Inside Retail

DECEMBER 11, 2023

An investor group that sells off real estate and perhaps takes other actions such as spinning off the e-commerce business, would certainly make some short-term gains. “An An investor group that sells off real estate and perhaps takes other actions such as spinning off the e-commerce business, would certainly make some short-term gains.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

All that stock, paired with rising interest rates and outdated fixed-price customer contracts, is a working capital disaster waiting to happen. And, if so, how severe and long-lasting will it be? While investing in a new technology during a cash crunch might be a short-term challenge, it quickly pays dividends.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 13, 2024

Despite Tightening Wallets, Select Brands Flourish As spend growth softened in the second half of 2023 across discretionary categories and companies geared toward more price-conscious consumers flourished, opportunities presented themselves for brands that kept an open mind.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Driven by robust demand for their low-priced apparel like $10 tops and $5 biker shorts, Shein alone accounts for one-fifth of the global fast-fashion market, measured by sales, and has fueled growth of China’s e-commerce industry, according to Coresight Research.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 3, 2022

Every year ecommerce brands negotiate their contractual terms with Amazon. In fact, last year saw over 30% growth in brands investing in Amazon advertising, with the $31B marketplace giant now making up 13.3% For instance, increases in profitability show potential for more growth and give a brand leverage in their negotiations.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Long-term, I predict that ultra-rapid delivery of fresh produce from geographically strategic farming operations will become the de facto market model, decentralizing production and personalizing product assortments. Meanwhile, rising energy, shipping and labor costs means higher prices for many grocery items. Here’s my take: 1.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Marketing is often first on the chopping block during a recession, and with GDP contracting two quarters in a row, retail marketers are working hard to determine how to make each dollar go further. But research shows slashing marketing programs can undermine revenue and does not necessarily protect profits.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Here’s how to do it…. This is one of the most common pitfalls I see when businesses are trying to judge how well their advertising is working. This is one of the most common pitfalls I see when businesses are trying to judge how well their advertising is working. Latest figures from the Office for National Statistics show a 0.5%

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Inside Retail

JULY 27, 2023

Co-founder Martin Hosking returned to the business in March to lead it back to growth. Co-founder Martin Hosking returned to the business in March to lead it back to growth. Since his return, Hosking’s short-term goal has been to reduce its cost base and become profitable “as soon as possible.”

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 23, 2023

While Alibaba seeks to offset declining consumer confidence with a wide array of 80 million discounted products and price reductions of up to 15 per cent, JD.com has chosen to break away from traditional pre-sales, offering genuine low prices on over 800 million products right from the get-go. event from 23 October through 11 November.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 17, 2022

The company also plans to slow down the build out of its new Dallas fulfillment center , which is a key component of ThredUP’s long-term growth strategy. million and gross profit growth of 19% YoY to $52.6 million and gross profit growth of 19% YoY to $52.6 A Fast Fashion Confessional to Help Gen Z.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 15, 2024

Over the decades, Australia’s major supermarkets have emerged from various parliamentary and regulatory agency inquiries, not to mention political, media, union and consumer group pressures, relatively unscathed. A little bruised, a tad constrained but unbroken and unbowed.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

So a recent report that the business had laid off 40 garment workers was seen as a blow to fashion brands that view local production as a sustainable and profitable enterprise. Local clothing and textile manufacturing has shrunk over the years, partly due to higher costs compared to overseas, inadequate, long-term investment and brain-drain.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 30, 2023

Consumers have no reason to pay full price for almost anything these days. This shift has had a seismic impact on how and when consumers shop. An ICSC study found that 43% of holiday shoppers in 2022 prioritized pricing and promotions — a 10% increase over the previous year. Prime Day has gone from a one-day sale to two days.

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Wiser

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Understanding the dynamics of pricing in the eCommerce landscape is critical for any online merchant. Contrary to popular belief, merchants can secure the Buy Box without necessarily offering the lowest price. The algorithm determining the winner of the Buy Box considers not only price but also a multitude of other factors.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 10, 2021

In this scenario, ecommerce businesses must be able to adapt quickly to changes in the market, offer competitive prices and keep up with new trends. Despite this, all retailers must continue strengthening their online channel to meet customer needs and drive growth thanks to this new momentum.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Koko Black emerged from the Covid-19 pandemic in a strong financial position, and is investing in its future growth. He told Inside Retail that Covid-19 was a game of survival, but the brand now has a clear trajectory for growth. The handmade chocolate company has increased its workforce by 31 per cent over the last four years.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Right before we launched, I had a panic attack when I did the math of how many customers we would need to survive,” recounted Andy Hunter, Founder and CEO of Bookshop.org in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. “It As its power and reach have grown, countless companies have tried to take on Amazon , but few have succeeded.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The expansion reflects Morris’ belief in the continued growth of the collectables market, especially with digital products. Pokémon decks, Funko collectables, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and baseball trading cards. What do these things have in common? The pandemic certainly played a role, as people sought solace in nostalgic hobbies.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

It took Amazon seven years to turn a profit, so the unexpected foray of its Korean look-alike, Coupang , into the black just 18 months after it became a public company came as a pleasant surprise to investors: the company’s stock price immediately rose by more than 10 per cent. In the technology sector, twelve years is a long time.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 29, 2023

But, will the brand be able to sustain this performance if consumer demand drops as experts have predicted , and, how will it change its promotional strategy if cost of living challenges constrain the appetite for electronic and home appliances? million – while its tax paid profit grew by 14.6 billion over the December half.

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Retail Gazette

APRIL 23, 2024

Last year, Aldi committed to a long-term target to open 500 new stores across the UK , taking its total number of sites to 1,500, with 35 new stores set to open this year alone. Is growth slowing for Aldi and Lidl? Lidl had set a target to open 1,100 stores by the end of 2025 in 2021. peak in September 2023 to 9.8%

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 30, 2022

Australian lifestyle and furniture brand Eco Outdoor has undergone a multi-million-dollar revitalisation program off the back of its accelerated growth over the last few years. We’ve also adopted a push-pull strategy in terms of our product offering. We were very profitable pre-Covid-19. It’s a different way of doing brick.”.

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Wiser

AUGUST 30, 2023

Brand equity refers to the value of your brand in the minds of your consumers, and it’s a key asset that can drive your business’s growth and profitability. It’s about how well and how often your target audience recognizes your brand. However, managing brand equity is no easy task.

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Mass Relators

MARCH 7, 2024

CINCINNATI—Kroger reported flat sales for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended February 3, but profits beat expectations. The retailer reported a $736 million profit on sales of $37.1 billion for the three-month period. Kroger noted that identical sales (excluding fuel decreased 0.8% billion in 2023 including $2.7

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 17, 2022

A focus on how to maximize digital real estate within Amazon was created — targeting digitally native brands and Amazon listings to build arguably one of the fastest growing companies in tech history. So how do you go about choosing an aggregator that would reward you fairly for your successful Amazon brand and take it to the next level?

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V Count

MAY 6, 2024

It directly impacts the short-term profitability of the business, creating financial issues that can weigh heavily on the operations. Moreover, it triggers bigger concerns about the long-term sustainability of the business, raising questions about the viability of its future in the face of such obstacles.

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Wiser

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

One of the most critical aspects that can determine the success of a product or service is its pricing model. A well-thought-out pricing strategy not only ensures profitability but also aids in positioning the product effectively in a competitive market. However, creating a sustainable pricing model can be a complex task.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 29, 2022

Supersized pandemic revenue growth is waning and losses are mounting, but Shopee is now the clear Southeast Asia market leader. In Vietnam, where it was ahead, it was only by a nose, and in Indonesia it was a long second to Tokopedia. How much longer will investors have to wait? Still scaling up – at a price. billion ($1.2

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Rangeme

APRIL 22, 2024

Securing the right funding product Whether you are growing through retail, wholesale channels, ecommerce marketplaces, or your DTC website, being able to fund your growth is an essential part of being successful. Growing your business to a household name is the dream of every entrepreneur. In fact, a study by U.S.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 5, 2023

Inside Retail: Tell me about Scratch – How did it start, and why pet/dog food? But also because I started to understand how average most dry dog food is. We sell our dog food online via subscription to over 30,000 dogs around Australia, spending about 40 per cent more on premium ingredients than similarly priced store brands.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 15, 2023

The growth of the TWC network to more than 500 pharmacies has created economies of scale in operations and procurement, the benefits of which have been passed on to our network. IR: How is the rising cost of living changing the way your customers are shopping? per cent, underpinned by script growth of 6.7

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Mass Relators

JANUARY 30, 2024

NEW YORK — This year will usher in a new era as retailers and consumers alike navigate a tight labor market, higher long-term interest rates, and overall economic volatility. Three in four consumers still feel concerned about rising prices, even as inflation moderates. AI gets personal.

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Small Biz Trends

JUNE 21, 2022

In this article, we’ll explore how inflation affects businesses and what owners can do to mitigate its impact. In this article, we’ll explore how inflation affects businesses and what owners can do to mitigate its impact. How Does Inflation Affect a Business? Consumer Price Index Increases.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

With proper planning and the right partners, the Japanese digital marketplace is a prime one to enter: projected at $144 billion dollars, Japan is the fourth largest ecommerce marketplace, growing at an almost 15% annual growth rate. Japanese consumers are keen to buy cross-border, seeking greater selection and better pricing.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

While Bath & Body Works’ share price is down by more than 20 per cent so far this year, the company has increased its earnings per share outlook for FY23, from between US$2.70 It’s time to show them all we have to offer, because we know when they try it, they’ll love it.” and US$3.15. This is compared to US$3.40

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Inside Retail

JULY 6, 2021

Confusing language aside, I wonder, how can you hold a ‘debt’ yet not be extending ‘credit’? That they will seek out and pay a premium for products driven by purpose and social benefit. And yet, consumerism isn’t slowing down. Lockdowns have simply driven purchases online and accelerated digital transactions. Who is using it? Who is using it?

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