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Social media has rewritten the rules of advertising

Inside Retail

A decade or so ago, for most retailers, television advertising was the most effective way to meet the masses, whether it be to promote great deals or craft a specific brand image. billion will be spent by advertising on social media channels this year – 14.3 Where is that, you might ask? But it is a lot more complicated than that.

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Bankrupt beauty: Lessons from Revlon’s supply chain failures

Inside Retail

Under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the company is able to continue trading whilst it attempts to correct crippling fractures in its supply chain, in a desperate move to retain some of its once sizable, indeed, dominant market share. Known as a trailblazer, Revlon was once the most radical company in its space.

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Booktopia may have collapsed, but here’s why bookshops are not endangered

Inside Retail

How is it that a data-driven, market-focused business has failed, while traditional book businesses continue to define the industry? It moved into a larger warehouse in 2014 and by 2018, it was shipping 30,000 parcels per day. US-based Amazon has captured more of the Australian book market in recent years.

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Analysis: Why Abercrombie & Fitch’s turnaround has not been cancelled

Inside Retail

However, A&F’s recent financial figures and strategy actually show a brand that is firmly in recovery mode, with a focus on more on-point marketing messaging and fewer stores, as sales are shifted to its digital channels. . Abandonment of sexualised marketing. International expansion driven through flagships.

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Subtype to open new store in ‘under-serviced’ market of Brisbane

Inside Retail

We feel the market is significantly under-serviced in the street and sneaker space. It’s always been overlooked as a fashion market, and we see a good opportunity to service Brisbane and the surrounding areas down to the Gold Coast and showcase brands that are not available in that market.”. Look and feel of a high-end boutique.

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Temple of the Sun co-founder talks design inspiration and sales growth

Inside Retail

Founded in Byron Bay in 2014, it has gained a cult following for its unique designs inspired by history, archaeology and ancient symbolism. Darren Gallant: Temple of the Sun first launched in late 2014. IR: How would you describe the fine jewellery market right now?

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New Zealand case against Bunnings’ pricing dismissed

Inside Retail

Auckland Court Judge BA Gibson said, however, that Bunnings’ marketing around it’s pricing was always tied to its price guarantee, where it will beat a competitors price by 15 per cent in New Zealand, and 10 per cent in Australia. The four-year court process has led to all parties incurring significant legal costs,” Schneider said.