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The Reject Shop sales increase, consumers favour low-priced consumables

Inside Retail

Discount retailer The Reject Shop says consumers are gravitating towards low-priced consumables due to inflation. The business says consumers prefer “non-discretionary low-priced consumables” ahead of more discretionary products as general merchandise sales were softer than normal. per cent to $439.7 million, up 7.8

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Do consumers really shop their values? Here’s what the data says, and why

Inside Retail

Australian consumers are becoming more conscious of the social, environmental, and economic implications of their purchasing choices. A recent report by Baptist World Aid, based on responses from over 2000 Australians surveyed by research firm McCrindle in September, revealed an increased awareness of the impact of consumer choices.

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Half of UK consumers back a return to VAT-free shopping for tourists to boost retail spend and visitor numbers, Retail Technology Show research reveals

Retail Focus

Despite the Government refusing to overturn the abolition of the duty-free shopping for tourists in the Spring Budget, now half (50%) of UK consumers want the scheme to be reinstated, according to the latest research from Retail Technology Show (RTS), the leading event that connects retail’s changemakers and leading tech innovators.

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Akeneo’s Consumer Research Reveals Changing Shopping Habits of Price-Conscious Consumers

Retail Focus

Akeneo , the Product Experience company, today released its 2023 B2C Survey: Product Experience Satisfaction Around the World , an annual mission to understand how consumers make decisions when buying products, how product experiences impact those decisions and what product information is important to them.

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2 Retail Sectors That Are Completely Changing the Game: FMCG & Q-Commerce

Speaker: Joe Heather, Deliverect GM (UK&I) & Noah Hayes, Deliverect GM (US&CA)

Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and Quick Commerce (Q-commerce) are two vibrant sectors that have undergone significant transformations with the advancements in digital technology. With growing internet penetration and the proliferation of smartphones, consumers' purchasing habits have unsurprisingly evolved.

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Where are Aussie consumers shopping now? Here’s what the data shows

Inside Retail

Lockdowns, store closures, and increased online shopping were all part of the ‘new normal’ for consumers and retailers during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. But it seems we may have finally seen the end of movement and retail restrictions – and the return of in-store shopping. And it’s easy to understand why.

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“Consumers are looking for unique shopping experiences”: SingLand exec

Inside Retail

As part of the Asset Enhancement Initiative (AEI), this venture aims to breathe new life into the shopping experience, aligning seamlessly with the Urban Redevelopment Authority’s vision of creating inclusive and cherished public spaces. The ambitious project, set to conclude in 2025, encompasses a series of key enhancements.

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Sustainability at Retail

In response to this and as part of a global Sustainability at Retail initiative, Shop! But first, a little about the consumer. So much so that, in 2015, the United Nations (UN) issued a call for action by all countries to work toward sustainable development. Download today!