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The strategy behind Chemist Warehouse’s online marketplace launch

Inside Retail

Marketplacer co-founder Jason Wyatt believes it makes sense for retailers to decouple their online shipping from a centralised warehouse, especially given the growing supply chain and distribution challenges they are facing. “It We want it to be a one-stop-shop.”.

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How Tmall Global is overcoming the challenges of China’s zero-Covid policy

Inside Retail

Back in October, the online marketplace teamed up with global real estate giant Simon and Shop Premium Outlets to bring US brands to Chinese consumers through a series of livestream shopping events. Global Shopping Festival and throughout the holiday season. Global Shopping Festival and throughout the holiday season.

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Dilmah CEO Dilhan Fernando on how Gen Z is breathing new life into tea

Inside Retail

I think globally the category is in growth, it’s around 4-5 per cent annual growth, and it’s buoyed by its connection to natural health, wellness and its health benefits. I think the shipping companies really gouged a lot of profit out of the pandemic, and you can see that in their profit and their results.