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As Microsoft shuts stores in China, are authorised retailers still relevant?

Inside Retail

The reported closure of Microsoft’s brick-and-mortar stores managed by authorised retail partners in China has raised questions about the tech giant’s strategy in the world’s second-largest economy and whether the move is counterintuitive when the market’s consumer electronics sector has seen a sign of recovery.

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Ready, set, sale: Why your Black Friday marketing should start now

Inside Retail

Data from Google reveals that a resounding 88 per cent of Aussies believe this Christmas will be more important than last year’s; with 21 per cent of people preparing gifting plans 3-6 months before, and 47 per cent of people planning to do so in the 2-4 weeks leading up to December. When timing and statistics align.

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Retail at the end of the world: How JB Hi-Fi aims to disrupt the NZ market

Inside Retail

Australian consumer electronics giant JB Hi-Fi announced a major expansion of its New Zealand operations last week , unveiling plans to double its store count in the next three to five years. He revealed that JB Hi-Fi also plans to move its e-commerce site to the Shopify platform in the future.

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Decoding Chinese consumer spending behaviour in 2025 

Inside Retail

Chinese consumers are now adjusting to a “new normal” in response to evolving market conditions, prompting businesses to rethink their strategies. The 2025 China Consumer Survey by AlixPartners reveals a significant shift in spending priorities, reflecting changing consumer behaviours and economic dynamics.

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Tech-rental startup Circular eyes ANZ expansion following US$7.6m raise

Inside Retail

With ambitious plans to expand its offerings and scale into new markets, Circular is not just making waves in the tech industry, it’s setting a precedent for what the future of sustainable technology consumption could look like. The story so far “Early testing in various APAC markets has shown a strong demand for tech subscriptions.

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Five retailers share their expectations for peak season

Inside Retail

We have been planning our peak season since early this year, so I think we’re well-placed to achieve great results. Cyber Week gets bigger every year for retailers, particularly with consumers wanting to jump on discounted big-ticket items, like home appliances and consumer electronics, ahead of the Christmas rush.

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Booktopia’s new owner: “Not here to throw out the baby with the bathwater”

Inside Retail

Following this week’s announcement that the founder and owner of DigiDirect, Shant Kradjian, won the bid for failed ASX-listed Booktopia, Inside Retail asked Kradjian about his interest in acquiring the business, his plans to restore the brand to its former glory and how he will approach the inevitable challenges.