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How consumers want to shop for fashion in-store

Fashion and sportswear consumers are increasingly embracing a hybrid approach to shopping, with 72 percent expressing a preference for both online and in-store experiences, according to recent research. This shift underscores a desire for consistency across channels, driven by the allure of physically interacting with products. Touching and...

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Tokyo tops list of world's best luxury shopping city

Tokyo has topped the list of the world’s global luxury shopping destinations, according to data from high-end travel curator Lartisien. In an analysis of cities renowned for their prestigious designer boutiques, Lartisien said the Japanese shopping capital boasts 217 designer stores, with Tokyo's Ginza district emerging as the ultimate luxury...

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New York’s Fifth Avenue is the world’s most expensive retail street

New York’s Fifth Avenue has reclaimed its position as the world’s most expensive retail street. The data was released by global commercial real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield, who said the average rents of 2,000 dollars per sq ft beat Hong Kong’s 1,436 dollars per sq ft and Milan’s via Montenapoleone at 1,380 dollars per sq ft. It is...

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New study shows consumers taking digital habits in-store

U.S. consumers are four times more likely to use online ordering and curbside pickup in comparison to other regions, according to a new report. The data comes from the 2022 Global Digital Shopping Playbook, a PYMNTS and Cybersource collaboration, and is part of a six-nation study of more than 13,000 consumers and 3,100 businesses in six major...

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The buzz is back on the the high street, footfall rises across all retail destinations

Despite the shortages of petrol and panic buying at supermarkets, the UK saw a rise in footfall across all retail destinations, according to the latest figures from Springboard. Visitor numbers were up 2.7 percent over last week, with high street seeing the biggest increase of 3,7 percent and shopping centres 2.3 percent. In central London,...

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Shanghai to lead China's duty-free economy, boosting local luxury consumption

With the fate of luxury brands increasingly reliant on Chinese shoppers, news that one of its biggest cities is adopting a duty-free shopping economy as part of government plans to foster domestic spending, is good news. With global economies in turmoil and disarray, China is leading the tax free movement with the city of Shanghai announcing...

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Pent up demand for brick & mortar retail reopening 12 April

As the UK prepares to ease retail restrictions, pent up demand from shoppers for brick and mortar stores was more than evident in March when shoppers to the high street and other retail destinations. Footfall appeared to recover strongly in March according to Springboard, which cited an annual decline of -28.1 percent, up from from -61 percent...

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On a deserted Oxford Street, department stores are downsizing

London’s West End, in particular the shopping thoroughfare of Oxford Street, Soho and Mayfair, was, in pre-covid times, a haven for shoppers and fashion. But not anymore. With stores closed and a retail industry facing unsurmountable pressures, the UK’s world-class shopping destination is under threat. Oxford Street is perennially empty, with...

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The UK should be ‘ready for a spending boom’ once lockdown lifts

UK residents are optimistic about life after the lockdown. According to recent consumer survey research, the UK should reap the benefits of an economic boost through a spending boom. Research indicates that consumers responded positively to vaccine rollouts, with 86 percent saying they would get the vaccine, according to consumer and location...

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Buying in lockdown: what brands expect from the FW21 order season

Fashion weeks are crucial for retail fashion buyers to connect with brands, seek out trends, feel garments, and assess inventory for the coming season. For this FW21 season, due to travel restrictions and lockdowns taking place worldwide, buyers have had to adjust to mostly digital shows and remote buying appointments. Retailers are under...

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2020, the year of livestream shopping

Livestream commerce has exploded in 2020, boosted by brands seeking new ways to deliver digital interactive shopping experiences to consumers who have been confined to their homes. The commercial opportunity for brands is significant, with China’s Commerce Ministry reporting that the number of e-commerce livestreaming sessions topped 4 million...

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AW21 purchasing season: Trend forecaster Christine Boland lists the trends

After a hot summer, the winter of 2020 is approaching. But for the fashion industry, the purchasing season for AW21 is already slowly beginning. Several trade fairs have announced that they will once again take place physically in January in combination with a digital presence. FashionUnited talks to trend forecaster Christine Boland about AW21...