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

Inside Retail

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. Estimates suggest China’s social commerce market enjoyed a 40.25

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

Retail Focus

References: 1 E-commerce share of UK retail sales 2019-2024, Statista. the 2021 omnichannel retail market appeared first on Retail Focus. approach to RTP product and service innovation, please visit www.schoellerallibert.com. The post The role of returnable transit packaging in supporting ?the

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GoTo and Alibaba lead the charge in Asia-Pacific’s booming retail market

Inside Retail

Top 10 retailers in Asia Industry giants like Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, JD.com Inc and Pinduoduo Inc continue to lead the rankings, driven by their substantial domestic consumer base, attractive pricing, and streamlined fulfilment capabilities.

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The Importance of Word of Mouth in Retail Marketing

Creative Displays Now

Globally, 88% of customers trust word-of-mouth recommendations from friends, family and acquaintances more than any other marketing channels. According to a 2021 report from R.R. Referral marketing is among the most effective types of amplified WOM marketing that sparks conversations about your brand online and in person.

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Northern Irish retail market ends 2021 on a high

Retail Times

The owner of two major retail schemes in Northern Ireland has reported the highest month of sales on record in December at its premier outlet, The Boulevard, as well as an annual growth in sales of 23% compared to the same trading period in 2019.

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New York City’s Retail Market Shifting into High Gear for 2022

VMS

And for better or worse, 2021 was a most memorable year for New York retailers. Midtown’s landscape is replete with vacant storefronts once teeming with retail activity and popular restaurants. In the last quarter, New York’s retail market has gone from frigid trepidation to sizzling enthusiasm.

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Latest online spending data signals new norm for retail market, says Colliers

Retail Times

The latest data from the Office for National Statistics shows online sales, as a proportion of total retail sales, have reached 25.5% for two consecutive months (June and July 2021), which according to Colliers’ analysts marks a step-change in consumer behaviour and could signal a new norm in spending habits for the retail market.