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From stock levels to financing: How interest rate hikes impact retail

Inside Retail

Partner at accounting firm Pitcher Partners Mark Harrison believes rising interest rates can also make it harder for retailers to obtain finance, as businesses are assessed as having a lower capacity to borrow funds. He expects future rate rises before overall deflation in the retail market occurs.

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How HomePro aims to grow in Thailand’s fragmented DIY market 

Inside Retail

Thailand’s HomePro is strengthening its market leadership in the country’s DIY/home improvement industry in the first half of 2023. According to Statista Market Insights, the DIY and Hardware market was worth US$14.21 According to Statista Market Insights, the DIY and Hardware market was worth US$14.21

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Future-Proofing Retail Media Networks through Dynamic Creative Optimization

Retail TouchPoints

As the RMN market is projected to surpass $100 billion in coming years, it’s no surprise that RMNs have been sprouting across various sectors, from hospitality and finance to conventional retail. Dynamic creative optimization (DCO) serves as a catalyst for unlocking the full potential of both emerging and established RMNs.

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Ad Fraud in a Challenging Economy: Optimizing Digital Advertising to Deliver Real-World Results

Retail TouchPoints

AI, Algorithms, and New Risks Google’s AI-based Performance Max (PMax) campaigns are capable of increasing marketing efficiency, but there are flaws with the AI that threat actors can exploit. While this continues, Google AI-based campaigns are holding retailers back instead of driving marketing efficiency as intended.

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Amazon Appoints Insider as CEO of Worldwide Stores

Retail TouchPoints

Prior to joining Amazon, Herrington served as CEO of KeepMedia and VP of Marketing at online grocery retailer Webvan. Felton has worked for nearly 18 years in Amazon’s retail and operations finance leadership. Another company veteran, John Felton, will now lead the company’s operations.

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BREAKING: Superdry founder Dunkerton walks away from takeover deal

Retail Gazette

Subscribe to Retail Gazette for free Sign up here to g et the latest news straight into your inbox each morning Dunkerton, who owns a 20% stake in the retailer, had been in discussions with “potential financing partners” to fund a cash offer for the business and had been set a deadline to make an offer by 29 March.

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Superdry extends Dunkerton’s deadline for takeover bid

Retail Gazette

The deadline for Superdry co-founder and chief executive Julian Dunkerton to submit an offer for the ailing fashion retailer has been extended until the end of March. The embattled fashion retailer’s sales plunged 23% to £219.8m

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