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Walmart, Starbucks, Nike: Making sense of China’s latest retail sales numbers

Inside Retail

You have to wonder whether Mr Yu might have gotten a bit carried away this time and crossed a line, and certainly his new set of rules has drawn some ire on social media. China retail data: consistent consistency Mr Yus consistency has been lauded but, in some other areas, consistency should draw scepticism. per cent (3.8

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Five retail leaders discuss how to deliver value in a spending slump

Inside Retail

Indeed, many retailers will happily say goodbye to 2024, a period when high inflation and interest rates remained persistent and an ongoing cost-of-living crisis crushed consumer sentiment to its lowest in 45 years, all of which resulted in anaemic national year-on-year retail sales growth. Is social media the answer?

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Are Product Images Vital for Brick-and-Mortar Stores?

Retail Focus

Regarding marketing and selling products to consumers, product imagery is unquestionably one of the most important selling points. When considering the prevalence and dominance of e-commerce and digital shopping channels, traditional brick-and-mortar retail stores may question where this leaves them.

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Why deli containers and security bins are this season’s must-have buys

Inside Retail

In case anyone was still questioning the ability of organic content to catapult retail sales, kitchen tool company OXO reported a dramatic increase in sales when the cucumber salad was at its social peak. “[Our

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How poor planning is costing retailers sales – and profits

Inside Retail

Significant market trends are impacting retail businesses today – the migration of consumers online, supply-chain challenges and the cost-of-living crisis to name just a few – but there is a more obvious reason many retailers are struggling. There is no practical limit to the number of sales events AI can ingest and process.

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Australian Retail Outlook 2023: Paradigm shifts and fresh perspectives

Inside Retail

In the face of drastic increases in the cost of essentials, most consumers made rapid and wide-ranging spending cuts. With interest rates still high, even the normalisation of costs for many food items has not reassured consumers, and many intend to continue a cautious spending approach in 2023.

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How Influencers Can Increase Your Retail Sales

Retail Bound

Influencer marketing is a form of marketing where businesses partner with social media influencers to promote their products or services. Retail-specific influencers play a significant role in promoting products and driving sales for brands at specific retailers.