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More People Than Ever Are Exploring the Outdoors. Here’s the Opportunity for Brands and Retailers

Retail TouchPoints

While COVID-19 has accelerated the adoption of many new shopping behaviors and expectations, there is another trend that the pandemic has pushed forward: interest in the outdoors. Participation in outdoor activities increased by nearly 25 million people over the past decade, and nearly half that number visited the U.S.’s

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Festive gatherings and holiday bookings boost hospitality and travel in December, while utility bills continue to impact finances

A1 Retail

Sports and outdoor retailers saw their largest increase (3.5 percent) since March 2022 – a possible sign that Brits were purchasing gym wear and equipment in the winter sales for plans to kickstart a health and fitness regime in the new year. percent and 2.8 percent respectively compared to -3.0 percent and -1.5 percent in November.

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Meet the Aussie e-commerce aggregator that plans to be a unicorn next year

Inside Retail

It has already acquired several e-commerce businesses in Australia, where it plans to focus its efforts. On the cost side of things, by merging these companies together, you get enormous scale benefits in terms of legal, tech, HR, finance, supply chain procurement and inventory management.”. Fours levers to grow revenue.

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Growth potential is not enough: Why Amer Sports’ IPO fell short

Inside Retail

Investors cautious about growing pains Amer Sports’ stock market debut signals that it has no plans of slowing down and is in fact looking to accelerate its growth. Despite Salomon and Arc’teryx being primarily outdoor-performance brands, the fashion industry has welcomed them with open arms as serious apparel designers.

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Consumer spending grew just 4.3 percent in April, yet summer holiday planning and Eurovision ticket sales boosted travel and entertainment

A1 Retail

percent) – as rising costs continue to place pressure on Brits’ finances. percent) – as rising costs continue to place pressure on Brits’ finances. percent), as the Easter weekend and arrival of spring encouraged more Brits to enjoy social and outdoor activities. percent but slightly higher than March (4.0

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Downtown Retail Revitalization: an Overview

Retail TouchPoints

Downtown Miami In October 2009, Miami’s Downtown Development Authority (DDA) published its 2025 Downtown Master Plan, aiming to revitalize the downtown district by leveraging its iconic waterfront, elevate its Grand Boulevards and establish it as the business and cultural epicenter of the Americas. and Brickell Ave.

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Green is the new black as sustainable clothing retailer eyes expansion

Retail Focus

Meander Apparel – a sustainable outdoor clothing and lifestyle brand with its flagship stores in Stockbridge, Edinburgh and Seven Dials, London – has secured funding from the British Business Bank as it gears up for the launch of its crowdfunding campaign later this month.

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