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How LSKD’S PR powerhouse Bree Masters balanced a retail career and Olympic dream

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I transitioned to a retail sales role at Under Armour where my interest in marketing grew through interactions with the head office team during product talks. One major hurdle was balancing my commitments as a professional athlete with my job at LSKD, and my social media presence. If it’s not in my calendar, it’s not happening.

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Vicinity Centres reports strong tenant demand

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Sustained levels of retail sales delivered a “robust” third quarter for shopping mall operator Vicinity Centres. For the three months to March 31, sales in stores across the company’s portfolio rose by 13 per cent year on year and strong tenant demand drove an increase in leasing deals.

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Ramadan shopping trends unpacked: What retailers need to know

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Understanding these changing patterns has become crucial for businesses looking to capitalise on this significant retail opportunity. According to the company, from 2022 to 2023, sales increased by 8 per cent, followed by an even stronger surge of 16 per cent from 2023 to 2024.

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Pet Circle secures $75 million to fund expansion

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Online pet supplies company Pet Circle has secured $75 million in funding from its existing top-tier investor, Prysm Capital, coming after strong retail sales of $308.8 million last year.

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How retailers can protect against costly IT outages and cyber disruptions

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To avoid the potential damage of a cloud outage is to forgo the benefits of digital transformation that are now critical to any retailers sales strategy. Homer Simpson once said that beer was the cause of, and solution to, all of lifes problems. The same can be said of software updates.

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Are we entering a bricks-and-mortar renaissance? Here’s what the data says

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In a rollercoaster year for retail sales, a survey of retailers has indicated an optimistic outlook for store network growth. CBRE said events and the return of international students and tourists as well as a return of office workers would be positive drivers for CBD retail sales in the year ahead. per cent to 13.9

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Going green: How leafy streets can boost foot traffic

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Regarding the creation of green spaces in urban areas, Zahra said that there’s a need to strike a balance between competing interests and the needs of the community. Traffic congestion is not a plus in terms of attracting people to an area.”. He added that it’s a consideration for planning departments within each municipality.

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