Inside Retail

OCTOBER 20, 2024

At the end of the day, the customer’s connection with a well-informed and engaging store associate in conjunction with exclusive beauty services, such as Ulta Beauty’s robotic eyelash extension machine, is the winning combination to excite the customer and lead to profit. “We

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The downfall of the almost 40-year-old business raises the question of whether this is a sign of things to come as retailers struggle to compete with the increasing e-commerce capabilities and convenience of retail goliaths on the global market, or whether it is a case of Harrolds facing a ‘perfect storm’ of challenges on multiple fronts.

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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. In his view, successful brands are those that answer the customer’s question, or in other words, meet the customer’s demand. “If If Myer is the answer, what’s the question?

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The uncertainty of what one might find keeps shoppers engaged, making the experience much more gratifying when a remarkable item is uncovered. The second-hand apparel market in Australia is predicted to grow from $578.10 As the stigma continues to fade and the market evolves, the second-hand revolution is well and truly here to stay.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 12, 2023

It’s always a challenge to find something that’s engaging and meaningful to that age group of six to 12 year olds,” Ian Taunton, general manager of The Athlete’s Foot, told Inside Retail. “It’s There’s no doubt that The Athlete’s Foot being engaged in this gaming space is exciting for us.

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Inside Retail

JULY 15, 2021

But for businesses to cut through the noise of the extremely competitive world of email marketing, a strong collaboration between a company’s marketing and technology teams is needed, according to Iain Hunneybell, Yoox Net-a-Porter’s global head of information security. Is it an engagement message? Is it a promo message?

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

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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

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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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

As Chinese consumer spending on personal luxury goods continues to surge, luxury brands are turning to cultural events like Lunar New Year to enhance their appeal and captivate a growing market. According to the latest toys and games data from Euromonitor, China is the fifth biggest global market for Pokémon Go.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

As it becomes harder to navigate uncertain markets and the ever-evolving consumer sentiment, Burberrys recent turnaround offers valuable lessons for those seeking good sustainable success in 2025 and beyond. Thoughtful pricing architecture can broaden your audience while preserving your place and position in the market.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 27, 2021

The 214 Oxford Street property will now have Ikea’s smaller format store with a selection of its accessories, furniture and a planning studio across roughly a third of the building’s 22,200 square metres over seven floors. The new Oxford Street store will be a smaller format than its usual warehouse sites (Andrew Matthews/PA).

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 22, 2024

DP: North America is a key market that we are committed to prioritising further. We will explore innovative ways to engage and connect, ensuring that Sir Paul’s values shine through in every communication. Additionally, we’ll focus on strengthening the regional organisation to capitalise on the opportunities we see in the market.

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The store offers a carefully curated toy selection spanning all play categories and age groups featuring top brands like Build-a-Bear, Lego, Hello Kitty, Preziosi Pet, Arias dolls, and Very Bella, offering a wide array of make-up and accessories for kids to experiment with new looks.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 13, 2024

It offers the perfect setting for our largest global store, allowing us to showcase the full breadth of our collections to a unique, trendsetting market. IR: How do you see these flagship stores contributing to your overall brand awareness and customer engagement strategies in the Asian market?

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 8, 2024

The growing luxury pet market There has been notable growth in the pet retail industry in recent years, largely thanks to mass adoption rates post-pandemic and the ever-growing humanisation of pets. confirmed that the global luxury pet accessories market alone was worth around US$3.8 billion in 2022.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Luxury fashion house Balenciaga has partnered with Epic Games and Fortnite to release a range of digital fashion looks with interchangeable accessories. International high-end fashion brings theatre, status, and hype – necessary ingredients to encourage early adoption and mass engagement with digital natives. Cross-platform engagement.

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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

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Inside Retail connected with the CMO to delve into the details of True Religion’s millennial and Gen-Z-geared marketing strategy. D’Arcy explained that content produced by Team True has an engagement rate that is five times the size of the brand’s regular content. What does that mean exactly?

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 19, 2025

Valentines Day is evolving beyond romantic hetero couples celebrating with flowers, chocolates and dinners out, broadening sales and marketing opportunities for both manufacturers and retailers. An increasingly diverse and inclusive celebration Valentine’s Day in Australia has shown varied engagement levels in recent years.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 29, 2024

Dubai-based retailer and distributor GMG and US-based apparel and footwear company VF Corporation recently announced a significant expansion of their long-standing partnership to solidify their presence in the growing markets of Southeast Asia (SEA) and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

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Inside Retail

JULY 4, 2024

This week, the brand announced its first-ever ambassador, model and 2010’s Miss Universe Australia Jesinta Franklin, and is set to disrupt the US market next. “It’s Examples include collaborating with a digital performance marketing agency and a filming team for Your Reformer’s on-demand exercise video platform.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 21, 2023

Cost of living pressures aren’t slowing down iconic workwear brand Hard Yakka, which has just teamed up with Australian fast bowling legend Scott Boland as part of a new collaboration aiming to enhance audience engagement and brand loyalty. These accessories are now available to purchase at Target – a key wholesaler.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Airport jewellery retailers including Colette are accommodating the gold rush by stocking up on friendship bracelets, cowgirl boots, accessories and Taylor Swift reading materials. Other accessory trends given cult status by the singer, such as heart-shaped sunglasses and cowboy boots are also up by 55 per cent and 45 per cent, respectively.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Sales figures, customer interactions, and marketing performance all offer valuable insights. Armed with this knowledge, you can tailor marketing and retention strategies to the unique needs of each segment, ensuring communications feel relevant and personalised. Did customers engage with product recommendations, or were they ignored?

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Inside Retail

MAY 31, 2023

Others are more novel, such as experiential retailing, retail greening, and collaborative marketing. Using these techniques, retailers can create a positive and engaging shopping experience for their customers, build strong relationships, and drive sales growth over time. What will most appeal to the market you are pursuing?

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 22, 2024

During the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, which were delayed until 2021, more than 3 billion people tuned in globally, and digital engagement reached unprecedented levels. Emotional engagement The emotional rollercoaster of victories and defeats creates deep engagement with the event. This might be stating the obvious but it works.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The holy grail of any business is finding product/market fit, which venture capitalist Marc Andreessen defines simply as “being in a good market with a product that can satisfy that market”. Despite these facts, brands continue to ignore this sizable and profitable market. More than half (52.1 Its rationale?

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Inside Retail

MAY 23, 2022

If a shopper clicks on an item, but it’s not a perfect match for them, Similar Look keeps the user engaged and gets them one step closer to finding the right product and making a purchase. About the author: Vadish Shetty is head of global marketing at ViSenze. Complete the Look.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 3, 2024

Systems have been streamlined over the years allowing for faster shipping times and happier customers and our stronger presence on social media means that we can truly engage with our community. How does Alias Mae prioritise customer satisfaction and engagement in its business strategy? This is one thing that has never changed.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Our research shows that 34 per cent of retail executives say supply-chain efficiencies and improvements are a top customer engagement priority. Better demand forecasting with AI Using AI algorithms to analyse historical sales data, seasonal trends and other market factors can help retailers predict future demand with higher accuracy.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

But these days they have a new tool to rely on that takes away the guesswork: Experimentation shortens the time it takes to go to market and speeds the improvement process. That’s the key part: we are not only launching and praying now, we’re experimenting and iterating.”

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 10, 2022

“There are weekly masterclasses that consumers can attend to expand their skills and knowledge about all things coffee and De’Longhi, and, in addition, customers can schedule a 1:1 session with our knowledgeable coffee experts,” De’Longhi Group’s marketing manager Sarah Knox told Inside Retail. Grounds for expansion.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 29, 2025

The store also marks the brands first major foray outside of the Asian retail market, where it has about 470 stores. With an expansive sales floor of about 10,225 square feet, the two-level store features a well-curated range of staple and trendy womens and mens clothing pieces and accessories for SoHos fashion-loving visitors to explore.

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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

JANUARY 16, 2024

Throughout every year, there are many events and days where causes are recognised or celebrated that offer opportunities for brands to engage with their customers. Earlier this month, we shared how brands can integrate these events into their annual marketing plan, using email , SMS and mobile push functions in Klaviyo’s platform.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 12, 2024

Amy Wotton, brand and marketing GM at Vicinity Centres, told Inside Retail, “DFO has always been synonymous with premium brands and unbeatable value.” “With our brand refresh, we wanted to celebrate the essence of DFO – the idea of being ‘in the know.’ As a touch point, we measure brands and energy.

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