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“It was our destiny”: Japan’s ‘most beautiful bookstore’ lands in Malaysia

Inside Retail

“Malaysia was selected because of the country’s projected growth and the population’s strong interest in lifestyle and culture, and our expansion plans at present are focused on the APAC region,” Uemoto told Inside Retail. Malaysia has the third largest per capita GDP in the ASEAN region, with growth projected at 5.5 per cent to 6.5

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How to Launch a Lifestyle Business in the Age of Social Distancing

Retail TouchPoints

Redundancies, layoffs, school closures — these are the reasons we find ourselves at home, unable to live the lifestyles we desire, and why many are seeking alternative avenues of income. Enjoyment is at the lifestyle business’ heart. To make the hard work less daunting, take things one step at a time. There’s no escaping it.

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Three Challenges New Coffee Shop Owners Have To Face

Retail Minded

Another one is overspending on decor when they haven’t worked on building a quality product or clientele first. Getting financing is also difficult. This is because many lenders see coffee shops as a risky business, so financing your cafe might require that you look at alternative lenders.

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How Bo & Luca’s founder navigated warfare whilst remaining true to her purpose

Inside Retail

Living in Dubai at the age of 22 was a huge eye-opener for a young girl from a small town in New Zealand. Because I’m a creative, business wasn’t always at the forefront of my mind. At the time, our business model was wholesale and our business relied on our 48 global stockists. It’s how I have always seen the world.

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2024 Industry Trend Guide

Storis

Furniture Market is valued at $244 billion by Statista, with a projected five-year CAGR of 3.91%. 41% of surveyed retailers find the most advantageous use of this data is clienteling, which can be conducted by sales associates to increase their productivity during off-peak hours. Top 100 retailers are ahead of the curve at 63%.

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CryptoCurrency Paving the Way to Retail Success

Independent Retailer

Over the summer, Bitcoin Depot installed more than 700 of its Bitcoin ATM machines at Circle K convenience stores in 30 states, and they are continuing to expand in the U.S. Many of them have high fees, high chargeback rates, and are susceptible to scam,” Bill Zielke, Chief Marketing Officer at BitPay , said. and Canada.

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5 Critical Omni-Channel Fulfillment Strategies (and How to Avoid Mistakes)

Retalon

The world’s most successful retailers don’t just choose one, they leverage a combination of strategies, based on the needs of their clientele: 1. Buy online pick up in store (BOPIS). BOPIS allows shoppers to purchase their item online and then pick it up in person at a brick-and-mortar location.