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How changing consumer tastes are driving China’s competitive coffee market

Inside Retail

“The Chinese consumer is increasingly adopting Western lifestyles and coffee is obviously one of the beverages that represent that,” said Jason Yu, greater China managing director of market research firm Kantar Worldpanel. Each one is trying to grab as big a share as they can of the growing market, he said.

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How AI is set to revolutionise inventory management

Inside Retail

Great product diversity, changing consumer demands, and the expansion of e-commerce have turned inventory management into a major pain point for retailers. Poor inventory management results in overstocking and under-stocking, impaired cash flow, and losses from theft and spoilage. Here are some reasons why: 1.

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Planning to sell online in the US? Here are some tactics to ensure success

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Tara Daly, senior director of product marketing at Loop Returns , shares with Inside Retail advice on getting started in the US market, some tips on cross-border shipping and logistics – including managing returns in a way that builds customer loyalty – and how to drive repeat business. Begin with baby steps, she advocates.

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Reebok Pacific GM talks new Chadstone store and growth plans down under

Inside Retail

Ashley Sampson: Reebok has been in this market for many years, and has operated under different entities. Ashley Sampson: Reebok has been in this market for many years, and has operated under different entities. AS: We’ve never had retail stores in this market, so it’s really exciting.

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Asics plans giant strides in “cutthroat” Indian market

Inside Retail

It’s a relatively new entrant to the market, compared to other brands such as Nike and Puma, but it’s got plans to fast-track its presence in the region. The brand currently has 74 stores in the country, and there are plans to expand the network further. “We

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Taylor Swift offers a masterclass in marketing. Here’s what retailers can learn

Inside Retail

You don’t have to be a marketing expert to know that Taylor Swift is a bulletproof brand that consistently improves, regardless of the challenges she faces or the challenges she sets for herself. She can instruct marketers on leading by example and practicing what they advocate for.

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What China’s latest retail sales reveal about changing consumer spending

Inside Retail

With respect to China, there have long been doubts over the quality of economic data coming out of the National Statistics Office (NSO), so it’s wise not to get too excited about the retail sales numbers released on April 16, along with the customary spiel about the national economy and how competently it is being managed by the government.