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Decoding the global trends shaping the future of retail

Inside Retail

In contrast, Australian responses to the KPMG seamless commerce report suggest a low adoption rate for livestreaming shopping (11 per cent) and social commerce (13 per cent). Given that shoppers in other markets have embraced it, however, the exam question is: Should this be regarded as a permanent or temporary difference?

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How 99 Bikes plans to return to profit with an electric-powered push

Inside Retail

Australian specialty retailer 99 Bikes has announced its B Corp certification as the business continues to backpedal from its $12.4 In Australia in contrast, two new openings are planned in Pimpama, Queensland, and Perth by 2025. million loss in FY23 after a $23.7 million profit the year prior.

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Filson Brings a Barn to Manhattan for Newest Flagship

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There, specialty retailer Filson (Seattle) – a 124-year-old maker and seller of men’s and women’s outdoor clothing, accessories and luggage – opened a flagship store whose interior incorporates major structural elements of a rustic barn.

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Small Team Retailers Still Earn Big: A Review of the RIS Top 100 Retailers

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For example, specialty retailer, Home Depot (5 th ), typically has dozens of frontline employees on a single shift to cover their large format stores and provide customers with the assistance they expect. Dollar General (18 th ), in contrast, runs a very different kind of store model.

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Sales and footfall in shopping centers on the rise

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Within department stores, the activities that recorded the greatest increases in turnover were specialty retail (perfumery, beauty, optical and pharmacy, telephone, bookstore, toys and gifts) with 9%, electronics with 7.6% In contrast, sports and leisure stores saw declines of 1.8% and services with 6.7%.

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From Cobblestones to Cyberspace: VMSD Celebrates Its 125th Year of Service to the Retail Industry

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In sharp contrast to the harsh realities of the Depression, the 1930s was the most elegant period in Hollywood’s history. And retail took its cues from the movies. Specialty retailers such as Gap, Guess, Limited, Benetton, and Esprit began to offer their own brands. and an employee-led takeover of Macy’s was completed.