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Ramadan shopping trends unpacked: What retailers need to know

Inside Retail

Growing demand has led some retailers to operate 24 hours a day to accommodate changing consumption patterns. Understanding these changing patterns has become crucial for businesses looking to capitalise on this significant retail opportunity. This year, Ramadan began on February 28 and ends on March 30.

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Planning to sell online in the US? Here are some tactics to ensure success

Inside Retail

Once you understand the patterns of buying behaviour, then you can outsource to a local third-party logistics (3PL) partner. The post Planning to sell online in the US? Balance customer experience with recovering shipping costs: Daly advocates caution when calculating shipping fees so as not to impact the customer experience.

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Plans for Oxford Street’s £150 Million redevelopment revealed

Retail Focus

Oxford Circus will be transformed into two, pedestrian-friendly piazzas as part of plans unveiled by Westminster City Council and The Crown Estate today. These latest plans build on the recent improvements to Regent Street, and will help create a fitting gateway to all that the West End has to offer.”.

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How dark patterns help brands like Temu and Shein to drive sales

Inside Retail

However, lurking in the shadows are what are known as ‘dark patterns’, intricately designed digital experiences that exploit human psychology – often at the expense of users’ best interests. In essence, a dark pattern is a devised user interface or interaction design that guides users into taking actions they might not have intended.

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AI-powered inventory: The smarter way to balance stock and boost sales

Inside Retail

Yet, traditional inventory planning methods struggle to keep pace. How AI transforms inventory planning AI-driven inventory planning goes beyond simple demand forecasting it continuously learns, adapts and optimises stock levels in real time. Ready to explore AI-powered inventory planning?

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Sensible gifting took centre stage as consumers embraced practicality this Christmas

Retail Focus

The season also marked the continuation of trends first seen during Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, with Black Friday setting the tone for a practical and planned-out festive period. Early promotions captured a significant share of the festive budget, allowing consumers to plan purchases while taking advantage of discounts.

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Seafolly rescues rival Tigerlily from administration

Inside Retail

The company plans to relaunch Tigerlily early next year following a restructure, according to sources with knowledge of the deal. Founded in 2000 in Sydney, Tigerlily is known for its patterned dresses and bikinis.

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