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FamilyMart Rolls Out T-Shirt Uniforms and Relaxes Hair Color Rules in Japan
The Japanese convenience store chain updated its frontline grooming policies to broaden its recruitment pool amid persistent labor shortages.
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Bangladesh Imports from India Hit $10.96 Billion Despite Port Limits
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ReportAug 31Rajiv Menon2 min read
Australian Retail Profit Lags Sales as Hidden Operating Costs Bite Margins
Operating profit across Australian retail grew at nearly half the pace of sales revenue, exposing deep margin leaks in inventory holding and returns.
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Global Carton Tape Demand to Grow up to 6 Percent Annually Through 2035
Aug 31Wei Zhang2 min
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AI Retail Assistant Spending to Reach USD 22.4 Billion by 2036
Aug 31Maria Santos2 min
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China and India Lead Global Quick Commerce with Adoption Past 80 per Cent
Aug 31Aiko Tanaka2 min
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Human Connection Remains Key Driver for Purchases in Southeast Asia Retail, Despite AI Growth
Aug 25Aiko Tanaka1 min
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Brands Step up Fandom Marketing as Gaming and BookTok Spur Billions in Retail Sales
Aug 25Rajiv Menon2 min