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Why Retail Marketers Should Think of AI as a ‘Team Member Who Has Superpowers’

Retail TouchPoints

Today’s consumer exhibits little patience with retailers that don’t understand them on a deep, personal level. Data-driven AI is part of the remedy for this challenge, but even the best AI tools need support from human intuition to drive truly powerful marketing efforts, according to Amy Heidersbach, Chief Marketing Officer at Persado.

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As millennials embrace natural skincare, Jurlique sees an opportunity to grow

Inside Retail

The global market for natural and organic cosmetics is projected to reach US$37.44 per cent from 2024 to 2032, according to Zion Market Research. China is the brand’s top market, followed by Australia, Hong Kong and then Japan. So far this year, the brand is seeing double-digit growth in most markets, including China.

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Automation: The Driving Force Behind Warehouse Management Growth

Retail TouchPoints

The ever-changing retail market has made automation a necessity. According to recent research, the global warehouse automation market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 14%, reaching $30 billion by 2026. Hence the undeniable need for robust warehouse management technologies that are future-focused and effortlessly scalable.

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Central Group leads Selfridges buyout in US$5 billion deal

Inside Retail

In 2013, it also acquired Illum, Denmark’s oldest department store. Central and Signa have also teamed up with Japanese retail giant Aeon Co to develop an e-commerce platform for one of the fastest growing online sports retail markets in the world. Benko made a name for himself as a property investor.

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Mobile Marketing Strategies to Gain & Keep a Retail Edge

Retail Next

Mobile marketing is a digital marketing strategy that targets audiences across multiple channels, and it takes advantage of the mobile technologies that have disrupted the way shoppers interact with brands. Mobile technology focuses on customization and personalization, which means mobile marketing should as well.

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Locals rebuff invaders: Inside Vietnam’s convenience stores war

Inside Retail

A decade ago, convenience stores were a rare sight in Vietnam, where the vast majority of the population was used to shopping in traditional markets or mom-and-pop stores for everyday grocery needs. In recent years, the nation’s convenience store market has seen rapid escalation – and sophistication – in the larger cities.

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Choosing a Distribution Model: Drop Shipping vs Traditional Inventory

Retail Bound

As Robert Gilbreath, VP of Marketing at ShipStation, a web-based shipping solutions provider, puts it, “Compared to splashy marketing campaigns and new product features, shipping isn’t exactly the sexiest topic. This involves: Market Analysis: Understand your target audience, their preferences, and their buying behavior.