The shift in consumer behaviour over the past four years, heightened by extended lockdowns, has dramatically changed how people shop. Even though restrictions were lifted, many remain reluctant to physically explore what local stores have…
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There's a long-standing belief that shopping locally means paying more, but recent research is challenging this perception. Contrary to popular belief, local products can be priced similarly—or even lower—than their non-local counterparts. If you think…
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Many issues that affect consumer behaviour and preferences aren't directly caused by retailers but become their challenges to manage. For example, it’s not local retailers' fault that there is a widespread perception of higher prices…
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