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JUNE 28, 2022

Iconic Australian retailer Country Road has taken an innovative tech-led approach to maximising gift sales. Gift Flick is an e-commerce plug-in that enables consumers to virtually send any product or gift voucher in an e-tailer’s store. An end to order deadlines for online gift shopping.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Times might be tough for the average Australian – with research showing nine out of 10 consumers will seek better deals this Christmas – but they’re still planning to give gifts. They’re interested in the wrapping of the gift item, and they’re interested in how they can personalise the delivery mechanism,” says Marsh.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2025

It all adds up to a nasty bite to the pocketbook of consumers everywhere who are looking to shower one of the worlds favourite romantic gifts on their loved ones. Consumer confidence is weak and getting worse. There are other indicators too that specialty stores are gaining market share. per cent for the year as a whole.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Heavy online marketing spending by Temu and Shein is making it more costly for other retailers and brands to reach shoppers on Black Friday, marketing and industry experts say, with both platforms bidding heavily on search keywords used by competitors. Shein did not immediately reply to a request for comment.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2024

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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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Last month, food delivery company Deliveroo expanded its ‘Deliveroo Shopping’ service into Singapore, enabling consumers to order retail goods on demand, alongside its existing restaurant food and grocery offering. Meanwhile, Statista projects the retail delivery market in Singapore to reach a revenue of US$594.4 million this year.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Market has cracked down on the sale of inauthentic Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander souvenir products, ahead of new laws which come into force next year. That signalled the way for the introduction of new laws to protect consumers and the Indigenous.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2024

They will also be given access to the Australian market with minimum capital, streamlined logistics through consolidated batch shipments, and increased visibility through the retail space. The post Sydney store Frankie brings Philippine brands to Australian consumers appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

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DECEMBER 5, 2024

The design-led variety retailer is looking to offer Australian consumers an entirely new shopping experience and fill a gap in the market with its sustainable, affordable and playful designs. We’re hopeful that we’ll be able to help to alleviate some of that the consumers are dealing with.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Christmas is coming early for retailers, with Australians preparing to spend $11 billion on Christmas gifts and a staggering 80 per cent expected to purchase before December, figures from Roy Morgan show. Take your marketing a step further and do outreach to ensure you’re included in third-party sales round-ups and seasonal gift guides.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Having garnered a reputation for reinventing luxury cosmetics through cutting-edge product innovation and artful product design; they set out to establish a new retail standard in this highly-competitive market.

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DECEMBER 19, 2022

The tradition of gift-giving at Christmas drives billions of dollars in retail sales every year. In Australia alone, consumers are expected to spend $63.9 million gifts in Australia and 300,000 gifts in New Zealand will end up in the bin this year, and a further 4.32

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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. IR : How many DTC stores are in the works for the region?

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Retail Focus

JULY 6, 2023

In this blog, we’ll explore the five new retail trends that are shaping the personalisation gift market in 2023. From the rise of WonderDays experiences to the growth of gift vouchers, we’ll delve into unique and innovative ideas that will make your gift stand out.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Email marketing flows are crucial for crafting a seamless and personalised customer journey. With Klaviyo , an intelligent marketing automation platform, retailers can set up automated email flows triggered by specific customer actions, ensuring timely and relevant communication.

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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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OCTOBER 23, 2023

Aside from gift cards and gift packaging, the new store offers Hallmark-branded collectibles such as Keepsake ornaments, recordable storybooks, and newly launched Better Together plushies. Greeting card retailer Hallmark Australia has opened a new concept retail store at Blackburn Square Shopping Centre in Victoria.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Australian luggage brand Nere is anticipating strong sales this holiday season, thanks to the ongoing travel boom, growing appeal of practical gifts like suitcases, and high-profile location of its first stand-alone store, which opened in November. We’re very much about value and being accessible to all.”

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 30, 2024

This unexpected endorsement from such a high-profile celebrity propelled the Labubu character into the spotlight, capturing the attention of fans worldwide and dramatically boosting Pop Mart’s visibility in the collectibles market. Emerging markets Global expansion is now a major growth driver for the business.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Valentine’s Day presents brands and retailers with the opportunity to match shoppers with the perfect gift for their loved ones. With just over half of consumers, 53 per cent, expected to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year, retail is expecting an instant boom. billion to be spent on flowers this Valentine’s Day.

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MARCH 3, 2025

Jakpat, a market research platform based in the Indonesian city of Yogyakarta, has been conducting annual surveys of Ramadan consumer spending activity via panel surveys of consumers from across the nation, though overwhelmingly from the main island of Java. Mostly its about food, but they buy other things as well.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Specialty baby goods retailer Baby Bunting has reported a dramatic slump in its interim profits as consumers return to pre-pandemic shopping behaviours. Spencer said gains in market share made during the pandemic have predominantly been held. For the six months to December 26, sales grew 6.6 per cent to $254.9 per cent during the half.”

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MARCH 3, 2025

Indeed, many retailers will happily say goodbye to 2024, a period when high inflation and interest rates remained persistent and an ongoing cost-of-living crisis crushed consumer sentiment to its lowest in 45 years, all of which resulted in anaemic national year-on-year retail sales growth. So as the going got tough, what did retailers learn?

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Times might be tough for many Australians right now, but when it comes to gift-giving consumers will still be spending this year – however, they will be very focused on value. On the flip side, recipients may grapple with similar emotions when presented with gifts during a period of high living costs,” the report finds.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 2, 2021

In a new report from Emarsys, All I Want for Christmas , 1000 Australian consumers shared their concerns about shopping for gifts this year. With the busiest shopping period of the year almost upon us, it’s vital marketers and retailers understand what consumers want, how they shop for Christmas and their frustrations.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2023

However, a survey of 1,000 Australian consumers by e-commerce brand Moonpig and market data platform Antenna, revealed that one in five would spend less this Valentines Day than last year, with 39 per cent choosing not to buy products ahead of the event. Average spend is forecasted to be up 6.3

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Starting with a single sneaker launch in 2014, the brand has expanded into other retail categories, including outerwear, streetwear and accessories to become a lifestyle brand for all ages — from children barely old enough to pronounce the name of the business to veteran fashion consumers. AJ: It’s been incredible.

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DECEMBER 19, 2021

Beauty retailer Mecca is creating new opportunities to connect with Christmas shoppers by introducing gift card vending machines in high foot traffic areas of Australia’s major cities. The technology combines PayWave and credit card payment with dispensing capabilities for gift cards between $25 – $100. Challenging perceptions.

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 18, 2023

One of the most cherished traditions during this season is the Christmas market, where locals and tourists alike gather to revel in the magic of the holidays. These markets, known for their twinkling lights, festive decorations, and the aroma of mulled wine and roasted chestnuts, are a quintessential part of the European yuletide experience.

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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 As Sheng Siongs first exclusive on-demand delivery partner, we complement their e-commerce service with a seamless, 24/7 grocery solution giving consumers faster, more convenient access anytime, anywhere.

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Inside Retail

JULY 29, 2024

These innovations make it easier for consumers to purchase what they need, when they need it, enhancing the overall shopping experience. Giving as the new gifting Social good is at the forefront of consumers’ minds. Brands need to adapt to this new reality to stay competitive.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 2, 2024

In previous years, Temu and Shein – which sell primarily from mobile phone-based apps – would not have been the usual places for shoppers to buy toys and other holiday gifts. The sites face concerns from regulators and US-based consumer product makers about fakes and counterfeits. Toys drove US$108.7 Additionally, U.S.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Armed with fresh knowledge of the beauty industry, he quit the role in 2014 and created his first business, a tiny design agency that created floral designs for corporate clients, specialising in events and gifts. Scents were at the top of my mind because for four years, every morning, I used to get up very early to go to the flower market.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Being flexible allows us to tailor our store designs and offerings to meet the unique preferences of each market, adapting quickly to changing consumer trends. According to research Market Decipher, the toy collectibles market was estimated at US$12.4 billion in 2021 and is forecast to reach a market value of US$35.3

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Inside Retail

JUNE 11, 2023

The Sephora Store of the Future Shanghai edition features seven touchpoints, including care analysis, AI-generated look analysis, lift and learn, mobile POS, and personalised gift packaging. Sephora currently has some 3000 points of sales across 36 markets.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 9, 2021

flypay delivers a market leading payments experience that enables our customers to redeem Flybuys points real time and get money off their shop.”. Aside from payments, we know merchants are also looking for simpler ways to integrate gifting, loyalty and direct marketing platforms to engage customers while maintaining direct relationships.”.

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OCTOBER 31, 2022

Will the rising cost of living cramp consumer spending in the most important quarter of the retail calendar? . In terms of consumer activity and sales, Cyber Week is a key sales period for Godfreys, which has now overtaken Boxing Day for us. Over $1000, with over $400 of that going to holiday gifts specifically.

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