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From China to India, how the world’s retail markets stack up: report

Inside Retail

In an era marked by economic flux and shifting consumer preferences, the global retail landscape stands at a pivotal juncture, ripe with both challenges and opportunities. China is the world’s largest retail market, accounting for almost 50 per cent of global retail transactions. It was valued at $3.8

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Meet Sugar: The “anti-establishment” beauty retailer Indian consumers crave

Inside Retail

L Catterton’s strategic partnership with LVMH will also supercharge Sugar’s expansion in the near future. India’s beauty and personal care market is projected to reach US$21 billion in 2025, and the rising adoption of online shopping and greater product penetration in secondary cities are also contributing to the market’s enlargement.

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How premium Japanese outlet Gotemba is bringing beauty to bargain shopping

Inside Retail

So much so that Gotemba’s most recent expansion was opened confidently in the middle of the pandemic, bringing its store floor area to 61,000sqm and its store count to 290. The centre’s tenant lineup is a who’s who of high-end retail, featuring designers from all around the world. Thus, three expansions at Gotemba.

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India’s DTC boom: Fuelled by technology and Millennials

Inside Retail

Even if only a fraction of these users convert into consumers, it spells immense profitability for retail brands. This is precisely what direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands have been capitalising on in recent years. While bricks-and-mortar stores still dominate the retail landscape, online retail is on the rise.

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From mini stores to the metaverse, will Macy’s new moves pay off?

Inside Retail

Macy’s has been stepping up to the plate with a series of new moves, from the expansion of its smaller-footprint stores, to a new digital fashion platform targeting younger shoppers. But while these initiatives sound promising, the question remains: can the department store chain truly adapt to the needs of the modern-day consumer?

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Retail at the end of the world: How JB Hi-Fi aims to disrupt the NZ market

Inside Retail

Australian consumer electronics giant JB Hi-Fi announced a major expansion of its New Zealand operations last week , unveiling plans to double its store count in the next three to five years. The group eventually decided to “double down” on the New Zealand market, and invest in building it up as the broader retail market recovered.

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Why teddy-bear brand Steiff sees a big opportunity to grow in China

Inside Retail

The joint venture, announced in February, marks the establishment of Steiff Asia Ltd and the inauguration of an Asia supply chain hub situated in the Shanghai free trade zone, functioning as a pivotal logistics centre to cater not only to the Chinese market but also to other key markets across Asia and the US.

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