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Exclusive Q&A: Queer Executive Seeks Genuine Corporate Support, not ‘Rainbow-Washing’

Retail TouchPoints

It was a strong sign that these groups, as well as individual consumers, are frustrated with “rainbow-washing,” the LGBTQ+ equivalent of “greenwashing” that sees companies pay lip service to the community but seemingly abandon it when that support becomes problematic.

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Retail Statistics You Should Know

Small Biz Trends

We have assembled all the numbers you need, including store operations, shopper behaviors, how retailers market their businesses, and much more. If you own a retail store or are considering shop ideas for a new one, take a look at the stats below. Specialty stores are often a part of small retail store businesses.

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Sales are slowing in Japan, but these categories are driving growth

Inside Retail

Consumer confidence still weak The tourism effect that has buoyed growth throughout the year shows signs of being less broad-based, and spending by domestic consumers isn’t taking up much of the slack. That’s because consumer confidence is marooned well underneath the 51/100 level needed to support spending on bigger-ticket items.

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How Korea’s big 3 department stores are killing it right now

Inside Retail

The Consumer Price Index was up 4.8 Koreans haven’t been getting out much because of international travel restrictions so a lot of that extra cash is being splashed in department stores, especially by those at the high end. For department stores specifically, sales were up 16.7 per cent over the first quarter a year ago and 19.2

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How Retailers Can Control Costs Even As Return Rates Climb

Retail TouchPoints

In a survey of consumers conducted by Doddle , 84% said a positive returns experience encourages them to shop with a retailer again. Conversely, 73% of consumers responding to a survey by Returnly said they would not shop with a brand again after a poor returns experience. In-Store Returns Trending Up, But Not Pouring In.

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