the central region.

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Japan’s retail sector faces challenges amid weak consumer confidence

Inside Retail

Uniqlos momentum carries over into 2025 METI doesnt report on sales at apparel specialty stores but Fast Retailing provides a good indicator with monthly sales reports for its 786 physical Uniqlo stores in Japan and its e-commerce business. There are other indicators too that specialty stores are gaining market share.

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Tapestry Offloads Stuart Weitzman to Famous Footwear Parent Company Caleres

Retail TouchPoints

Caleres operates 1,000 of its own stores, and its brands also are sold at department and specialty stores across the country as well as across 15 ecommerce sites. I have long admired Stuart Weitzman for the brands pivotal role in shaping the footwear industry, said Jay Schmidt, President and CEO of Caleres in a statement.

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Three malls with great CX: American Dream, Battersea Power Station, Chadstone

Inside Retail

Local department stores Myer and David Jones anchor Chadstone’s retail offering, alongside budget retailers and supermarkets, a cinema, local and international flagships, over 335 specialty stores and the most expansive luxury offering in Australia.

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Private investor snaps up Adelaide’s Kurralta Village for $75 million

Inside Retail

It is anchored by Coles and Kmart alongside 12 specialty stores, with an annual net passing income of around $3.5 Located in Kurralta Park, about 4km west of the Adelaide CBD, the mall boasts 10,669sqm of gross lettable area and a 100 per cent occupancy rate. Coles Group bought the property in 2023 for $74.25 million.