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Sharp improvement in retail sales as Omicron impact wanes

Inside Retail

The Omicron outbreak has failed to dampen retail sales despite initial concerns about foot traffic and staff constraints during the early part of January according to ARA CEO Paul Zahra. . per-cent year-on-year increase in retail sales across the country in January and a 14.4-per-cent per cent, followed by apparel, up 8.5

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How Influencers Can Increase Your Retail Sales

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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.

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Here’s an in-depth look at the major retail sales events in Southeast Asia

Inside Retail

Fifty-eight per cent of respondents who plan to participate in live streaming will use the short-form video platform, up from 38 per cent last year. The post Here’s an in-depth look at the major retail sales events in Southeast Asia appeared first on Inside Retail.

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How Product Videos Help Grow Retail Sales

Retail Bound

In this blog, we’ll explore how product videos can benefit retail sales and why they should be an integral part of any brand’s marketing strategy. This means that traditional forms of advertising such as text-based product descriptions or static images may not be enough to grab a potential customer’s attention.

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Early Shoppers Fuel 8.5% Jump in Holiday Retail Sales

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A surge in early shopping got retailers off to a strong start this holiday season, spurring 8.5 Notably, online sales jumped 11 percent compared to the same period last year. The study – which excluded automotive sales – measured in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment. percent in 2019.

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Inside Designworks’ four-pronged expansion strategy

Inside Retail

Designworks is the wholesale arm of Brand Collective, which recently merged with Pas Group to form a $600 million business in April. per cent, year-on-year retail sales growth in August 2022. Designworks is expanding because it sees opportunities to bring new, international brands into the market.

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Elevate your e-commerce game: Essential tips for thriving in 2024

Inside Retail

Australia, like many other regions, is witnessing a significant shift in consumer behaviour, with e-commerce playing an increasingly integral role in the retail landscape. According to recent statistics, online retail sales have experienced substantial growth, reaching a staggering $40.2 billion in 2022.

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