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Behind Abercrombie & Fitch Co’s record results lies a decade-long reinvention

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However, in the mid-2010s, the brand’s image shifted from “cool kid” to “mean girl” as consumers began to distance themselves from its discriminatory hiring practices and limited product offerings and turned towards brands that were more welcoming and trendy. A lot of people don’t belong [in our clothes], and they can’t belong.

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A year of contradictions and change: 2024 Australian Retail Outlook

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Did you find 2023 ordinary or even downright tough? Two-speed shoppers It’s become a cliché to say that consumers are struggling with the increased cost of living. The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported that, in the first three quarters of 2023, household spending on services increased by 9.6 per cent). “The

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How digital payments can help businesses lead in customer experience

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The trend was evident well before then but gathered pace in the last three years as businesses promoted card-only and contactless payments in response to lockdowns and infection concerns. Consumers, too, preferred to use contactless payments or to shop online. 7 PwC, Frictionless – the future of shopping, November 2022.

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6 Ways to Improve Public Transportation Stations in Your City

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In this manner, commuters can rely on MOD information to select the quickest and most inexpensive route to their destination. Improve Community Safety Although safety must balance perceptions vs. reality, a recent Parcel Pending by Quadient consumer survey revealed that 50% of residents feel parcel lockers would make their community safer.

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Digital Transformation in Retail: The Need is Now

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1 Further, retail establishments paralleled the movement of consumers from big cities to smaller, more affordable cities such as those in the Sun Belt. In fact, 74% of retail site traffic in Q1 2023 and 63% of online orders are generated by smartphones.

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It’s not e-commerce anymore – it’s just commerce

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However, over the 12-month period from November 2021 to November 2022, online purchases were down 3.8 It’s all just commerce now With retailers using the online channel to promote engagement across the entire buying journey, the distinction between the online store and physical stores has become increasingly blurred. Download here.

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Top 5 Retail Trends to Keep an Eye on for 2023

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Consumer trends and expectations are changing, and retailers must adapt if they want to remain competitive in an increasingly dynamic and quickly evolving market. Here are five retail trends to keep in mind to ensure your business can fulfill customer needs and stand apart from the competition in 2023.