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Chile’s retail sector is reeling from the successive impacts of the social unrest that erupted in late 2019 and, since March, the COVID-19 pandemic, which has also affected the…
After a temporary surge in demand for food in March, monthly retail turnover fell sharply, driven primarily by low sales of durable goods in April-May. Smaller retailers were hit…
Exports of surveillance technology.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB244122
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The surge of retail sales during the pandemic is fading as consumers again spend on services at the expense of goods, while persistently high inflation and rising interest rates…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB278216
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The music industry and fashion retailers are pioneers in using the metaverse to promote their brands and products and generate revenue from the burgeoning marketplace for virtual…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB267480
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Hiring was strong in the leisure and hospitality industries, anticipating higher consumer spending, the US economy's main driver. Accelerating progress on vaccination points to a…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB260593
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In contrast to many developed and emerging markets, real estate prices, particularly at the luxury end of the market, have risen strongly in 2023. Nevertheless, residential…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281017
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A parallel bill requiring people to show electronic QR codes for train and air travel has been withdrawn. Both bills were halted by public opposition and President Vladimir…
The United States and other Western powers have imposed sanctions on senior military figures and military-controlled businesses in the light of the February 1 coup. China -- long…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB261016
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This follows the Australian government's February 21 travel advisory warning of the risk of terrorist attacks on Western-linked sites and tourist destinations in Malaysia and an…