Inside Retail

JULY 6, 2023

As a result, many consumers are expected to postpone discretionary purchases until peak season, where they are more likely to find sales and discounts. Meanwhile, consumers hard hit by economic challenges might hold off on discretionary purchases all together due to financial constraints.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 20, 2021

US fashion brand Ralph Lauren is expanding its bricks-and-mortar presence in Australia as part of its Next Great Chapter strategy to deliver sustainable long-term growth and value creation. Because of this, Walker believes the company has failed to adapt its offering to the next generation of consumers. Leading with digital.

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Inside Retail

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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DECEMBER 17, 2024

As a consumer, I wanted something that spoke to me pieces that felt timeless and enduring, yet were modern and easy to wear. Up until now, our [direct-to-consumer] DTC [offering] has been exclusively digital, so it felt like the right moment to meet customers in person and engage with them directly. And was this intentional?

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Supercheap Auto climbed 4 per cent, attributed to higher sales in lubricants, batteries and car detailing, while Macpac also rose 4 per cent, thanks to new store openings and strong growth in packs, gear and accessories in New Zealand. Meanwhile, Rebel’s sales fell minimally by 1 per cent, reflecting weaker consumer spending.

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Inside Retail

JULY 22, 2024

Inside Retail spoke to Balázs Krizsanyik, GM of Desigual Asia Pacific, and Tim O’Rourke, national sales and managing director at O’Rourke Showroom, to learn more about the brand’s local strategy for the Australian market and its expansion strategy globally. IR: Could you elaborate more on the expansion strategies in this market?

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Another way Ulta Beauty uses technology to enhance the customer experience is by investing in educational video content from beauty brands to enhance the store associate’s ability to educate the consumer about a product.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 10, 2021

Richard Facioni, executive chairman of Surfstitch parent Alquemie Group, described the partnership as part of a broader plan to grow SurfStitch’s consumer value proposition via the marketplace. Sacha Laing, CEO, General Pants Co, expects SurfStitch to play a key role in the accelerated growth strategy of the business.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 13, 2024

After a particularly hot day in the Dominican Republic, Hurtado experienced the lightbulb moment to launch her brand Hello Updo, a hair accessories brand specialising in products designed for voluminous hair with varied curl patterns. IR : In what ways do you believe Hello Updo fills a white space in the haircare market?

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Its a time of heightened consumer spending, aggressive promotions, and operational intensity. But once the dust settles, the real work begins: analysing the data generated during this period to inform strategies that can drive growth for the year ahead. Sales trends This time of year provides a unique lens into consumer behaviour.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Vincom Retail is Vietnam’s biggest mall operator by dint of opening malls here, there and everywhere, but is this the right strategy? Last year, more than 50 per cent of the major leasing transactions in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City involved fashion and accessories retailers and only 15 per cent food and beverage. What can Vincom do?

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Inside Retail

JULY 21, 2021

Luxury accessories brand Oroton has just announced the appointment of new CEO, Jenny Child, who is taking over from David Kesby. What David, [creative director] Sophie [Holt] and the team have done in the last few years to refresh the relationship with consumers and plant new seeds in the business is truly impressive,” said Child.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

It features a Her Zone and a Fit Studio, designed in collaboration with Nike, which offer a private space for female shoppers to choose bras, tights, and accessories, with customisable lighting in the change rooms. Following the brand’s RCX (Rebel Customer Experience) model, the flagship alters the usual retail experience.

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Inside Retail

MAY 23, 2024

Inside Retail spoke with Travis Liddle, Pandora Australia and New Zealand’s general manager to discuss how aligning with global fashion events will help the brand shift consumers’ perception of Pandora as a full jewellery brand, not just a maker of bracelets and charms. IR : In your words, can you describe Pandora’s ‘Phoenix’ growth strategy?

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NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Under Wirth, Myer has hopefully redefined its strategy, streamlining operations for a balanced omnichannel approach,” Nick Gray, the founder of I Got You Consultancy, told Inside Retail. But it’s not all about size, Premier’s Apparel Brands’ omnichannel strategy and customer connection align with Myer’s approach to loyalty.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 7, 2024

Since its launch in January 2021, Shein X has grown from selling just seven brands to more than 4600 designers, artists and creatives from all around the world – releasing more than 41,000 designs to its consumers. The Shein X designer drops are designed to appeal to its consumer base’s taste and budget during an economic downturn.

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Inside Retail

JULY 21, 2024

With products available in 26 countries and regions worldwide, Momotaro Jeans is planning a broader expansion strategy to attract more international customers as tourism to Japan flourishes. The post Momotaro Jeans aims to capture international customers through rebrand strategy appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

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Inside Retail

MAY 30, 2024

“Reebok sort of stagnated in the late ’90s,” Joe Foster, Reebok’s founder, previously told Inside Retail , but clever collaborations and an irreverent business strategy are priming Reebok for its best performance yet. Tapping into sub-cultures is how Reebok plans to avoid returning to its “stagnated” 90’s state.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 10, 2024

. “As an official apparel partner of US Polo Assn, we’ve eagerly awaited the opportunity to extend our fast-expanding global reach into the dynamic Australian market and share our brand with more consumers around the world,” said Boo Jalil, CEO at Brand Machine Group. Both BMG and US Polo Assn view Australia as a growth market.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 15, 2023

Then complement fashion items with accessories, dance moves, music tracks and special effects to create different performances on the Loooptopia catwalk. This in-game action is a subtle reference to the environmental impact of textile waste globally and to change consumer behaviour, we need to learn new habits. Learning new habits.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 1, 2022

“Shein’s business model relies on the lack of enforcement of regulations designed to protect the environment, and the health and safety of workers and consumers, as the company routinely violates laws,” said the organisation. The non-profit purchased 47 products for chemical testing to be sent to an independent laboratory.

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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. The unique set of Salomon partner trail events is an expansion of its global strategy.

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Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Doing so will enable you to improve consumer satisfaction, volume of sales, and long-term consumer loyalty. Focusing on the online customer journey is more important now than it has ever been, with more and more consumers preferring digital stores to physical ones.

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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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Inside Retail

AUGUST 22, 2024

This article delves into the psychological effects of the Olympics, explores how they influence consumer behaviour and provides insights into what retailers can do to capture and extend the positive sentiments the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris will generate. Brands that embraced digital strategies generated increased engagement and sales.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

Italian luxury fashion house Bulgari, known for its high-end jewellery, watches and accessories, as well as the Bulgari chain of hotels and resorts, has launched a virtual world within Zepeto, Asia’s most popular metaverse platform. It is a 3D space for customising your avatar, completing quests and sharing content to social media.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

International retailers like H&M are not just competing with local brands, but are also navigating complex cultural nuances and rapidly evolving consumer preferences. “It’s The way consumers dress in this region is strikingly different from the rest of the world.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Netflix, one of the most popular consumer video apps, said late Friday it is not making a new app for the Vision Pro, though consumers can watch movies and series on the device’s web browser. But to analysts like Ben Bajarin of Creative Strategies, the Vision Pro seemed like it fulfilled that long-ago promise.

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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.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The saying goes, “Any publicity is good publicity,” but more importantly what is the strategy driving such an investment? Their [Prada Group] goal is to have a presence where shoppers are, and for younger consumers, this might be Snapchat,” Mansfield said.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 25, 2024

Inside Retail spoke to Rosanna Iacono, CEO and advisor at The Growth Activists, to unpack the potential strategies driving fast-fashion brands to enter the premium garment space. Fast fashion brands have been curating elevated collections as part of their merchandise strategy for many years now but with varying levels of success.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

It will take more than a cool concert and a spiffy marketing campaign to convince younger consumers to go to H&M for their next fashion fix. Retail experts like Melissa Minkow, a director of retail strategy at CI&T, are wary of H&M’s strategy of establishing a “middle ground” in the fast-fashion market.

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Inside Retail

JULY 28, 2024

Innovative e-commerce strategies that lean into exploration of tech are futher optimising retail business models and fostering employee exploration in this field, furthering the positive customer experience.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 22, 2023

With high inflation and climbing interest rates, consumer sentiment is set to plunge further, with retail spending set to decline in the June quarter. But what are the implications of a retail recession, and just how damaging will it be for retailers and consumers? The consumer is certainly hurting,” he said.

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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. An untapped apparel market Consumer demand for gender-neutral clothing or unisex fashion styles has been growing in recent years.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Speaking with Inside Retail , Dockers CEO Natalie MacLennan explained that the brand, which is part of Levi Strauss & Co , underwent a restructure in 2020, which has given the business the focus – and resources – it needs to reinvent itself for a modern consumer. We really wanted to make sure that Dockers had focus.”

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Inside Retail

JUNE 6, 2021

Fashion label General Pants is set to expand to 65 stores across Australia and New Zealand as part of its growth strategy to focus on Gen Z and millennial consumers. In 2019, the business completed a comprehensive reset of our forward strategy and despite the challenges of Covid-19,” Sacha Laing, CEO at General Pants Co.

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