Retail Bound

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

When major retail chains like Best Buy or Target consider stocking a new product, they often glance at online reviews to gauge consumer sentiment. A study by BrightLocal found that 91% of consumers read online reviews before making a purchase decision.

Consumer

Inside Retail

JUNE 18, 2025

Even during the 2008 financial crisis, US vitamin sales grew by 6 per cent, even as GDP dropped. From segments to selves McKinsey’s report identifies five distinct consumer segments in wellness, each with different priorities and different spending habits. Wellness now is no longer a sector. It’s a psychological strategy.

Beauty and Health

Retail Gazette

MARCH 27, 2025

It joins the likes of Tesco, which has profits of more than 2bn, B&Q owner Kingfisher, which surpassed 1bn in profit in 2022, and M&S in 2008. rise in profits in its current financial year to 1.06bn, spurred by a 5% sales increase despite remaining cautious on consumer outlook. So how is Next looking for growth next?

Fashion

Inside Retail

JUNE 17, 2025

per cent, which the company attributed to a shift in the sales mix to lower margin items and an increased consumer focus on value. Gross profit margin on sales for the quarter fell 40 basis points to 24.7 After tax profit was up strongly to 2.5 billion baht (US$75 million). Total revenues came in at 12.2

Wholesale

Retail Bound

MARCH 4, 2025

Shopping malls were once viewed as relics of the pastcasualties of the eCommerce boom and shifting consumer habits. Many consumers crave the sensory experiences that only physical retail can offertouching, feeling, and trying products before making a purchase. These events significantly increased foot traffic and consumer engagement.

Shopping

Retail Bound

MAY 27, 2025

With countless obstacles to overcome, from fierce competition to rapidly changing consumer preferences, strategic partnerships are more critical than ever. In this blog post, we will explore why product startups need both PR agencies and retail channel management agencies to succeed in the retail sector.

Management

Retail Bound

JUNE 3, 2025

The Dynamics of Selling to Retailers Traditionally, manufacturers create products and sell them to retailers, who then sell to consumers. This model involves inventory management, shipping logistics, and often a lengthy sales cycle. This reduces the need for warehousing and inventory management, lowering operational costs.

Drop-Shipping

Retail Bound

DECEMBER 2, 2024

With a slew of high-impact shopping events driving consumer spending, this is your prime opportunity to maximize revenue, build brand awareness, and move products off shelves quicker than at any other time of the year. Many purchases are carefully planned as consumers actively track deals several weeks in advance.

Shopping

Retail Bound

JANUARY 7, 2025

The Current Retail Landscape The Rise of E-Commerce Over the past decade, e-commerce has transformed the way consumers shop, with online sales accounting for a significant portion of total retail revenue. Personalization and Consumer Insights Personalization is no longer optional; it’s a necessity.

Payment Services

Retail Bound

JULY 8, 2025

With giants dominating the market and the fast pace of consumer trends, how do you make your mark? With established players holding significant market share, capturing consumer attention is increasingly challenging. Ensuring alignment across all touchpoints reinforces the brand’s presence in consumers’ minds.

Promotions

Retail Bound

AUGUST 5, 2025

These two entities, while often intertwined in the business lexicon, serve distinct functions that cater to unique aspects of getting a product from the production line to the end consumer. Understanding the Function of a Retailer A retailer is the final link in the supply chain, directly connecting products with consumers.

Point of Sale

Retail Bound

JUNE 10, 2025

In the fast-paced world of retail, managing inventory is crucial for maintaining profitability and brand reputation. Introduction Understanding inventory liquidation is the first step in effectively managing surplus stock. Storage and management challenges are also significant concerns.

Inventory Management

Retail Bound

JULY 1, 2025

Voice shopping allows consumers to use smart devices like Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant to make purchases through simple verbal commands. This sense of personalization fosters loyalty and keeps consumers coming back. Since 2008, we have helped countless product brands launch and grow in the retail space.

Shopping

Retail Bound

APRIL 1, 2025

Product liability insurance is a crucial component of a comprehensive risk management strategy for manufacturers. This requirement is not just a formality; it’s a critical aspect of risk management for retailers. Negative publicity and consumer distrust can lead to a decline in sales and long-term damage to the brand.

Management

365 Retail

AUGUST 12, 2025

Rob Deacon, Director of Asset Management at Liverpool ONE – Landsec, said: “With regular sell-out product launches, POP MART has proven a viral sensation, and the store is set to appeal to a wide range of consumers across the North West. The products have gained a reputation for rapid sell-outs on launch.

ATS

Retail Bound

MARCH 11, 2025

The Future of Retail Incubators and Accelerators With the retail industry evolving rapidly due to technology and shifting consumer demands, both incubators and accelerators are becoming increasingly customized and essential. Since 2008, we have helped countless product brands launch and grow in the retail space.

Marketing

Retail Bound

JULY 29, 2025

Another challenge is managing backer expectations. By leveraging established retail channels, you can focus on growing your brand and reaching more consumers. By placing your product in their stores, you tap into a network of consumers who trust and rely on these retailers for their purchasing decisions.

Marketing

Retail Bound

JUNE 24, 2025

It’s tempting to rush a product to the campaign stage, but without proper validation, there’s no guarantee of consumer interest. This can result in products that don’t meet market needs or match consumer desires. Since 2008, we have helped countless product brands launch and grow in the retail space.

Target Market

Retail Bound

MAY 13, 2025

For startups, adopting ethical sourcing isn’t just about meeting standards; it’s about aligning with values that consumers increasingly care about. In an age where consumers are more informed, brands that uphold ethical standards stand out. Firstly, it enhances brand reputation. Education is another critical step.

Consumer

Retail Bound

MARCH 18, 2025

Consumers are increasingly looking for eco-friendly products and practices, so integrating sustainable initiatives into both online and offline operations can enhance brand reputation and appeal to conscious consumers. Since 2008, we have helped countless product brands launch and grow in the retail space.

Customer Experience

Retail Bound

AUGUST 12, 2025

We’ll discuss challenges, survival strategies, and success stories of startups that have managed to adapt and flourish. However, this figure doesn’t capture the full picture, as many consumers now blend online and offline shopping experiences. According to the National Retail Federation, over 90% of retail sales in the U.S.

Consumer

Retail Bound

JANUARY 21, 2025

Secure All Assets Make sure to retrieve any assets the agency has been managing on your behalf, such as retailer contacts, historical sales data, or marketing materials. Diversify Your Sales Strategy Experiment with alternative sales channels such as e-commerce, direct-to-consumer (DTC) platforms, or wholesale partnerships.

Wholesale

Retail Prophet

APRIL 11, 2025

In 2008 Hudsons Bay was acquired by NRDC, an investment firm controlled by Richard Baker, in a leveraged buyout. Not only does the private equity firm use these funds to acquire the target company, but they also charge investors a management fee, normally about 2 percent of the total value of the investment. So why do these deals fail?

Payment Services

Small Biz Trends

JUNE 13, 2025

Types of Franchises: Bagel franchises range from classic bagel shops to gourmet cafes, each appealing to different consumer preferences and market demands. Bagels enjoy strong brand recognition among consumers, making them a lucrative choice for aspiring franchisees. Options like Bruegger’s Bagels and Einstein Bros.

Marketing

Small Biz Trends

JULY 15, 2025

Liquidity risk management is vital for any organization to guarantee it can meet its short-term financial obligations without incurring major losses. By effectively managing liquidity, you can safeguard your business’s financial health , allowing for operational continuity during unexpected expenses.

Management

Small Biz Trends

JUNE 13, 2025

Technological Advancements: Innovations in battery technology and autonomous driving have positioned Tesla at the forefront of the market, demonstrating the critical role of cutting-edge tech in consumer appeal. Yet, the 2008 financial crisis imposed additional hurdles. The Founding of Tesla Tesla, Inc., Securing $7.5

Marketing

Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

In 2008, the British company brought its innovation team in-house to remain at the forefront of the highly competitive industry. To ensure full control from concept to the finished product, our own research and development laboratory in Cambridge, England, was established in 2008.

Consumer

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 12, 2022

Vasos joined Dollar General in 2008 as the company’s EVP, Division President and CMO. He began his career with the company as a store manager trainee in Nashville, Tenn. Amid a year of expansion, Dollar General ’s CEO Todd Vasos has decided to retire from the role he has held since June 2015, effective Nov.

Promotions

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 21, 2021

Consumer shopping habits have shifted irreversibly towards ecommerce in the past two years. In the face of this product scarcity, the retailers that could fulfill consumer needs quickly were immediately rewarded. For many, every day has become a holiday as new packages arrive from their favorite online retailers.

Sporting Goods

Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 31, 2023

While the NRF has yet to release its total sales projections for the season, its early consumer research reveals that consumers plan to spend an average of $875 this holiday season, in line with the five-year average — and most of that money will be spent online. Put managers front and center. Create digital synergy.

Employee Engagement

Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 8, 2020

As consumers around the world have minimized the amount of time they spend outside their homes, many created digital accounts to conveniently shop online. This data can now be used to help retailers better understand consumer needs, capitalize on digital commerce and track customer shopping patterns over time.

Outdoor

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 21, 2023

As high inflation continues to pose a challenge for the American consumer, research shows that two-thirds of Americans plan to still spend the same or more on retail purchases in 2023. However, it’s no surprise that many of those consumers plan to prioritize shopping for bargains in-store.

Consumer

Inside Retail

JANUARY 4, 2023

The brand’s fifth store in Singapore, which is located in Ion Orchard, features an “enhanced shopping experience” that aims to introduce more consumers to Desigual through a new perspective on the brand. Balazs Krizsanyik, general manager of Desigual in Asia. Consumers have a particular way of consuming and doing business,” he noted.

Fashion

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

We don’t have a COVID-19 crystal ball to see how this uncertainty will pan out, but we can see that consumer spending is shifting amid the pandemic. Disposable income and the savings rates for consumers — despite the nearly Great-Depression-level unemployment numbers — are at multi-year highs. Consumers may do one of three things: 1.

Consumer

Inside Retail

DECEMBER 11, 2023

After initially launching here in 2000, it withdrew from the market in 2008, before relaunching that same year under the ownership of the Withers Group. Starbucks Australia confirmed a new way to consume take-away coffee will be created and introduced for Australians in 2024.

Consumer

Inside Retail

JUNE 30, 2021

million consumers each year. Collins Foods CEO joins board as managing director. Taco Bell and KFC parent company Collins Foods has just welcomed Collins Foods CEO Drew O’Malley to the Board as managing director. He was also previously managing director at Starbucks. Burberry CEO leaves for luxury rival Ferragamo.

Returns

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 16, 2021

The group of investors — which include Macellum Advisors GP, Ancora Holdings, Legion Partners Asset Management and 4010 Capital — collectively own 9.3% Amidst ongoing industry disruption and evolving consumer trends, we are uniquely positioned to build on our momentum and accelerate growth and profitability.”. of Kohl’s stock.

Finance