Aussie beef in China

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Aussie milk and beef prices sky high in China

A Kimberly beef producer was astounded on a recent visit to China when he saw supermarkets charging $15 a litre for fresh Australian milk and $600 a kilo for Wagyu beef.

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A "Great Start" for Apple Watch; Apple Pay Acceptance Growing

Apple noted all-time record revenue from services was driven by the App Store in its third quarter. Meanwhile, Apple Pay acceptance is growing and Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO, said the quarter was "a great start for Apple Watch."

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Retailers with the Best and Worst Online Experience

Consumers continue to migrate to digital shopping channels and retailers ability to provide an engaging customer experience is becoming increasingly important. See where Nordstrom, 7-Eleven, Amazon, Marshalls and others rank in the every important online experience metric.

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RACV wants on-street city parking replaced by more vehicle lanes

Victoria's peak motoring body wants thousands of on-street car parks around Melbourne to be removed to make way for more car, bus and bike lanes.

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A "Great Start" for Apple Watch; Apple Pay Acceptance Growing

Apple noted all-time record revenue from services was driven by the App Store in its third quarter. Meanwhile, Apple Pay acceptance is growing and Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO, said the quarter was "a great start for Apple Watch."

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Identify and Engage Your Most Influential Shoppers

Not all shoppers are created equal. And not all social media posters have the same influence. At Engage! 2015 social scientist Marc Smith with explore the power of connections in social media and offer some smart strategies retailers can leverage to engage with their top influencers.

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WA Treasurer wants online GST revenue shared based on population

WA Treasurer Mike Nahan wants any additional Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue raised by lowering the GST-free threshold for online purchases to be shared on a per capita basis.

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Elizabeth Quay milestone as Perth inlet starts filling with water

The inlet that will become the centrepiece of Perth's Elizabeth Quay development starts filling with water, marking a major milestone in the $2.6 billion project.

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Online shoppers face prospect of losing GST exemption

Federal Treasurer Joe Hockey says the Government is considering imposing the Goods and Services Tax on all overseas online purchases.

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Melbourne Grill'd worker reinstated following interim court ruling

Sacked Melbourne hospitality worker Kahlani Pyrah is reinstated by the fast food company Grill'd after an interim ruling by the Federal Circuit Court.

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Subscription-Based Jet.com Adds to E-Commerce Space

Will Jet.com, a new members-only online shopping club, create successful competition to subscription-based services like Amazon Prime?

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Youngland Kiddie Shops Utilizes the Cloud

Youngland Kiddie Shops has implemented retail technology solutions from Aptos, Inc., (formerly Epicor Retail) – via a Cloud delivery model – to support its retail operations.

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Lovesac Boosts Engagement with Mobile POS

Lovesac, a manufacturer and retailer of patented foam-filled furniture, is boosting its personalized customer experience by implementing Mobile POS and adding iPads in-store. 

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Fashion Retailer Lyn Evans Leverages Omnichannel Customer Engagement Strategy

Fashion Retailer Lyn Evans Leverages an Omnichannel Customer Engagement Strategy including iPads in-store and analytic tools. 

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Turning Device Distraction Into An Advantage

Mobile devices, especially smartphones, are an inescapable part of our daily lives. Beacons can harness the power of real-time marketing through display integration and enhance employee operations. Find out  how to turn mobile distraction into advantages like these in this article. 

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Melbourne Market Authority chairman Steve McArthur tours the new wholesale produce market.

Melbourne Market Authority chairman Steve McArthur says the city's new wholesale produce market will open on August 3, despite calls from traders to delay the move. Mr McArthur says the new market will capitalise on its proximity to Melbourne airport to grow exports.

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Melbourne wholesale produce market ready to move

The Melbourne Market authority says the city's new wholesale fruit and vegetable market will open next month as planned, despite calls from traders to delay the move.

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GST threshold for overseas online shopping could fall to $20

A threshold as low as $20 is being contemplated as the point where the goods and services tax could soon apply to online purchases.

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Glendale shopping centre expansion gets green light

Shopping centre giant Stockland says the approval of a major expansion of its Glendale shopping complex is a win for the community.

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Goodbye ABC Shops, you served us well

The closure of ABC Shops as a result of digital trends will mean more than just a reduction in our Peppa-purchasing opportunities. To regular customers, ABC Shops are the ABC.

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Woolworths confirms David Jones CBD store sales an option

Woolworths (South Africa) has confirmed that selling two of its four Sydney and Melbourne CBD David Jones sites is an option to fund the renovation of the remaining two.

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IKEA issuing free wall-mounting kits after toddlers killed by falling drawers

Australian consumers are reminded to secure IKEA drawer units to their walls after US safety watchdogs issue a warning over the deaths of two toddlers killed when the drawers fell on them.

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ABC Shop closures a sign of bricks and mortar retail struggle

The ABC faces the harsh reality of the digital disruption that continues to rattle not just traditional broadcasting and retail but business and society worldwide.

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Revionics, Inc. Enters Agreement with Tool Retailer CPO Commerce

Revionics, Inc. enters into a multi-year agreement with CPO Commerce, an online tool retailer that operates more than 40 brand outlet stores including CPO Bosch, CPO DeWalt and CPO Milwaukee. 

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ABC shops to be 'phased out' and closed

ABC Shops around the country will be phased out and closed as the national broadcaster moves to an online retail model.

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JRPP to decide on Whitebridge housing and Glendale shopping expansion

The fate of two major Hunter developments, worth more than $60 million will be decided tonight.

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Perth Barrack Square traders in new push for Elizabeth Quay relief

Cash-strapped traders at Perth's Barrack Square lodge a new plea for State Government assistance as Elizabeth Quay construction works continue to strangle their businesses.

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Inflation edges higher to 1.5pc but remains below RBA target

Inflation edges higher, but by less than economists expected, with consumer prices rising only 1.5 per cent over the past financial year.

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Banks, retailers close up as slumping gold price drags miners down

The Australian share market records its sixth straight sessions of gains, with supermarkets and most bankers closing up.

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Self-service checkouts are becoming more common in Australia.

Self-service checkouts are becoming more common in Australia.

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Amazon Prime Day: Statistical Wonder or Retailer Blunder?

While the results of Amazon's first ever Prime Day are hard to argue with — 18% order increase over best Black Friday return and single day record for Prime signups — more than a handful of customers felt cheated by the e-commerce giant's flash sale approach. See how the retailer disappointed shoppers.

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7-Eleven Takes Convenience Shopping to the Next Level with One-Hour Delivery

The c-store chain is piloting on-demand, one-hour delivery in select markets as it pushes its omnichannel strategy forward providing customers what they want, when and where they want it.

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Burberry Aligns Strategy with Mobile Traffic Boom

Fashion icon Burberry adjusts its strategy in line with the fact that 40 percent of its digital traffic now comes from a mobile device.


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7-11 Takes Convenience Shopping to the Next Level with One-Hour Delivery

The c-store chain is piloting on-demand, one-hour delivery in select markets as it pushes its omnichannel strategy forward providing customers what they want, when and where they want it.

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Chico's Digital Initiatives Drive In-Store Engagement

The specialty retailer is blurring the line between online and physical retailing by infusing its brick-and-mortar locations with the latest digital offerings. At Engage! 2015, VP, technology, stores & applications, Bob Gras will share how Chico's is leveraging location awareness, interactive displays, and more to supercharge customer engagement.

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Survey reveals Horsham business confidence down

Businesses in Horsham, in south-west Victoria, say confidence remains low as buying habits change and online spending increases.

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Inflation stands out in quiet business week ahead

Inflation figures, which may see a robust jump pumped up by surging fuel and fruit prices, will be the key figure on RBA and local markets' watch-list this week.

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How Video Is Enhancing Heat Mapping for Retailers

While heat mapping allows retailers to understand where customers walk within a store, video allows retailers to see how that customer behavior translates into purchases. As retail managers study this data, they can see which product placements are working and which aren’t. 

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Top 10 Bad Retail Sales Habits

Kevin Cundiff identifies the top ten worst retail sales habits, along with tips on how to break them. 




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Kalgoorlie-Boulder council backs extended trading hours for 2015 Race Round

The Kalgoorlie-Boulder council has voted to extend trading hours for the Kalgoorlie Race Round this year.

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Sale of Supabarn to Coles 'should be blocked by ACCC'

Independent grocers call on the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to block the sale of Supabarn supermarkets to Coles.

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Consumer confidence falls to lowest level since December

The Greek debt crisis and "sensational coverage" of the Chinese share market crash are being blamed for another fall in consumer confidence.

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Top 10 Most Profitable Retailers, 2015

Revenue and stock performance are key indicators of retailer health, but profit is king. Companies are in business to make money and the quickest way to compare retailers on an apples to apples basis is profit margin. See who joined lululemon, Nike and the Gap at the top of Apparel Magazine's annual look at the 50 most profitable apparel brands.

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Starbucks, Target, Walmart and More Unite to Hire 100,000 Young People

Starbucks, Walmart, CVS, Walgreens and Target, and more come together to create the nation’s largest employer-led coalition to hire 100,000 opportunity youth.

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JDA Addresses Three Challenges Facing Companies

JDA's latest release addresses the biggest challenges facing companies today — delivering profitable omni-channel, intelligent fulfillment and adaptable manufacturing to enable "selfie supply chains."

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eBags Soars Above Competition with Dynamic Pricing

eBags overcomes challenges and applies dynamic pricing, allowing it to conduct daily price changes.

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Container Store Focuses on Personalized Experience

The Container Store Group, Inc.'s laser like focus on customer experience is serving the company well. Personalized initiatives include Contained Home Organizers, a loyalty program with more than 2 million members, and Click & Pick Up. 

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Target Exhibits IoT in Open House Space

Target is making the Internet of Things an interactive experience with Target Open House, opening this week. Read on to see how Target is pushing the boundaries of experiential retail by displaying connected devices in real-life solutions.

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Bridging the Digital Gap

The gulf between the online experience and the brick-and-mortar experience seems to be as wide as it is long. Find out how customer-centric engagement can bridge the gap.

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Walmart Seeks to Improve Internet Product Information

Walmart is hoping to improve product information available online, especially from social media sources, with its Product Content Collection System, which will facilitate the supplier sending their catalog directly to the company.

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Crown Street Mall

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IHL Group Appoints VP Retail Strategy

IHL Group has appointed a retail technology analyst professional with nearly 30 years of experience as Vice President of Retail Strategy. Read on to see who will oversee IHL’s retailer engagement, vendor briefings and strategic IT services practice.


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GameStop's Customer Engagement Strategy Drives Growth

The retailer is not focused on posting and sharing on social media; it is concentrated on leveraging data to target relevant messages that lead to increased sales. At Engage! 2015, Eric Oria, senior director of marketing, will share how the retailer's innovative use of digital engagement tools is a fulcrum for continued growth.

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Lululemon Appoints EVP, Digital; E-Commerce Sales Soar

Lululemon Athletica inc. has appointed a new Executive Vice President of Digital.The news comes on the tail of the company reporting a 31 percent increase in its e-commerce channel in the first quarter. 

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Best Buy Continues to Outperform the Struggling Electronics Market

Despite a slight downturn in the consumer electronics market, Best Buy continues to outpace the competition and beat company financial expectation thanks to investment in a number of key growth areas. See how the retailer is staying one step ahead.

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GameStop' Customer Engagement Strategy Drives Growth

The retailer is not focused on posting and sharing on social media; it is concentrated on leveraging data to target relevant messages that lead to increased sales. At Engage! 2015, Eric Oria, senior director of marketing, will share how the retailer's innovative use of digital engagement tools is a fulcrum for continued growth.

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SA businesses forgo chance to cut weekend pay rates

A landmark deal allowing South Australian employers to cut weekend penalty rates loses traction only months after it was brokered, with no businesses adopting the voluntary change.

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GameStop' Customer Engagement Strategy Drives Growth

The retailer is not focused on posting and sharing on social media; it is concentrated on leveraging data to target relevant messages that lead to increased sales. At Engage! 2015, Eric Oria, senior director of marketing, will share how the retailer's innovative use of digital engagement tools is a fulcrum for continued growth.

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USHCC Applauds Macy's for Cutting Ties with Trump

The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce applauds Macy's for discontinuing their business relationship with Donald Trump, after Trump made brutal remarks towards Mexicans and immigrants. 
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The 5 Worst Retailers to Work For

As retailers transition to the customer-first model, the spotlight is increasingly focused on front-line staff — without highly engaged and satisfied employees shopper-centric retailing is impossible. For the fourth consecutive year 24/7 Wall Street has analyzed thousands of employee reviews and compiled a list of the worst companies to work for. See which retailers joined Sears and Kmart on the dubious list.

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Knowing Your Team. Knowing Your Shopper.

Monique Honaman talks about taking the attendees at the Retail Executive Summit through a workshop focusing on their approach to innovation by leveraging a profile called the Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument.  Her goal was to align each leader to recognize and understand the nuances of each of their team members. 

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San Francisco Airport Gets Futuristic Digital Displays

A new interactive retail experience brings technology that could be used for digitally connected stores to San Francisco’s International Airport Terminal.

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Lululemon Appoints EVP, Digital; E-Commerce Sales Soar

Lululemon Athletica inc. has appointed a new Executive Vice President of Digital.The news comes on the tail of the company reporting a 31 percent increase in its e-commerce channel in the first quarter. 

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Six Secrets to Implementing Successful Price and Product Intelligence

Before implementing a price and product intelligence solution, retailers should consider these six secrets that will lead to a successful deployment.

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Adelaide shoe store takes fight against global sports company to Japan

The owners of a small Adelaide sports store fly to Japan to fight global shoe company ASICS over its decision to stop supplying stock to their store.

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Sign points to Aldi discount supermarket

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Sherif prepares for busy trading day at the South Melbourne Markets

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Banana growers took to the streets to find out how their bananas are presented to city shoppers

Bananas may be Australia's number one best-selling fruit is a staple item in most shopping baskets. But producers attending the biennial banana congress in Melbourne were told that's not a position they can afford to take for granted. Growers from far north Queensland, including Gavin Mackay and Michael Grima, climbed aboard buses for a retail tour to find out how their bananas are presented to city shoppers.

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Bananas on display at South Melbourne Markets

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An organic fruit and vegetable vendor at South Melbourne Markets

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Retail sales disappoint with modest 0.3pc rise in May

Australian retail sales fall short of analyst forecasts, rising just 0.3 per cent in May after having dipped in April.

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Bringing the Human Touch to Omni-channel Retailing

Consumers are more informed, savvy and vocal than ever. According to Lee Resources,  91 percent of unhappy customers will not willingly do business with the same company again.

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Run of share market gains continues as Greece tension eases

Australian stocks post their third straight day of gains as worries about Greece's future in the eurozone fade.

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Pacific Brands shares surge on shock jock sales

Pacific Brands shares surge by almost a third after the company announced a surprise profit upgrade on better than expected underwear and sheet sales.

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From China to Darwin backyards: Selling fireworks for one day in the NT

Territory Day is better known as Cracker Day to those familiar with the annual patriotic celebration's reputation for gunpowder-laden backyard fireworks displays.

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Union denies cosy dealings with Coles, Woolies on SA retail pay

A small business organisation accuses the shop workers' union of a cosy relationship with Coles and Woolworths in South Australia which is making it harder for other retail businesses to compete, but the union says that is untrue.

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Kathmandu takeover: Briscoe lobs $312m offer for outdoor retailer

New Zealand retailer Briscoe Group makes a share and cash offer for Kathmandu currently worth around $NZ1.76 ($1.55) per share.

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Nick Pikos buys fireworks on Territory Day 2015

Nick Pikos buys fireworks on Territory Day 2015.

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Fireworks sold on Territory Day 2015 at a Darwin store

It is legal to buy fireworks in the NT for one day on Territory Day.

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Fireworks retailer Troy Charters in his Darwin warehouse

Mr Charters sells fireworks to consumers for one day only on Territory Day.

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Fireworks wholesaler Martin Brady in his Darwin warehouse

Mr Brady sells fireworks to consumers for one day only on Territory Day.

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Nick Pikos buys fireworks on Territory Day 2015

Nick Pikos buys fireworks on Territory Day 2015.

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Fireworks ready for sale on Territory Day 2015

Fireworks ready for sale in a Darwin warehouse on Territory Day 2015.

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Signs for fireworks being sold on Territory Day 2015

Fireworks for sale in a Darwin on Territory Day 2015.

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Retailers sell fireworks on Territory Day 2015

Retailers sell fireworks on Territory Day 2015.

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ThinkGlobal E-Commerce Conference Features Alibaba.com

ThinkGlobal Retail will bring global e-commerce pioneers together to share ideas and offer case-study information to empower digial retailers to boost their sales and brand worldwide.

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