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Japan’s retail sector faces challenges amid weak consumer confidence

Inside Retail

It all adds up to a nasty bite to the pocketbook of consumers everywhere who are looking to shower one of the worlds favourite romantic gifts on their loved ones. Consumer confidence is weak and getting worse. There are other indicators too that specialty stores are gaining market share. per cent for the year as a whole.

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Aeon Mall hits the right note in Japan and Vietnam, but China is still problematic

Inside Retail

Specialty store metrics at the companys malls reflected rising prices and higher average transaction values in Japan, with sales growth at the Japan malls of 6.2 per cent) and accessories (+8.4 Specialty stores sales have picked up a bit in September and October but then things went a quiet again in November.

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Meet the Aussie pet accessories business with 14-carat leads starting at $550

Inside Retail

It’s no secret that consumers are still spending big on their pets even in a cost of living crisis – and the launch of luxury pet accessories brand Mon Petit Amour Manolo, which sells collars starting at $550, is proof of this. billion in 2023.

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With Sights on Global Growth, Draper James Sells Majority Stake

Retail TouchPoints

Consortium Brand Partners (CBP), a consumer-focused investment manager, has acquired a majority ownership stake in Draper James , the fashion and lifestyle retail brand founded by actress Reese Witherspoon. Financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed.

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Graf Lantz Seeks Growth Without Sacrificing Product Quality or Sustainability

Retail TouchPoints

Our founders are not consumers in context of the ‘consumerist culture,’” Gopinath explained. A Path to Retention and Expansion Graf Lantz’s collection of handbags, accessories and homeware items are designed so that people don’t have to buy them again within a year. We continue to be in some great design, museum and specialty stores.

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Analysis: a perfect retail storm is brewing

Inside Retail

Australian retailers generally fared well over the last 18 months during the Covid-19 pandemic, despite temporary store closures as part of government-imposed lockdowns, although headwinds may be on the horizon. A look at consumer sentiment and spending . Consumer sentiment fell by 3 per cent to 81.2 per cent in June 2020.

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Why Aeon Mall is looking outside Japan for future growth

Inside Retail

Regional trends This year, Aeon expects specialty store sales in its China shopping malls to grow by 30 per cent, which would normally be a forward indicator of strongly positive leasing spreads. Meanwhile, Aeon expects specialty store growth in both its Japan and Vietnam malls of 10 per cent this year. per cent.