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Retail Roulette – Why Black Friday and Cyber Monday discounts are a complete gamble for retailers and consumers alike

Retail Focus

Now, securing sought after products at the best price is becoming increasingly chaotic for consumers, with prices fluctuating during a number of weeks across the Golden Quarter. Forget deal or no deal, it’s more like deal or disappointment for consumers, leaving much to be desired in terms of results for retailers.

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How GMG plans to win Southeast Asia’s sports retail market

Inside Retail

The country has a well-established retail ecosystem with high-traffic shopping malls, premium retail spaces and a digitally engaged consumer base. Despite its rapid expansion, GMG remains focused on a localised approach, tailoring its retail strategies to consumer behaviours in Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia.

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Experts discuss Printemps’ chance of success in the US retail market

Inside Retail

The official opening of Printemps US marks a bold move on the French players part in an era when many luxury retailers are struggling to keep up. Jean-Marc Bellaiches mission to put hospitality as a central feature of Printemps New York is unique in US retail and the market is hungry for this, Driscoll noted.

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Click, Connect, Convert: How Live Events Integrate with Omnichannel Retail Strategies

Retail TouchPoints

But consumers are demanding in other ways, too. According to a study by UC Today , 90% of consumers expect to have an omnichannel retail experience when we shop. Digital channels are alive with opportunities to dazzle consumers. Here are three key reasons they work so well: 1.

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Successful Retail Marketing Requires a Skilled ‘Data Translator’

Retail TouchPoints

Mastering data is critical for retailers, particularly those serving specialty areas. The ability to reach consumers at the moments in time when they’re likely to make — or at least consider — key purchase decisions is the ultimate marketing challenge. Consumers today expect seamless connectivity.

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3 Ways Livestreaming is Shaking Up the Retail Marketing Playbook

Retail TouchPoints

Through a survey of 475 consumers, Influence Central also found that only 19% of U.S. consumers have tuned into a livestreaming event. The biggest draw for consumers comes from livestreaming’s unique mix of entertainment, behind-the-scenes product information, shared commenting with others, and simple click-to-buy options.”

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The North Face Appeals to All 5 Senses to Bring the Outdoors into its London Flagship

Retail TouchPoints

The store serves not only as a place for product sales and services but as a base camp that should equip and inspire consumers for exploration, said Martina Cerletti, Retail Marketing Director for The North Face EMEA in an interview with Retail TouchPoints.

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