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Why Wilson is bringing its A-game to physical retail in the US market

Inside Retail

Wilson Sporting Goods Co recently unveiled its first retail store in California, located within the well-known Third Street Promenade shopping district in Santa Monica. The store will feature an in-store area for consumers to trial products, including a basketball hoop, hitting wall and on-site racquet stringing.

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Asics plans giant strides in “cutthroat” Indian market

Inside Retail

“The sports industry is one of the most cutthroat in both India and the rest of the world. The Indian sporting goods market is a sizable business that offers a wide variety of athletic items, including footwear, workout gear, athleisure and sports gear,” he added. The Asics factor.

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Welcome to the future: Bricks-and-mortar retail undergoes a revolution

Inside Retail

For those who think the bricks-and-mortar concept in retail is dead, think again. From their survey of more than 3,400 consumers and executives, almost 95 per cent of business leaders expect the metaverse to have a positive impact on their industry within the next five to ten years.

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Welcome to the future: Bricks-and-mortar retail undergoes a revolution

Inside Retail

For those who think the bricks-and-mortar concept in retail is dead, think again. From their survey of more than 3400 consumers and executives, almost 95 per cent of business leaders expect the metaverse to have a positive impact on their industry within the next five to ten years.

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How HomePro aims to grow in Thailand’s fragmented DIY market 

Inside Retail

With the pandemic fading in the rearview mirror, inflation becoming more subdued and consumer confidence returning, the home improvement sector is heating up along with Thailand’s summer weather. For example, they tend to have comprehensive ranges of white goods, indoor and outdoor izefurniture, digital products and even sporting goods.

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Dick’s Sporting Goods Knocks It Out of the Park with “House of Sport” Experiential Concept

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J UST AS AMERICANS, bored and anxious during pandemic lockdown, collectively revisited their love affair with outdoor activities and sports, Dick’s Sporting Goods (Coraopolis, Pa.) introduced its new House of Sport concept, focused on multi-sport experiences, better shopper engagement and elevated customer service.

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2022 Retail Predictions

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Supply chains have been designed for predictability in buying cycles and consumer expectations and were completely unprepared for the disruptions that the industry faced. Consumers crave the shopping experience, for both the tactile ability to see and touch an item before purchasing it and the social aspect of shopping as a pastime.

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