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Silly Solly’s plans 10 more stores as it moves to franchise model

Inside Retail

Aussie discount retailer Silly Solly is on a growth trajectory, with plans to expand as a franchise, after shifting from a licensing model. Expansion through conversion Silly Solly’s is looking for conversions in its growth strategy and is targeting other discount stores whose owners want to be part of a bigger buying arrangement.

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Why Best Buy, Walmart, other major US retailers are touting health services

Inside Retail

Also on Thursday, Walmart announced plans to open 28 new health centres in Texas, Arizona and Missouri, bringing the national total to more than 75 locations. The growing interest in health care among some of the country’s largest retailers comes as American consumers pull back on discretionary purchases in the face of persistent inflation.

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

Inside Retail

What we’ve seen since this handover is a period of exponential growth across our direct-to-consumer (DTC) channels, as well as with our wholesale distribution. It’s an opportunity to echo our brand voice, really connect with Reebok consumers, and highlight the best of our product range across all our categories.

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Waste from Adidas, Walmart, other brands fuelling Cambodia brick kilns – report

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It found pre-consumer garment waste including fabric, plastic, rubber, and other materials from the brands was being burned at seven factories. Brick factory workers reported regular migraines, nosebleeds, and other illnesses, the UK report said. The other brands did not immediately reply to Reuters’ requests for comment.

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Appliance bidding platform Ineda aims to put consumers in control

Inside Retail

Online bidding platform Ineda, has released an updated version of its marketplace, offering consumers somewhere to offer manufacturers and retailers a bid on electronics and appliances. Consumers can literally negotiate the best bargain on purchases. Together, we can weather these tough times and emerge stronger than ever. .”

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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. per cent in the first quarter, with consumer goods up 3.1 The official numbers are usually reported unquestioningly, yet they can be deeply flawed for a number of reasons. per cent to US$4.0

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How FOMO drives consumers and retailers to participate in Black Friday

Inside Retail

For the past few years, consumers have been more than willing to dip into their bursting savings accounts – thanks in large part to the pandemic – to spend on Black Friday. Because of the psychology of sales and the immediacy of it, there’s that fear of missing out, and many consumers are exposing themselves to making impulse purchases.”

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