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Aeon Mall hits the right note in Japan and Vietnam, but China is still problematic

Inside Retail

China now accounts for 15 per cent of the companys operating revenues and two-thirds of its non-Japan operating revenue. Specialty store metrics at the companys malls reflected rising prices and higher average transaction values in Japan, with sales growth at the Japan malls of 6.2 per cent and customer traffic growth of 3.2

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NRF: 52% of Shoppers Celebrating Valentine’s Day, Spending a Combined $21.8 Billion

Retail TouchPoints

The holiday may be serving as a form of release for pent-up consumers: nearly three-quarters ( 73% ) of shoppers celebrating Valentine’s Day this year feel it is important to do so given the current state of the pandemic. Just over half ( 52% ) of U.S. adults plan to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year, spending a total of $21.8

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Meet the Aussie pet accessories business with 14-carat leads starting at $550

Inside Retail

It’s no secret that consumers are still spending big on their pets even in a cost of living crisis – and the launch of luxury pet accessories brand Mon Petit Amour Manolo, which sells collars starting at $550, is proof of this. billion in 2023. Room for growth The global pet accessories market is currently valued at US$11.01

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Why Japan’s Aeon Mall is chasing growth overseas

Inside Retail

Specialty store sales have dragged at Aeon’s 83 malls and have consistently been down double-digit percentages compared with 2019, particularly in the all-important apparel segment, where sales have been off close to 20 per cent over the two-year period. billion yen (about $30.8 The three-year plan.

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Off-Price Retail: A Double-Edged Tool For Brands With Excess Inventory Needs

Retail TouchPoints

In the past, repurposing it required a meticulous approach that was equal parts complicated and time-consuming. From a consumer perspective, shoppers don’t want to spend top dollar on expensive items when there are better deals they can find at a TJ Maxx, HomeGoods or Marshalls. . In today’s age, sustainable fashion matters.

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Retail Statistics You Should Know

Small Biz Trends

The retail industry in the US accounts for 18.7 % of total gross domestic product (GDP). image: SCORE If you want to run a successful retail store, you should not only know about how to open a retail store but also what kind of retail store (big or small) you want to open. These occupations account for 6.3%

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Why it’s good to be a mall operator in the Philippines right now

Inside Retail

The booming retail business Aside from the retail properties, SM Investments also has a separate retail arm consisting of about 3850 department stores, supermarkets, hypermarkets and specialty stores. Same-store sales have been increasing at a rate above 6 per cent and twice that at its 74 department stores.