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Nearly half of Indian consumers want multifunctional benefits in food, drinks
Nearly half of Indian consumers want multifunctional benefits in food, drinks
They seek products that will boost their energy and immunity, amongst other benefits.
Shiseido launches app to provide beauty regimen support for consumers
The app also provides them with feedback on the appropriateness of their regimen application.
Tata Starbucks aims 1,000 stores in India by 2028
It currently runs over 390 stores in 54 cities.
How consumers use food delivery apps beyond ready-to-eat meals
They also use food delivery apps for groceries and gift shopping, amongst others.
Modern grocery sector could leverage small-format stores to drive growth
Small-format stores attract consumers due to their proximity.
How can retailers thrive in the omnichannel landscape?
Personalisation and consistency, amongst others, remain crucial in the omnichannel strategy.
7 trends that shape the retail industry
Brands continue to set their footprint across channels, and are adopting AI and sustainability, amongst others, in their operations.
Shift to modern grocery consumption slows down
This trend, however, is not observed in Malaysia and Thailand.
Global fashion retail sales to grow by 2% to 4% in 2024
Uncertainty remains over geopolitical, economic volatility and inflation concerns.
AI poised to be the ‘ultimate marketing assistant’
It can help in content creation and other low-impact tasks.
Happy holidays!
We will be back on 2 January.
Data remains crucial for retail operations
Retailers should ensure that they have a clear data roadmap and integration capabilities.
Turning to a ‘mobile point of service’ vital for retailers
Sales staff should not be left behind when transforming their operations.
Coupang to acquire online luxury firm Farfetch
It will provide $500m capital to support Farfetch’s operations.
APPF Retail disposes of Far North Queensland shopping centre
The transaction will take place in late February 2024.
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