Inside Retail

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. ” Sales of consumer staples – which are more widely available across general retail – declined by 4.7 For the six months to December 26, sales grew 6.6 per cent to $254.9

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 15, 2024

With the festive season just around the corner, retailers and consumers alike are gearing up for the biggest shopping period of the year. Our latest research reveals 81 per cent of Aussie gift-givers feel stressed about finding the perfect gift, but 70 per cent say Designing Your Own Gifts (DYOG) makes the process easier and more enjoyable.

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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. IR : What is the retail plan for Clarins ANZ and how has this changed from the previous retailer-led approach? IR : How many DTC stores are in the works for the region?

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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

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

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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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Flying Tigers expansion strategy is rapid; it plans to have a footprint of 50 stores across Australia in the next five years. 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.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 28, 2021

Woolworths Group has pulled the plug on plans to open a Dan Murphy’s store in Darwin after an independent panel ruled that the development should not go ahead. Jana Bowden, an expert in consumer psychology and consumer engagement at Macquarie University Business School, told Inside Retail that Woolworths “dodged a bullet”.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 19, 2023

Children’s goods retailer Toys ‘R’ Us says it plans to open a 3000sqm experiential retail hub in Victoria if the company’s capital raising plan is successful. To date, the company has improved its gross margin in the Australian direct-to-consumer e-commerce division from 16.4 per cent in February to 22.3

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Inside Retail

MAY 9, 2023

Children’s goods retailer Toys ‘R’ Us says its strategic turnaround plan announced in March is on track and it has already achieved cost savings of $4 million this year. To date, the company has improved its gross margin in the Australian direct-to-consumer e-commerce division from 16.4 per cent in February to 22.3 per cent in April.

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Inside Retail

MAY 9, 2021

SS: Covid has undoubtedly impacted the way consumers are shopping, and it’s impossible to ignore the consistent growth in the digital space as a result. In the past year, one of our proudest initiatives has been formalising our commitment to Reconciliation through our first Reconciliation Action Plan.

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Theatro

OCTOBER 22, 2024

78% of Holiday Shoppers Concerned about Store Safety This Year, New Theatro Survey Shows Despite safety concerns, one in four shoppers say they plan to shop more in-person for holiday gifts–but with higher expectations, lower patience, and delayed purchases as economic pressures and tech annoyances loom large. consumers aged 18+.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 2, 2023

Australian shoppers are predicted to spend $860 million on Father’s Day gifts this year, according to research by the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) in collaboration with Roy Morgan. Zahra described the occasion as a “social family event” with consumers favouring food and alcohol as gifts.

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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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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Aptos , a leader in unified commerce solutions, today announced the findings of its 2023 Golden Quarter Consumer Survey. The report found that the majority of Gen Z shoppers plan to spend more or the same on Christmas gifts compared to last year and that visiting stores during the festive period is a top priority.

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Inside Retail

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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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 18, 2025

The Super Bowl is one of the biggest televised games of the year and may be the one time consumers are willfully glued to their screens awaiting ads. Unfortunately, US-based prebiotics soda brand Poppis Super Bowl campaign failed to meet consumer expectations.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 18, 2023

How will consumers be spending their dollars in the week leading up to Christmas, what are retailers doing to entice consumers in-store and which retailers will benefit from this? Because its jewellery is modular, gifts can range in size – and cost – from very small to substantial,” Zanner said.

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Inside Retail

JULY 29, 2024

With sales expected to skyrocket, it’s crucial for businesses to start planning early to maximise this lucrative period. These innovations make it easier for consumers to purchase what they need, when they need it, enhancing the overall shopping experience. Brands need to adapt to this new reality to stay competitive.

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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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Theatro

OCTOBER 22, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 78% of Holiday Shoppers Concerned about Store Safety This Year, New Theatro Survey Shows Despite safety concerns, one in four shoppers say they plan to shop more in-person for holiday gifts–but with higher expectations, lower patience and delayed purchases as economic pressures and tech annoyances loom large.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Will the rising cost of living cramp consumer spending in the most important quarter of the retail calendar? . We have been planning our peak season since early this year, so I think we’re well-placed to achieve great results. Over $1000, with over $400 of that going to holiday gifts specifically.

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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. Additionally, U.S.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The upcoming peak holiday retail season will place critical pressure on retailers’ back-end systems and networks as shoppers rush to snap up bargains and buy gifts for friends and families. The platform allows you to effectively plan, execute, and continuously and incrementally optimise supply, demand, and logistics.

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Inside Retail

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.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Even before thinking about the specifics, the timing of these sales appears challenging for both retailers and consumers, not to mention supply chains. Noticing these challenges, we teamed up with Associate Professor John Hopkins to explore how BFCM might be impacting Christmas, from supply chain to consumer behaviour.

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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. These efforts contributed to a 335.4

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

New research from Shopify which gathered responses from over 4000 consumers and 500 businesses across Australia and New Zealand revealed that value for money is a top desire among shoppers at the moment, along with a growing interest in sustainability. .

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The plan, according to Oroton’s chief executive Jenny Child is to inspire customers to come in-store to check out the technology, as well as invite passersby to engage with the mirrors. “We The AR displays, which come from fashion tech company Zero10, give customers the opportunity to virtually try on items from Oroton’s new collection.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Quoting the organisation’s Consumer Sentiment Report, interim NRA CEO Lindsay Carroll said buyers are preparing for the holiday shopping season by modifying their spending habits in order to afford Christmas events and gifts. Covering the pre and post-Christmas shopping periods, that figure would represent a 3.9

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The entrepreneurial couple spoke with Inside Retail about launching their luxury gifting company , plans for building up the brand in the year ahead, and how they maintain a peaceful work-life balance. The post How luxury gifting company Venus et Fleur is disrupting flower retail appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

New research from Combank shows a growing divergence between Australian consumers who say they’re comfortable and those who say they’re doing it tough, irrespective of their financial situation. We are finding that consumers are more discerning now. They’re being a lot more discerning with their discretionary dollars.

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Inside Retail

MAY 27, 2024

Because on one hand, consumers spent record amounts during cyber weekend last year, leading to large year-on-year growth for retail in November. Through interviews with retail leaders, we’ve continually heard that many brands participate in these sales reluctantly, acknowledging they train consumers to shop early and demand big discounts.

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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. So, in that case, Documents…is not a big consumer brand in China.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Here, she discusses her philosophy for finding and managing good people, the global company’s sprawling plans for expansion, the importance of an exciting customer experience in toy stores, and more. For example, we’re looking at ways that our AI can help gift-givers choose something that’s perfect for their specific loved one.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Retailers worldwide have battled slowing conditions, with Australian footwear giant Accent Group and American fashion brand Guess recently highlighting the impact lower consumer confidence is having on the wider market. Still, many shoppers have indicated that they are planning to wait for ‘better deals’ closer to the end of the year.

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