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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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What Is Visual Merchandising?

Creative Displays Now

From the moment consumers step foot in a store, they start making purchasing decisions based on what they see. Using these elements to bring attention to your brand is called visual merchandising. It’s a crucial strategy to make your products stand out in a competitive retail space. Visual Merchandising Explained.

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Early Shoppers Fuel 8.5% Jump in Holiday Retail Sales

VMS

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 percent in 2019.

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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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No one will escape: Industry leaders on navigating the retail recession

Inside Retail

With high inflation and climbing interest rates, consumer sentiment is set to plunge further, with retail spending set to decline in the June quarter. But what are the implications of a retail recession, and just how damaging will it be for retailers and consumers? The consumer is certainly hurting,” he said.

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98% of Retail Execs Say Supply Chain Issues Will Last Beyond 2022

VMS

After September’s better-than-anticipated retail sales numbers, a new survey polling top retail executives points to a gloomier horizon. For this holiday season, we anticipate that consumers are going to bear the brunt of this disruption through increased shipping and product prices.”.

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98% of Retail Execs Expect Supply Chain Issues to Last Beyond 2022

VMS

After September’s better-than-anticipated retail sales numbers, a new survey polling top retail executives points to a gloomier horizon. For this holiday season, we anticipate that consumers are going to bear the brunt of this disruption through increased shipping and product prices.”.