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

Inside Retail

Reporting by the business media of retail sales and other economic data produced by governments in developing Asia is often too trusting. Officially then, China’s retail sales rose by 4.7 per cent in the first quarter, with consumer goods up 3.1 The online share of total retail sales is now 23 per cent.

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Aptos survey: 88% of Gen Z shoppers in UK plan to visit a physical store this Golden Quarter

Retail Focus

Aptos , a leader in unified commerce solutions, today announced the findings of its 2023 Golden Quarter Consumer Survey. As this demographic gets older and gains more disposable income, they have become a key audience for retailers to engage. Currently, Gen Z is recognised as ages 11 through 26.

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The new Tiktok challenge waging war on the major supermarkets’ pricing

Inside Retail

Elijah Etri, Skippy’s Fresh Frootz manager at Victoria Point, Queensland, has started a new Tiktok challenge, encouraging viewers to head into their local supermarket and check the prices of comparable produce and products. Private-label brand sales account for 18.1 per cent overall of all FMCG retail sales.

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Why US retailers are embracing a more inclusive holiday season

Inside Retail

When consumers search for holiday content online and in stores, they are still more likely than not to encounter Christmas-themed movies, home decor and gifting items. According to a report by global data and business intelligence platform Statista , retail sales over the 2023 holiday season are projected to be between $957.3

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Shoppers click ‘buy’ as retailers slash prices ahead of Cyber Monday

Inside Retail

Cyber Monday, the first Monday after the Thanksgiving holiday, is set to be the biggest US online shopping day of the year as merchants have stepped up online promotions. Despite an earlier start to retailers’ holiday promotions this year, there weren’t a lot of great deals initially, Garf said.

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Getting pricing and products right to win in the era of inflation

Inside Retail

Australian retail sales are on the rise, but new research suggests that this growth is driven by inflation, not by consumers buying more. The record-high cost of doing business in Australia is passing prices on to consumers . Those p rice increases lead to decreased consumer sentiment and discretionary spending.

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How to ensure Black Friday doesn’t become the nightmare before Christmas

Inside Retail

We’ve also noticed an increase in advertising for big sale events including Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Click Frenzy, and even Afterpay Day. Even before thinking about the specifics, the timing of these sales appears challenging for both retailers and consumers, not to mention supply chains.

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