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Why personalisation is key to digital success

Inside Retail

But it is much more than that and can be a large contributor to a customer’s overall satisfaction with a brand. Strategies for success Not all retailers will have the scale and resources of a global organisation, but the kinds of technologies being used to drive customer service excellence are accessible to all sizes of business.

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Changes to isolation requirements for critical workers divide the industry

Inside Retail

These workers must wear a mask and “comply with risk-management strategies put in place by their employer”, including daily rapid antigen tests – no easy feat at a time when there is a national shortage of tests. Other factors at play’. Meanwhile, many others are opting for more airfreighting of products, although this is costly.

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Dubai Cares and ALEC collaborate to refurbish National Charity School with cutting-edge learning and play equipments

Design Middleeast

At ALEC, we take immense pride in our position as a key contributor to the development of the UAE. Education, youth upskilling and improving schooling infrastructure are core focus areas of our community impact strategy. I would like to thank Dubai Cares for affording us the opportunity to be partners in such a wonderful initiative.

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Behind the breakup of Adidas and Reebok

Inside Retail

The focus for Adidas will now be on its “Own the Game” strategy, which it expects will fuel growth, gain market share and “create sustainable value” for its stakeholders. The lines have well and truly been blurred between high fashion, streetwear and sportswear. Behind the breakup . But it’s the exception and not the rule.”.

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Can Japan’s Aeon become a global juggernaut?

Inside Retail

Still, Vincom’s occupancy rate across its portfolio is a not-overly-impressive 83%, even though the company can rightly point to a miserable run with Vietnam’s extended draconian lockdowns as a major contributor to its vacancy problem. It will need to hold firmly to that line even as the Covid clouds lift over Asia.

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What will it take for Pakistan’s textile industry to reach net zero?

Inside Retail

It’s about developing a commitment from organisations that are buying from these manufacturers to commit long term, put the orders in place and commit to a sustainable strategy,” he said. From her perspective, brands have always historically outsourced their production lines and not owned their means of supply.

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Retail’s Teachable Moment

Retail Prophet

Former Macy’s CEO Terry Lundgren told CNBC, “Something like 90% of all footwear under $100 at retail are coming out of China, and we all need to diversify that strategy.” Could intense sanctions, tariffs and embargoes on Chinese goods by North America, Europe and other global allies wipe out 30 years of China’s economic growth in a heartbeat?

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