Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Privately held French luxury skincare brand Clarins has opened its first direct-to-consumer (DTC) store in Australia and New Zealand after 70 years in the game. This complements, rather than replaces, our retailer partnerships, ensuring we meet customers wherever they choose to engage with us.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 6, 2025

million shoppers, in a time when many retailers struggled to maintain shopper engagement. Fulfilment expansion Amazon Australia is heavily investing in expanding its fulfilment capabilities in the local market. And over the 12 months to June 2024, Roy Morgan data showed, Amazon Australia acquired another 1.1 billion in the prior year.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 17, 2022

Australian businesses and consumers are encouraged to share their views on social media services as the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) prepares the sixth interim report in its Digital Platform Services Inquiry.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 10, 2025

Dubai-based retailer and brand distributor GMG is ramping up its expansion in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong as demand for sports and lifestyle products soars. The country has a well-established retail ecosystem with high-traffic shopping malls, premium retail spaces and a digitally engaged consumer base.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

This expansion aligns with the broader trend of Korean beauty brands gaining traction in international markets, particularly in the US, where consumers are increasingly drawn to innovative Korean skincare and cosmetic products. The company said in a statement that the US offers a compelling opportunity in terms of size and influence.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Here, Chantal Brayley, global marketing manager at Petal & Pup, discusses the addition of the wedding category, the expansion into the US and how the business has switched up its marketing tactics to connect with consumers. I think that’s how it feels non-intrusive and more engaging. IR: What about social media?

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Inside Retail

MARCH 30, 2025

Despite this physical expansion, the company managed to increase store revenue by 43.9 Immersive offline stores will remain essential, offering vibrant designs, themed displays, and social spaces to engage young consumers. As competition grows, innovation, user engagement, and unique experiences will be key.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 17, 2024

As a consumer, I wanted something that spoke to me pieces that felt timeless and enduring, yet were modern and easy to wear. Up until now, our [direct-to-consumer] DTC [offering] has been exclusively digital, so it felt like the right moment to meet customers in person and engage with them directly. And was this intentional?

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

We are transforming our brand experience to deepen our engagement with kids and kidults in Asia,” Leo Tsoi, CEO at Toys ‘R’ Us Asia, told Inside Retail. Customers appreciate the interactive and engaging environments, enjoying hands-on experiences that go beyond traditional retail. billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 10.1

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Inside Retail

JULY 27, 2021

Discount stores are booming in post-Covid Europe as price-sensitive consumers seek out bargains amid inflation and the devastating impacts of the pandemic. UK-based Pepco Group, the owner of discount chains Poundland and Dealz, is planning a major European expansion which is expected to create about 13,000 new jobs, according to Reuters.

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 2, 2025

Ubsdell explained: Across the board weve seen investment heavily geared towards international expansion and brand elevation. With brands having to work harder than ever to maintain attention, loyalty and consumer spend, powering authenticity with imagination – have driven impressive commercial results through dynamic retail design.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Rapid regional expansion with Singapore as the key focus “Like many global brands, JD Sports has chosen Singapore as its key city in Southeast Asia to capture rising demand in the region and trial new retail concepts and products,” said Andre Loong, CEO of JD Sports Southeast Asia.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Once regarded as a have to for those on tight budgets, purchasing pre-loved items has now evolved into a mainstream retail trend, fuelled by a combination of psychological drivers and shifting consumer values. As a result, consumers are turning and looking to second-hand shopping as a more sustainable alternative to fast fashion.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The expansive floor-to-ceiling glass doors open up to a private courtyard, allowing visitors to relax and enjoy the showroom experience in style. With the new flagship, the brand said it targets the luxury consumer market and design-minded customers. Gaggenau Sydney signifies the expansive global reach of our ethos.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 31, 2024

His appointment marks a pivotal moment for Akeneo, aligning with the company’s accelerated global expansion and commitment to delivering innovative, AI-driven product solutions that engage consumers worldwide.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Both domestic and international sales of 2nd Street stores showed robust growth, particularly in luxury secondhand merchandise, amid rising consumer inflation and expansion of the resale market. The Reuse Economic Journal estimated sales of used clothing and luxury goods reached 818.1 billion yen (US$5.4 billion) and accounted for 28.2

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

To enhance customer engagement, Oh!some some has implemented a cross-border online and offline membership system, allowing consumers to earn and redeem points across different countries. Southeast Asia expansion Beyond Indonesia, Oh!some Further global expansion remains under consideration. In December, Oh!some

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 27, 2024

He added the Singapore debut is expected to build momentum for future expansion into neighbouring Southeast Asian markets with a strong retail infrastructure, its cosmopolitan consumer base, and its status as a hub for innovation and lifestyle trends. Quickly understanding and adapting to local consumer behaviour is crucial,” he said.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The stores opening represents more than a milestone in Staxs physical retail expansion; it is the culmination of years of strategic planning, innovation and adaptability. Its founders, husband-and-wife team Don and Matilda Robertson, are the visionaries behind the brand.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Australia’s competition watchdog said on Monday new competition laws are required in response to the rapid expansion of digital platforms such as Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta and Microsoft in the country.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 24, 2025

The international success of prominent K-pop artists such as BTS, Blackpink, and Stray Kids has catalysed unprecedented levels of consumer engagement, resulting in expanded market opportunities for merchandising. “Singapore is a key market with a passionate fanbase and high consumer engagement.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The vaping industry has seen a lot of growth over the years, driven by evolving consumer preferences, regulatory changes, and advancements in technology. By tapping into these trends, brands can better cater to consumer demands and position themselves for success.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 7, 2025

When Becca Millstein and Caroline Goldfarb launched tinned fish brand Fishwife back in December 2020, few could have predicted how the consumer packaged goods brand would blow up. I wanted to create something that combined high-quality, sustainably sourced seafood with fun, vibrant branding that would appeal to consumers here.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 16, 2025

Until recently, there didnt seem to be a limit to the price that consumers would pay for a luxury status symbol, such as a leather handbag. per cent), the US will remain a key market for luxury brands, attracting affluent consumers and driving sales across various product categories, Zheng said.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Five years after launching into the market with its hero product, a true-blue fitted t-shirt, the brand now operates 9 brick-and-mortar stores, alongside thriving direct-to-consumer and wholesale operations. To date, the brand has generated almost US$500 million in revenue.

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Inside Retail

MAY 5, 2024

This is why many growing retailers adopt ‘glocal’ strategies, a nuanced approach to expansion that blends the best of global reach with local adaptation. Before stepping foot in any new market, retailers should invest in thorough market research to understand the unique preferences and behaviours of local consumers.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Australian consumers are uniquely receptive to text marketing. Enter Wunderkind Text: now available in Australia Wunderkind has just announced the expansion of its industry-leading text messaging product to Australia. This not only enhances engagement but also drives significant revenue growth.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 30, 2024

“When Lisa shares her affection for Labubu on social media, it resonates emotionally with her followers,” Pop Mart’s international public relations manager Leilei Liu told Inside Retail about why the singer’s posts have such a big impact on consumer behaviour. Emerging markets Global expansion is now a major growth driver for the business.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Inside Retail connected with Danny Power, president of Paul Smith North America, to learn more about his overarching goals for the brand’s international expansion and how he started his retail career. We will explore innovative ways to engage and connect, ensuring that Sir Paul’s values shine through in every communication.

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Inside Retail

MAY 16, 2024

The grand opening marks a significant chapter in Levi Strauss & Co’s expansive retail strategy within the country. The story so far “The opening of the new Nexus Mall store is a milestone in our strategic expansion efforts in the South Asia region,” he told Inside Retail.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Malaysia represents a significant potential due to its dynamic and evolving coffee culture where consumers are open to trying new food and coffee experiences, making this a prime market for our brand,” Vaibhav Punj, CEO at Tim Hortons MGCA, told Inside Retail.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 12, 2025

Since launching in January 2020, Viv for your V has steadily built its direct-to-consumer (DTC) and e-commerce presence via retailers like Amazon and TikTok Shop. Katie Diasti: While I was shopping for my own period products, I felt that none of the sterile products in the aisle spoke to me as a consumer.

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Inside Retail

JULY 4, 2024

Now, the at-home pilates provider – which sells and rents reformer pilates machines, or beds, and operates an on-demand platform of exercise videos – is embarking on a global expansion. Stallworthy credits this to a well-executed prelaunch campaign that built an engaged database ready to buy or rent. “We

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Retail Focus

MARCH 20, 2025

Innovations such as contactless cards, mobile wallets, blockchain, and real-time payments are transforming transaction methods for consumers and companies. These services’ adaptability and convenience foster consumer loyalty and render traditional payment methods, such as cheques and bank transfers, progressively obsolete.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 27, 2024

million in a seed round led by 500 Global, coupled with a strategic expansion plan spanning Malaysia, Singapore, and the United Kingdom, reflecting the growing market for convenience-based businesses. These meal kits enable consumers to indulge in gourmet dining experiences within the confines of their own kitchens.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 29, 2022

Understanding the Chinese consumer. Despite the multiple challenges over the last two and a half years, Carmen Chiu, regional managing director, Asia Pacific at Fortnum & Mason, is confident that the brand has built a solid foundation and engagement strategy with the domestic customer through its retail and hospitality businesses. “We

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The expansion will see a broader implementation of digital channels, including a mobile application, an e-commerce platform and individual ‘brand.com’ shopping sites. Malls matter and they will continue to be beacons for retail in Vietnam, while the country’s ‘street shop’ culture will continue to be an important driver of our expansion.”.

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