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Why the founder of Culture Kings wants retailers to sell with emotion and magic

Inside Retail

Culture Kings is an Australian retail phenomenon, what started as a Carrara market stall in 2008 evolved into an international retailer being listed on the stock exchange with a $600 million valuation. Create the brand, the emotion, the resonance, break [consumers] patterns so they remember you,” concluded Beard.

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Adrian Cheng’s resignation marks turning point for New World Development

Inside Retail

“The economic reasons behind the losses are elevated interest rates and weak consumer and business confidence in Hong Kong, which has affected rental income and property valuation,” Gary Ng, senior economist at Natixis, told Inside Retail. “It The youngest son, Christopher Cheng, was appointed as co-CEO of Chow Tai Fook Enterprises.

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Reinvest and innovate: Key takeaways following Fenton & Fenton collapse

Inside Retail

This collapse follows the demise of Australian furniture brand Brosa late last year – which cited declining sales and cash flow pressures – as well as heightened challenges faced by small-to-medium sized retailers that are struggling to cope with rising costs, and a slowdown in foot traffic and consumer activity. The jury is out.”

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The “Great Mall Resurgence” in the American retail market

Inside Retail

However, in the past two decades, the American mall has been standing on shaky ground due to factors like the 2008 recession and, more recently, the butterfly effect of the Covid-19 pandemic. And it’s complicated by the work-from-home impact on commuting and traffic patterns. In 2021, visits to all mall types were between 10.7

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Retail in 2024: Adaptation and Opportunities in an Ever-Changing Environment

CAAD

The importance of physical stores has evolved beyond being merely a point of sale, becoming an essential element in omnichannel strategy and sector logistics. Changes in Consumer Patterns Regarding consumer patterns, we are witnessing a significant shift, especially in fashion spending.

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The Olympic opportunity: How brands can sustain their momentum beyond the Games

Inside Retail

This article delves into the psychological effects of the Olympics, explores how they influence consumer behaviour and provides insights into what retailers can do to capture and extend the positive sentiments the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris will generate. Let’s break some of them down and look at a few examples more closely.

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How Viktoria & Woods proves quality never goes out of style

Inside Retail

In 2008, the brand debuted its first blazer and since then, its identity has become synonymous with soft suiting and “anything I felt was essential in a woman’s wardrobe. Within the same year, a retail partnership with David Jones catapulted the brand’s consumer awareness much higher. “I I knew what my gap was. She’s 17 now.

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