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International markets leading demand for UK brands have highest global concentration of omnichannel shoppers, ESW data reveals

Retail Focus

Cross-border shoppers from the international markets which purchase the most from UK brands and retailers are also among those with the highest concentration of omnichannel consumers, the latest Global Voices report from ESW shows.

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As Microsoft shuts stores in China, are authorised retailers still relevant?

Inside Retail

The reported closure of Microsoft’s brick-and-mortar stores managed by authorised retail partners in China has raised questions about the tech giant’s strategy in the world’s second-largest economy and whether the move is counterintuitive when the market’s consumer electronics sector has seen a sign of recovery.

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Retail at the end of the world: How JB Hi-Fi aims to disrupt the NZ market

Inside Retail

Australian consumer electronics giant JB Hi-Fi announced a major expansion of its New Zealand operations last week , unveiling plans to double its store count in the next three to five years. The group eventually decided to “double down” on the New Zealand market, and invest in building it up as the broader retail market recovered.

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ACCC sues The Good Guys over dodgy promotions

Inside Retail

The ACCC said that The Good Guys ran 116 promotions between July 2019 and August last year, offering consumers a store credit or StoreCash if they spent a certain amount on qualifying products in its online or physical stores.

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Ready, set, sale: Why your Black Friday marketing should start now

Inside Retail

We’re also seeing an interesting change in consumer behaviour in the lead-up to Black Friday, with consumers actively choosing to hold back on purchases in anticipation of massive discounts and limited-time offers. Get creative : Invest time in various marketing channels and create content that influences customers.

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JB Hi-Fi to acquire E&S Trading, books lower sales last fiscal year

Inside Retail

The consumer electronics retailer agreed to an initial acquisition of 75 per cent of E&S for cash consideration of $47.8 JB Hi-Fi is broadening its product categories as it agrees to acquire a controlling interest in E&S Trading Co, which offers kitchen, laundry, and bathroom products. million on a cash-free,debt-free basis.

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Why retail media has become the next big tool in performance marketing

Inside Retail

“Right now, we’re seeing a once-in-a-generation shift that is opening the doors to a major new advertising opportunity for retailers and brands,” explains Troy Townsend, co-founder and chief innovation officer at The Pistol , a leader in marketing technologies and services.

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