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Sharp improvement in retail sales as Omicron impact wanes

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The Omicron outbreak has failed to dampen retail sales despite initial concerns about foot traffic and staff constraints during the early part of January according to ARA CEO Paul Zahra. . per-cent year-on-year increase in retail sales across the country in January and a 14.4-per-cent per cent, followed by apparel, up 8.5

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How Influencers Can Increase Your Retail Sales

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Influencer marketing is a form of marketing where businesses partner with social media influencers to promote their products or services. Retail-specific influencers play a significant role in promoting products and driving sales for brands at specific retailers.

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How Product Videos Help Grow Retail Sales

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In this blog, we’ll explore how product videos can benefit retail sales and why they should be an integral part of any brand’s marketing strategy. This means that traditional forms of advertising such as text-based product descriptions or static images may not be enough to grab a potential customer’s attention.

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Here’s an in-depth look at the major retail sales events in Southeast Asia

Inside Retail

Meanwhile, the gross merchandise value (GMV) of Southeast Asia’s e-commerce market is expected to grow by a CAGR of 17 per cent from US$129 billion in 2022 to US$280 billion in 2027, and the number of digital consumers in the region is expected to grow to 370 million by the end of 2022. Lazada’s Birthday sale is another big draw.

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Early Shoppers Fuel 8.5% Jump in Holiday Retail Sales

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The study – which excluded automotive sales – measured in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment. Consumers splurged throughout the season, with apparel and department stores experiencing strong growth as shoppers sought to put their best dressed foot forward.”. percent in 2020 and 14.6

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Elevate your e-commerce game: Essential tips for thriving in 2024

Inside Retail

Australia, like many other regions, is witnessing a significant shift in consumer behaviour, with e-commerce playing an increasingly integral role in the retail landscape. According to recent statistics, online retail sales have experienced substantial growth, reaching a staggering $40.2 billion in 2022.

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What Thailand’s innovative stimulus program means for retailers

Inside Retail

The Thai economy has a fit of the wobbles and the government wants to do something to get consumers up and spending. But in the annals of retail spending stimulus programs, the digital currency handout scheme that the new national government has in the works is just a little bit weird.