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Primark’s value offering drives its popularity as stores reopen, says GlobalData

Retail Times

Following today’s release of Primark figures for H1 FY2020/21; Pippa Stephens, Retail Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view: “With the majority of Primark’s retail space having been shuttered for most of H1 FY2020/21 as a result of COVID-19 restrictions, its revenue plummeted by £1.5bn to £2.2bn.

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Dollar General Adds 100+ Private Label Products as it Expands Fresh Food Offerings

Retail TouchPoints

We have made significant enhancements to our private brands in 2023, and we know how important these value offerings are for our customers,” said Emily Taylor, EVP and Chief Merchandising Officer at Dollar General in a statement. “We

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Exclusive: The thinking behind Coles’ revamped Chadstone flagship store

Inside Retail

“While we have delivered an incredible product, some of the innovations are really at ‘stage one’. Coles is using the store revamp to trial key concepts that it identifies as being important to the customer, including an elevated “fresh and healthy” offering, as well as greater “convenience” and “valueofferings. “In

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What’s in Store for Grocery in 2022?

Retail TouchPoints

Outfits like GoPuff, Gorillas and 1520 took the grocery market by storm in 2021, offering a limited menu of consumables, delivered to your door in an incredible 30 minutes or less (and commanding multi-billion dollar valuations in the process.) Grocery shopping experiences will become more specialized.

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Business Growth through Digital Transformation: The Case of Premium and Luxury Brands

Retail Focus

Expert Manager at Univers Retail | Ephemeral Retailing Specialist | Published Author | Speaker In the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of contemporary business, the concept of digital transformation has emerged as a pivotal force shaping industries and strategies at an unprecedented pace. Ghalia BOUSTANI.

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Wiser Insights: Navigating 2023’s Online Back-to-School Retail Trends

Wiser

The convenience, variety, and value offered by online platforms presents a compelling proposition for consumers. Parents and students alike can browse and compare a vast array of products at their leisure from the comfort of their homes. Ratings and reviews are a key piece of the puzzle and show popularity and value.

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This Holiday Season Finds Retailers Racing to Make Early Sales

VMS

However, prices are climbing at the fastest pace in decades and the Federal Reserve is attempting to rein them in by raising interest rates. That effort is making consumers pessimistic about the economy, with a possible recession still in the minds of many.