[Group 4] Types of Retailers by MARGARET FELICE MANUCAT

Victoria's Secret

margaretfelice_manuc2 — 2025-03-09 08:01:38 UTC

Victoria's Secret is the biggest retailer of intimate apparel in the world. They offer a wide range of collections such as bras, panties, lingerie, casual sleepwear, swimwear, athleisure, and popular fragrances and body care products. The brand aims to provide high-quality products that help women feel confident, sexy, and powerful, while also using its platform to celebrate the diverse experiences of women.

Splendies

margaretfelice_manuc2 — 2025-03-09 08:01:51 UTC

Splendies is a monthly women's underwear subscription service where they will deliver 3 pairs of undies depending on one's style preference. They offer sizing from S-4X for $16.99.

Menlo Club

margaretfelice_manuc2 — 2025-03-09 08:02:05 UTC

Menlo Club is a monthly men's apparel subscription service wherein they send out 2-3 curated items designed to complement each subscriber's existing wardrobe for only $60/month.

Watsons

yujie_wong2 — 2025-03-09 09:45:37 UTC

Watsons is a drugstore from Hong Kong, it is the flagship health and beauty brand of A.S. Watson Group. They have over 8,000 stores and pharmacies in Asia, and also operate in Europe. They specialise in health and beauty, including skincare, make up, hair products, etc. They also have online and in-store pharmacies that fill prescriptions and sell over-the-counter drugs.

Walgreens

yujie_wong2 — 2025-03-09 09:50:35 UTC

Walgreens is the second largest pharmacy store chain in America. They offer prescription drugs, beauty and over-the-counter health products, photo services and health services like vaccinations and doctor visits.

Its parent organisation is Walgreen Boots Alliance, and their goal is to create a better world through health and wellness.

IKEA

yujie_wong2 — 2025-03-09 14:54:27 UTC

IKEA is the world's largest furniture retailer. They were founded in Sweden and are known for offering a deep selection of furniture and home goods with modern designs and at an affordable price. Their merchandise range from tables, chairs, couches and beds, to rugs, utensils, flower jugs, etc. They also offer services like furniture delivery, collection, assemble, and interior design and planning.

Michaels

2025-03-10 08:59:39 UTC

Michaels is North America's largest provider of arts and crafts supplies for households. Michaels carries items such as beads, paper, stationary, clay, yarn, paints, and even baking supplies. The brand has also since developed over a dozen private labels that are sold amongst over 100 other wholesale brands.

PetSmart

2025-03-10 09:04:57 UTC

PetSmart is a North American category killer specializing in pet-related products. PetSmart sells kibble, treats, leashes, litter boxes, other supplies, and even live pets like hamsters and fish. The stores carry over 100 external wholesale brands. PetSmart also provides services like grooming and veterinary care through third-party clinics. PetSmart's non-profit PetSmart Charities provides an adoption program in-stores to costumers.

CU

2025-03-10 13:59:09 UTC

CU is a South Korean convenience store chain owned and operated by BGF Retail. It is one of the largest convenience store chains in Korea. In 2022, there were around 17,000 CU stores in South Korea and many others in Mongolia and Malaysia. They are known for their modern design, various products, superior quality, and valuable price.

Lawson

2025-03-10 14:22:25 UTC

Lawson is a top retailer in Japan, expanding its business to countries such as China, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, and Hawaii. Their vision is to become the hub of refreshment that brings harmony and happiness to every community. To serve their community better regarding food quality, humanity, and environment, they defined their code of conduct (Lawson's way), which is the main characteristic of the store.

The Galleria Department Store

2025-03-15 15:17:48 UTC

The Galleria is one of Korea's most famous department stores, owned by Hanhwa group. Its most popular branch lies in Apgujeong, Seoul. They have a wide range of stores and brands for each floor from high-end brands and cosmetics to sportswear, shoes and even a foodcourt with various restaurants.

Shinsegae Department Store

2025-03-15 15:25:17 UTC

Shinsegae Department Store, under the Shinsegae group, is one of the biggest department stores in Korea (competing against Hyundai and Lotte). It has a large amount of brands and stores in their stores, also restaurants and cafés for customers to stop by as well. Depending on the branch, Shinsegae offers diverse experiences for customers aside from just shopping like art galleries, pop-up stores, and even an aquarium at its Daejeon branch.