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Retail Trends to Pay Attention to in Charts

Indigo 9 Digital

“A surprisingly weak retail print indicates that the Fed’s rate hikes are starting to bite. But consumers had other ideas, it turns out they enjoy shopping in stores more than many realized and in categories like clothing the share of online sales now are lower than before the pandemic. Consumer financial challenges.

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Five Below’s Strategy, 3 Things to Watch

Indigo 9 Digital

By Tricia McKinnon If you are wondering where consumers are spending their money in this period of high inflation then you have to look no further than your local discount store. Five Below, Dollar General and Dollar Tree are among some of the most successful retailers in the United States. Store expansion.

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Cupid’s Arrow Shoots for Improved Valentine’s Day Sales This Season

Rangeme

This was primarily due to consumers staying at home, says Neil Saunders, Managing Director and Retail Analyst. Valentine’s Day is a bumper day for retailers, to spread some love and inspire a whole lot of spending. In 2021, Australian consumers hoped to receive activewear (18%), comfortable underwear (13%), and shoes (12%).

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No ebb seen in e-commerce wave

Mass Relators

NEW YORK — Online shopping and more meals eaten at home are two food retailing trends that emerged during the pandemic and are likely to stick around in the future. Sarasin noted that before COVID-19 about half of consumers did at least some grocery shopping online. And I think consumers never give convenience back.

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The Top Shopping Mall Trends To Watch Over the Next Decade

Indigo 9 Digital

As shopping patterns change with more and more consumers choosing to shop at discount stores such as dollar stores or big box retailers like Target department stores have taken a hit and subsequently so have malls. The mix of retail stores in malls is changing. Do you like this content?

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Primark’s Strategy, 4 Elements to Consider

Indigo 9 Digital

When you look at the retail sector it tends to be the top of the market, luxury retailers and the lower end of the market, discount stores that perform the best. Dollar General plans to open more than 1,000 stores this year and Dollar Tree plans to open as many as 650 stores this year. Stores at the centre.