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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. In 2020, the vendor had failed to reach profitability and posted losses of 12.4

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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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How Amazon’s retail battle with Reliance turned into a legal quagmire

Inside Retail

Here’s what the dispute, seen as key to deciding who gets an upper hand in one of the world’s fastest-growing retail markets, is all about. Future Retail – the group’s flagship retail arm – says it faces liquidation and its more than 27,000 employees can become jobless if the Reliance deal fails.

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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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As millennials embrace natural skincare, Jurlique sees an opportunity to grow

Inside Retail

China is the brand’s top market, followed by Australia, Hong Kong and then Japan. It sells both direct-to-consumer through a mix of online and stand-alone stores and via retail partners, including department stores and pharmacies. Réthoré attributes Asian consumers’ affinity for Jurlique to its core range of rose-based products.

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Explainer: Why is Amazon in a battle with Indian retail giant Reliance?

Inside Retail

Here’s what the dispute, seen as key to deciding who gets an upper hand in one of the world’s fastest-growing retail markets, is all about and what led to the sudden change in tone. At stake is whether Amazon can become a bigger force in a $900 billion retail market, with 1.3 billion consumers, than Reliance.

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