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The North Face to take direct control of ANZ retailing

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US apparel and footwear company VF Corporation is taking control of its The North Face (TNF) business in Australia and New Zealand by transferring from a distributor model to a direct-sales model. The change aims to maximise the full market potential of the brand as Australia and New Zealand are considered key retail markets.

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Revealed: Raffles’ strategy to lure back in luxury customers

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British lifestyle retailer, Marks & Spencer, will also launch an experiential store with more than 14,000 square feet of space that offers apparel, beauty, homewares and the second largest M&S food hall in Singapore. The post Revealed: Raffles’ strategy to lure back in luxury customers appeared first on Inside Retail.

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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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Skechers continues to make its mark in the Singapore marketplace

Inside Retail

As a result, there has been a surge of interest in footwear and apparel that provide great walking and running experiences. “We She noted that culture and weather play a huge role in shaping the Singapore retail market. We carefully study the strategies employed in other regions and apply any relevant ones to our market.”

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Augmented Reality in Retail Projected to Experience Massive Growth

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Augmented reality (AR) in the retail market could be on the cusp of a massive growth spurt. A new report from Research and Markets said AR investments in retail were valued at roughly $2 billion in 2021, but that number is expected to explode to $61.3 billion by 2031. Google, Inter IKEA Systems B.V., Microsoft Corp.

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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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How inventory mistakes hampered City Chic’s half-year earnings

Inside Retail

He told Inside Retail that fashion customers are known for moving easily between brands. As such, brands must be diligent about constantly developing new products and having the right pricing strategies in place, with inventory levels that are linked to forecasted sales.

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