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Forget omnichannel, it’s all about unified commerce

Inside Retail

Digital commerce has become increasingly complex, with endlessly diverse customer journeys and pressure on brands to meet rising consumer expectations. Retailers are grappling with ever-multiplying channels, and managing disparate touchpoints while trying to create a seamless, excellent omnichannel experience.

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Consolidation and live shopping: Four e-commerce trends to watch in 2023

Inside Retail

This has already started unfolding in the Australian market, which has historically been much more supportive of specialty retailers. In Australia, the battle lines between marketplace and direct-to-consumer (DTC) were drawn, and now, the battle has been won. Multichannel e-commerce experiences.

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From triathlons to trimesters: ex-2XU colleagues launch new maternity brand

Inside Retail

So far, TheRY has spread mostly through word-of-mouth, but now the co-founders are now looking to leverage medical endorsements and increase their distribution through specialty retailers to raise awareness and reach new customers. “We’re

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Suburban shopping strips are struggling, but they still have time to evolve

Inside Retail

While there is still a lingering Covid shadow on some shopping strips, including those in capital city central business districts (CBDs), other factors are impacting the viability of suburban retail precincts. The slump in consumer spending as inflationary cost-of-living pressures bite into household budgets is an immediate challenge.

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Analysis: Myer’s latest trading update raises key question about Premier deal

Inside Retail

The merger proposal could potentially bolster Myer’s loyalty programs, generate sales growth with possible international opportunities online, if not in bricks-and-mortar, and add expertise in specialty retailing. However, this deal provides scale and should extract significant synergy benefits.

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Retail spending strong in late 2022, but signs of slowing emerge

Inside Retail

For retailers closely watching consumer confidence levels and spending trends, getting an accurate reading about what lies ahead can be challenging. Still, many consumers are undoubtedly feeling the impact of interest rates and the rising cost of living. This has become more crucial as the economic cycle continues to shift.

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Will Saks Global create the ultimate department store behemoth?

Inside Retail

Marie Driscoll, a chartered financial analyst and a professor at Parsons, The New School and the Fashion Institute of Technology, told Inside Retail that the deal was inevitable considering the current state of US department stores. “The