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Forget omnichannel, it’s all about unified commerce

Inside Retail

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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Decoding the global trends shaping the future of retail

Inside Retail

The themes on display are often indicative of the global trends affecting consumers and retail. In the past year or so, KPMG has published global research papers that add further insights to the big trends affecting retail models and consumer behaviour. What do consumers think and how are retailers using it?

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Consolidation and live shopping: Four e-commerce trends to watch in 2023

Inside Retail

This has already started unfolding in the Australian market, which has historically been much more supportive of specialty retailers. In Australia, the battle lines between marketplace and direct-to-consumer (DTC) were drawn, and now, the battle has been won. Multichannel e-commerce experiences.

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How accessories brand Hello Updo is challenging traditional beauty standards

Inside Retail

“Pelo malo”, or “bad hair”, is a term used in various Latin American communities to refer to hair that is curly and “hard to manage” However, Magdaline Hurtado knows that hair types like her own aren’t more “difficult”, they are just not catered to.

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From triathlons to trimesters: ex-2XU colleagues launch new maternity brand

Inside Retail

So far, TheRY has spread mostly through word-of-mouth, but now the co-founders are now looking to leverage medical endorsements and increase their distribution through specialty retailers to raise awareness and reach new customers. “We’re

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Suburban shopping strips are struggling, but they still have time to evolve

Inside Retail

While there is still a lingering Covid shadow on some shopping strips, including those in capital city central business districts (CBDs), other factors are impacting the viability of suburban retail precincts. The slump in consumer spending as inflationary cost-of-living pressures bite into household budgets is an immediate challenge.

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Analysis: Myer’s latest trading update raises key question about Premier deal

Inside Retail

The merger proposal could potentially bolster Myer’s loyalty programs, generate sales growth with possible international opportunities online, if not in bricks-and-mortar, and add expertise in specialty retailing. However, this deal provides scale and should extract significant synergy benefits.