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Only 7 per cent of clothing waste in Australia is recycled, study finds

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Funded by the Queensland Government and Kmart Group, the research, Consumer Clothing Use and Disposal Behaviours Study, conducted 10 in-depth interviews with stakeholders across the clothing value chain, followed by a survey of 3080 participants from diverse demographics.

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Why consumer spending in one retail category is outpacing all others

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Consumers attracted to value and convenience The year-on-year growth in general retail purchases has bucked recent trends. When viewed alongside the gravitation to online marketplaces, the data suggests consumers may be seeking more affordable retail options. Stepping even further out by age reveals the contrast.

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What the class action against Coles and Woolworths means for ‘The Big Two’

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The ACCC’s lawsuit against Coles and Woolworths for allegedly misleading consumers about the price of essential products has now been spun into a class action lawsuit by the Gerard Malouf and Partners law firm. The unspoken pact is clear: Give consumers what they want at a fair price, and we’ll tolerate the massive profits you rake in.”

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How to build consumer trust online: Insights from 1500 Aussies

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In contrast, 67 per cent of Australians aged 40+ dismissed influencers entirely as a factor in trust. Offsite reviews are viewed as independent and unbiased, making them an essential tool for e-commerce businesses to build consumer trust. Your potential customers come to your site for a reason!

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Why luxury Aussie retailers are missing a major consumer segment

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Recent research has revealed that luxury Australia retailers aren’t doing enough to capture the attention of, and drive consumer spending by, migrants of Asian background and heritage. In order to do so effectively, she stressed the importance of understanding the various factors and intricacies that inform their consumer behaviour.

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Hourglass Cosmetics opens world-exclusive beauty experience in Selfridges new Beauty Hall

Retail Focus

In collaboration with global retail design agency, Checkland Kindleysides , they created a one-of-a-kind cosmetics counter that would ‘own the room’ and leave consumers in no doubt of Hourglass’s market-leading expertise. Visually arresting, and designed to standout.

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David Jones, LSKD reveal how their Black Friday sales are performing so far

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With consumer sentiment and discretionary spend down, many retailers are already facing reduced profit margins and a higher cost of doing business, making hefty discounting for prolonged periods a particularly costly exercise. LSKD’s approach has also garnered the attention of consumers and its community. “We

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