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Why Uncommon Corporate Partnerships are a Must in 2024 (and How to Make Them a Reality)

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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. However, not all customers behave the same.

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UK Retail Sector Witnesses a Robust Rebound in January 2024

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In terms of sales values, consumers spent 3.9% January ONS Figures The revival was observed across all subsectors except clothing, with notable increases in department stores and non-food stores, including sports equipment stores, which reported positive impacts from January sales. Despite a marginal 0.2%

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Nordstrom Takes Stake in Topshop Brands, Launches Joint Venture with ASOS

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department store chain and British online retailer aim to “redefine the traditional retail/wholesale model.”. since 2012 when it became the first retailer to bring the brand to the U.S. ASOS acquired the Topshop brand portfolio from Arcadia Group in February 2021. .

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Wiser Insights: Navigating 2023’s Online Back-to-School Retail Trends

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Understanding these changes and adapting effectively is crucial for retailers who aim to capitalize on this annual shopping event. The convenience, variety, and value offered by online platforms presents a compelling proposition for consumers. What Back-to-School Items Are a Must for Most Students?

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The Future of Retail is 3D

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In the coming years, this booming online retail industry is set to be revolutionised by high-performance technology that’s more commonly associated with video games than digital shopping: implementing high render 3D graphics is one of the driving forces. Opportunity is coming — and you don’t want to be left behind.

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UK Retail Sales Experience Steep Decline in December 2023

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The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that retail sales volumes saw a decrease of 3.2%, contrasting with the 1.4% This period highlighted a shift in consumer shopping habits, with many opting to complete their Christmas shopping in November, leveraging Black Friday deals. Online sales fell by 1.7% respectively.

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#RSP22: Everything You Need to Know About Holiday 2022

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Rather than being limited to a jam-packed four to five weeks from Black Friday to Christmas Eve, consumers are beginning their shopping as early as October (with a few doing so even earlier than that). But despite the rush, retailers still have multiple opportunities to maximize both in-store sales and online conversions.