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As Inflation Weakens Shopper Loyalty, Retailers Can Win Them Back With Data and Personalization

Retail TouchPoints

As a result, retailers need to rethink how they attract and retain customers by looking at data not just from recent months but also from the last time shoppers felt this much economic pressure — the Great Recession of 2008-2009. Targeted marketing. Targeted email. How did we come out of it? said Krakovsky.

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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. Shein was founded by American-born Chinese entrepreneur Chris Xu, who remains as CEO. Shipments to Australia take a minimum of two weeks, according to the site.

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The Olympic opportunity: How brands can sustain their momentum beyond the Games

Inside Retail

Take the 2008 Beijing Olympics, for example, where Usain Bolt’s electrifying performances in the 100m and 200m sprints captivated the world. The shared experiences of joy, disappointment and suspense help foster a sense of community among viewers, both locally and globally.

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Finding Your Perfect 3PL Partner – Tips for Product Startups

Retail Bound

Ideally, they should be located close to your target markets to reduce shipping times and costs. Since 2008, we have helped countless product brands launch and grow in the retail space. Key Factors to Consider When Selecting a 3PL Partner Geographic Location and Reach The geographic location of your 3PL partner is crucial.

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From Clicks to Bricks: When Product Brands Should Make the Leap into Physical Retail

Retail Bound

Market analysis is one of them. Understanding your target market and the competitive landscape can help you identify opportunities and potential challenges in the physical retail space. Since 2008, we have helped countless product brands launch and grow in the retail space. If so, our team at Retailbound can help.

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11 Things You Need to Know About Shein

Indigo 9 Digital

Shein was founded over a decade ago in 2008 in Nanjing China by Chris Xu an American born Chinese graduate of Washington University. While Shein is based in China its target market is international. Shein, unlike some of its rivals, does not have any permanent stores and now is the largest online only fashion site in the world.

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Shopify research provides new insights on building brands consumers love

Inside Retail

This understanding is key to developing growth strategies to resonate with target markets, as different customer cohorts each have their own distinct relationships with brands – variously prioritising factors such as price, quality, and a shared sense of purpose. “For

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