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Australian Retail Outlook 2023: Paradigm shifts and fresh perspectives

Inside Retail

Some went without products in many non-essential categories altogether, others deferred large purchases. Within weeks of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, numerous global brands, including H&M – the parent of Zara and a collection of other brands – and Estée Lauder shut up shop in Russia. Clothing is a necessity of life.

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Influencer Overload? How to Navigate the World of Influencers in a £21 Billion Industry

Retail Focus

Consumers commonly invest in the product recommendations of their chosen influencer; others are turned away by what they deem inauthentic content. However, there must be a balance between sponsored posts and organic, all relating to your target consumer. Similarly, brands should collaborate selectively to avoid over-commercialisation.

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Jaguar’s ‘Copy Nothing’ campaign: Lessons for retailers on rebranding risks

Inside Retail

While he acknowledged that Jaguar, like pretty much every other heritage car brand, is under pressure to redefine itself in order to compete effectively in the new EV context, he believes the pendulum has swung too far. The ability to reframe a brand’s perspective is the main reason why ‘intelligent naivety’ holds so much value for brands.

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Study shows people reject freebies and cheap deals for fear of hidden costs

Inside Retail

From a purely economic perspective, our findings reflect irrational decision making. They’re social animals with a tendency to look for hidden reasons behind other people’s behaviours. Others were offered more than the normal wage. But they explained the cheap price, so people didn’t search for other, dangerous explanations.

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MAPIC 2024: Highlights of the 2024 Edition

Retail Focus

The presence of major international players such as AEW, CBRE IM, Pradera, Klepierre, URW, Ingka Centres, Nhood, Altarea, Hammerson, IGD, Apsys, Mercialys, Sonae Sierra, and others highlighted the significance of the event. This increasing polarisation underscores the value of well-managed assets.

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How Sam Walton’s sundown rule makes me a better leader: Andy Chen, Comvita

Inside Retail

We recently sat down with him to learn about his career highlights, best leadership tips and how he approaches the work-life balance conundrum in this day and age. Not only from your manager or peers, but embrace ideas from others and ask for help from your team. The other one is Koo In-hwoi, Founder of LG Group.

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Life at the top: How to balance work and life as a retail leader

Inside Retail

However, the work that goes into reaching the top job very rarely stops when you get there: and if anything, the added responsibility and stress can make it even more important to find ways to balance a person’s professional and personal life. Maintaining perspective. Lean on other people, but also take them into account.

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