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

JULY 15, 2024

Household spending data shows that Australians are being careful with how they spend their money, and we’re seeing online shopping help them manage costs and shop strategically for affordable items,” said Gary Starr, Australia Post executive GM, parcel, post and e-commerce services.

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Inside Retail

MAY 2, 2024

Australia’s leading supermarkets, Coles and Woolworths, delivered their third-quarter results to shareholders this week along with new consumer insights. Both retailers reported that the current economic environment has challenged consumers’ discretionary spending and that households have evolved their buying habits to seek out value.

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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. The average store manager or team member walks on average 25,000 steps a day – how hard-working is that? What are the major consumer trends that are on your radar, and how is Woolworths preparing for those?

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Inside Retail

MARCH 11, 2025

For many retailers, these platforms have grown to consume the whole marketing funnel and their templated options have become the default. Effective local area marketing consists of directional and localised messaging that will push consumers into your online or offline store but this requires deep understanding of community.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Overall, a strong licensing business combined with a disciplined approach to cost management offset softness in some of our direct-to-consumer businesses and drove earnings from operations for the Company that were flat to last year’s performance,” Alberini added. per cent in US dollars. “We

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

“Premier’s Apparel Brands were successful by maintaining a pretty clear brand positioning, managing a streamlined portfolio well and keeping that aligned with consumer preferences – I think they embraced a strong omnichannel strategy overall,” shared Gray. “I Hats off to Myer.”

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Inside Retail

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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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

.” Currently, Quad Lock sells in about 100 countries, with about 75 per cent of the sales being through e-commerce, direct to consumers. “As a management team, we also appreciate becoming Thule shareholders as part of this transaction and getting the opportunity to take part in the future value creation of our combined companies.”

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Inside Retail

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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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Kevin Johnson, retail manager at Gerflor, and Lee Jacovou, key account manager, said retailers are increasingly recognising that sustainable flooring offers a powerful combination of long-term durability and a reduced ecological footprint.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 22, 2025

Inside Retail spoke to industry experts Brian Walker, founder and executive chair of Retail Doctor Group, Mal Chia, managing director and co-founder of Ecom Nation, and Dr Jessica Pallant, marketing lecturer at RMIT University, for their take on the situation. Catch started by offering once-a-day deals in limited quantities.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Our company started with a dream and I think we would say that we’re still a dreaming and innovation company at heart,” Rebecca Cai, general manager for APAC at On, told Inside Retail. “I It is really how we resonate and speak with local consumers in the market,” she elaborated.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 7, 2025

Inside Retail Australia ‘s managing editor Heather McIlvaine and features and premium editor Tamera Francis, and Inside Retail Asia ‘s features and premium editor Tong Van will also serve as judges in the event. “The quality of entries this year was phenomenal.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 8, 2025

Online shopping has made it easier than ever for consumers to purchase goods, and consequently, return them,” Nicholas Woodward, country manager of Pack and Send, told Inside Retail. The rise in post-Christmas returns can be attributed to several trends, with the growth of eCommerce being a leading factor.

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Inside Retail

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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Inside Retail

JANUARY 6, 2025

And some seven years on, much to the dismay of retailers, it is now starting to shake the tree and become a real force in the market , as Australian shoppers increasingly turn to alternatives to manage the cost-of-living crisis. Amazon announced it posted over $3.1 billion in 2022.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 23, 2024

“The outlook for the consumer remains uncertain, given ongoing cost of living pressure on household budgets,” said Heraghty. .” For the fiscal year, the group plans to open 10 Supercheap Auto, four Rebel, five BCF, and six Macpac stores. Nine of the stores have been opened during the fiscal first half.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Divisions that were previously run separately, including Woolworths Supermarkets, Metro Greenstock and Woolworths Food Company Retail, have been united under a new banner, Woolworths Retail, led by managing director Annette Karantoni.

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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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Retail Focus

JANUARY 2, 2025

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. So, what can we expect in 2025 and how can Checkland Kindleysides help retailers?

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Inside Retail

MARCH 10, 2025

CBDs of the biggest cities are reaping a windfall According to Sheree Griff, CBREs head of retail property management and leasing for the Pacific region, international migration to Australias capital cities is fuelling retail growth in CBDs, and international brands are among the chief beneficiaries.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

As supply chains grow more complex and consumer expectations shift, maintaining the right inventory balance is becoming increasingly difficult and the cost of getting it wrong is high. Last year, retailers worldwide grappled with stockouts, overstocking, and shrinkage. This year, the challenge remains just as pressing.

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 12, 2024

featured speakers such as Beatrice de Quinsonas Drouas, Director of Research at BPCE Solutions Immobilires; Mathieu de Mallman, Global Head of Retail and Healthcare at AXA IM ALTS; Eric Decouvelaere, Head of EMEA Urban Destinations at CBRE Investors Management; and Romain Muller, Head of Investment Management Retail at Union Investment.

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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

MARCH 2, 2025

Rising operational costs, increased global competition, and shifting consumer behaviours are among the contributing factors. Shein uses advanced data analytics to predict trends and manufacture new designs with speed, while Temu’s aggressive pricing strategies have captured cost-conscious consumers.

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Inside Retail

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

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Right now, we’re dealing with financial strain, ongoing changes in consumer habits, and increased online competition.” Today, a physical presence is a brand’s most manageable, tangible, and measurable marketing tool,” Gray reaffirmed. For Walker, this is where Mosaic Group’s brands have gone wrong.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Under IMG’s leadership since 2005, AFW has elevated resort collections, showcased Indigenous designers and initiated a consumer-integrated model. The emergence of consumer-facing fashion events including PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival and Melbourne Fashion Week has led some to question the relevance of a closed industry-only event.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

. “Priceline’s relentless innovation and continued efforts to refine its digital and physical retail offering have positioned it at the forefront of the Australian market not just as a pharmacy but a leading omnichannel shopping destination for consumers,” said the judges.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 5, 2025

Intensifying global competition, ongoing economic pressures and evolving consumer behaviours are reshaping the e-commerce landscape, forcing retailers to adapt and evolve. Consumers in Australia will gravitate towards retailers who can consistently provide quick, reliable and transparent delivery.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The company said that the restructuring aims to bring back a double-digit adjusted operating margin over the next few years while continuing to manage external volatility, such as potential tariff increases worldwide. The Americas revenue fell 2 per cent to $1.22 billion, while Africa decreased 6 per cent to $1.49

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Managing inventory in hard goods retail is a constant balancing act. Retail environments are highly competitive right now, making inventory management more than just a back-end function its a critical driver of sales, customer satisfaction and financial health. Yet, traditional inventory planning methods struggle to keep pace.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 28, 2025

Henne has a dedicated customer relations manager who is responsible for emailing and texting with customers and providing a bespoke brand experience. We go direct to consumer because we would rather give our customers a really high-quality product, and if that means that there’s less margin in there, we don’t mind.

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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 manages a supply chain spanning global sourcing, inventory management, and logistics. some brand is also in the works to meet the needs of a wider range of consumer groups.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

The product offering changes come as the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is due to hand the final report from its inquiry into the supermarket sector to the Treasury on February 28. However, Australias leading supermarkets are changing tack. In doing so, they are following a model already proved successful by Aldi.

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