The holidays are a hectic time for a lot of different reasons. This post will feature a summary of some key findings in the analysis of the 2019 holiday season done by Adobe Analytics.

Organized by Texere Advisors and Algebra, the event brought together brands that have successfully expanded in Asia and experts from the Asian retail landscape, to share experiences, know-how, best practices, and outline the critical success factors of operating in Asia.

With effect from January 1, 2020, sales between intra-EU companies will have new rules. In the context of intra-community operations, intra-community transfers are non-taxable transactions as VAT is applied to the system of "destined taxation" in the country of the EU country of destination of goods.

According to a January 2019 survey, roughly two out of three parents express some reluctance about discussing money and financial topics with their children.

It is a little-known fact that, in 1994, Blockbuster video was the first store to display pre-paid gift cards for sale. Unlike VHS rentals, the gift card industry has only grown in popularity.

Unconscious biases are thoughts and actions formed by our brains creating shortcuts to process the countless pieces of information we encounter daily and are informed by media, news, societal norms, and our experience. Our biases may not even be self-serving.

While increased occurrences of retail store closures and predictions about the death of the shopping mall are causing mall owners to consider downsizing or repurposing their space, the developers behind American Dream Mall, are doubling down on their use of entertainment space to attract customers. 

It may have been unthinkable ten to fifteen years ago, but the shift in consumer shopping patterns from brick-and-mortar stores to online platforms has resulted in the emergence of retail-to-industrial conversions. 

The last several years have been treacherous for the retail sector.  Changing shopping patterns and shifting demographics have led some commentators to declare that the (retail) apocalypse is upon us. 

It’s no secret that consumers have been shifting away from shopping at traditional brick-and-mortar stores in favor of shopping online. The trend has led to proclaim that, with some exceptions, the mall is more or less dead. 

Since the 1st of January 2019 in Italy VAT subjects have the legal obligation to issue electronic invoices. This innovative invoice has to be issued for all the sales of goods and services made by VAT subject are resident, settle in or recognized in Italy.

Apparel merchandisers are predicting that resale will soon become a force in the industry and retailers are beginning to take notice.

Only a decade ago there were very few travelers in the world who planned their trips without thinking of a hotel. As with all new things, the Law is late.