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As the luxury market softens brands and retailers could turn to younger generations and international travelers in search of growth, says GlobalData

As sales of luxury goods soften following a pandemic-era surge, with core consumers now cutting back on their spending, luxury brands and retailers will have to work harder for growth and look for new opportunities Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the global luxury market has been booming. In 2023 the luxury market in the US alone […]
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Coupang’s e-commerce expertise makes it well placed to turn around Farfetch’s ailing online proposition, says GlobalData

Following yesterday’s news that South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang has acquired Farfetch; Alice Price, Apparel Analyst at GlobalData, offers her view: “Coupang’s rescue deal of Farfetch for $500m, after it was once valued in the region of £20bn, is a culmination of several factors, the first being its position as an online pureplay, as luxury […]
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DTC brands turn to a hybrid distribution model to drive future growth post-pandemic, says GlobalData study

New study explores the post-pandemic direct-to-consumer (DTC) era where brands are moving into wholesale distribution by partnering with established retailers. After reaching new heights during the COVID-19 pandemic, with many crashing down soon after, direct-to-consumer (DTC) specialists are entering a new era, according to leading data and analytics company Globaldata. After being forced to shop […]
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ScS sitting comfortably after acquisition, says GlobalData

Following the news that ScS has agreed to a £99.4m sale to the Italian upholstery vertical Poltronesofà; Matt Walton, Senior Data Analyst for Retail, at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “ScS is set to become a greater threat within the UK furniture market after it agreed to be sold to […]
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As retail theft forces shop merchandising back to the 1920s, is the modern store concept under threat? asks GlobalData

Retailers need a multifaceted approach to overcome theft and shrinkage and ensure a secure and enjoyable shopping experience for all. Theft and shrinkage of goods is one of the enduring problems faced by retailers globally. However, recent months have seen a spate of news stories about more eye-catching crimes, including daytime flash mob robberies, observes […]
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