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Australia’s retail sales growth can’t last. Here’s how to prepare for it

Inside Retail

The latest retail sales figures are really quite incredible. According to the Bureau of Statistics (ABS), retail sales rose by 0.6 But clothing, footwear and accessories are up 2 per cent, food retailers are up 1 per cent while cafes and restaurants are also enjoying a 1.3 per cent bump.

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Why short-term data alone won’t cut it for retailers in 2024

Inside Retail

A decade ago, the advertising and marketing sector was taken to task by Peter Field and Les Binet. At the time of publication, many brands were prioritising short-term metrics and missing out on the results of advertising campaigns which research showed develop over time. And that applies equally to retail sales data.

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Tips from a travel retail expert on tapping into passenger demand

Inside Retail

To say that the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted the retail industry would be an understatement. However, with international borders open again, and everyone seemingly heading to Europe in recent months, the travel retail market is booming. per cent ove overall sales.

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Here’s an in-depth look at the major retail sales events in Southeast Asia

Inside Retail

With shoppers often buying sweets, custom-made apparel, accessories and jewellery, White Day offers e-commerce platforms a huge opportunity to fulfil consumers’ needs. Online sales are also very popular during this period. In many Southeast Asian countries, women celebrate Valentine’s Day by giving gifts to their partners and friends.

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What Is Visual Merchandising?

Creative Displays Now

However, e-commerce only accounts for 18% of global retail sales. There’s no advertisement or branding that will appeal to everyone. Mannequins are ideal for displaying clothing and accessories. Inline displays are custom installations brands use to promote their products on retail shelves. Target Market.