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

Inside Retail

A balanced perspective According to Quan Yao Peh, senior analyst at Euromonitor International, the pandemic has accelerated retail digitalisation. It has prompted a shift in the role of the physical store and changed the way retailers and brands engage with consumers.

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13 Retail Marketing Tips For Small Businesses In 2023

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Our tips for retail marketing will help you level up in 2023 for better sales and happier customers. adults reported buying or wanting to buy private label goods in apparel, pantry, personal care, and other categories. About 37% of people say they use contactless delivery more than they did pre-pandemic. Nearly 80% of U.S.

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Sustainable athleisure is big business, but rising costs pose a challenge

Inside Retail

Grand View Research credits the “the growing e-commerce retail market, increasing corporate wellness programs, and the rising number of start-ups in the sustainable athleisure space” with driving the rise of this specific category within the athleisure market.

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Itching to Twitch: Inside the world of live-streaming

Inside Retail

It provides any person with access to a computer screen, mobile or internet the chance to watch a streamer and interact with them live through the chat function, enabling the audience to engage directly with the person they are watching,” Manuel told Inside Retail. Digital natives. ” Thriving categories. .

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Why New Balance is putting people at the heart of its new store concept

Inside Retail

New Balance recently revealed a new retail concept store at Paragon Shopping Centre in Singapore centred on experience and carrying a curated selection of footwear and apparel that caters to athletes and fashion enthusiasts. Brand values Hefer said that the New Balance brand has always been known for quality, fit and craftsmanship.

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Is the DTC business model dead, or just evolving?

Inside Retail

Analyzing over 80 different rigorous peer-reviewed studies on DTC, we discovered a few common insights that prove the DTC model isn’t dead, it’s just evolving and, in fact, it could still be a great way for smaller brands to build customer engagement. Engaging with customers directly online is particularly appealing for new brands.

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Revealed: Raffles’ strategy to lure back in luxury customers

Inside Retail

The Raffles team plans to complete the mall rejuvenation program by the end of the year, with the plan to execute more unique, experiential events and activities to engage shoppers. This program will cover around 111,000 sq ft of retail space across levels one to three. The space will feature a grocer and in-store bakery.

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