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Suburban shopping strips are struggling, but they still have time to evolve

Inside Retail

While there is still a lingering Covid shadow on some shopping strips, including those in capital city central business districts (CBDs), other factors are impacting the viability of suburban retail precincts. The slump in consumer spending as inflationary cost-of-living pressures bite into household budgets is an immediate challenge.

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How 99 Bikes plans to return to profit with an electric-powered push

Inside Retail

Australian specialty retailer 99 Bikes has announced its B Corp certification as the business continues to backpedal from its $12.4 The retailer also expects to benefit from the trend of electric bikes, and it has two national expos this year to showcase the company’s fleet to consumers. million loss in FY23 after a $23.7

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Retail spending strong in late 2022, but signs of slowing emerge

Inside Retail

For retailers closely watching consumer confidence levels and spending trends, getting an accurate reading about what lies ahead can be challenging. Still, many consumers are undoubtedly feeling the impact of interest rates and the rising cost of living. This has become more crucial as the economic cycle continues to shift.

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From triathlons to trimesters: ex-2XU colleagues launch new maternity brand

Inside Retail

So far, TheRY has spread mostly through word-of-mouth, but now the co-founders are now looking to leverage medical endorsements and increase their distribution through specialty retailers to raise awareness and reach new customers. “We’re We don’t really want to pay someone to speak about our product.

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What is Omni-channel Retail?

Retail Bound

The retail landscape has been dramatically changing in recent years, forcing businesses to accommodate multiple channels when selling to consumers. Finding a way to sell across all channels, is where the concept of omni-channel retailing comes in. Retail stores is by far the largest retail market segment at $6.5

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7 Costly Mistakes to Avoid in Retail

Compliantia

The retail industry has always been competitive, but the last few years have been more challenging than ever. People’s shopping habits have evolved dramatically and consumer expectations continue to increase. All the while, retail profit margins are shrinking. Inventory management. Let’s take a look. Back-office systems.

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Consolidation and live shopping: Four e-commerce trends to watch in 2023

Inside Retail

Across our network of 30 omnichannel and pureplay online retailers in Australia, we’re seeing a trend towards consolidation and specialisation, which are interrelated, as large and addressable markets remain underpenetrated. Multichannel e-commerce experiences.

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