Inside Retail

MARCH 27, 2023

During the pandemic, bricks-and-mortar shops were off limits and online shopping had to up its game. Retailers had already been using AI to a certain extent, but after a couple of years of “getting to know how it works” we’ve reached a point where its inclusion is something that can’t be ignored.

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Inside Retail

MAY 30, 2024

KPMG Australia partners James Stewart and Gayle Dickerson have been appointed administrators of Omni Footwear and Omni Retail. While predominantly selling comfortable footwear online, the retailer also operates physical outlet stores in the Moorabbin and Spencer Street DFO shopping centres.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

After starting as a sales associate at J Crew’s Liquor Store concept shop while studying menswear design at the Fashion Institute of Technology, Echevarria was recruited by retail legend Millard ‘Mickey’ Drexler to start a brand collaboration program. CE: Men are shopping more for themselves.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 19, 2023

While these consumer behaviours are wide and varied, we can expect marked growth in rental, re-commerce and subscription retail markets and a decrease in people buying ‘brand new’ products. An example is squad shopping, where users collaboratively shop with friends in virtual environments.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Nestled in the pulsing heart of Seoul’s vibrant Myeong-dong shopping district, H&M’s concept store isn’t just another retail outlet but a bigger part of the group’s bet on Asia. “We

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Inside Retail

MARCH 15, 2022

The centre’s tenant lineup is a who’s who of high-end retail, featuring designers from all around the world. Prior to Gotemba, Japan’s retail market was tightly regulated and the industry in bad shape. Government statistics show that at the time of Gotemba’s opening, retail sales in Japan had fallen for 42 consecutive months.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 11, 2024

This month, Japanese resale-retailer Mercari announced several online and in-store developments to enhance its omnichannel presence in the US. “When we thought about the future of resale, cross-border shopping was a natural next step in Mercari’s evolution as a truly seamless global marketplace. billion, up from US$1.2

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The store has Marimekko’s customary colourful and upbeat prints, impressed on a curated range of clothing, accessories and ceramics. Loft is a combination stationery, accessories and gift shop that offers beautifully designed products, many from Japan, in a manicured, engaging store ambience.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 30, 2025

Mauro Maggioni : Asia Pacific currently represents less than 15 per cent of Golden Goose’s global business, yet the market itself holds immense potential. Our development strategy focuses on establishing a strong retail presence in key markets, with Australia offering a compelling opportunity within Apac.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Brands that had previously relied on bricks-and-mortar sales had to accelerate their e-commerce strategies, TikTok became an extremely effective advertising and marketing tool, and certain retail categories like travel retail saw their sales drop virtually overnight. The market is expected to grow to US$126.48

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Inside Retail

JUNE 4, 2024

Renowned travel accessories brand Tumi is redesigning stores at major airports as it continues to expand its presence across Asia. With further expansions slated for Soekarno–Hatto International Airport in Jakarta and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai, Tumi is reinforcing its commitment to the travel retail sector.

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Inside Retail

MAY 24, 2023

While it is true that pressures are building in the retail market, we are not anticipating this to create a complete collapse in consumer demand. Rather it will result in shoppers becoming more selective about what they buy and where they shop. Looking ahead, we remain positive about Abercrombie & Fitch.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 28, 2021

I have shopped at Mecca since my early 20s and have always loved the experience. Mecca has continued to evolve the brand and the customer experience as the market has changed around them to ensure they are always at the forefront. What are some of the new skills and knowledge that retail marketers need these days to be successful?

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

However, research showed that there are key differences in how South Asian and Mainland Chinese Australians perceive David Jones and Myer – with the former group more likely to see these department stores as offering a premium shopping experience compared to the latter.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Like many consumers, people with a disability simply want to be able to shop in physical or online stores and find clothing they like and that fits. So while technology is helping retailers offer an increasing range of adaptive clothing, it is not the only solution.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

This week, The Iconic hard-launched a new brand campaign to serve as a reminder, to consumers and itself, that the online retail platform is far from finished with disrupting and innovating the Australian and New Zealand retail industry. Australians have never had more choice when it comes to shopping fashion online.

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Inside Retail

MAY 31, 2023

Traditionally, small businesses have struggled to break into a retail market dominated by global brands and manufacturers, lacking the marketing strength to become a cross-border retailer on their own.

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RetailMinded

MARCH 17, 2021

The latest data from Statista suggests that Amazon may account for 50% of the entire e-commerce retail market this year. Department stores suffered, while online stores provided the convenience of shopping without ever leaving the house. Don’t matter whatever the brand maybe. Are unique enough to fulfill a specific niche.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 23, 2024

Heather Kaminetsky knows the luxury retail market like it’s the back of her hand. Prior to her current role as the president of luxury e-commerce retailer Mytheresa, the retail executive has held positions amongst several luxury shopping giants including Barneys New York and Yoox Net-a-Porter.

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Inside Retail

JULY 10, 2024

While Shepard was already aware of the needs of trans and non-binary consumers, reviewing the research and seeing the overwhelmingly positive response to the launch of Both& has shown the necessity of having such a brand in the retail market. “So So maybe the surprise is that there weren’t more surprises,” Shepard mused.

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Inside Retail

MAY 25, 2023

Representing about fashion 25 brands – including Clarks, Volley and Shoes & Sox – Brand Collective has dipped a toe into the premium retail market through Replay , an Italian denim brand it brought on board last year. However, Morris said that Canada Goose is its first foray into luxury retail. “We

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Inside Retail

APRIL 16, 2023

Jain added that its Gen Z and Millennial demographics are shopping in a more hybrid manner, blending the physical and digital worlds to find inspiration, discover new trends and share their feedback.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 24, 2023

Dr Louise Grimmer, a senior lecturer in retail marketing at the University of Tasmania, believes City Chic’s results reflect a wider issue across the apparel sector – the increase in people working from home. “It It is obviously impacting footfall in retail centres and reducing the numbers of unplanned and spontaneous store visits.

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CAAD

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Although for decades and decades it has been a minor issue in the retail sector , the check-out process has become the new battleground for retail operations to engage and retain customers. This is part of the ongoing need to improve the customer experience in the physical shop and of course in the digital store.

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Greater Group

JANUARY 4, 2022

At Greater Group , however, we have a different philosophy about the ever-changing retail world. . Despite the convenience of e-commerce, the unique engagement that accompanies in-store shopping cannot be replicated online. The store fosters a tranquil shopping experience inspired by stillness and a slow, unrushed way of life.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

KZ: In Australia, we already have a [large] share of the retail market, but the US is a huge market and opportunity for us. Our Fit Finder stores a lot of information about other brands’ sizing, so if you shop from another store, you can put in your usual size from that brand.

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Rose

MARCH 24, 2020

In years past, visual merchandising strategy consisted largely of displays, fixtures and signware designed to attract, engage and motivate a customer toward making a purchase — part of a retail experience that could be described as transactional. Mannequins with Attitude. And they’re evolving. Contact us today to start a conversation.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

But beyond the glamour of polo fields and a globally recognised brand lies a story of strategic expansion and a vision to dominate the fastest-growing retail market on the planet – India. According to Suri, the website interface has been designed to make online shopping quick, easy and seamless.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

They were immigrants and started the business in Adelaide, opening one shop, and then it grew from there into a number of different stores over the first 30 years. GD: I think in those days, it was just, how do you survive in a market that is expanding when the competition starts to grow? It began back in Adelaide in 1849.

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