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The four trends defining online retail in 2024

Inside Retail

Customer retention With both consumers and retailers feeling the pinch of increasing costs, customer retention will be a key theme of 2024. The competitive landscape is overflowing, making customer acquisition more expensive. Customer retention efforts are six to seven times more cost-effective.

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Preparing for EOFY sales success: 2024 omnichannel approach

Inside Retail

As the end of the financial year approaches, Australian retailers are adapting their strategies to meet the evolving expectations of modern consumers. Today, customers aren’t choosing between shopping online or in-store; 75 per cent of consumers rely on both physical and digital touchpoints throughout their buying journey.

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Stores are back, but will the inventory be there?

Inside Retail

According to Oracle’s latest Retail Consumer Study , 53 per cent of consumers plan to shop mostly in-store this holiday season, and an additional 25 per cent plan to shop through a combination of in-store and online channels. Customer loyalty and satisfaction should always be at the forefront of retailers’ minds.

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Survival guide: The keys to resilience and success in tough times

Inside Retail

There are several economic factors playing havoc with consumers and business operations that are likely to persist into 2024. Consumer sentiment remains low as households stagger under higher costs of living and interest rates. A strong personal connection increases the likelihood that a consumer will remain loyal to that brand.

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Stepping into the future: Bata Thailand’s dynamic transformation unveiled

Inside Retail

The heritage brand, deeply rooted in providing affordable and reliable footwear, faced the challenge of being associated primarily with mature-age consumers. It has always been known as a trusted provider of high-quality footwear to a wide range of consumers, particularly renowned for its school shoes and comfortable sandals.

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Welcome to the new customer experience

Inside Retail

In today’s new normal, the shopping experience is no longer defined by the boundaries of bricks-and-mortar, but by the customer journey as a whole. Consumers now expect retailers to engage them whenever and wherever they want, with a shopping experience tailored to their individual needs. Creating cohesive customer experiences.

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APAC customers are becoming more discerning and demanding: WGSN’s Jess Tang

Inside Retail

In February, global trend forecaster WGSN boldly declared that “economic optimism is driving Asia’s consumers back in stores as they step away from their screens and live it up in real life” in its annual Asia Shopper Forecast report. These consumers are craving for real experiences after spending too much time online.