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Why luxury Aussie retailers are missing a major consumer segment

Inside Retail

According to Bastion Insights, a strategy consultancy specialising in cross-cultural insights, luxury Australian retailers have – by and large – struggled to effectively engage with local consumers of South Asian or Mainland Chinese descent.

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Abercrombie & Fitch delivers ‘exceptional’ first-quarter performance 

Inside Retail

However, as it bucks the general direction of the market and stands in marked contrast to the more negative results of many other discretionary retailers, it is an exceptional level of performance. At a high level, the answer can be found in the skills and attitude of management.

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Overseas expansion is risky, but these Aussie retailers are doing it anyway

Inside Retail

Despite some unsuccessful forays beyond the borders of Australia and New Zealand by some retailers, there is increasing optimism about global expansion. Enhanced market analysis and management tools generated by new technology and the attraction of international customers from online platforms are no doubt key factors.

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Lighting – retail’s bright idea

Retail Focus

Here, we speak with several specialist providers of lighting to the retail market and find out more about the many advantages of revamping your lighting setup. Unique part of retail One provider in this area is Shoplight , which, as its name may suggest, is well positioned to supply lighting solutions to the retail market.

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What does Apple’s Indian expansion plan mean for the mobile landscape?

Inside Retail

India’s mobile retail In recent years, the mobile phone retail space in India has been shrinking due to the rise of the digital marketplace, at the same time retailers have struggled to handle increasing real estate costs, labour expenses, and warehouse management.

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Retail Data Analytics: Turning Data into Decisions

Parcel Pending

With retailers navigating the turbulent post-pandemic waters, mediating inventory issues, and stabilizing their supply chain, they are now looking for solid and profitable solutions to ensure their continued success in the ever-competitive retail market.

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Meet Missfresh, the Chinese grocery retailer offering 30-minute delivery

Inside Retail

Here, we chat with Missfresh about how the DMWs operate, how it’s digitalising fresh markets and its plans for the future. In contrast to traditional e-commerce platforms, our DMW model offers a more convenient experience, fresher products, and better quality control along the supply chain. In June, the brand went public on the NASDAQ.

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