The IKEA Story in Japan: A Look Back with Heart

Since opening its first shop in Japan in 2006, IKEA has become a household name there, with numerous locations and a steady stream of loyal consumers. The Japanese market was IKEA's second target after the country itself. The company first sold its wares in Japan in 1974, but by 1986, it had ...

The IKEA Story in Japan: A Look Back with Heart

With multiple outlets across the country and a steady stream of loyal consumers who have trusted the brand since 2006, IKEA has successfully established itself in Japan. But it took IKEA two tries before it was successful in Japan. The company first sold its wares in Japan in 1974, but by 1986, i...

Our evaluation of the Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro: the Android phones Indian consumers deserve

Google's flagship Pixel smartphones are now available in India, a surprising decision. If you want the best Android phone or the best phone camera without breaking the bank, go no further than the Pixel 7 or the Pixel 7 Pro.

Google hasn't released any of its flagship Pixel phone...

$740 Million fund to develop low-emissions technology in Australia: Morrison

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced that Australia will be investing A$1 billion fund in companies to develop low-emissions technology. The country is currently seeking to attain net zero target by 2050 and also trying to cut down carbon emissions.

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South Korean parliament passes Telecommunications Business Act

Highlights

• The parliament approves Telecommunications Business Act
• This model will keep cost of devices low for customers

On Tuesday, South Korea's parliament approved a bill, according to the bill major app store operators such ...

S. KOREA RECORDS US$13.8 BILLION IN ONLINE SHOPPING TRANSACTIONS IN NOV. 2020

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• S. Korea records US$13.8 billion in online shopping transactions in Nov.2020.
• Coronavirus pandemic led people in S. Korea to buy products via e-commerce platforms.
• Online transactions of food delivery were high at 60.6 pe...

iSELECT AGREED ON MISLEADING CUSTOMERS, FINED $8.5M

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• The online product comparison website, iSelect, has been fined $8.5m in the wake of conceding in the central court that its energy value examination administration misdirected clients

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commissio...

41 PERCENT INDIANS TO SHOP LESS AFTER COVID-19 CRISIS

Highlights

• Majority of the consumers staying in tier II and tier III cities are intending to visit retail stores in next three to six months

• According to the survey, 60 percent women are in the favour of shopping online

• Nearly 52 percent people a...

Enormous changes to be brought to Retail Store Checkout soon

When you are contemplating a shopping trip, you might not be knowing or thinking about the process involved in paying for what you would purchase. Retail checkout is a task that often involves a line and waits, and while the register might at present be computerized, the experience of checkout ha...

UK credit card debt falls

For the first time in almost seven years, UK consumers have made net repayments on their credit cards. As across the country, households rein spending in and rebuild their finances after a boom in borrowing.

Since July 2013, the Bank of England reported the first monthly fall in credit ...

Chinese having more trust in self-driving technology and electric vehicles than Americans

It was revealed by a survey that Chinese and European consumers are way more open to the concept of self-driving technologies, as well as, electric vehicles than American consumers.

OC&C Strategy Consultants conducted the survey and, as told by the Reuters, reflect respondents in Ch...

The changes in the Indian environment for consumers

India is one of the largest markets in terms of sheer quantum and the buying capacity for the world today with its GDP crossing the $2.7 Trillion mark, and the consumption-led growth story has helped the country reach staggering numbers in a bid to become a major player in manufacturing and consu...

'Clothing as a Service' to be the future of retail

Clothing as a Service (CaaS) is a distribution model where the consumers can rent or subscribe to the clothing or accessories. The CaaS model is gathering popularity with the fashion-loving crowd and increasing loyalty. Many companies have already implemented the model. Rent the Runway was establ...

Drive Your Sales on Instagram Without Traditional Influencers

Instagram with its user base of more than 1 billion, is creating difficulties for brands to stand out due to the saturation of sponsored content on social media. There are no guarantees on how your social media campaign will return on investment amid such challenges. Therefore, brands now need fr...

Get this 65-inch HDR Samsung TV under $500

Don’t have the budget, but still daydreaming about a widescreen television. Walmart is now offering the 65-inch Samsung LED TV for just $477. 

The original price of this product is $799, which makes this purchase a 40% discount on the original price. The 2018 model includes 4...

New players in the Indian insurance

The insurance sector of India has been in a crisis since it has not updated its system and is still running on a traditional style that has become old, and that is why the people are not buying insurance from them.

The insurance scene is changing as the startups are stepping in, and the...

Wells Fargo Shares Edge Higher on Quarterly Beat

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) reported its first quarter financials during Friday’s pre-market hours and topped analysts’ estimates. The better-than-expected quarter sent shares 2.1% higher after the opening bell. For the first quarter, Wells Fargo reported earnings of USD 1.20 per share ...

To tackle with depression, problems, and emotions, a movement promoting greater protection of the interests of consumers heightens

It is well known that consumer’s turn towards leisureliness & vacations to flee from their worldly and daily problems. However, according to new research, consumerism was being driven by the marketplaces for confronting the problems. This research was led by Doctor Kathy Hamilton and Doctor Leig...