Inside Retail

JULY 4, 2023

Compared with the situation pre-Covid, the glass is only half full though; in fiscal 2019, the Greater China business brought in $6.2 Its sales in China in FY23, which concluded on 31 May, were US$7.2 billion, or 14 per cent of total company revenues of $51.2 billion, or 16 per cent of total company revenues of $39.1

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Retalon

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The direct and indirect damages of lost sales are so great that retailers prefer to markdown unsold inventory, or even get rid of it at cost. This means they can’t markdown their products without devaluing the brand. As a result, Richemont has admitted to destroying $563 million worth of watches in 2018/2019.

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365 Retail

MAY 13, 2021

The group said the fourth-quarter bounceback in like-for-like store sales came despite 16% of its shops globally still remaining closed due to lockdowns as it resumed dividend payouts to shareholders. a share full-year payout, matching 2019 levels. It restarted dividends with a 42.5p

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Indigo 9 Digital

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Shein has grown very fast becoming the most downloaded shopping app on iOS and Android in the United States in May of 2021 with Amazon coming in second. If you can’t move all of the inventory then markdowns are required which eats into sales per sq. If you are shopping at F21 Red you can pick up a camisole for less than $2.00

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 26, 2022

With luxurious touches, such as a VIP area with velvet chairs, a personal shopping service, and free domestic shipping for in-store customers, Nicholas calls it “one of the most elegant stores” she has ever seen. There is still a bit of trepidation with physical shopping, but we are very optimistic about the future.

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Retalon

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The direct and indirect damages of lost sales are so great that retailers prefer to markdown unsold inventory, or even get rid of it at cost. This means they can’t markdown their products without devaluing the brand. As a result, Richemont has admitted to destroying $563 million worth of watches in 2018/2019. Incentives.

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SGN Magazine

AUGUST 14, 2021

M ark Girardy stocks both name-dropped and generic plush at the gift shops he oversees at the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium. At the National Mississippi River Museum’s two gift shops, Girardy name-drops plush versions of the aquarium’s most popular animals. It’s always huge at the gift shop, too. Winston, Ore.,

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Indigo 9 Digital

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Then the COVID-19 pandemic hit and consumers around the world were forced to shop online sending digital sales to levels never seen before. With more pricing control brands can offer more merchandise at full price, avoiding markdowns which are thought to negatively impact a luxury brand’s image. It’s a test and learn approach.”.

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Retalon

JULY 15, 2019

Not only do overstock situations force retailers to markdown inventory at the end of a season at slim-to-no profit margins, but it also takes up physical space in stores warehouses, accruing carrying costs, and ties up extra cash that could be used towards advancing business goals. How much safety stock is ideal?

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Indigo 9 Digital

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Since Skims launched in September of 2019 customers can’t seem to get enough of it. Imagine how a customer must feel every time they shop and they are told they must shop in a “different” section of a retailer’s website or store. Apparel for women wearing extended sizes doesn’t seem like an afterthought when shopping at Skims.

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Indigo 9 Digital

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

That means if there is slow moving merchandise the retailer doesn’t have to worry about taking markdowns to sell the inventory. Ocado is an online grocer and Marks & Spencer paid £750 million for a 50% stake in Ocado’s UK retail business in 2019. 57% of Amazon’s unit sales in come from third party sellers on its platform.

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Retalon

JUNE 11, 2021

And retailers are rushing to offer new fulfillment options, like “buy online, pick up in-store” (BOPIS), curbside pickups, cashless checkouts, drop-shipping, mobile shopping and more. In fact, according to Morningstar, sustainable fund flows in the United States continued at a record pace , more than doubling from 2019 to 2020.

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Retalon

AUGUST 20, 2019

This has spurred a lasting debate about whether or not brick-and-mortar stores will remain relevant as more and more consumers subscribe to the convenience of shopping online. Consumers can find the same products across the globe, and now, consumers can comparison shop online and find the lowest priced goods in seconds.

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Retalon

AUGUST 16, 2019

The growth of online and mobile shopping spheres has created more opportunities to connect with shoppers, but introduced new challenges where personalization and consistency are concerned. Unless you truly believe you’ll add value and create more incentive for consumers to shop, your time and money could be better spent elsewhere.

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Retalon

MARCH 4, 2019

Things are done retroactively or not at all, and any changes made tend to be at a category level, not a SKU level, leading to lost sales and unnecessary markdowns. Customers are expecting more convenient fulfillment options, better timing, and a more unified shopping experience. Modern retailing requires a different approach.

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Retalon

AUGUST 20, 2019

This has spurred a lasting debate about whether or not brick-and-mortar stores will remain relevant as more and more consumers subscribe to the convenience of shopping online. Consumers can find the same products across the globe, and now, consumers can comparison shop online and find the lowest priced goods in seconds.

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Retalon

AUGUST 16, 2019

The growth of online and mobile shopping spheres has created more opportunities to connect with shoppers, but introduced new challenges where personalization and consistency are concerned. Unless you truly believe you’ll add value and create more incentive for consumers to shop, your time and money could be better spent elsewhere.

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Retail Adventures

AUGUST 25, 2021

BOPIS (Buy Online Pickup In Store) and curbside pickup will continue to expected standards of operation because customers love the ease of shopping. Add additional conveniences such as personal shopping services, both in person and virtually, and your store will stand out among competitors. Don’t wait too long to take a markdown.

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Retail Prophet

JULY 18, 2022

The result is slow turns, deep markdowns, write-offs, and heaps of dead stock in warehouses, much of which eventually becomes landfill. The myopic focus on low price has lead to an epidemic of markdowns and dead stock. Failing to do so will send capital, growth, and prosperity shopping elsewhere. Image Credit: Hip To Save).

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