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

Retail Focus

With consumer use of e-commerce said to have accelerated by up to five years in the first UK lockdown, some retailers were initially left floundering as panic buying ensued and supply chains were challenged to keep shelves stocked, as well as extend their home delivery capabilities. With e-commerce sales reaching 21.8%

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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 the brand enjoys strong recognition with both Americans and international consumers alike — thanks to its iconic flagship store located in the heart of New York City’s Herald Square and the Thanksgiving parade it hosts every year — that hasn’t necessarily been helping the retailer survive the tough retail market.

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Vietnam’s Vincom shifts focus from expansion to upgrades

Inside Retail

Footfall was finally almost back to 2019 levels in the first quarter, with 47 million visitors. The vacancy headache Being the dominant mall operator in a developing nation of 100 million is an impressive achievement that also carries some perils not so salient in mature markets. The total portfolio occupancy rate sits at 84.5

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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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Pierre Yovanovitch opens design gallery in New York City penthouse

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Pierre Yovanovitch chose a penthouse in a pre-war building for his New York gallery This business expansion offers a permanent base for Yovanovitch and his team in New York, and allows customers and clients from his largest retail market to see the Pierre Yovanovitch Mobilier products first-hand.

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