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Japan’s retail sector faces challenges amid weak consumer confidence

Inside Retail

per cent, a return to more normal historical trends after a 5.6 Unlike the narrow department store sector, the second half performance did not see a material decline in growth because the broader set of retailers for the most part are not so dependent on tourism. per cent compared with the same month a year ago.

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Retailers ride the heatwave: How Asia’s summer is driving foot traffic and sales

Inside Retail

Since it is a time when Thais return home to spend time with their families outside the major cities where they have found employment, the spending tends to be fairly well distributed around the country rather than concentrated purely in the big cities. The governments Economic and Business Forecasting Center projected a 4.5

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Hot property: What’s driving Aeon Mall’s record-high results

Inside Retail

million), due to an impairment expense and a provision for store closings. Specialty store sales at the company’s domestic malls reported growth of 5.9 Aeon not only benefited from increased rental income from these specialty tenants but costs fell too, so the profitability of the Japan business rose by a healthy 13.8

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What Rewe’s hybrid concept says about the future of checkout-free stores

Inside Retail

“A central bottleneck to its smooth operation is the restocking of stores on a real-time basis, but that is surely a short term problem that will be sorted out,” he stated. But he said that manufacturers will need to cooperate to hasten the process by incorporating the technology into packaging through RFID devices.

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Why tourists and big city flagships are key to Takashimaya’s recovery

Inside Retail

Category sales at the chain are being led by apparel and expensive personal accessories, such as watches and jewelry, which are benefiting from the weak yen, which has been an important factor in the revival of inbound tourism.

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POST COVID-19 Outlook on Sporting Goods Industry & Market Trends: The Good, The Bad and The Greatest Opportunities Ahead

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While quarantine and lockdown left some merchants gasping for air other specialty stores like bicycle stores went on fire as sales skyrocketed. Products are sourced from sporting goods manufacturers, distributors and wholesalers and then sold to the general public via retail stores. scuba, skiing and outdoor).

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2021-2022 Buyer’s Guide Directory

SGN Magazine

The right vendors will welcome you into the fold with great products and customer service that will help you stand apart from other stores. Your customers will thank you for making their shopping efforts fun by returning to shop again, and by telling their friends about your business. JEANNE SIMMONS ACCESSORIES. PO Box 934612.

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