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Understanding the consumer of 2021

Inside Retail

Lockdowns with little advance notice, panic buying, supply chain disruptions, hastily made changes to health and safety regulations, and extreme swings in consumer needs and expectations. How did they fare and how have consumers changed due to their pandemic experience? Consumers unevenly impacted. Adaptability tested.

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The benefits of trip-chaining for retailers, consumers and society

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In today’s fast-paced world, consumers are always on the move—whether it’s a quick trip to the grocery store, collecting packages, or making an impromptu visit to grab a forgotten item from an online order placed the previous night. Delivery to home remains a favorite among consumers.

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Levi’s CMO: “I don’t think skinny jeans are truly dying”

Inside Retail

But while Levi’s Spring/Summer 2021 collection seems to confirm that looser looks are in, with its ‘70s-inspired high-waisted flare cuts for women and relaxed fits for men, it may be too soon to say goodbye to the skinny jean just yet. IR: What are some new denim styles that Levi’s is seeing consumer demand for at the moment?

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Why the world’s biggest DTC mattress brand is betting on Australian retail

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Everything we bring into Australia is specifically tailored to the Australian market and the Australian consumer and how we sleep,” he said. The brand aims to generate 10 per cent of total revenue in Australia and New Zealand this calendar year. We don’t just turn out cookie-cutter models. We’re not here for a holiday,” King said.

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Can anything take the Shein of China’s e-commerce titan?

Inside Retail

Over the course of the pandemic, Shein has doubled its revenue to US$10 billion and dethroned Amazon as the top shopping app in the US. Seeing Shein’s massive popularity on the app, TikTok owner ByteDance launched its own fast fashion platform, called Dmonstudio, in late 2021.

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Why retail powerhouse FJ Benjamin is bullish on growth in Southeast Asia

Inside Retail

Benjamin went on to explain that in Malaysia, 90 per cent of its business is based on domestic consumption, with the remaining 10 per cent coming from its operations in the Genting Highlands tourist area. Consumers are a lot more aware about hygiene and wellness, and there’s a lot more disposable income being spent in this area,” he noted.

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Can Japan’s Aeon become a global juggernaut?

Inside Retail

As Japan’s Aeon Mall sets out to conquer the hearts, minds and wallets of consumers in Southeast Asia, it is finding that quality rather than quantity is where the emphasis has to be. In 2021, the company opened only two malls outside Japan: Aeon Mall Tanjung Barat in Jakarta, and Aeon Mall Guangzhou Xintang in China.

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