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JULY 1, 2024

The intent is good, but consumers shouldn’t have to bear full responsibility for plastic pollution. We know consumer demand is only one part of the picture. The cabbage dilemma Research shows consumers generally want to do the right thing by the environment but find it challenging. Maybe there’s another way.

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JANUARY 4, 2024

Today’s consumers are craving a truly unique shopping experience. We are only at the beginning, and as brands begin to scale their AI utilisation, its full spectrum of benefits for consumers and retailers alike will be uncovered. The post Generative AI is supercharging retail, what does this mean for consumers?

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

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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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

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

While retailers have had their heads down trying to decipher which Generative AI technology will increase operational efficiency, it has become apparent that consumers, too, have an appetite for AI. Since the launch of Alexa in 2014 consumers have warmed up to the idea of interacting with smart appliances.

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Inside Retail

JULY 8, 2024

The reported closure of Microsoft’s brick-and-mortar stores managed by authorised retail partners in China has raised questions about the tech giant’s strategy in the world’s second-largest economy and whether the move is counterintuitive when the market’s consumer electronics sector has seen a sign of recovery. billion, in 2023.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 24, 2024

As the Black Friday 2024 shopping frenzy approaches, Australian retailers are gearing up for their biggest challenge yet – managing skyrocketing demand while staying efficient. Why automation is non-negotiable Australian consumers expect fast deliveries, error-free orders, and seamless shopping journeys. The key to thriving?

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 12, 2024

The businesses cited consumer spending as the top concern over the next six to 12 months, followed by wage costs, costs of goods and services, and cash flow management. “We need urgent action to ensure Australia’s $420 billion retail economy not only survives but thrives,” said Paul Zahra, ARA CEO.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

. “Rip Curl and Oboz cycled record sales last financial year, with direct-to-consumer sales outperforming the wholesale channel this year.” ” Daly, however, noted that both Rip Curl and Oboz have been struggling with challenges in the wholesale channel, which reduced inventory to manage risks. per cent. .

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MAY 1, 2024

Headquartered in Queensland, RFG is a multi-brand retail food franchise manager, with brands including Gloria Jean’s, Donut King, Brumby’s Bakery, Michel’s Patisserie, Crust Gourmet Pizza and Beefy’s Pies. The company affirmed this move has no impact on its annual financial results.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 21, 2024

“We maintained a steadfast focus on managing margins, optimising inventory and controlling costs, which drove significant earnings growth in a challenging consumer environment,” said Alice Barbery, Universal Store Holdings CEO. CTC’s sales in the direct-to-consumer channels jumped 13.3 per cent to $13.9

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MAY 12, 2024

According to the annual report last year, AustralianSuper leads the substantial shareholders of Baby Bunting, followed by Bennelong Funds Management Group. However, a May 9 disclosure stated that Bennelong Funds Management Group has ceased to be a substantial shareholder of the company. Baby Bunting previously reported a 7.7

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Inside Retail

APRIL 10, 2024

Cost-of-living has gone from crunch to crisis and with this new economic reality has come new consumer behaviours. By identifying new trends in how consumers are making purchase decisions around promotional discounts and impulse purchases, retailers can meet the consumer where their budget is and potentially bend it.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2022

MUJI, the Japanese retail company specialising in household and consumer goods, has refurbished its Angel Central store. David Brice, managing director at MUJI UK , said: “Our store at Angel Central is incredibly important to us. The revamped store is the first of its kind for the brand in the UK. View this post on Instagram.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Here, Ludovic Dellazzeri, managing director of Ghd Australia , discusses the secret to customer satisfaction and whether or not the brand plans to establish a direct-to-consumer bricks-and-mortar offering in pursuit of delivering an impeccable customer journey. Our investments have been incrementally multiplied each year.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The FMCG subscription box market in Australia has shown strong growth over the past few years, driven by increasing consumer demand for convenience and personalisation, the continued rise of e-commerce, and sustainable practices. The integration of technology into subscription services has also been a growth driver.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

To understand those trends – and ultimately answer the question, what is the state of shipping – we surveyed thousands of consumers and retailers and analysed more than 200 million orders powered through Shippit from 2018 to 2024. Same-day shipping gap The report also reveals a considerable gap in the supply and demand of same-day shipping.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Earlier this year, the company quietly removed Monki’s larger sizes “due to low demand” and to cut costs, a move not well received by consumers. “The logic is what it is, but the decision is difficult to swallow for consumers,” said the news outlet. Weekday has 47 stores in 14 markets and 29 regional online stores.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Before joining New Zealand healthcare brand Comvita , Andy Chen worked in HR and project management at Walmart for 10 years. I spent 10 years at Walmart in HR management and project management. Comvita is a natural health brand, and this is where consumers will want to prioritise their personal spend after the pandemic.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

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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Inside Retail

AUGUST 7, 2024

Other headwinds affecting profit growth include the challenging consumer and trading environment, store closures, and inflationary cost pressures. The underperformance of these brands is expected to represent approximately half of the year-on-year decline in profit, the retailer added.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 5, 2024

When you think about the types of businesses millennials and Gen Z consumers frequent, apparel or beauty brands may come to mind first, but what about home goods? Research shows that millennials make up an increasingly large part of the consumer base for home goods and furnishings, which includes products ranging from bedspreads to furniture.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 1, 2024

While the UWU’s strike is advocating for workers’ rights, it could give consumers another reason to question if a supermarket duopoly is benefitting them. According to Ritchie, Woolworths has found itself in a “toxic trifecta” if the aforementioned events are viewed from a reputation management perspective.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 7, 2022

That signalled the way for the introduction of new laws to protect consumers and the Indigenous. QVM management will take a “collaborative approach” to phase out the sale of inauthentic goods instead of waiting for guidelines or direction from a new national law. “We

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 17, 2024

ARA CEO Paul Zahra said retailers have managed to minimise the negative impact on consumers, but warned the inconvenience of out-of-stocks and delays could soon escalate into higher prices on everyday essentials.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Woolworths and Coles are facing charges from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for allegedly misleading customers about the discounted pricing of their products. The allegations involve 266 products at Woolworths between September 2021 and May 2023 and 245 products at Coles between February 2022 and May 2023.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Logistics and returns management company Shiperoo has tapped Catch co-founders Gabby and Hezi Leibovich to lead its new direct-to-consumer platform that focuses on selling returned items at discounted prices. Store categories include apparel, electronics, footwear, homeware, and beauty.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

per cent of the sector’s employees, a report by workforce management firm Deputy shows. This modest uptrend in employment within the sector, however, mirrors the broader trend of a slowdown in consumer spending, the report said. Generation Z was predominant in the retail industry last year, accounting for 50.4

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Inside Retail

JULY 19, 2024

While consumer behaviour is getting harder to predict, there is one omnichannel application that is a clear rising trend, according to experts, click-and-collect. A winning retail strategy Click-and-collect is a winning omnichannel strategy for consumers and retailers alike. It’s not one or the other E-commerce or bricks-and-mortar?

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Inside Retail

MAY 27, 2024

Which brand can say that they’re the inventor of the blue jean,” Nuholt Huisamen, managing director of Levi Strauss & Co for East Asia Pacific, told Inside Retail. Today, Levi’s channels a lot of resources into differentiating its core product offering to show up in new and exciting ways for its loyal consumers.

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Inside Retail

JULY 23, 2024

The top five digital trends Marija Milasevic from Euromonitor shared the leading consumer trends defining the industry, starting with how digital-savvy customers are demanding a more tailored experience. Growing numbers of consumers cite social media channels as their preferred means of product discovery. And quickly.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 10, 2024

Four major investment funds (Cooper Investors, Hyperion Asset Management, Firetrail Investments and QVG Capital) have joined the GYG shareholder register. Mark Arnold and Jason Orthman, lead portfolio managers at Hyperion Asset Management, said the company has great potential to scale. Guzman y Gomez has attracted a $134.5

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JUNE 27, 2024

Digital commerce has become increasingly complex, with endlessly diverse customer journeys and pressure on brands to meet rising consumer expectations. Retailers are grappling with ever-multiplying channels, and managing disparate touchpoints while trying to create a seamless, excellent omnichannel experience.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Specifically, we develop point of sale, merchandising, order management, CRM, sales audit and analytics solutions. Aptos One is informed and enriched by over 40 years of store systems leadership and supported by our enterprise solutions for order management and fulfilment, merchandising , inventory, sales audit and analytics.

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MARCH 18, 2024

According to the firms, there will be an easy-to-lodge process where clients may input their garment and repair needs before mailing their garment, with Shona Joy managing the entire process. Consumers bear the costs, which start at $10. “We

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AUGUST 25, 2024

“We will continue to focus on tightly managing our costs as we execute our strategy scorecard commitments to deliver value for shareholders.” ” The post Endeavour Group’s net profit slips despite higher sales appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

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JUNE 13, 2024

Unlike traditional franchising or direct management models, Cotti Coffee has adopted an innovative partnership approach,” Yingbo Li, chief strategy officer at Cotti Coffee, told Inside Retail. How does Cotti Coffee’s business model support its rapid growth?

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