December 28, 2024
E-COMMERCE
If TikTok’s impending ban in the US, set for Jan 19th, comes into effect, the app’s $8 billion social selling revenue will be looking for a new platform. Read more
THIS MONTH
This month Jennifer Patton, Sourcing Director, Coppel Dept Store, talks about how Coppel built a wildly successful retail business by solving one fundamental problem for customers.
She also discusses the strategic sourcing model the company uses to source innovative products across a vast range of categories. Read more
RETAIL
UK spending was up 2.3% year on year during the seven weeks to December 20, according to the credit and debit card provider Visa.
US holiday retail spending has to-date increased 3.8% (excluding auto) from last year, according to a study by Visa. The study included spending between Nov 1 through Dec 24.
PODCAST
Terry Earthwind Nichols, a bestselling author and father of Repetitive Behavior Cellular Regression, talks about how to overcome past traumas that continue to disrupt your daily life – including a simple technique you can use anytime and anywhere.
BRAND ANALYSIS
This legendary retailer executed a remarkable turnaround – and is winning with younger, fashionable consumers. Read more
WHAT C-SUITE EXECS ARE SAYING
Thoughts on the advantage of ultra fast delivery, losing brand focus, the growth of high performance activewear brands, creating a successful brand in a hyper competitive market … and more. Read more
Opportunities & Offers
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