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The best stores don’t just serve as billboards or customer touchpoints —they’re a stable and lucrative revenue stream. As younger consumers have embraced in-store shopping despite their digital native instincts, the value of stores is undeniable. Running an effective store requires choosing the right location, understanding its sales potential and making sure it serves its local clientele.
Upon closing, the Nordstrom family will own just over 50 percent of the company, while Mexican retailer Liverpool will own the rest.
Facing depressed consumer sentiment and a slew of other macroeconomic headwinds this year, the industry was forced to revisit a timeless retail playbook: compelling product, prudent spending and a revival of brick and mortar.
In 2024, the sneaker world was rocked by missteps and management change at Nike, which now faces a difficult turnaround as challengers like On and Hoka continue their assault. Meanwhile, fashion’s fixation on sport reached a new pitch at the Paris Olympics and shows no signs of letting up.
The ultra-fast-fashion giant could be the biggest listing in London for years, but controversies around the company’s business practices and links to China are dragging on the process.
