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How GMG plans to win Southeast Asia’s sports retail market

Inside Retail

This holistic approach sets us apart from competitors concentrating solely on sports retail, establishing us as a leader in promoting overall wellness, Baker said. According to the executive, several key trends are expected to shape the sports and lifestyle retail sector this year.

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Retail Roulette – Why Black Friday and Cyber Monday discounts are a complete gamble for retailers and consumers alike

Retail Focus

Forget deal or no deal, it’s more like deal or disappointment for consumers, leaving much to be desired in terms of results for retailers. The approach of offering fewer products while increasing promotional impact reflects how a retailer like Currys is refining its strategy to balance consumer preferences with enticing deals to consumers.

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MAPIC 2024: Highlights of the 2024 Edition

Retail Focus

Trends in the Commercial Investment Market The retail real estate market was a focal point of this years MAPIC, with a strong emphasis on investors perspectives regarding retail market trends and outlooks. These sessions revealed an optimistic vision of the resilience of retail as an asset class.

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What do Amazon’s Prime Day results reveal about the US retail market?

Inside Retail

Prime Day sales this year were also aided by fresher promotional deals such as travel offerings, including discounted cruise trips, which were first introduced during Prime Day 2023. In a time when consumers are more price-sensitive than ever when it comes to grocery shopping, these types of promotions are not to be underestimated.

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Three trends shaping the luxury retails sector in 2025

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Despite modestly positive expectations for 2024, the luxury retail market did not pan out as merchants had hoped. According to a 2024 report released by global management consulting firm Bain & Company, this market dropped two per cent from an all-time high of US$387 billion to US$381 billion.

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From China to India, how the world’s retail markets stack up: report

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China is the world’s largest retail market, accounting for almost 50 per cent of global retail transactions. Despite sales remaining below the pre-pandemic level and weak consumer sentiment, retail growth is expected to reach 5 per cent from 2022 to 2027. It was valued at $3.8

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Behind the rise of ultra-prestige products in Asia’s travel retail market

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As travel picks up in Southeast Asia, retailers, brands and marketers are revving up promotions and campaigns to encourage consumers to splurge on impulse purchases. “We The post Behind the rise of ultra-prestige products in Asia’s travel retail market appeared first on Inside Retail.