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Australians return to the malls despite a plunge in consumer confidence

Inside Retail

Comparable sales of major retailers and specialty stores were up by 11.2 Scentre group’s figures came out on the same day as the latest consumer confidence data from Westpac shows a decline of 5.6 The post Australians return to the malls despite a plunge in consumer confidence appeared first on Inside Retail.

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

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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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7-Eleven Parent Plans Corporate Restructuring to Sharpen Focus on Convenience Business

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Seven & i Holdings , parent company of 7-Eleven , plans to create a new holding company for its supermarkets, specialty stores and other non-convenience store businesses. Additionally, Seven & i plans to rename itself as the 7-Eleven Corporation as it focuses more intently on its global convenience store business.

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Graf Lantz Seeks Growth Without Sacrificing Product Quality or Sustainability

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Our founders are not consumers in context of the ‘consumerist culture,’” Gopinath explained. The company’s goal isn’t to get consumers to buy the same products over again, but to sell those products to more consumers while also providing shoppers with things that work in other parts of their lives.

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With Sights on Global Growth, Draper James Sells Majority Stake

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Consortium Brand Partners (CBP), a consumer-focused investment manager, has acquired a majority ownership stake in Draper James , the fashion and lifestyle retail brand founded by actress Reese Witherspoon. Financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed.

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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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How Retailers Can Control Costs Even As Return Rates Climb

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In a survey of consumers conducted by Doddle , 84% said a positive returns experience encourages them to shop with a retailer again. Conversely, 73% of consumers responding to a survey by Returnly said they would not shop with a brand again after a poor returns experience. In-Store Returns Trending Up, But Not Pouring In.

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