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Ramadan shopping trends unpacked: What retailers need to know

Inside Retail

Growing demand has led some retailers to operate 24 hours a day to accommodate changing consumption patterns. Understanding these changing patterns has become crucial for businesses looking to capitalise on this significant retail opportunity. This year, Ramadan began on February 28 and ends on March 30.

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ACCC to conduct ‘internet sweeps’ targeting greenwashing

Inside Retail

The sweeps will commence during the coming weeks as part of the consumer watchdog’s compliance and enforcement priorities as it clamps down on deceptive advertising and marketing practices. Rickard said the commission would identify sites or platforms where there is a pattern of misleading reviews that could potentially harm consumers.

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Why the founder of Culture Kings wants retailers to sell with emotion and magic

Inside Retail

Beard cited Louis Vuitton as a prime example of this phenomenon, a huge percentage of their profits comes from selling wallets at a lower price point yet its advertisements almost exclusively feature luxury bags at a luxury price point.

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What’s in store for retail in 2025?

Retail Focus

This is especially important for Gen Z shoppers, who are far more likely to trust a live-streamer’s review than traditional advertisements. The intelligent codes will serve personalised content depending on factors like time of day, store location and consumer behaviour patterns.

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Westpac claims new online scam blocks are saving customers millions

Inside Retail

Now it has expanded the program to protect Australians from many overseas retailers targeting Australians with false advertising for popular products like diet pills, supplements, dating subscriptions and business services.

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MAPIC 2024: Highlights of the 2024 Edition

Retail Focus

These seemingly trivial behaviours reveal deeper emotional and psychological patterns. Retail media is experiencing exponential growth, valued at $150 billion, and surpassing traditional advertising growth rates. Fashion, for instance, reflects our projection of a better future and fulfils a need for optimism.

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How to Do a Best Credit Card Test (Beste Kredittkort Test)

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Start by listing your financial goals and spending patterns. Almost everything you need to know about a card can be found in its terms and conditions, but reading through them can be daunting, which is why many of those details are advertised upfront.

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