Inside Retail

JANUARY 2, 2023

Across our network of 30 omnichannel and pureplay online retailers in Australia, we’re seeing a trend towards consolidation and specialisation, which are interrelated, as large and addressable markets remain underpenetrated. The numbers speak for themselves.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 30, 2020

Schools and universities are presenting plans designed to ensure students’ safe return to classrooms, but regardless of their children’s age, parents, grandparents and caregivers are purchasing more health-related goods to help them prepare. Health and safety fears inspiring new purchase decisions.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 27, 2024

This consolidated inventory system has reduced returns and helped increase e-commerce sales by double digits, as well as helping store managers improve capacity management. In retail, some of the promising applications include demand planning and forecasting, as well as store layout optimisation, all of which drive growth.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 26, 2024

Australian specialty retailer 99 Bikes has announced its B Corp certification as the business continues to backpedal from its $12.4 Bricks-and-mortar retail big business 99 Bikes currently operates 62 stores in Australia and New Zealand, seven in the US and four in the UK. Australia is the strongest market for the business.

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 5, 2022

A Pea in the Pod, the well-known designer and specialty retailer of luxe maternity apparel and accessories, is returning to its retail roots with the opening of two new concept stores located in Chicago and New York City.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 2, 2022

Some retailers lament the woes of Amazon and other marketplaces cutting into their sales, profit, market share and valuation. Some retailers launch their own marketplace to become the disruptor instead of the disrupted. Walmart, Target, Home Depot and most big box retailers run their own successful marketplaces.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 1, 2022

A recent Australia Post report found that online retail sales growth in 2021 had doubled the pre-pandemic growth baseline, with an annual increase in online sales of 12.3 And while many shoppers have returned to bricks-and-mortar stores, it’s clear that e-commerce is here to stay. Brand awareness and marketing strategy.

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Inside Retail

JULY 23, 2024

Marie Driscoll, a chartered financial analyst and a professor at Parsons, The New School and the Fashion Institute of Technology, told Inside Retail that the deal was inevitable considering the current state of US department stores. “The Retail experts are on the fence about the benefits of this deal for HBC.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 2, 2021

They invest time as advocates of your brand, and in return they expect you to reward them with unique experiences that justify their commitment. This new dynamic requires a reimaging of the standard customer relationship management (CRM) software that retailers have typically used to offer customers a basic level of personalization.

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Mass Relators

APRIL 14, 2021

On average, participating retailers have seen their return on ad spend (ROAS) surpass $25, while store sales jumped 1.6% The results of our campaigns were impressive, and we’re excited to now be implementing Digital CircP wherever we operate,” said Rachel Stephens, Vice President of Marketing, Digital, and Loyalty, Stop & Shop.

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Small Biz Trends

JULY 8, 2021

We have assembled all the numbers you need, including store operations, shopper behaviors, how retailers market their businesses, and much more. If you own a retail store or are considering shop ideas for a new one, take a look at the stats below. Retail Statistics: The Big Picture. Retail Marketing Statistics.

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Small Biz Trends

JULY 8, 2022

there are some 143,853 small business retailers who sell a diverse range of products. The number of businesses in the Small Specialty Retail Stores industry in the US has grown 0.9% In fact, opening a retail store is a popular way to start a business thanks to its simple business model. Across the U.S.,

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

It shows that a return to the first ‘normal’ summer break since the pandemic supported general spending in December, with the Index rising moderately as the year ended. However, in January, the typical post-Christmas decline in retail spending was one factor pushing the Index 6.9 per cent lower for the month.

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I Vend

APRIL 2, 2025

Learn more about our leading retail management software Read more In this article we explore five key features that set iVend retail management software apart from other POS and retail software, and make it the perfect choice for you if youre a mid-size retailer.

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Retail Gazette

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Scaling back on innovation during challenging times, he argues, can lead to missed opportunities and hinder a company’s ability to keep up with evolving market demands – or worse, spiral into trouble, or lose market position, as the likes of Kodak and Blockbuster have found out to the cost of their entire businesses in recent times.

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Inside Retail

JULY 19, 2022

The pandemic had of course hit the retail market in Singapore with movement restrictions for the last two years, and the management saw this an opportune time to recalibrate and refresh its retail offerings. Attracting crowds.

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Retail Next

MAY 17, 2020

The pace has been maddeningly slow – both as an executive in retail technology and as a consumer. Yes, some of the lowest hanging fruit has been picked – you can now return online purchases in-store (remember when that was a thing, having to return online purchases through the mail?), Performance Measurement.

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Retalon

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Afterall, retailers invest in merchandise hoping to sell it at a profit. That’s the crux of the entire retail business model. As such, the GMROI formula is used to evaluate how successful retailers are in getting a return on their inventory. You may already be familiar with the term Return on Investment or ROI.

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Storis

JANUARY 22, 2024

Our survey found that furniture retailers are enthusiastic about many applications of AI led by those that will increase marketing efficiency and reduce bottom-line costs. More than 50% of those surveyed plan or use Generative AI for designing digital ads, writing content, and personalizing marketing.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Customer Insights: Analyze purchasing patterns and customer behavior to tailor marketing efforts and inventory decisions. Email and SMS Marketing: Use CRM data to create targeted marketing campaigns and promotions, sending personalized messages to customers.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

AUGUST 26, 2024

Customized Retail Reporting and Analytics: Access to customized reports and analytics allows you to monitor sales trends, identify best-selling products, and understand customer preferences. This data-driven approach helps optimize your product offerings and marketing strategies.

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Retalon

AUGUST 5, 2020

With the dynamic nature of retail and supply chains, North America’s top retailers aim to have 98.5% in-stocks on the retailer’s most important and profitable items in their business. Specialty retailers often face unique challenges in maintaining optimal In-Stock Level. Inventory Turnover Ratio Benchmark Example.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Given that shoppers in other markets have embraced it, however, the exam question is: Should this be regarded as a permanent or temporary difference? Physical retail Is the in-store retail experience becoming the last bastion for true brand experiences or has online won shoppers over? We suggest only time will tell.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 30, 2021

Hopefully, as vaccines roll out across Southeast Asia, and the eventual relaxation of the MCO, will set the retail industry firmly on the path to recovery and growth. We look forward to footfall in the malls returning to pre-pandemic levels, and are excited to welcome shoppers to Pavilion Bukit Jalil, which opens at the end of the year.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Retailers such as Best Buy and Apple were two of the first to implement the model at scale, showing the value for businesses outside of luxury and specialty retail. Ultimately, the customer must feel at ease within the space, or they will be reluctant to return. Is the store limited in space?

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Retail Geek

MARCH 31, 2021

Given how Shoppers tend to buy the same item in multiple sizes when they order online, Macy’s can use it stores to handle returns which lowers the shipping cost and offers a chance to win some sales while those customers are in there are stores. You thought that was funny. [33:01]

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Mass Relators

OCTOBER 17, 2022

The second part of your question is I think about CVS retail itself. We’re at this unique intersection between, effectively, specialty retail which drives consumer engagement on the currency of authority, but also mass retail, which drives consumer engagement on the currency of convenience.

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Retail Geek

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Tied to the market. Did terrific right and so if there is economic uncertainty and instability in this economy it’s bifurcated and it’s the lower-income people that like do not have equity in the stock market. Um there were her but roll all that up and the the professional analysts feel like. Then Delta hit.

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Retail Geek

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The impact of the election is expected to influence consumer sentiment, media spending, and holiday promotions, with Amazon and Walmart predicted to perform above market averages. ? Amazon Q3 Earnings Highlights Retail & GMV : Amazons retail revenue surged by 7.2%, with U.S. They’ll outperform the market.

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Retail Geek

MAY 9, 2023

Jason: [1:48] Yes unfortunately not a large enough chunk of the total addressable Market are Geeks. You kind of you’ve seen a lot of other retailers that as the economy has gotten kind of tough they’ve kind of. [18:58] And it seems like consumers are continuing to embrace that.

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Retail Geek

JANUARY 12, 2024

Jason visited the Walmart Neighborhood Market in Pea Ridge, Arkansas featuring drone delivery. 2023 Predictions Recap Jason : At least 2 retail bankruptcies (besides Party City) Yes BNPL Consolidation (Klarna, Affirm, Afterpay. E-com returns 10-15% growth rates. Here is a video for those interested. Shein successful IPO.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 19, 2025

Were a small company, but were the first people in the world to do that because were chasing it, constantly looking for innovation, and bringing it to market fast, Campbell said. Before, customers decanted product refills into dispensers and returned the pouches to Zero Co, so they could be cleaned, refilled and reused.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Here, we speak with CEO Graham Dean about the challenges of scaling a business at the right pace, the importance of a consistent growth strategy and how global department stores can compete with specialty retailers. Inside Retail : Harris Scarfe is marking 175 years of trading this year. That was very difficult. GD: Many times.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

While that’s great news for merchants and the economy, particularly after years of pandemic-induced shopping anxiety, this year’s holiday season is rolling in with a new set of curveballs for retailers, not least of which will be staffing those busy stores while keeping costs in check. It’s sort of an unwritten thing that happens.

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Retail Geek

JANUARY 27, 2025

A least one retailer has an AI based auto-replenishment solution with significant adoption. YES Bifurcation drives at least two more retail bankruptcies, including 1 national specialty retailer, and one general merchandise/dept store. two top 50 retailers) YES China companies focus more on West and get more traction.

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