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From China to India, how the world’s retail markets stack up: report

Inside Retail

In an era marked by economic flux and shifting consumer preferences, the global retail landscape stands at a pivotal juncture, ripe with both challenges and opportunities. China is the world’s largest retail market, accounting for almost 50 per cent of global retail transactions. It was valued at $3.8

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GoTo and Alibaba lead the charge in Asia-Pacific’s booming retail market

Inside Retail

Top 10 fastest growing retailers Amid the dynamic and competitive retail landscape in 2022, ‘GoTo Gojek Tokopedia PT’ and Singapore’s ‘Sea Ltd’ emerged as standout performers, achieving retail sales growth rates of 44 per cent and 43 per cent, respectively.

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

Retail Focus

The struggles of the UK high street and the acceleration of retail sales from ‘bricks to clicks’ have never been more apparent than during the Covid-19 pandemic. Retail distribution has complex needs varying according to the type of product being handled. References: 1 E-commerce share of UK retail sales 2019-2024, Statista.

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The New ‘Pandemic Personas’: Defining the Seismic Shift in Consumer Buying Behaviors

Retail TouchPoints

The consumer buying behaviors retail marketers all once knew to be true experienced a seismic shift. The question now is: what do these new “pandemic personas” look like, and how can retail marketers cater to their new needs to set benchmarks for a successful 2021? Socially-Conscious Sally.

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Digitized In-Store Shopping Experiences are the Future of Retail Marketing

Retail TouchPoints

In March 2021, U.S. retail sales surged 9.8% , thanks to a third stimulus check and the gradual relaunch of in-store shopping. As more and more people get vaccinated, they will return to brick-and-mortar stores in even greater numbers, and that means retailers need to start preparing for an influx of foot traffic.

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How Bark is Creating Products and Experiences that Pups (and Pup Parents) Love

Retail TouchPoints

billion in 2021, according to the American Pet Products Association. Known widely as one of the first subscription boxes to make a splash in the retail market, BarkBox has become just one piece of a much larger organization. Consumers want what is best for their dog; it’s personal. Americans spent $136.8

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Consumer Behaviours and Technological Trends in Online Shopping and Gambling

Retail Gazette

Shopping and gambling may seem radically different; however, in today’s world they have one very important characteristic in common: the digital consumer. Online consumers are tech-savvy. Every year, industries across the globe are seemingly adopting new consumers of this type. of the UK’s retail market.