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The role of returnable transit packaging in supporting ?the 2021 omnichannel retail market

Retail Focus

The struggles of the UK high street and the acceleration of retail sales from ‘bricks to clicks’ have never been more apparent than during the Covid-19 pandemic. Retail distribution has complex needs varying according to the type of product being handled. References: 1 E-commerce share of UK retail sales 2019-2024, Statista.

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Why Sephora’s French prestige failed to translate in South Korea

Inside Retail

So, it came as a surprise to some when the LVMH-owned retailer announced on its Korean social media accounts that it would be gradually terminating all its operations in South Korea, including its app, online store, and physical stores, beginning May 6. billion in 2022, making the country one of the top 10 beauty markets in the world.

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Tips from a travel retail expert on tapping into passenger demand

Inside Retail

Brands that had previously relied on bricks-and-mortar sales had to accelerate their e-commerce strategies, TikTok became an extremely effective advertising and marketing tool, and certain retail categories like travel retail saw their sales drop virtually overnight. The market is expected to grow to US$126.48

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From mini stores to the metaverse, will Macy’s new moves pay off?

Inside Retail

But while these initiatives sound promising, the question remains: can the department store chain truly adapt to the needs of the modern-day consumer? What’s going on with Macy’s? The first Macy’s opened in October 1858. In August, Macy’s announced that its second quarter net sales fell by 8.4 per cent year-over-year to US$5.1

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FASHION HOUSE opens €25m outlet centre in Bucharest

Retail Focus

Situated at the exit to the A2 Cernica motorway, 25 minutes from the city centre and 45 minutes from Henri Coanda International, FASHION HOUSE Pallady is easily accessible to the City’s two million residents as well as its growing tourism market with parking provision for more than 300 vehicles. The country’s GDP increased by 0.3

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Locals rebuff invaders: Inside Vietnam’s convenience stores war

Inside Retail

Figures from Euromonitor show that the number of convenience stores in Vietnam increased from just 565 in 2014 to 1289 by 2019 when revenues reached US$103 billion. The key players at the time were FamilyMart, Circle K, and B’s Mart, with market shares of 21.4 per cent share of the convenience-store market with around 140 stores.

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Yodel invests £1 million in new sortation system at its Shaw sorting centre

E Delevry

It will be located at Yodel’s Shaw sorting centre and is the business’ second automated ‘out of gauge’ sortation facility, following the success of the original Merlin which was introduced in Wednesbury in 2019. By increasing visibility across our sorting process, we can strengthen Yodel’s position as the parcel carrier of choice.”.