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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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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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7 Costly Mistakes to Avoid in Retail

Compliantia

The retail industry has always been competitive, but the last few years have been more challenging than ever. People’s shopping habits have evolved dramatically and consumer expectations continue to increase. All the while, retail profit margins are shrinking. In fact, even as total retail sales saw a 10.6%

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How Malaysian department store Pavilion is connecting with customers

Inside Retail

The retail industry in Malaysia has struggled during Covid, but shopping centre Pavilion in Kuala Lumpur has continued to find a way to reach consumers. Here, we chat with CEO of retail, Dato’ Joyce Yap, about the future of malls and how sector have evolved in the past year.

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From Cobblestones to Cyberspace: VMSD Celebrates Its 125th Year of Service to the Retail Industry

VMS

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, well before high-end shops and boutiques graced the iconic retail corridors of Fifth Avenue, Champs-Élysées and Via Monte Napoleone, consumerism and desire became a driving force in Western culture. Show windows began to proliferate across the retail landscape.