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Are we entering a bricks-and-mortar renaissance? Here’s what the data says

Inside Retail

In a rollercoaster year for retail sales, a survey of retailers has indicated an optimistic outlook for store network growth. CBRE said events and the return of international students and tourists as well as a return of office workers would be positive drivers for CBD retail sales in the year ahead. per cent to 13.9

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Retail in 2024: Adaptation and Opportunities in an Ever-Changing Environment

CAAD

The retail industry is undergoing a transformation in the first half of 2024, addressing challenges that demand agile adaptation to new trends , especially since the COVID-19 pandemic. growth in retail sales , the highest increase recorded in the European Union.

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E-commerce sales fall as cost-of-living pressures hit consumers

Inside Retail

As inflation and rising interest rates start to bite and reduce consumers’ spending capacity and confidence, Australian e-commerce sales declined sharply in July. . About the author: Merline McGregor is GM at Pattern Australia. The post E-commerce sales fall as cost-of-living pressures hit consumers appeared first on Inside Retail.

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Shoppers click ‘buy’ as retailers slash prices ahead of Cyber Monday

Inside Retail

Holiday shoppers in the US are seeking out the best deals and strategically nabbing the deepest discounts ahead of Cyber Monday, according to data from retailer websites aggregated by third parties. Other firms use different measurements to gauge online shopping patterns.

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What the cost-of-living crunch means for Black Friday

Inside Retail

Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale events have turbo-charged Christmas trading, with the month of November overtaking December in total retail sales for each of the past three years. Retailers are hoping for more Christmas cheer this year from Black Friday on 25 November and the Cyber Monday promotion three days later.

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Amazon Australia maintains pace

Inside Retail

Pattern Australia has released its fourth annual report on consumer considerations and e-commerce. The delivery proposition from Amazon is a key conversion factor: 34 per cent of consumers who had purchased from Amazon in the last 12 months cited delivery as a key reason for choosing Amazon over another retailer.

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Holiday In-Store Shopping 2021

Tusco Display

Holiday Shopping In 2021: Short Supply And High Demand Throughout the pandemic, Tusco Display has been focused on maintaining operations while keeping our teams safe despite uncertainty. The sales numbers are beginning to reflect this – and the trend is likely to continue into the holiday season.