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Scarred by the 2008 Recession and COVID, 48% of Gen Z Frequently Shops at Discount Stores

Retail TouchPoints

As the oldest members of Gen Z move into their mid-20s and the youngest enter their teen years, personal finance concerns are high on their list of worries. Free returns, at 31% , and quick/helpful customer service, at 27% , also are vital elements.

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Revolve SVP’s playbook for going global and the importance of localisation

Inside Retail

That involves operations, customer service, logistics, warehousing, currency and finance. In 2008 and 2009 we had a lot of customers from around the world knocking on our door wanting to purchase from us, however, we didn’t ship to [every] country. I’m responsible for the profit and loss of the international markets.

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The £1 billion profit club: What comes Next for the fashion giant?

Retail Gazette

It joins the likes of Tesco, which has profits of more than 2bn, B&Q owner Kingfisher, which surpassed 1bn in profit in 2022, and M&S in 2008. Perhaps his caution comes as Next recorded its second impairment charge worth 13m from JoJo Maman Bb, the kids brand it jointly acquired in 2022 with a group of finance firms.

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10 Online Businesses for Sale in May

Small Biz Trends

The owner is looking to slow down and is offering multiple sale options along with financing with 50% down and $5,500 per month. Since 2008 this E-commerce and Wholesale Automotive Part & Accessories business has managed to be known for stocking highly desirable and hard-to-source automotive parts and accessories.

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Who could replace Sharon White as the next John Lewis Partnership chair?

Retail Gazette

Perhaps with M&S now motoring, Norman might jump ship to see if he can perform a similar feat at its rival? The retail veteran grew the upmarket grocer into a more than £6.5bn brand during his 10-year tenure as its boss, helping it to weather the 2008 recession. Davies is known to foster a great culture wherever he has gone.

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Analysis: Why does Shein continue to escape scrutiny?

Inside Retail

In 2008, he launched a fashion e-commerce site – She Inside – as a way to target consumers who were tired of waiting in lines in stores or unable to find their specific size. It completed a series E financing round in 2020, which values the business at USD$15 billion. Will its relentless growth continue?

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Aldi vs Lidl: Who will win the battle of the discounters?

Retail Gazette

With the cost-of-living crisis at the forefront of shoppers’ minds, it’s no surprise so shoppers have jumped ship from the traditional big four supermarkets to discounters. Lidl GB CEO Ryan McDonnell says there is “no ceiling” to its ambitions in the UK and that it saw the potential for hundreds of new stores.