Inside Retail

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Here, he shares the new tech that has caught his eye, and how changing consumer behaviour is affecting the business. IR : We’ve seen consumer behaviour change a lot recently, between the pandemic and the current cost-of-living crisis. BB: It’s hard to be predictive about what consumers are going to do.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Australian consumers are becoming more conscious of the social, environmental, and economic implications of their purchasing choices. A recent report by Baptist World Aid, based on responses from over 2000 Australians surveyed by research firm McCrindle in September, revealed an increased awareness of the impact of consumer choices.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

At one time, the creek was used to clean the wool in its raw form and to power the machines that turned the wool into yarn and eventually woven textiles. While the mill’s workforce has shrunk considerably – it numbers 31 today – and its machines no longer run on hydroelectricity, in other ways, it hasn’t changed at all.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 31, 2025

As consumer expectations continue to evolve, fulfilment has emerged as a competitive differentiator in the retail industry. Meeting consumer demand for speed, reliability, and transparency has transcended logistics and become a strategic imperative that drives customer loyalty, acquisition, and profitability.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

They add that while eco-conscious choices resonate with today’s consumers, there is more to it than recycled content alone. Retailers showcasing a commitment to sustainable practices can set themselves apart in a competitive market, appealing to the growing demographic of environmentally aware consumers.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Bonds and Lvly have partnered to celebrate love in all forms this Valentines Day and are encouraging consumers to think small; with everyday gestures not extravagant proclamations of love. Lvlys Thoughtful Marketing Movement was formed back in 2021 and its so great to see so many other brands doing the same.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The company’s Identity Network – a proprietary database recognising 9 billion devices and 1 billion consumers and observing 2 trillion digital transactions annually – allows brands to deliver the most impactful offers to their target audience at the right moment and on the right channel.

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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. However, the concept is constantly evolving to meet the changing expectations of consumers.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 15, 2024

After a tough year of reduced consumer confidence and spending, Australian retailers and consumer brands needed Black Friday and Cyber Monday (BF/CM) to be a success. However, early reports suggest consumer confidence is waning again in Australia after the BF/CM weekend. How can you ensure your customers are listening?

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The Australian Consumer and Retail Studies (ACRS) unit at Monash University surveyed 1001 shoppers across Australia last June, asking them questions about the cost of living and consumer deviance. Basket sizes of most of the shoppers are the same in the last six months.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 23, 2025

Seven & I Holdings, formed in 2005 through the merger of Ito-Yokado, Seven-Eleven Japan, and Dennys Japan, boasts more than 80,000 7-Eleven locations in 20 countries and regions. Many Japanese consumers fear that foreign ownership could lead to a decline in the quality of 7-Eleven products, particularly fresh food offerings.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Today JD , the leading retailer for youth fashion and sportswear brands, unveils its highly anticipated 2024 Christmas campaign ‘ Family ’ , a vibrant and energetic celebration of the different forms of family that make the festive season special for communities around the country.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Right now, we’re dealing with financial strain, ongoing changes in consumer habits, and increased online competition.” However, while the immediate future of the business is uncertain, given the strong management, he is confident the retail group will reemerge “in some way, shape or form”.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 31, 2024

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.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 27, 2025

The second day of Shoptalk featured several panels on how brands are harnessing the power of tech and storytelling to connect with todays consumers. Roblox is good for brands who are looking to reach and net new consumers in a way that they haven’t done before, Burke said.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

These conversations form part of our organisations evolution to be closer to our customers, focusing on elevating customer experience to drive growth, and increase franchise partner profitability, the spokesperson said. RFG thanked its Michels franchisees for their ongoing passion for the brand.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

This partnership is a strategic response to evolving consumer demands, with the grocery delivery market projected to grow by 18.1 Jason Parke, general manager of Deliveroo Singapore, spoke to Inside Retail about the strategy behind the partnership, evolving consumer expectations, and how technology is shaping the future of grocery delivery.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

some has implemented a cross-border online and offline membership system, allowing consumers to earn and redeem points across different countries. some identified Malaysia as its next key market, driven by the countrys young consumer base and thriving retail environment. somes market coverage and reach more consumer groups.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 8, 2025

Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Amritsar, Punjab, P-Tal was initially launched as a college project by co-founders Aditya Agrawal, Kirti Goel and Gaurav Garg to revive a neglected form of cookware craftsmanship. Simultaneously, when we used to convince them to make such products, it was difficult to find consumers who could buy them.

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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

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Psychometrically, it appeals to traits like openness to experience and sensation-seeking, where consumers thrive on the unexpected. Oxytocin , and the emotional bonds it forms, are particularly powerful in retail, where trust and relationship-building are crucial to long-term success.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Last month, Amazon moved into the budget e-commerce space through the launch of a discount website, Haul, which offers consumer products priced under US$20. By 2029, US consumers’ appetite for online shopping is forecast to bring in $1.8 Launched in September 2023, TikTok Shop already boasts more than 150 million US users.

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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

MARCH 1, 2023

A major ‘greenwashing’ internet sweep by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has exposed a significant proportion of businesses making “concerning” environmental claims. ACCC deputy chair, Catriona Lowe, said consumers are now making purchasing decisions on environmental grounds. .

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Franchisors should review and amend unfair terms on their standard form contracts or else face legal action, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has warned. ACCC Deputy Chair Mick Keogh said every franchising agreement the consumer watchdog reviewed contained potentially unfair terms. million.

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Inside Retail

MAY 10, 2024

Threadicated primarily offers consumers tailor-made apparel and accessories that are precisely suited to their individual style and body form. The post Australian AI tech promises a re-imagining of the on-demand shopping experience appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 19, 2025

With many more retail and distribution deals in the works, both locally and in China, Europe and the UK, co-owner Wayne Quilliam attributes the brands success to a powerful combination of authenticity, sustainability, quality, and cultural significance that has resonated well with consumers.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 8, 2025

Apps Create Digital Storefronts Available 24/7 Today’s consumer journey begins not on the shop floor but simply by touching a smartphone screen. Streaming services like Netflix and Disney+ have fundamentally altered how content is consumed, while gaming applications have created entirely new markets for interactive entertainment.

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Inside Retail

MAY 29, 2024

The rise of online shopping scams presents significant reputational risks for e-commerce businesses of all sizes if they don’t take proactive measures to help protect consumers. As more consumers fall victim to scams, the level of trust in genuine retailers, brands and marketplaces could be eroded. These are known as ‘trojan horses’.

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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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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Alan Francis Honan emphasised the importance of maintaining brand fundamentals while allowing for local adaptations, noting that starting too small in new markets could undermine consumer confidence. Inclusive retail fosters unique consumer relationships while demonstrating that business and social conscience can coexist.

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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

MARCH 10, 2022

The explosion of short-form videos on platforms like TikTok is another example of our visually-obsessed culture. Studies have shown that it takes about 50 milliseconds for someone to form an opinion about your company from your website. Capture your audience’s attention. Make an impression.

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Inside Retail

JULY 20, 2022

Releasing the latest monthly Mastercard SpendingPulse data this morning, that covers June, Zahra says consumer spending continued its strong trajectory, rising 11.1 SpendingPulse covers all in-store and online spending across all forms of payment and includes the hospitality sector. per cent year on year. per cent and 23.2

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Inside Retail

JULY 6, 2023

Angry Birds as a global brand was a perfect fit for this location with its appeal to a wide age range, gender-neutral audience and touch points in all entertainment forms.” In 2012, Rovio Entertainment opened an Angry Birds brand store in Shanghai, the first one outside its home base in Finland.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 4, 2025

The best it can hope for is survival in some more modest form. I do believe Forever 21 could still make a comeback, especially given the direction the economy is headed and the fact that consumers will continue to look for the lowest prices.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 16, 2021

Consumer behaviour among the different generations is clearly changing as people’s priorities shift,” said Mastercard’s Australasia division president Richard Wormald. Many of the longer-term changes that are occurring as a result of Covid-19 are still being formed, giving organisations an opportunity to help shape the ‘next normal’.”.

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