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The role of returnable transit packaging in supporting ?the 2021 omnichannel retail market

Retail Focus

With consumer use of e-commerce said to have accelerated by up to five years in the first UK lockdown, some retailers were initially left floundering as panic buying ensued and supply chains were challenged to keep shelves stocked, as well as extend their home delivery capabilities. With e-commerce sales reaching 21.8%

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Why Nike is putting used sneakers back on the shelf

Inside Retail

Nike will start collecting and cleaning some of the sneakers that are returned by customers and reselling them at a discount in stores as part of its Nike Refurbished program, which launched on Monday. . A number of different products and tools are used to return them to as close to new condition as possible, according to Nike.

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Locals rebuff invaders: Inside Vietnam’s convenience stores war

Inside Retail

Figures from Euromonitor show that the number of convenience stores in Vietnam increased from just 565 in 2014 to 1289 by 2019 when revenues reached US$103 billion. The key players at the time were FamilyMart, Circle K, and B’s Mart, with market shares of 21.4 per cent share of the convenience-store market with around 140 stores.

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Sweetening the Cookie-less Jar: What Luxury Retailers Need to Know for Future-Proof Success

Retail TouchPoints

From a geographic standpoint, the Chinese market and customers will become the most important buyers for luxury, representing more than 45% of global purchases in 2020 (vs. 35% in 2019). Brands that are looking to expand or invest further into China should be aware of the market dynamics and act accordingly.

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From Clicks to Bricks: Expanding Brand Loyalty Through Physical Stores

Retail TouchPoints

Department of Commerce, online sales steadily increase each year, yet they accounted for only 16% of total retail sales , or $602 billion sales out of $3.763 trillion total sales in 2019. Advantages of Becoming a ‘Clicks to Bricks’ Retailer. Boost customer touch points. Consistency also is imperative.

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How HomePro aims to grow in Thailand’s fragmented DIY market 

Inside Retail

With the pandemic fading in the rearview mirror, inflation becoming more subdued and consumer confidence returning, the home improvement sector is heating up along with Thailand’s summer weather. per cent growth in 2022, bringing total retail sales to 65.1 Forty of its 113 stores in Thailand are in the Greater Bangkok area.

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Holiday 2020: With $189 Billion in Online Sales on the Line, Transparency and Social Outreach are Essential

Retail TouchPoints

Retailers have reason for cautious optimism this holiday season: shoppers are expected to spend an average of $997.79 on gifts, holiday items and additional “non-gift” purchases, according to data from the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. Transparency shouldn’t end when a shopper makes a purchase: 73%.

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