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Aldi launches Corner Store in convenience push

Inside Retail

The challenge is CBDs will not return to pre-COVID levels for many years. The market leaders have worked out pretty quickly that [rolling out smaller store formats] may not be a successful strategy if we have continuing lockdowns.”. Three of the 13 stores closed and Woolwoths is reviewing the remaining 10 sites.

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Analysis: The rise of the purposeful consumer

Inside Retail

Retail brands quickly realised that it was no longer business as usual after the pandemic set in, and marketing plans, execution, creative, and channels had to be re-thought wholescale. For grocery and discount stores, we anticipate 70-80 per cent of this e-commerce surge to stick around for good.”

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June’s warm weather boosted spending on clothing, pubs and outdoor retailers, yet restaurants continued to struggle as Brits cut back on dining out

A1 Retail

In a further sign that Brits are seeking out value-for-money wherever possible, discount stores were up 8.8 percent), sports and outdoor retailers returned to growth (1.1 Meanwhile, home improvement and DIY stores, including garden centres, were another bright spot, seeing their first growth in over two years (3.9

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