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Message in a bottle: How social media has disrupted the fragrance sector

Inside Retail

This can be attributed in large part to the introduction of image-focused social media platforms like Instagram in 2010 and TikTok in 2016, which have made it easier for memes and fads to go viral and – just as rapidly – fade into obscurity. It’s not just that trends have become more fleeting, they’re also more fragmented.

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The Olympic opportunity: How brands can sustain their momentum beyond the Games

Inside Retail

During the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, which were delayed until 2021, more than 3 billion people tuned in globally, and digital engagement reached unprecedented levels. Emotional engagement The emotional rollercoaster of victories and defeats creates deep engagement with the event. This might be stating the obvious but it works.

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Consolidation and live shopping: Four e-commerce trends to watch in 2023

Inside Retail

Social commerce and live shopping. Social commerce is anticipated to grow three times faster than traditional e-commerce by 2025. Browsing and shopping directly on social media platforms has long been a hallmark of e-commerce in China, now, it’s finally coming to Australia. million) in gross revenue.

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How luxury brands leverage culture and digital platforms to drive engagement

Inside Retail

To cut through the noise, and compete with rising domestic players, luxury brands are increasingly leveraging digital platforms to engage with consumers in innovative ways. Young Chinese consumers looking for socially-driven purchases find these platforms more engaging than traditional shopping.

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Meet the power couple behind Stax and Secondleft

Inside Retail

From humble beginnings as a fitness-focused apparel brand to a global business with a rapidly growing retail network, Staxs journey showcases the power of community engagement, strategic product evolution, and adaptability in a dynamic market. When Matilda first met Don in 2016, I had absolutely no interest in Stax, she told Inside Retail.

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“We’re on step one out of 10”: Kmart Group MD Ian Bailey on taking Anko global

Inside Retail

It’s a huge opportunity and a long time coming for Kmart Group managing director Ian Bailey, who was chief operating officer (COO) of Kmart during the turnaround in 2008 and took over from then-CEO Guy Russo in 2016. They actually started to push the brand through social media in those markets. That’s something we’re working on.

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Business Growth through Digital Transformation: The Case of Premium and Luxury Brands

Retail Focus

Upholding their brand’s legacy and exclusivity is necessary while also exploiting the potential of digital technologies to reach, engage, and retain their clientele. Luxury brands aim to create a customer experience that is seamless and consistent across physical stores, online platforms, mobile apps, and social media.