Category: Shopping
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BIG Glilot – Israel’s biggest shopping center set to open
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When fashion chain Factory 54 opened a pop-up store in Herzliya’s Arena Mall late last month, the discounts of up to 90% were cause for celebration among consumers. From a business perspective, however, this was anything but a celebration. It was a liquidation sale for one of the mall’s anchor…
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Tax-free shopping cut costs London’s West End £640m in lost sales
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640 million pounds in West End, 640 million pounds in sales last year due to the removal of tax -exiled shopping for international visitors, was absent, according to a new research. The new West End numbers, which represent companies in the region, reveals that the incoming revenues from tourism spending…
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Plans to redevelop Cambridge shopping centre face rejection over daylight concerns
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The Beehive Center demolished plans in Cambridge and replaced with offices, laboratories and societal spaces for their rejection by Cambridge City Council. The Planning Officer of the Council pointed to fears that the proposed redevelopment near the Koldham neighborhood would significantly reduce daylight and sunlight for the neighboring population, which…
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UK Christmas shopping rebounds with higher spending on high street and online
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British consumers are opening their wallets more freely in the run-up to Christmas, with retailers reporting a 2.3 per cent year-on-year increase in spending in the seven weeks to December 20, according to figures from Visa. Online sales led the increase of 6.1 per cent, while electronics and homeware purchases…
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How Is ACKO Drive Making Car Shopping Smarter and Simpler?
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Buying a car can sometimes be stressful, complicated and time-consuming. From comparing models to negotiations with dealers and paperwork, most car shoppers feel like they need to catch up. However, this online platform, ACKO Drive, is changing the way people shop for cars, making the process smarter, simpler and fun.…
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Medicare Advantage shopping tips: Avoid this enrollment mistake
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The shopping season for Medicare coverage is about to begin. With that comes the annual onslaught of TV ads and choices to consider. People who qualify for the federal government Medicare program From October 15 to December 7, you’ll have access to Medicare Advantage plans for 2025, which are privately…
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Exclusive-Blackstone in bid to acquire shopping center owner Retail Opportunity, sources say By Reuters
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By Anirban Sen (Reuters) – Private equity firm Blackstone is in early talks to acquire Retail Opportunity Investments Corp, a U.S. shopping mall owner with a market value of about $2 billion, people familiar with the matter said. Blackstone’s interest comes after ROIC shares have lost more than 10% of…
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Global Blue Releases the Monthly Tax Free Shopping Business Update for June 2024 By Investing.com
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New data from Global Blue reveals that the global dynamic recovery in tax-free shopping has accelerated across continental Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. Globally, the recovery rate of exported store sales was 168%1 in June 2024 compared to the same period in 2019, compared to 163%1 in April/May 2024 and…
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Analysis-China’s retail outlook dims after mid-year shopping festival flop By Reuters
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By Casey Hall SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China’s retailers face a difficult near-term future after a disappointing mid-year online shopping festival that cast a shadow over the recovery prospects of the world’s second-largest economy. E-commerce sales fell for the first time during the so-called 618 Festival that ended last week, reports…
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Curve (CRV) Bounces 40% From ATL As Whales Go Shopping
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Roopmar is a writer and translator who has been passionate about cryptocurrencies for the past four years. Her goal as a writer is to create pieces that are informative, complete, easy to understand, and accessible for those entering the cryptocurrency space. After learning about cryptocurrencies in 2019, Roopmar became interested…