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Exclusive insights from Kmart Group’s head of store design
As the head of store design at Kmart Group, Mark Staton is responsible for implementing physical and digital innovations across hundreds of Kmart and Target stores in Australia.
Ahead of his upcoming ...
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David Jones struggles through a tough first half
With restrictions easing post-Omicron outbreaks in the country, the brands are optimistic that foot traffic in stores wi...
Wesfarmers warns of more Covid disruption after first-half profit dives
The company says global supply chain disruptions will lead to additional costs of products as well as impact availabilit...
Revealed: Costco Australia’s expansion plans for New Zealand
With three new stores planned to open in Australia as well as its first in New Zealand later this year, Costco is workin...
Central Group leads Selfridges buyout in US$5 billion deal
Luxury British store chain Selfridges is being sold to a Thai retailer and an Austrian property company in a deal that a...
The lowdown on Central Group – reported new owner of Selfridges
Speculation is swirling around the reported sale of iconic British department store Selfridges to Thai conglomerate Cent...
‘That’s Target’: Inside the Aussie retailer’s recent brand relaunch
In an exclusive interview with Inside Retail, Target Australia managing director Richard Pearson discusses how the retai...
David Jones reaches profitability for the first time in years
$70 million in JobKeeper and other government wage subsidies played a major part in the business' profitability.
Why major US retailers are backing Black-owned brands
Major US retailers like Nordstrom and Target have committed to stocking more diverse brands as part of their broader eff...
Exclusive: Welcome to Myer’s new Virtual Store
The Virtual Store concept allows shoppers to experience products from Myer's online marketplace in real life and gives t...
Foodstuffs, The Warehouse join Super Saturday Vaxathon
Tomorrow marks the start of a week-long effort led by the health ministry to deliver 500,000 vaccinations into the arms ...
David Jones is the latest department store to embrace resale. Here’s why
Nordstrom, Selfridges, Madewell and Adidas are doing it, and now David Jones is too.
The Warehouse Group delivers record result despite Covid setbacks
“FY21 has given us further confidence that our customer-led strategy is the right one,” said chief executive Nick Grayst...
Watch out, Amazon: JD.com’s new store is a peek into the future of retail
The five-storey mall in China will be full of cutting-edge technology, including holographic projections, VR equipment, ...
How Myer plans to reach $1 billion in online sales
The department store's online sales have more than doubled to over $500 million since 2018, and CEO John King believes t...
Exclusive: Target Australia MD talks turnaround ahead of brand relaunch
Richard Pearson is just the latest person to attempt a turnaround at the perpetually underperforming retailer. Here's wh...
