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Retail appointments of the week

Inside Retail

At Redmart, in four years as VP of commercial and marketing, revenue grew from $14 million to $285 million per annum and the platform’s product offer increased 25-fold after the adoption of drop shipping. Prior to that, he had held different positions at Fendi. Both will report to Ubaldo Minelli, CEO of the OTB group.

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Retail Import Surge Expected Through Summer

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(PRESS RELEASE) WASHINGTON – The unprecedented surge of imports at retail container ports that began last summer is expected to continue at least through the end of this summer as retailers work to meet increased consumer demand, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

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10 Online Business for Sale in June

Small Biz Trends

Take a look at the online businesses for sale in June. As a drop-shipping operation, this Home Decor Ecommerce Business ships 98% of its orders directly from the supplier. Established in 2002, this business has longevity with a trademarked name in a niche sector. READ MORE: How to Buy a Business.

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Cross-Channel Home Décor Retailing: 5 Take Away Lessons from The Game Changers

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

Formerly known as CSN Stores, the company was founded in 2002. To enable individuals to locate the ideal product at the current cost. To help people find the perfect product at the right price d. Wayfair is an American e-commerce company that sells furniture and home-goods.

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Department stores still drive retail sales growth in Japan – for now

Inside Retail

Japan’s department stores bear a striking resemblance to cruise ships: they’re big, luxurious, move glacially and serve an ageing customer. METI says Japan retail sales in the January-May period totaled 66,050 billion yen (about $693 billion at current exchange rates), up 6.0 per cent, year-over-year, at its 15 stores.