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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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Casetify’s VP of business strategy on the phone case brand’s US expansion

Inside Retail

Tech accessory juggernaut Casetify is making waves in the American retail landscape via its landmark partnership with consumer electronics giant Best Buy. This expansion is more than just a growth strategy; it’s a testament to Casetify’s ambition to capture a larger slice of the global tech accessory market.

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4 Pricing Strategies To Grow Your Retail Business

RetailMinded

So, if you want to grow your retail business, keep these pricing strategies from the get-go: Use CPQ software. The idea behind manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP), which is the strategy that most consumers are familiar with, is to set a standardized price for products sold across different locations. Dynamic Pricing.

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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. That always worried me as a competitor, but I joined the business just over a year ago and [now get to] help to realise that potential.”

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Deliveroo Singapore’s MD Jason Parke on the company’s retail arm launch

Inside Retail

Expanding services Deliveroo has added new categories, ranging from beauty and personal care to baby care, pet care, florists, and consumer electronics. In the coming months, consumers can look forward to an expanded selection of even more retail brands on Deliveroo Shopping,” Parke said.

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Booktopia’s new owner: “Not here to throw out the baby with the bathwater”

Inside Retail

This has served me well while expanding categories at DigiDirect from photo and video to broader consumer electronics and investing beyond retail businesses into verticals as vast as property, pharmaceuticals, hospitality, and equities. Shant Kradjian: Adding Booktopia to my portfolio was a natural decision for several reasons.

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Walmart’s futuristic vision: AI shopping, drone deliveries and green energy

Inside Retail

The world’s largest retailer shared expansive plans for the future of retail at the recent Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2024), focusing on adaptive retail strategies that encompass realms of customers, workforce and society. Walmart is not resting on its laurels.

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