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Coronavirus unravels clothing supply chains, says GlobalData
Clothing supply chains are unravelling fast as the fallout from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak hits retailers and manufacturers across the world, writes GlobalData.
From initial concerns over the disruption to deliveries of clothing from China, where the outbreak began,...
International News
Global retail industry venture financing deals total US$ 772.14m in January 2020
Total retail industry venture financing deals in January 2020 worth US$ 772.14m were announced globally, according to GlobalData’s deals database.
The value marked a decrease of 24.6 percent over the previous month and a rise of 9.7 percent when compared...
International News
China’s retail industry sees a drop of 8.8 pc in deal activity in Q4 2019
China's retail industry saw a drop of 8.8 pc in overall deal activity during Q4 2019, when compared with the last four-quarter average, according to GlobalData’s deals database.
A total of 31 deals worth US$ 3.21bn were announced in Q4...
International News
34.6 pc of UK women think retailers should mark International Women’s Day with charity, says GlobalData
On International Women’s Day, 81.6 percent of UK women interviewed by data and analytics company GlobalData are aware of this long-established event. When women were asked what retailers should do for the occasion, the responses included in-store events (24.3...
Retail
‘Convenience and experience emerge as differentiating factors in dynamic retail environment’
On the back of intensifying competition in the retail industry, customers have become more demanding when it comes to convenience and the shopping experience, as they know that they can always switch to another retailer for buying goods if...
International News
Amazon shows market understanding with new cashierless grocery store, says GlobalData
Once again, Amazon has found a way to innovate itself: by going a bit more traditional. The company recently opened its first Amazon Go cashierless grocery store in Seattle—showing it can blend its innovative digital approach with the conventional...
Retail
‘Paytm’s local focus via MyStore provides a key advantage in India’s digital commerce expansion’
Paytm announced its entry into social commerce in Feb 2020 with its MyStore functionality, after carrying out beta version of the app for a while. MyStore is Paytm’s second vertical into digital commerce after its Paytm Mall, an ecommerce...
Fashion
Affordability key to Pep&Co growth in childrenswear market, says GlobalData
Pep&Co has decided to pilot a wider range of its value children’s clothing in 50 stores, a move that will appeal greatly to consumers. According to a survey conducted by leading data and analytics company GlobalData, 52 pc of...
International News
‘Coronavirus to wipe US$ 8.3bn off APAC duty-free market in 2020’
According to GlobalData’s pre-crisis forecast, the Asia-Pacific (APAC) duty-free sales are forecast to reach US$ 43.4bn in 2020, backed by high growth in countries such as China, India and South Korea. However, the recent coronavirus scare has dramatically altered...
Retail
APAC’s airport retail market to grow at a CAGR of 8.3 pc from 2019 to 2024, offers growth opportunities for retailers despite Coronavirus
The emergence of Asia-Pacific (APAC) as a global economic hub and popular tourist destination in the last decade along with a sharp rise in low cost air carriers has resulted in a swift growth of air travelers and investments...
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Ambani unveils growth roadmap for Reliance, co to double in size by 2030
The company is aiming to double revenues and pre-tax profit in 3-4 years with its new energy business becoming...
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