Inside Retail

JANUARY 16, 2022

Digitally-native apparel brand Step One Clothing has launched a women’s innerwear line in Australia and the UK. With women making up over 40 per-cent of the brand’s customer base, the direct-to-consumer retailer opted to create a range especially for women, who were previously buying menswear for their own use.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 10, 2021

Sephora CEO and president Jean-André Rougeot at this week’s National Retail Federation’s State of Retail and the Consumer conference. It also makes us more successful commercially because there is such a diverse consumer now in America. If we need to succeed in the long term, we need to be able to talk to those consumers.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

The campaign is in line with Fabrica X’s mission to explore different aspects of sustainability through a combination of retail, education and experiences. The post Why a concept store in Hong Kong is educating consumers about textile waste appeared first on Inside Retail.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 4, 2023

“Jazwares Australia will have a major impact on the toy industry in the long-term, with the team’s laser focus on Jazwares’ brands and business, adding value to all retail partners and consumers,” Zebersky added. Big Balloon co-founder Chris Loverso will serve as MD of Jazwares Australia, and his team will also join the Jazwares family. “As

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Retail Focus

AUGUST 7, 2024

The return of the leading fashion brand underlines Liverpool ONE’s commitment to responding to consumer demand, and curating an ever-evolving and relevant line-up of retailers. Our new location on the fashion-focused Peter’s Lane is ideal to launch our latest pop-up, and AllSaints sits seamlessly amongst the curated line-up.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 31, 2023

IMG has revealed this year’s Afterpay Australian Fashion Week (AAFW) program schedule, adding new consumer shows and panels with industry leaders and artists. The post Fashion Week 2023 program revealed, consumer shows added appeared first on Inside Retail.

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Inside Retail

MAY 17, 2024

I’m always mindful of accessories and footwear used in styling for shows, which are often competing for my attention on the runway,” she added. They’re creating pieces with lasting appeal, meant to be passed down or recycled into something new down the line,” Anne-Marie Cheney, Ebay Australia’s head of fashion, told Inside Retail.

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Inside Retail

JULY 18, 2024

Italy’s competition watchdog AGCM has launched an investigation into possible violations of the consumer code in the way the companies promoted and sold clothing and accessories. Meanwhile, Armani denied the allegations levied by the competition authority but said it would cooperate with the latest investigation.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Specialty value retailer Best & Less Group has reported a slump in profits as consumer demand softened during the first half. BLG executive chair, Jason Murray, said the brand’s core non-discretionary and baby product lines continue to perform well though trading conditions were “inconsistent” in the first half.

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Inside Retail

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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Inside Retail

MAY 26, 2022

Australian consumers are set to spend $8.8 The Australian Retail Association (ARA) forecasts 52 per cent of consumers shopping mid-season sales will be doing so online. ARA CEO Paul Zahra is encouraging consumers to head into the CBD for their mid-year sales shopping and support businesses impacted by low levels of foot traffic.

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Retail Times

MAY 24, 2021

sh/skohsh) Industries, the #1 Mount Brand and a leading innovator of award-winning consumer technology, powersports and car audio products and accessories, today introduced more than a dozen new, exclusive products in Halfords stores throughout the UK and Ireland. SCOSCHE – (pronounced sk?sh/skohsh)

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

“The dip in North American sales continues to be a concern as this is Under Armour’s largest market by some margin, and is also a region where consumer spending has, generally, held up quite well.” Accessories sales rose 3 per cent to $114 million. Apparel revenue increased 3 per cent to $1.1

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Retail Focus

JUNE 6, 2024

Designed with the frequent premium traveller in mind, Timothy London sets out to challenge consumer expectations around luggage with its innovation-rich designs. Additional Timothy London products include the Carnaby backpack and weekender bag alongside a range of premium travel accessories.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 25, 2024

Luxury accessories brands, including Rolex, Omega and Bulgari, also reported significant sales and profit drops last year. ” A market with resilient spending power However, the slow growth, expected to be in line with the world’s current economic uncertain climate, does erode the country’s attractiveness as a luxury hub.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Following its store launch in Sydney earlier this year, Hong Kong-based tech accessories brand Casetify is planning to expand across Australia, as part of a larger goal of reaching 100 stores globally by 2025. We will continue to [bring] Australians tech accessory designs that best represent them.”

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 20, 2024

During the financial year, the company focused on launching the SmoothFit women’s line to expand its women’s offerings. Its women’s line now accounts for 14 per cent of its revenue, up from 12 per cent in the prior year. The underwear retailer’s net profit soared 43.9 per cent to $12.4 per cent to $84.5

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Available at more than 400 Post Offices, JoyUp includes various lifestyle products such as toys, back-to-school stationery, appliances, and accessories. More products will be released in stores over the coming months.

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Inside Retail

JULY 22, 2024

IR: Could you touch on the brand’s business and social media strategy to cater to local consumers and attract new retail partners? Whilst the alignment has never been stronger for Australian consumers, the challenge here is to shift the perception from where the brand was 10 years ago entering Australia, and where the brand is now.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 25, 2024

Luxury accessories brands, including Rolex, Omega and Bulgari, also reported significant sales and profit drops last year. ” A market with resilient spending power However, the slow growth, expected to be in line with the world’s current economic uncertain climate, does erode the country’s attractiveness as a luxury hub.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 22, 2022

Nike Refurbished’, a new initiative launched in North America, allows the company to take back worn and slightly imperfect products from consumers to repair and restore, then sell on its marketplace. The post “There is no finish line”: Nike’s motto rings true in circular economy push appeared first on Inside Retail.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Nielsen Consumer Insights reported a 37 per cent increase in supermarket coffee sales – with more premium options seeing sales growth of over 40 per cent. The store acts as a showroom, allowing customers to trial and learn about De’Longhi’s product lines and brand. Customers stopped buying from baristas and started brewing their own.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 6, 2024

They have realigned their strategies to target older consumers with higher incomes who are typically less affected by economic downturns and spending more than pre-pandemic levels. Leather totes were a go-to silhouette at FW24 shows and should be prominent in future accessories buys. billion in revenue for Q2 2023 and 2.5

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 14, 2024

More recently, the collaborations that have been garnering consumers’ attention have been those between fashion brands and food and beverage companies. Some notable examples include Ben & Jerry’s x Nike, Oreo x Supreme, Zabars x Coach, Shake Shack x Studz and, to the surprise of many consumers, Heinz x Kate Spade.

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Retail Focus

AUGUST 31, 2022

The new store stocks the brand’s authentic apparel collection alongside a full range of accessories, further diversifying the destination’s retail line-up. The brand’s Icon Outlet presence adds to Superdry’s global presence with over 740 stores in 61 countries.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

H&M announced a collaboration with Iris Apfel, New York style icon, fashion designer and interior decorator who likes to dress up “for herself and herself only” and is known for her vibrant clothing, fun accessories and signature thick, oversized specs. The line will be designed for all ages and sizes, thanks to her “why be boring?

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Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The new space stocks a broad range of casual and formal footwear and accessories, including Clarks’ Originals line and kids range, along with its personal shopping and fitting service. Clarks has returned to Outlet Shopping at The O 2 after 3 years, opening a 3,259 sq ft store adjacent to Skechers and Lids on the outlet’s upper level.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 18, 2024

“We’ve decided to prioritise repair with the focus on ensuring the garments we are producing are being worn for longer, with the hope that our garments can be kept in a suitable condition to be able to offer resale or repair down the line,” Shona Joy’s chief operating officer, Danielle Millar, told Inside Retail. “As

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 14, 2022

With many consumers reining in spending after the excess of the previous months, an inevitable sales dip follows. Even if they play for free now, chances are that later down the line they will begin to play for cash prizes. More than ever, a connection to a brand is essential to consumers. February can be tough for retail.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The tote bags were quickly swept up by loyal devotees of Trader Joe’s as well as consumers who just wanted to get their hands on the trendy accessory. Retailers aren’t the only companies profiting off of consumers’ growing interest in merch. What kind of merch do consumers want to buy?

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Retail Focus

MARCH 7, 2024

Charity Super.Mkt will bring together a curated collection of pre-loved fashion and accessories, including vintage denim, sports- and streetwear. Their huge success and growth in the past year or so mirrors our own, both down to a real understanding of consumer shopping motivations.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Jewellery brands that once sold purely to a female audience are now launching male-focused lines, and kicking off a bigger focus on unisex design. While in keeping with the brand’s core focus, the men’s range is tailored to a different consumer, co-founder Kerryn Langer told Inside Retail. And with more demand comes more supply.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 21, 2023

She also noted that accessories – such as socks and underwear – have been a particularly strong performer for the brand in recent months. These accessories are now available to purchase at Target – a key wholesaler. Without going into specifics, she hinted that the new products would offer items that can be worn beyond the workplace.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 22, 2023

Chief executive office and co-founder of Telegram – the parent company to stationary, office and lifestyle accessory brand Milligram – Scott Druce told Inside Retail that the back to school period is like a second Christmas, and requires just as much planning. This, he explains, is in line with the pre-Covid mentality.

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Retail Focus

MAY 13, 2022

Opening within the centre later this year, the 2,150 sq ft space will stock Ted Baker’s full range of womenswear, menswear, footwear and accessories. . It joins an impressive line-up of aspirational brands including Harrods H Beauty which recently celebrated its first birthday at centre:mk.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 21, 2024

Customer experience is almost as important to consumers as the product itself, and the experience of buying a luxury item directly from the designer is an area in which luxury brands are constantly investing. Longchamp manages 325 direct-to-consumer stores through 25 distribution subsidiaries around the world. billion in 2024.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 9, 2021

Designed as an inspirational place to meet, explore and shop; Frasers boasts a range of beauty, fashion, premium and contemporary accessories and designer childrenswear. The service-led proposition is designed to align with the way the modern consumer shops – across price-points, brands and product categories.

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