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MARCH 31, 2025

Clothing and accessories were relatively flat with a 0.4 Australian Retailers Association (ARA) chief industry affairs officer Fleur Brown said the result was solid despite the continued impact of cost-of-living pressures and economic uncertainty on consumer behaviour. per cent, followed by food with a 4.08 per cent improvement.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 8, 2024

Consumers empowered by social media are now dictating to brands which trends they need to meet. Pinterest recently forecasted the biggest consumer-led trends for 2024 with its Pinterest Predicts report using its search engine database which has over 400 million monthly users.

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APRIL 5, 2024

Consumers are looking to build a personalised multi-brand jewellery collection that represents their personality, style and in some cases, values. Brands and retailers alike are noticing a wave of new consumers looking to find and express their taste through both fine and costume jewellery.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The post Sydney store Frankie brings Philippine brands to Australian consumers appeared first on Inside Retail Australia. Established in 2021, Frankie General Store offers a curated selection of small-batch, artisanal products from the Philippines and Australia.

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JANUARY 28, 2025

We go direct to consumer because we would rather give our customers a really high-quality product, and if that means that there’s less margin in there, we don’t mind. Six years later, the brand has expanded to provide a full closet, with statement pieces, suiting, eventwear and accessories.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 4, 2024

Today’s consumers are craving a truly unique shopping experience. We are only at the beginning, and as brands begin to scale their AI utilisation, its full spectrum of benefits for consumers and retailers alike will be uncovered. The post Generative AI is supercharging retail, what does this mean for consumers?

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NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Launched by friends Barbara Bradley Baekgaard and Patricia R Miller in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in 1982, the brand became well known for its wide array of colourfully quilted handbags and accessories. However, Vera Bradley’s growth officer and CMO Alison Hiatt said the brand isn’t out for the count yet. How did Vera Bradley fall off?

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Inside Retail

MARCH 26, 2025

Strategic shifts G-Star appears intent on crafting a seamless and thoughtful reintroduction to Australian consumers. This cautious approach was deliberate, providing ample time to understand the subtle shifts in consumer behaviour post-pandemic. Good Products & Co is the distributor of G-Star Raw in Australia and New Zealand.

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JANUARY 22, 2025

Featuring half-size pickleball and basketball courts, the 700sqm store houses an extensive sales floor and the brands innovative athlete-worn technology performance products of footwear, apparel, and accessories.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 21, 2025

In a move that signals confidence rather than caution, Sydney-based accessories label, Maison de Sabre , is expanding its footprint in North America, armed with a uniquely agile business model and a deeply ingrained commitment to sustainability. That told us we werent just resonating; we were building lasting relevance, Sabre said.

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OCTOBER 25, 2024

Funded by the Queensland Government and Kmart Group, the research, Consumer Clothing Use and Disposal Behaviours Study, conducted 10 in-depth interviews with stakeholders across the clothing value chain, followed by a survey of 3080 participants from diverse demographics.

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JULY 15, 2024

The post Affordable fashion sales surge online, despite consumer spending slowdown appeared first on Inside Retail Australia. “Retailers should note that while overall spending may be down, there are still plenty of opportunities to connect with their customers online – particularly during sales periods,” Starr added.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 6, 2025

Category growth on Amazon Roy Morgan Research in 2024 showed that the most popular categories on Amazon Australia are books, small electronics goods, clothing, and computers and accessories. But brands operating outside of these categories should not be complacent.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Recent research has revealed that luxury Australia retailers aren’t doing enough to capture the attention of, and drive consumer spending by, migrants of Asian background and heritage. In order to do so effectively, she stressed the importance of understanding the various factors and intricacies that inform their consumer behaviour.

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MARCH 5, 2025

Australians have been outed as the worlds biggest fashion consumers, purchasing on average 56 new items of clothing per person each year. However, the garments most consumers purchase are rarely locally made and, according to The Australia Institute, their average value is just $13. This is only fuelling the fast fashion waste crisis.

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DECEMBER 15, 2024

The 15-day festival has held the title of Australias largest consumer-facing fashion week for some time, but its still kicking new goals, announcing that in 2024 it delivered over 10 per cent growth in attendance. And the team uniform, if you like, is anything that looks fabulous and anything that you feel good in, she added.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Australian consumers are becoming more conscious of the social, environmental, and economic implications of their purchasing choices. A recent report by Baptist World Aid, based on responses from over 2000 Australians surveyed by research firm McCrindle in September, revealed an increased awareness of the impact of consumer choices.

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JANUARY 5, 2025

Consumer interest in retail third spaces American apparel and accessories brand Coach recently opened a Coach Coffee Shop within the Jersey Shore Premium Outlets. It comes as retailers and consumers adapt to a post-pandemic world and younger generations display interest in non-digital spaces and growing financial independence.

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APRIL 30, 2024

per cent while clothing, footwear and accessories fell 0.4 “The Taylor Swift-inspired boost in turnover for fashion and accessory retailers last month has proved to be temporary with an instant reversal this month,” said Ben Dorber, ABS head of retail statistics. Food sales went up 2.1 However, household goods slid 3.1

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APRIL 11, 2025

This expansion reflects demand for premium, multifunctional accessories that go beyond parenting, which is where we started, Alf the Label founder Sophie Doyle told Inside Retail. Weve experienced more than 500 per cent year-on-year revenue growth since launching in the market and now sit as a multimillion-dollar brand.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 12, 2024

The store showcases Under Armour’s comprehensive range of performance-driven sportswear apparel in its Factory House retail concept, as well as accessories and footwear. We are committed to providing choice and quality across our portfolio for visitors, but also support leading retailers as they expand within the outlet space.

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APRIL 24, 2024

Coco Republic will collaborate with online lifestyle retailer Revolve to produce a collection of decorative items, to expand its audience to millennial and Gen Z consumers in the US. Coco Republic made their debut at the Revolve Festival 2024 in Palm Springs, California, as the official furniture partner displaying its outdoor range.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Today, the Salomon customer includes Pilates princesses whose ‘fit checks’ on social media have contributed to the virality of the shoe styles, whilst the brand still caters to its core original consumer of adventure seekers. Providing consumers with more paths to purchase the brand has helped drive Salomon’s viral success in recent years.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

“Premier’s Apparel Brands were successful by maintaining a pretty clear brand positioning, managing a streamlined portfolio well and keeping that aligned with consumer preferences – I think they embraced a strong omnichannel strategy overall,” shared Gray. “I Hats off to Myer.”

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Earlier this year, the company quietly removed Monki’s larger sizes “due to low demand” and to cut costs, a move not well received by consumers. “The logic is what it is, but the decision is difficult to swallow for consumers,” said the news outlet. Weekday has 47 stores in 14 markets and 29 regional online stores.

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OCTOBER 28, 2024

Starting with a single sneaker launch in 2014, the brand has expanded into other retail categories, including outerwear, streetwear and accessories to become a lifestyle brand for all ages — from children barely old enough to pronounce the name of the business to veteran fashion consumers. AJ: It’s been incredible.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Both brands are sold in ANZ through direct-to-consumer, online and owned stores, and via wholesale channels. In addition, Accent distributes Dickies under the Glue brand and to the majority of Dickies consumers through its 2000 wholesale clients. The initial deal has an eight-year term.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Once regarded as a have to for those on tight budgets, purchasing pre-loved items has now evolved into a mainstream retail trend, fuelled by a combination of psychological drivers and shifting consumer values. As a result, consumers are turning and looking to second-hand shopping as a more sustainable alternative to fast fashion.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Now in its 29th year, the festival is run by a not-for-profit organisation with a consumer model and is open for everyone to attend. The festival organisers say the event will provide Australian designers a free opportunity to increase visibility and sell directly to consumers in a see now, buy now format.

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OCTOBER 14, 2024

Located at Chadstone Shopping Centre in Melbourne, the 250sqm flagship offers Gentle Monster’s full range of product and experience to Australian consumers. Gentle Monster represents innovation and disruption in the fashion eyewear category that we are confident the Australian consumer will embrace,” added Ngadiman.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 16, 2025

Until recently, there didnt seem to be a limit to the price that consumers would pay for a luxury status symbol, such as a leather handbag. per cent), the US will remain a key market for luxury brands, attracting affluent consumers and driving sales across various product categories, Zheng said.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

The Sussan Group, the retail collective behind women’s fashion brands Sportsgirl, Sussan and Suzanne Grae, is incorporating “responsible fibres” into its supply chain and investing in futuristic pilot projects, such as making a compostable T-shirt, as it looks to increase consumer awareness of its sustainability initiatives.

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 29, 2025

Caledonia Park achieved record-breaking performance in 2024, with total sales surpassing 2023 levels and footfall up 8%, underlining the impact of its targeted leasing strategy tailored to evolving consumer demands.

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MAY 10, 2024

Threadicated primarily offers consumers tailor-made apparel and accessories that are precisely suited to their individual style and body form. The post Australian AI tech promises a re-imagining of the on-demand shopping experience appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 8, 2024

While Japan has long been established as a premier hotspot for vintage luxury products, particularly designer bags and accessories in pristine condition, the country has recently experienced an unprecedented surge in demand for these meticulously maintained secondhand treasures. million impressions.

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Inside Retail

JULY 30, 2024

Clothing, footwear, and accessories sales jumped 2.2 “Retailers told us that consumers continued to target sales events and look for the best deals before buying big-ticket items like furniture, bedding, TVs and laptops,” said Ben Dorber, ABS head of retail statistics. . per cent to $ 1.89 per cent to $14.43

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JUNE 30, 2024

Rachel Leonard, editorial director of The Bridal Council and former fashion director of Condé Nast’s Brides , agreed that consumers today are seeking more bespoke bridal wear and adds that they want those services provided on a “faster turnaround” time. The ‘see it now, buy it now’ mentality has also changed the landscape.

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