Inside Retail

APRIL 6, 2025

Once seen as a staple of urban retail, department stores in China are undergoing a transformative reinvention. With malls, e-commerce giants, and niche retailers vying for consumer attention, these legacy institutions must reimagine their purpose in an increasingly digital and experience-driven retail environment.

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Wiser

OCTOBER 25, 2024

For brands and retailers, this week presents a crucial opportunity to refine pricing strategies, capitalize on heightened consumer demand, and remain competitive in a rapidly evolving market. Beyond these giants, niche retailers like PC Richard & Son leveraged “charm pricing” to create a perception of better deals.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 5, 2022

And among those retailers that have both ecommerce and brick-and-mortar operations, nearly half (46%) said that the former is less profitable than the latter. These challenges are a global phenomenon — the study reflects responses from approximately 300 retail decision-makers across seven global markets, including the U.S.,

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365 Retail

AUGUST 2, 2024

Retailers need certainty, too, but also need to respond quickly to changes in market dynamics while looking to achieve the best possible margin, tight stock management, and a good profit. Bringing AI into the mix can provide a view of the future, working with external market data to make predictions.

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