Once e-commerce was the trendiest new thing.So what’s next? How about e-commerce operators undertaking public listings?

In the wake of Grays Online’s merger and backdoor listing with DealsDirect, we look at other online retailers toying with similar ideas and ask the experts about the advantages.

Away from the online arena, a luxury Australian retailer with an eye on international expansion shares some pearls of wisdom from its own retail learnings, while another local is focused on bringing a cult US-fashion label to our shores.

Chatswood Chase has executed an Australian technology first with pleasing results which could see it extended to other centres, customisation is key for one of Next Athleisure’s brands, and Oroton walks us through its latest store design.

Michael Baker is back this week with a commentary on Tesco and its US forays, while Jon Bird delves gazes into the crystal ball to show us a glimpse of the future shopper.

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