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JULY 9, 2024

In the touristy Saint-Ouen flea market, not far from the Stade de France where athletes will compete in this summer’s Paris Olympics, police officers swarmed in at dawn on April 3 and shut down 11 stores selling counterfeit bags and shoes. Seventy tonnes of products were destroyed in March alone, the letter said.

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OCTOBER 24, 2024

Australian activewear brand Do You Even marked the start of its Big W retail partnership and its first range being stocked in the discount department store with a consumer launch event. The Business’s direct-to-consumer online store will continue to drop unique and bold collections that stay true to its design DNA, that built the brand.

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MAY 1, 2024

It is removing all non-electric bikes from its offering and reversing course on its direct-to-consumer strategy as it looks to expand its market share. Localised design Lekker adapted the build of its product offering to suit the Australian market and consumer preferences which contrast with the European markets.

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JUNE 12, 2024

Cheston has been the managing director of Smiggle, which is owned by Premier Investments, since 2012, and during his tenure, the brand has grown from a $78.3 Cheston’s resume provides ample reason why BBRC would want him to lead Lovisa’s next phase of international expansion, especially with a focus on global and local markets.

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JULY 25, 2021

“Historically, the art world has been synonymous with exclusivity and for the most part, inaccessible to a mass consumer base,” Tom Woodger, vice president of cultural marketing at StockX, told Inside Retail. “In According to research published on Statista, the global online art market was estimated to be worth US$4.82

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MARCH 24, 2022

Always a brand pushing its marketing into interesting places, Oatly is doing this through an online tv show called ‘The New Norm&al Show’. Oatly has been making oat milk for around 30 years, but underwent a significant rebranding process when chief executive Tony Peterson was hired in 2012 to revamp the business. Schoolcraft said.

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JUNE 17, 2021

The proposed free trade agreement (FTA) between Australia and the UK, announced this week, is set to benefit consumers and exporters on both sides, albeit weighted in favour of the British. Jones is hopeful that the FTA will allow the business to build on this increased interest by providing consumers with greater choice and value.

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JULY 15, 2024

Statista Market Insights reports that, even in 2020, when far fewer people were worried about their appearance because they were wearing masks and weren’t going out, there were more than 63,000 ‘face and head procedures’ and 48,000 ‘injectable’ procedures performed in the Land of Smiles.

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MAY 21, 2024

Australian direct-to-consumer brand Who Gives A Crap disrupted the way consumers bought toilet paper almost a decade ago; now its CEO is challenging businesses across the supply chain to “give a crap”. What progress has Who Gives A Crap made towards its mission since being founded in 2012?

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AUGUST 16, 2021

As the quality of living and workers’ wages reached new heights, Western brands spotted a golden opportunity and raced to set up shop in the East to reach China’s 1 billion consumers (and counting). These brands, often unique or even unknown to the market, satisfied the desire for individuality. Chinese sportswear company Li-Ning.

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JUNE 10, 2021

Fast forward to today and the recommerce market is booming, thanks to a generational mindset shift combined with changes wrought by the global health pandemic that are driving consumers to adopt more sustainable shopping habits. The consumer love affair with recommerce. The consumer love affair with recommerce.

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APRIL 19, 2021

Australia has gained a reputation for having a large number of conscious consumers, and it’s leading global brands with a sustainable focus to set up shop in the land down under. The report indicated that the ethical Australian consumer focuses on four elements: eco-production, animal welfare, people and values and the circular economy.

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AUGUST 14, 2022

In the past two years, we have seen a seismic shift in the way consumers in Southeast Asia purchase technology,” Alex Tan, managing director for HP Malaysia told Inside Retail. From HP’s internal research, the company has found that nearly 50 per cent of consumers still prefer shopping in physical stores to online.

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JANUARY 31, 2023

It was a high-profile signal that with the easing of Covid-related outdoor movement restrictions, the market for athletic footwear and apparel in China is set to get a huge shot in the arm. Chinese nationalism is on the rise, with an accompanying disdain among a broad swathe of consumers for foreign products.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2023

How much do consumers spend? “We’re optimistic about growth this year because the recovery seems to be stabilising and consumption is on a more clear upward trend,” said Jacob Cooke, co-founder and CEO of Beijing-based WPIC Marketing + Technologies. trillion yuan ($157.97 per cent rise in Cyber Week sales.

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OCTOBER 8, 2023

Thousands of beauty-lovers descended on New York City recently to enjoy the return of Sephoria, a consumer beauty event that Sephora first launched in 2018. Beautycon, first launched in 2012, held an in-person event in Los Angeles in September, after a four-year hiatus of both in-person and virtual events.

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DECEMBER 20, 2022

When TPG bought Myer as a venture capitalist, they went out to the market, they talked growth, they expanded Myer considerably, […] they attracted lots of investors in that early window and then [they took] money out of the company,” he told Inside Retail. Growing in a shrinking market.

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JUNE 22, 2023

The FTC accused the e-commerce giant of duping “millions of consumers” into purchasing subscriptions for Prime services. Those terms required consumers to opt out of the program to avoid monthly charges. Amazon is under fire from the US Federal Trade Commission, which filed a lawsuit against it in Seattle.

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DECEMBER 8, 2022

The FTC announced that it will hold an open meeting on December 14 during which the agency will vote to publish a Federal Register notice commencing a regulatory review of the Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims (“Green Guides”). Watch this space for further updates on the FTC’s review.

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

The deal marked an enormous increase in the brand’s valuation since Brazil’s Natura & Co purchased a 65 per cent stake in Aesop for about $70 million in 2012, signalling its unparalleled standing as a category leader. As consumers have tightened their wallets, they have become more selective.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

These crucial reforms are now highly unlikely to be tabled before the next Federal election, extending uncertainty for businesses that rely on data-driven marketing practices. Unlike other data protection laws, such as Europe’s GDPR, this test would apply even if a company has obtained consent from consumers.

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AUGUST 26, 2021

On Friday, JB Hi-Fi Group CEO Richard Murray officially left the consumer electronics company, where he has held various roles for the past 18 years, to lead Solomon Lew’s Premier Retail business; Terry Smart, previously managing director of The Good Guys and CEO of JB Hi-Fi, took over the top position.

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DECEMBER 16, 2024

“The immediate effect is that overseas goods will become more expensive for Vietnamese consumers and face longer delivery times due to customs checks. Southeast Asia’s modern e-commerce industry, which we would claim started with the regional launch of Lazada in 2012, has always had a mix of foreign and domestic players.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

As consumers sought convenience and at-home solutions during the pandemic, subscription services across various sectors saw unprecedented growth. Consumers in the subscription economy are increasingly discerning, prioritising value in their purchasing decisions as costs of living remain a top concern,” Almadrones said.

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DECEMBER 14, 2022

The FTC’s notice seeks input on a number of areas addressed by the current Guides, which last were updated in 2012.

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AUGUST 27, 2024

Sustainable Australian clothing and underwear brand Boody is looking to stake its claim in the global shapewear market, projected to be worth US$3.7 The next-gen Today, Boody is available across 15 markets globally and is available in 2000 doors in Australia alone. billion in 2028.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2024

By 2013, the company reached peak profit, when it hit $490 million in revenue, after nearly tripling sales between 2007 and 2012. So, what is driving the renewed consumer interest in True Religion today? Inside Retail connected with the CMO to delve into the details of True Religion’s millennial and Gen-Z-geared marketing strategy.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Concern has risen in recent months that appetite from financially stretched Gen Z consumers for “aspirational” purchases, from $300 bucket hats to $900 sneakers, could wane, as inflation and rising living costs hurt the incomes of young US and European consumers while Chinese youth grapple with high levels of unemployment.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Dr Vranjes Firenze’s launch in the Australian market last December through a partnership with David Jones could be a sign of further global expansion to come, following L’Occitane Group’s recent acquisition of the luxury Italian home fragrance brand. L’Occitane also acquired a 50 per cent stake in Singaporean skincare brand Erborian in 2012.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2024

The first, a Melbourne radio interview defending Woolworths’ decision not to promote Australia Day merchandise, and the second, an ABC Four Corners exchange on competition in the grocery market. Banducci will also no doubt be mulling over the future of Big W yet again and taking a long hard look at the New Zealand supermarkets.

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MARCH 20, 2024

Australian luggage brand July has confirmed the appointment of luxury marketing professional Alex Anton as its vice president of brand, a newly created role that underscores the retailer’s ambition to become a globally recognised name in the travel space. We need to create better and more beautiful campaigns,” he said.

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MARCH 20, 2024

Australian luggage brand July has confirmed the appointment of luxury marketing professional Alex Anton as its vice president of brand, a newly created role that underscores the retailer’s ambition to become a globally recognised name in the travel space. We need to create better and more beautiful campaigns,” he said.

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AUGUST 12, 2021

Now, consumers who shop Zalora will have the ability to pay with any of their preferred local payment solutions at online checkout as part of a seamless shopping experience. Founded in 2012, the company has a presence in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia & Brunei, the Philippines, Hong Kong and Taiwan. yael@bridgerpay.com.

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JANUARY 30, 2022

Meet BlockBar, the world’s first direct-to-consumer NFT marketplace for wines and spirits. One of the fastest growing markets that arose in the last few years is the sale of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) – unique digital assets sold exclusively to a single buyer, and which represent a new concept of digital scarcity.

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AUGUST 18, 2022

From $300 bucket hats to $900 sneakers and $700 t-shirts, the high-flying luxury sector is fretting over the appetite among financially stretched Gen Z consumers for such “aspirational” purchases. “In the U.S., Oliver Wyman declined to name the brands it surveyed.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

In a world where sneakers have transcended their functional purpose to become a powerful form of self-expression, one brand stands out as a pioneer in helping consumers preserve the pristine allure of their most cherished footwear. They focused on the ‘long game’ and started connecting with consumers in a premium and ‘fun’ way. “We

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FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Julie Therond is the general manager of Longchamp Australia and New Zealand and has worked with the fashion brand since 2012. With an extensive career in marketing and retail, having previously worked in Paris, China and Hong Kong, where she was a sales director, before coming to Australia to head Longchamp’s ANZ operations from Sydney.

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