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

Inside Retail

Social commerce and live shopping. Browsing and shopping directly on social media platforms has long been a hallmark of e-commerce in China, now, it’s finally coming to Australia. Half of the GTV of e-commerce in China now comes from live shopping. Live shopping is essentially the modern-day, more sophisticated version of TVSN.

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

Inside Retail

Shopping strips are facing increasing challenges, and not just because of retail competition. 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.

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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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How Malaysian department store Pavilion is connecting with customers

Inside Retail

The retail industry in Malaysia has struggled during Covid, but shopping centre Pavilion in Kuala Lumpur has continued to find a way to reach consumers. Here, we chat with CEO of retail, Dato’ Joyce Yap, about the future of malls and how sector have evolved in the past year.

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The story behind Australia’s first online homewares supercentre

Inside Retail

Established bricks-and-mortar retailers such as Barbeques Galore, Beds n Dreams and Linen House are some of the first brands that have joined a new online homewares supercentre: Homemakercentral. You’ll see multiple products by multiple retailers all related to [say] the bedroom. That’s how we shop in the real world.

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Venchi’s CEO banks on Asia Pacific, gearing up for the “inevitable upturn”

Inside Retail

Having recently opened a flagship store in Hong Kong’s Lee Garden, the Italian gourmet chocolate and gelato manufacturer Venchi is plotting its larger expansion in Asia Pacific with a meticulous localisation strategy as consumer spending continues to rebound. billion this year and is expected to reach US$24.48

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How Canopy is turning showerheads and humidifiers into must-have beauty buys

Inside Retail

US-based beauty device company Canopy recently announced the launch of its dermatologist-recommended showerhead in US Sephora stores, marking the brand’s latest retail expansion since it first launched a direct-to-consumer site in October 2020. Over the past four years, Canopy has steadily expanded its retail partners.