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MAPIC 2023: Pioneering Sustainable Growth and Innovation in Global Retail and Leisure

365 Retail

The event, a key gathering for the retail, leisure, and hospitality industry, organised by Reed Exhibitions, was a hive of excitement and bustling activity. In a strategic move, Savills expanded its global footprint with the acquisition of Nash Bond, a leader in retail and leisure advisory.

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Sneaker and Sportswear Ecommerce: the ‘Non-Luxury’ Luxury Apparel Leader 

Retail TouchPoints

The humble sneaker has long been a staple item in closets everywhere for consumers of all ages. The consistent appeal of sneakers and sportswear has grown in recent times with customers, particularly from the Gen Z demographic , continuing to favor them as everyday items for leisure and now work.

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The Product of Places: The Secret Equation to Convening Consumers

Retail TouchPoints

Rather than chasing the obvious trends everyone else is pursuing, we dig deep into the human psyche to uncover the unmet consumer needs yet to be served by brands. Like the fulfillment of seeing a great movie, going to an engaging place can give us a sense of escapism and therapeutic benefits that help us face the world with renewed energy.

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What do Today’s Consumers Really Want? #RIC21 Day One Answers the Question

Retail TouchPoints

It’s the question every retailer wants the answer to: what do consumers (and more specifically, those likely to buy their products) really want? The day kicked off with a keynote presentation by Jeff Orschell, EY Americas Practice Leader: “Bottom line for retailers is that change is still happening, consumer behavior is still changing.

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Japanese Digital Marketplaces are Hot! What to Know About Setting Up Shop

Retail TouchPoints

Growth markets include food, personal care, fashion, beauty products, toys, electronics and furniture amongst many other categories. Japan’s cross-border ecommerce market is growing as well: today it’s a $2 billion (USD) market, estimated to reach over $5 billion in 2030, and where new opportunities lie for U.S.

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Walking the Line: How a Post-Pandemic Retail Hybrid Might Make the Best of Both Worlds

Retail TouchPoints

Even the best business plans expect some bumps along the road: financial insecurity among consumers, supply chain complications, a shortage of labor or reduced in-store traffic. A Look at the Market. Although competition in the market will shift, physical store locations will remain a cornerstone of retail operations.

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Shopping Center Outlook: Why Open Air, Mixed Use and Tech-First Locations Are Hot

Retail TouchPoints

The rise of buy online, pick up in-store (BOPIS) and the lingering demand for more open spaces have made centers offering plenty of fresh air, easy access between parking facilities, and stores and amenities that go beyond just retail, all very attractive to consumers. Open Air Shopping Centers Enable Easy Omnichannel Services.