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Behind the “massive” potential for premium outlet centres in Japan

Inside Retail

The format is far from saturated and the global economy is likely to slow in 2023, increasing consumers’ motivation to look for bargains. Retail sales had been in freefall seemingly without a parachute for almost four years. Factory outlets provided the answer.

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How premium Japanese outlet Gotemba is bringing beauty to bargain shopping

Inside Retail

Prior to Gotemba, Japan’s retail market was tightly regulated and the industry in bad shape. Government statistics show that at the time of Gotemba’s opening, retail sales in Japan had fallen for 42 consecutive months. This is serious retailing, not just a dump depot for stuff that didn’t sell somewhere else. .

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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. When it comes to offline retail sales, one of the most popular retail channels is still brick-and-mortar stores.

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How HomePro aims to grow in Thailand’s fragmented DIY market 

Inside Retail

With the pandemic fading in the rearview mirror, inflation becoming more subdued and consumer confidence returning, the home improvement sector is heating up along with Thailand’s summer weather. The company believes sales are now on a sustainable pathway, following 7.5 per cent growth in 2022, bringing total retail sales to 65.1

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“A big vote of confidence”: Why Walmart’s store upgrades are key

Inside Retail

The retailer also expanded its vision centres and pharmacies with private screening rooms, and placed digital touchpoints throughout the store to provide information of products and services. And it added new “dollar shops” for consumers to pick through seasonal, more affordably priced items. billion in 2017.

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5 Best Experiential Retail Examples

Greater Group

Agent Training, civilians enter the experience store where a range of limited edition uniforms and other merchandise items are on sale to prepare them for returning to the ‘real world’. Online retail has been booming over the last couple of years and statistics show this method of shopping is only becoming more and more popular.