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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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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. He attributes this new positioning to driving the huge growth of the brand in the Australian and New Zealand markets.

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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. She identified a gap in the market, as well as the problem of overconsumption.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2024

They will also be given access to the Australian market with minimum capital, streamlined logistics through consolidated batch shipments, and increased visibility through the retail space. The post Sydney store Frankie brings Philippine brands to Australian consumers appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

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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

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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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

The Sydney-based brand has gone from strength to strength in the past 24 months, signing global retail deals with Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdales, Nordstrom and FWRD proving that successful direct-to-consumer (DTC) e-commerce brands can also thrive in physical retailers. Mid-market brands chase mass appeal. Why or why not?

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Inside Retail

APRIL 23, 2023

The 52-year-old omnichannel brand sells a range of merchandise primarily in the home and baby markets such as decorative homeware and lifestyle goods, accessories and textiles. If there is a single point of failure of Bed Bath and Beyond, it’s that the company stopped being relevant to consumers.

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OCTOBER 16, 2023

Walmart and Petco are just the latest examples of a trend among both specialised pet care retailers like Petco and Chewy, and mass-market retailers such as Kohl’s, and Lowe’s, of expanding pet care services and product ranges to meet the needs of an increasingly pet-centred society. The pet perfume market alone was estimated to be worth US$1.4

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Wirth’s leadership has focused on in-store enhancements, customer loyalty, and curated brand partnerships, helping Myer adapt to and anticipate market shifts,” she added. Yet, their adaptability, continued consumer focus, and strategic acquisitions have positioned them as a resilient force in Australian fashion retail today.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

billion to Nikes market value, which has been struggling as of late. With a renewed focus on marketing and products geared toward female customers and a partnership with retails current it girl Skims, some retail experts think the brand has a decent shot of taking back its spot at the top of the commerce ladder. The jump added $6.7

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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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MARCH 20, 2024

The evolution of once seemingly functional items, such as luggage, shoes and the humble water bottle, into status symbols, has led particular brands to develop cult followings and created opportunities for new products and services that cater to these consumer obsessions. The #airportoutfit has amassed over 690.3 I know what I want.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Located on the ground floor of Melbourne Central, the store carries Nere-branded suitcases, soft-sided bags, packing cubes, toiletry kits, luggage tags, water bottles and other accessories that shoppers can mix and match in various colours to create their own personalised luggage sets. Nere releases new colours and accessories every season.

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Inside Retail

MAY 23, 2024

Ralph Lauren has reported a lower growth rate for its fourth-quarter revenue, but an analyst said the brand is still doing well amid a wider slowdown in the luxury market. Neil Saunders, MD of GlobalData, said the moderate growth was in line with expectations given the general trend in the luxury market. “In Sales in Asia were up 1.1

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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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DECEMBER 4, 2024

High-profile fashion collaborations are nothing new, but does making luxury accessible and marketing it to a younger audience come at a cost? Their [Prada Group] goal is to have a presence where shoppers are, and for younger consumers, this might be Snapchat,” Mansfield said. billion Bitmoji avatars globally. I think not.”

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 16, 2025

Despite modestly positive expectations for 2024, the luxury retail market did not pan out as merchants had hoped. According to a 2024 report released by global management consulting firm Bain & Company, this market dropped two per cent from an all-time high of US$387 billion to US$381 billion.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 21, 2025

They have all successfully tapped into the power of pop culture to keep hold of the increasingly fleeting attention of the millennial and Gen Z consumer. However, just because a collaboration is unique, or even a little weird, depending on the consumers perspective, doesnt ensure that it will be popular or profitable.

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Inside Retail

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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AUGUST 29, 2023

per cent in the June financial year driven by soft consumer demand in all markets. million as demand remained volatile across its markets, despite a 12 per cent increase in the active customer base to 970,000. The post Soft consumer demand dents City Chic’s sales, fuelling loss appeared first on Inside Retail.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The product categories are similar: plush toys, health and beauty products, stationery, developmental toys, personal accessories, bags, action figures, snacks, beverages, digital accessories, home decor and more. Phnom Penh 2025: is the time right for market entry? somes choice such an interesting gamble.

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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. billion yen (US$5.4 billion) and accounted for 28.2

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 31, 2024

Parade was founded by Columbia University dropout Cami Téllez in 2019, with a purpose to disrupt the market and champion inclusivity, body positivity and sustainable manufacturing. Businesses like Brava are championing change through inclusivity and representation for formerly marginalised individuals represented in the market.

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MARCH 11, 2025

Strengthening presence in key Asian markets Asia has emerged as a focal point for Moleskines global expansion. We are prioritising growth in key markets such as Singapore and Thailand within Southeast Asia by expanding our physical presence and enhancing our digital touchpoints, Christophe Archaimbault, CEO at Moleskine, told Inside Retail.

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Inside Retail

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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Inside Retail

JUNE 30, 2024

billion last year, the bridal wear market is expected to reach US$18.54 percent in this time frame, Maximize Market Research states. Venetia Fryzer, an Edited retail analyst, noted that bridal accessories have gained popularity in the US market, as lower-ticket items that can be worn from engagement through to honeymoon.

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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

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

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Under IMG’s leadership since 2005, AFW has elevated resort collections, showcased Indigenous designers and initiated a consumer-integrated model. The emergence of consumer-facing fashion events including PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival and Melbourne Fashion Week has led some to question the relevance of a closed industry-only event.

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Inside Retail

JULY 25, 2023

Investors will be pushing Puma and Adidas on broader strategies to navigate weak consumer demand at second-quarter results on July 26 and Aug. Nike last month reported its slowest sales growth in four quarters in North America, its biggest market, highlighting a weaker than expected US consumer. 3 respectively.

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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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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

So, what is driving the renewed consumer interest in True Religion today? Inside Retail connected with the CMO to delve into the details of True Religion’s millennial and Gen-Z-geared marketing strategy. The first major turnaround tactic was taking a step back to realise who True Religion’s ideal consumer base is today.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 25, 2024

The move comes at a time when South Korea is experiencing an influx of international luxury brands establishing a presence in the market. Another noteworthy addition to the South Korean luxury market was the Olsen twins’ luxury label The Row. Meanwhile, Louis Vuitton’s sales dropped 2.4 per cent last year to 1.65

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FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Theres this beautiful interest in Australian fashion, people like Christopher Esber and Zimmerman have led the way now there’s a real interest for Australian design in the international market, Kelly Atkinson, co-founder and creative director of We Wear Australian, told Inside Retail.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2025

2025 marks a year of accelerated growth, with a strong focus on premiumisation, direct-to-consumer expansion, and a broader lifestyle offering beyond denim. While we are well-known for being a mens denim bottoms business, as we focus on winning with women consumers, we can extend that authority into categories such as womens apparel and tops.

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JANUARY 30, 2024

Four-wheel drive and camping accessory retailer Outdoor Supacentre (trading as 4WD Supacentre) has been fined $302,500 for sending more than 83,000 spam texts. The ACMA had also sent five compliance alerts to the retailer after receiving consumer complaints. Businesses have paid more than $12.5

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