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JD.com’s discounts and Apple’s price cut Lunar New Year retail strategies

Inside Retail

A nuanced perspective Given the competitive landscape in the APAC region, there are some overarching market trends worth noting. Therefore, Wang believes retailers will focus on economic values such as discounts, special offers, bundles, and payment plans to motivate purchases.

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Can Allbirds make a comeback with a new CEO and transformation plan?

Inside Retail

In a call with analysts on March 12, Zwillinger stated that the company plans to close between 10 and 15 underperforming US stores in 2024, about a third of its total number. To put this in perspective, the SG&A totaled up to just US$122.2 million in 2022, or 56 per cent of total revenue. million in 2021.

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Experts weigh in on China’s supply chain risks and mitigation strategies

Inside Retail

In recent years, the Covid-19 pandemic exposed the vulnerability of supply chains, and the ongoing trade tensions between China and other major economies have added further complexity and uncertainty to the situation. The bulk purchase of products is also a good strategy. companies that rely on China.

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Mad Mex exits Asia. Here’s the new growth strategy for Australia

Inside Retail

The move marks the end of the company’s ambitious expansion plan in Asia, shifting focus to the Australian market for the foreseeable future. Was it purely related to Covid lockdowns or were there other factors at play? IR: What does the growth strategy look like for Australia in the next 12 months?

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Who won Easter 2024, and what it says about the future of supermarket retail

Inside Retail

But, in examining the chocolate wars of 2024, several other retailing trends emerge. From a shopper’s perspective, it was noticeable how disruptive this can make the weekly shop. From a retailer’s perspective, shopping during cornerstone retail calendar trading periods is far from seamless. Both retailers and brands.

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“Impossible to ignore”: Witchery MD’s plans to capitalise on digital growth

Inside Retail

During the pandemic, the Australian womenswear brand Witchery turned 50, but rather than kicking back to party, the retailer revved its omnichannel strategy and worked on a new physical store concept. From a design perspective, the new look reflects the evolution of our product and aligns with Witchery’s exit out of men’s and children’s wear.

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Taylor Swift offers a masterclass in marketing. Here’s what retailers can learn

Inside Retail

Rather than investing in and delivering on their brand promise, they focus on other, often supplementary, marketing strategies such as launching engaging campaigns, brands may believe they can substitute competence with warmth. There are countless examples of brands leveraging their success stories through various PR strategies.

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