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Suburban shopping strips are struggling, but they still have time to evolve

Inside Retail

Shopping strips are facing increasing challenges, and not just because of retail competition. While there is still a lingering Covid shadow on some shopping strips, including those in capital city central business districts (CBDs), other factors are impacting the viability of suburban retail precincts.

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The story behind Australia’s first online homewares supercentre

Inside Retail

Established bricks-and-mortar retailers such as Barbeques Galore, Beds n Dreams and Linen House are some of the first brands that have joined a new online homewares supercentre: Homemakercentral. You’ll see multiple products by multiple retailers all related to [say] the bedroom. That’s how we shop in the real world.

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How 99 Bikes plans to return to profit with an electric-powered push

Inside Retail

Australian specialty retailer 99 Bikes has announced its B Corp certification as the business continues to backpedal from its $12.4 The retailer also expects to benefit from the trend of electric bikes, and it has two national expos this year to showcase the company’s fleet to consumers. million loss in FY23 after a $23.7

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So you think it’s time for a digital transformation. Read this first

Inside Retail

There’s no denying that the pandemic created the perfect conditions for online retail. A combination of more time at home, more time spent online, and shop closures meant that online purchases rocketed. Online retail sales showed exceptionally large growth over the main lockdown periods of 2020 and 2021. per cent. People power.

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Making Sense of Retail: Part I

VMS

Efforts to enhance that physical and personal shopping experience walk a fine line between trendy and traditional. Trendy store design that is not backed by in-store experience data can feel disconnected from shoppers’ desires and needs, while traditional retail design methodology is no longer sufficient to engage and energize shoppers.

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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. Finding a way to sell across all channels, is where the concept of omni-channel retailing comes in. A second retail channel product manufacturers should look at is catalog companies.

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COVID-19: A Shot in the Arm for QR Codes at Retail

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HAYWARD, CA – (November 18, 2021) – OnQ , a leading manufacturer of custom retail displays, today released results of a national survey, QR Code Consumer Use Study , which explores how shopper behavior around QR codes has evolved since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information, visit www.onqsolutions.com.