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What is Omni-channel Retail?

Retail Bound

To be competitive in today’s market, brands need to think about how they will drive product sales across all channels, as well as how they will manage customer data and marketing activities. They must also keep in mind the cost associated with setting up multiple storefronts and managing them daily.

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Why Book Depository’s closure could be a “net benefit” for Australian booksellers

Inside Retail

Our members are much more engaged online than ever, but we are a social and narrative species,” Egan said. “I Maintaining diversity Former head of merchandising at Booktopia Joanna Lewin believes that the closure of Book Depository won’t have the same impact on the local bookstore industry in Australia as it will in the UK and US.

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The 5 retail trends for 2023

CAAD

Another technological element that is already being deployed in retail chains around the world is robotics. Here, retailers have a golden opportunity to differentiate themselves as a business, create value and engagement and establish long-term relationships with both suppliers and customers.

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Brick & Mortar Remains King: The Value of In-Store Experiences

Parcel Pending

Clearly, the year 2020 was the year of e-tailing, e- shopping , and eCommerce with Digital Commerce 360 reporting that US “ retail chains will end the year with a collective 76.8% However, don’t write off brick and mortar retail stores yet. growth in eCommerce ” 1. Direct-to-Consumer Brands Embracing Physical Stores.

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“A big vote of confidence”: Why Walmart’s store upgrades are key

Inside Retail

As Neil Saunders, managing director and retail analyst at GlobalData, told Inside Retail , “Having produced a string of good numbers over the past few years, Walmart is currently one of the stars of the retail market.” However, not everything has been coming up roses for the mass retailer.

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Retail crime: Why foiling shoplifters takes a team effort

Inside Retail

Customer theft has long been recognised as retailers’ primary source of loss, accounting for about half of all crime-related losses. When we sought answers from LP managers, enquiring about the tactics customers engaging in theft employed, their responses were both enlightening and disheartening.