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How premium Japanese outlet Gotemba is bringing beauty to bargain shopping

Inside Retail

The centre’s tenant lineup is a who’s who of high-end retail, featuring designers from all around the world. Prior to Gotemba, Japan’s retail market was tightly regulated and the industry in bad shape. Government statistics show that at the time of Gotemba’s opening, retail sales in Japan had fallen for 42 consecutive months.

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Behind the “massive” potential for premium outlet centres in Japan

Inside Retail

Now it will be famous for its shopping, too. From a tourist shopping perspective though, Fukaya is destined to be overshadowed by another Mitsubishi-Simon project, Gotemba Premium Outlets, about 200km to the south and within spitting distance of the famous Mt Fuji. . Where shopping and art coexist.

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What is Omni-channel Retail?

Retail Bound

Although many new product companies are finding success selling on Shopify or Amazon, online sales still only represent 20% of all retail sales, whereas offline channels like brick-and-mortar locations, catalog, TV Shopping and Reward and Incentive markets represent 80%.

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How HomePro aims to grow in Thailand’s fragmented DIY market 

Inside Retail

The company believes sales are now on a sustainable pathway, following 7.5 per cent growth in 2022, bringing total retail sales to 65.1 This was a significant milestone because, after a slump lasting two years, it finally brought sales above the level of 2019. Net profit came in at 1.6 billion THB, or about $72 million.

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

Inside Retail

The retailer also expanded its vision centres and pharmacies with private screening rooms, and placed digital touchpoints throughout the store to provide information of products and services. And it added new “dollar shops” for consumers to pick through seasonal, more affordably priced items. billion in 2017.

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5 Best Experiential Retail Examples

Greater Group

Experiential retail has developed out of the need to adapt to the changing market due to the rapid growth of the online market. While a considerate percentage of shopping nowadays takes place online – especially among millennials and Gen Z – it remains favourable for brands to keep one foot on the ground. Galaxy Harajuku.