Inside Retail

APRIL 22, 2021

Now more than ever, it’s critical to understand the latest consumer expectations — and be ready to adapt. Direct-to-consumer selling. Around the world, direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands are becoming mainstream — and they’re causing a major shift in where, when and how shopping is done. Australians spent an unprecedented $50.46

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Inside Retail

JUNE 7, 2022

Costco plans to open three new stores in Melbourne and Geelong within the next two years, investing up to $150 million. Costco currently boasts 200,000 members and sells a mix of goods from fresh food, groceries, meat, consumer electronics, clothing, diamonds and even coffins. billion in 2020 to $2.8 billion last year.

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Inside Retail

JULY 8, 2024

The reported closure of Microsoft’s brick-and-mortar stores managed by authorised retail partners in China has raised questions about the tech giant’s strategy in the world’s second-largest economy and whether the move is counterintuitive when the market’s consumer electronics sector has seen a sign of recovery. billion, in 2023.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

After closing its first direct-to-consumer (DTC) store in Australia in the Sydney suburb of Woollahra, the brand initially planned to open a boutique in Bondi Beach. Coming to the consumer Ecoya has a strong online business partially attributed to its loyal following.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 26, 2022

Chinese fashion retailer Shein is reviving plans to list in New York this year and its founder is considering a citizenship change to bypass proposed tougher rules for offshore IPOs in China, two people familiar with the matter said. Both sources declined to be named as the plans are confidential. The US is its biggest market.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Brands that successfully surfed 2020’s first wave of Covid-impacted consumer behaviour changes have now learned that was the best and longest ride. The reality is that 2020 was a year like no other. There are always winners and losers with large-scale shifts in consumer behaviour, and this time is no different.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 9, 2021

Fast-growing Australian online retailer Canningvale plans to relaunch the iconic Singaporean department store Robinsons as an online-only business this month after acquiring the company’s digital assets for an undisclosed sum. The online marketplace model is a key part of Prainito’s plan to take Robinsons back to its roots as a value player.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

In 2020, retailers were hit hard by the pandemic, but those that adapted to ecommerce and home delivery fared well throughout lockdowns and into the post-Covid recovery period. With a whole new danger hitting consumers – inflation – will the same be true? Are you planning on spending less this Christmas?

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Inside Retail

MAY 5, 2021

Once people had a good second look, it is estimated that refurbished phone numbers have gone up significantly to hit double digit growth in 2020 and this number is still growing. Refurbished devices are a one-time price that allows freedom of career and mobile or data plan. Expensive carrier contracts.

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Inside Retail

MAY 27, 2021

Despite launching an e-commerce site and new look stores in mid-2018, the Healthy Life franchise struggled to make an impact on consumers. The health brand will be ingrained into the wider Woolworths business, with plans for a select range of HealthyLife products to be offered on the highly anticipated Woolworths marketplace.

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Inside Retail

JULY 6, 2021

While there’s no doubt that 2020 was a tough year for all retailers, Australian denim brand Jeanswest had a steeper hill to climb than most, starting out the year under voluntary administration with the closure of 37 stores, the loss of 263 staff and owing $50 million to creditors. Yeung said there will be store growth in all states. “We

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Even before thinking about the specifics, the timing of these sales appears challenging for both retailers and consumers, not to mention supply chains. Noticing these challenges, we teamed up with Associate Professor John Hopkins to explore how BFCM might be impacting Christmas, from supply chain to consumer behaviour.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 12, 2023

As far back as May 2020, an Ipsos study indicated that two-thirds of Americans were buying directly on, or discovering products through, social media. Because social media is where many consumers spend their time, and where they look for inspiration and discovery. And for consumers: Discovery of new products and services.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 31, 2023

In 2020, Australian teen fashion brand Pavement joined a large list of retailers that entered voluntary administration, citing the Covid-19 pandemic as a major factor contributing to their exit from the retail landscape. Are there plans for expansion beyond this partnership? IR: How significant will Pavement’s presence be across Big W?

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Now the company’s founder has disclosed, in an interview with Inside Retail , plans to treble its store network within five years, add another 10 brands to its portfolio, and expand abroad – all while preparing for a potential IPO. per cent year-on-year sales growth in 2020, one of only five markets worldwide where sales increased that year.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 28, 2022

What they discovered was “an incredible library” of exclusive prints and designs just waiting to be reinterpreted for a modern consumer. It plans to offer apparel, footwear and accessories and is currently seeking global partners with sourcing and design capabilities to licence the brand. We know consumers want it.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 7, 2024

In the payments space, Paypal acquired the AI-powered browser extension, Honey, which finds and applies coupon codes at checkout, for US$4 billion in 2020. It’s a great opportunity for retailers with products on promotion to get in front of consumers,” Walsh said. What does this mean for retail partners?

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Inside Retail

JUNE 23, 2022

Direct-to-consumer fruit and vegetable subscription retailer Good & Fugly has plans to expand its service to Melbourne and Brisbane by the end of 2022, and hopes to cultivate a national footprint by the end of 2023. Meanwhile leftover produce is sent on to not-for-profit food rescue organisation, OzHarvest.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 25, 2023

After formally filing a request for the retail store in 2016, the global tech giant wanted to open the facility in 2020 but postponed the plans due to Covid-19 disruption. Furthermore, Apple is reportedly planning to open three additional stores in the coming years to strengthen its offline presence in India. billion people.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 30, 2021

“Other than playing an active role in reducing our environmental footprint, sustainable store design will increase the brand’s credibility in the eyes of the modern, mindful consumer and also saves money in the long-term with lesser consumption of energy and waste,” a Takashimaya spokesperson said. The #ShopGreener campaign.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Bright Data , the global industry leader in making public web data accessible to all, has today released new research that reveals consumer sentiments around the 2021 holiday shopping season, including Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The research, carried out by Vanson Bourne , surveyed 4,000 consumers across the US and UK.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 8, 2024

Recently, we had the opportunity to delve into the intriguing story behind its meteoric rise and its ambitious regional expansion plans, courtesy of an exclusive interview with Kelvin Sia, the regional CEO of Gopizza. Under Sia’s leadership, the company’s presence in Singapore has grown to an impressive 27 stores since its inception in 2020.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 1, 2021

A report from IWSR released earlier this year predicts that no- and low-alcohol volume in Australia will grow by 16 per cent between 2020 and 2024, largely driven by younger generations. Australians aged 18-44 are twice as likely as those over 45 to consume zero- and low-strength alcohol, a study by DrinkWise found.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 18, 2022

We have big global plans, but we’ve got to get a few things sorted in Australia first,” Smith said. Of these 179 million single-use plastic bottles, only around 15 per cent are properly recycled according to the Federal Government’s National Waste Report 2020. The business also sees international expansion on the horizon. “We

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

THG specialises in taking brands directly to consumers with divisions spanning the beauty, wellness and commerce industries. Back when THG was first publicly listed in September of 2020, it floated with a valuation of US$7 billion. Fast forward to November 2023, and THG has a market cap of US$1.31

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Data from Google reveals that a resounding 88 per cent of Aussies believe this Christmas will be more important than last year’s; with 21 per cent of people preparing gifting plans 3-6 months before, and 47 per cent of people planning to do so in the 2-4 weeks leading up to December. What’s your plan? Supply-chain issues.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 2, 2021

While the subject of cannabis legalisation still divides countries around the world, there is no denying the influence that legal cannabis products are having on retail and consumer goods. billion in 2020 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.2 per cent from 2021 to 2028.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 11, 2022

Innovation, adaptability and swift implementation were the bywords for surviving 2020 and continue to be drivers for the sector. Delivery will keep growing as this service evolves and consumers continue to value convenience. We plan to have both centre sites and high street sites across Australia.

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Inside Retail

JULY 10, 2024

Shepard was inspired to start the brand based on his own experiences searching for such products, and he knew other consumers were looking for the same thing. Tapping into this much-underserved market has led to steady growth for Both& since it officially launched in 2020.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

The latest lockdowns are increasing damage and spreading the pain more broadly across the industry, with support packages less generous than in 2020 and consumer confidence and spending seemingly more cautious.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 14, 2021

But global beauty brand Deciem is on a mission to debunk the marketing jargon around clean beauty and educate consumers about ingredients. “It The video, which was released on its social media channels, explains chemicals in simple terms and reminds consumers that chemicals are essential components of all matter. It’s not toxic.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The downfall derived from months of lowered consumer demand, lowered average selling prices, and increased expenses. It wasn’t until the late 1980s that gem-quality, lab-grown diamonds became available on a commercial level to consumers. per cent that were set with engineered stones in 2020. However, revenue fell to US$2.8

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Not only did the troubles of 2020-22 feel well and truly behind us, with retail and travel booming, but we got our first taste of ChatGPT and spent the holidays putting it to the test by writing greeting card messages, composing music and, more recently, creating new artwork. The 2024 Australian Retail Outlook is out now.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 5, 2024

The experience will allow customers to visualise and plan their dream kitchens in 3D. When it comes to room designs, Friedman noted that the kitchen, which is often considered the heart of a home, is one of the most difficult rooms to plan. In 2020, 83.1 million people in the US used AR every month, a marked jump from 68.7

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Inside Retail

MARCH 10, 2022

By midday on Thursday, the business’ stock price had jumped 20 per cent, as shareholders welcomed the turnaround the business has made in the past four years since King took over and initiated the ‘Customer First’ business plan. During the Christmas rush, Myer saw sales growth of 17 per cent ending Jan 1, compared to the same period of 2020.

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Inside Retail

MAY 24, 2024

Breaking down barriers Fashion has a gatekeeping problem that goes well beyond consumers not wanting to divulge their best finds – the next generation of designers needs an injection of capital if their brands are going to scale. In addition to this, the pieces are quite versatile in styling and fit,” said Watson.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 8, 2021

Indonesian direct-to-consumer retailer Saturdays is on a mission to transform the eyewear retail experience. RS: Saturdays has been leading the direct-to-consumer (DTC) revolution in Indonesia since introducing its eyewear in 2016. Can you tell me about your plans for the extra funding?

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