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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 AI is Revolutionising the Retail Sector

Retail Focus

Optimised Pricing Finding the optimal price point to maximise profits while remaining competitive is a constant balancing act in retail. AI algorithms in retail pricing software from Retail Express can take in pricing data, customer demand cues, and competitor pricing to dynamically determine the best prices.

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French Contemporary Fashion Brand Brings Rental Service to U.S.

Retail TouchPoints

Customers can return the items at the end of the rental period with free shipping and dry cleaning, continue to rent for a daily fee or purchase the item at a discount. When daily rental fees add up to the retail price, the customer will own the item with no penalty. “As per share but currently trading at $18.20

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Inflation, not volume, will drive retail sales growth until 2025 – report

Inside Retail

The quarterly Deloitte Access Economics’ Retail Forecasts finds that – based on trend analysis – real retail spending during the quarter to March 31 ran 6.2 per cent ahead of what might have been expected had Covid-19 not disrupted markets from early 2020. He expects retail sales by volume will increase by an average of only 1.1

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The Step-Up in Ecommerce Sneaker Fraud

Retail TouchPoints

In fact, the sneaker resale market in the U.S. This article will discuss the sneaker resale trend, major indicators of fraud for retailers to be aware of, and how merchants can combat sneaker fraud using machine learning. Heeling and Dealing The sneaker resale market is a lucrative industry.

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Big in Japan: The return of vending machines

Inside Retail

And in a market where convenience is key, vending machines have provided an accessible channel for consumers of far more than just soft drinks. Vending machine innovations have been a saviour for restaurants and shops around the nation, and more recently they’ve been introduced to overseas markets, selling Japanese curry and local cuisines.

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Price, not volume, driving Australian retail sales growth

Inside Retail

Retail prices increased 4.8 per cent through the year to the June quarter with the largest price rises seen in food and household goods. “On On a quarterly basis, overall retail price growth has already exceeded sales volume growth in both the March and June quarters,” says Rumbens. “On per cent price growth.”.