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Reebok Pacific GM talks new Chadstone store and growth plans down under

Inside Retail

Then, as part of our longer-term plan, we will look to expand to other locations. The concept stores will provide us with the ability to ship from store, and ship to door. The plan is to support the concepts with outlets in similar areas. AS: We’re absolutely seeing signs of it, as everyone is.

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5 ways crowdfunding can get you through the shipping crisis

Retail Bound

The global shipping industry has operated in a harmonious dance of infinite moving parts for decades, but all it took was one virus-sized domino to fall over and throw the global trade infrastructure into chaos. One of the most disastrous effects of this global shipping crisis is the staggering increase in cost to ship.

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Eddie Bauer Aims to ‘Eliminate Barriers to the Outdoors’ with New Rental Program

Retail TouchPoints

Eddie Bauer is following the lead of other top retailers and getting into the rental business with the launch of a new program that will allow customers to rent its technical apparel and gear at “a fraction of the full retail price.”. The retailer’s rental offerings can be shipped anywhere in the contiguous U.S.

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The Reject Shop posts sales decline due to lockdowns, absenteeism

Inside Retail

” During the half, the company increased its retail prices on selected products to counter rising international shipping costs which were five times higher than pre-Covid levels. The store network now includes 137 stores and plans are underway to open another 15 stores in the second half.

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Best Practices for Selling on Amazon You May Be Missing

Retail TouchPoints

Your business needs a plan to sell on Amazon — not having a plan is a very bad plan! Formulate your strategy after researching which platform options you want to leverage, what your competitors are doing on the channel, determine your optimal price point and how you plan to fulfill orders.

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Preparing For Peak; Five Tips For Getting Supply Chains Fit For The Festive Season

Retail Focus

There are numerous headlines about shipping delays and stock shortages, and growing concerns about getting goods to the UK in time to satisfy festive sales demand. Months and months of rising shipping costs are creating some optimism that the surge in transportation prices is nearing its peak. 3) Scale up scenario planning.

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JD.com’s discounts and Apple’s price cut Lunar New Year retail strategies

Inside Retail

As the Lunar New Year approaches, retailers around the globe are eagerly gearing up to embrace the festive spirit and capitalise on the significant market opportunities that this joyous occasion brings. One of the best examples of this came from China, as Apple reduced its retail prices on select iPhone models by almost $70.