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JANUARY 13, 2025

If you don’t have your narrative set, someone else will tell your story, said Katie Welch, the chief marketing officer of Rare Beauty. Im 52, but thinking back to when I was younger I could probably count on one hand the number of women out in the world, other than my mother [singer Diana Ross] who wore their natural hair texture.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Bonds and Lvly have partnered to celebrate love in all forms this Valentines Day and are encouraging consumers to think small; with everyday gestures not extravagant proclamations of love. Inside Retail : What is Lvly’s marketing strategy around Valentine’s Day 2025? Why do you think this is?

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Inside Retail

MARCH 24, 2025

Retailers who understand the specific needs of each generation can tailor their marketing, product offerings and pricing strategies to match those preferences. From Gen Z to Alpha While Generation Z and millennials have been lucrative target markets for many retailers, the next big opportunity lies in the younger generation, Generation Alpha.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Australian retail is evolving at pace, and consumer expectations are higher than ever. Wunderkind s 2025 Australia Consumer Insights Report provides a deep dive into whats shaping online retail this year, based on responses from 500 Australian consumers.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

some entered the Indonesian market in 2019, citing a gap in diverse retail product offerings. some has implemented a cross-border online and offline membership system, allowing consumers to earn and redeem points across different countries. 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 11, 2025

If youre a chocolatier or customer on Valentines Day and other seasonal events though, you might have been paying attention. 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.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Webjet is facing legal proceedings for allegedly misrepresenting the minimum price of airfares on its app, email marketing, and social media posts. The ACCC also alleges that Webjet breached consumer law by sending a booking confirmation message after taking payment from customers, but the company failed to book the flight with the airline.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Another way Ulta Beauty uses technology to enhance the customer experience is by investing in educational video content from beauty brands to enhance the store associate’s ability to educate the consumer about a product. Double down on the thing that makes it [the in-store shopping experience] special,” Renslow stated.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

As part of the integration, some Monki stores will be converted into multi-brand Weekday destinations, while others will be closed. 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.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 30, 2025

Golden Goose aims to gain more market share in Australia by establishing a strong retail presence and building lasting community connections through new retail experiences. Inside Retail spoke with Mauro Maggioni, Golden Gooses Apac CEO, about how the business plans to grow its market share in the global US$39.91

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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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Inside Retail

JANUARY 9, 2025

In recent years, though, the financial technology or fintech revolution in the customer credit market has changed all that, with the meteoric rise of buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) services. BNPL credit allows consumers to split their purchases into smaller, interest-free instalments. Its easy to see why so many consumers like BNPL.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

It’s not easy to be a mid-market retailer in Australia right now. There is increased competition from e-commerce players, the local market and major international brands. There is also subdued consumer sentiment and the rising cost of doing business. Yakubson tapped Taylor to be Dusk’s chief marketing officer in May.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Its brands include Fiskars, Georg Jensen, Gerber, Iittala, Royal Copenhagen, Moomin by Arabia, Waterford and Wedgwood, among others. Nathalie Ahlström: For Fiskars Group, Australia is our fifth largest market, it’s big. We are fortunate to have such a wide consumer demographic range. How can we surround the consumer?

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 15, 2024

The 15-day festival has held the title of Australias largest consumer-facing fashion week for some time, but its still kicking new goals, announcing that in 2024 it delivered over 10 per cent growth in attendance. I think the industry getting together and thinking about how to support each other is a good thing.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

This bond is what reassures them that their experience will always meet the same expectations, it’s what encourages or discourages return visits and, most importantly, affects the recommendation they make with others. Customers expect seamless integration between online convenience and in-store engagement.

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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, the $2 trillion gorilla, arrived on our shores officially in December 2017, just in time for Christmas.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 31, 2024

This is always a big event for Amazon but, despite even tougher competition from other retailers jumping aboard the discount bandwagon, Amazon remained the focal point and pulled in more shoppers than ever. . “During the quarter it was helped along by the summer Prime Day sale. This aids conversion.

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Inside Retail

MAY 12, 2024

Understanding consumer behaviour is critical to creating a relevant retail offer and marketing message, but what happens when consumers behave in contradictory ways? Many retailers will recognise the reality that despite consumers saying they care about sustainability , their spending tells a different story.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Wirth’s leadership has focused on in-store enhancements, customer loyalty, and curated brand partnerships, helping Myer adapt to and anticipate market shifts,” she added. In his view, successful brands are those that answer the customer’s question, or in other words, meet the customer’s demand. “If Hats off to Myer.”

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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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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry is no stranger to challenges. AI image recognition FMCG is a technology that transforms how brands manage shelves, track inventory, and understand their consumer behavior. Real-Time Shelf Monitoring Manual shelf checks are time-consuming and prone to errors.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The odd one out Last week, LVMH reported a 3 per cent fall in sales for the third quarter, which the company attributed to China’s weak consumer confidence. per cent) and other European countries €1.55 The Americas market grew by 11.7 The company has posted a sales increase of 11.3 billion for the third quarter. Japan jumped 12.1

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The presence of major international players such as AEW, CBRE IM, Pradera, Klepierre, URW, Ingka Centres, Nhood, Altarea, Hammerson, IGD, Apsys, Mercialys, Sonae Sierra, and others highlighted the significance of the event. In this economic environment, inflation is no longer the primary concern, allowing for reinvention.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 14, 2025

Our merchandise process also ensures we conduct thorough checks during the product ranging and development process, to ensure we are not infringing the rights of others. However, Amazons seller guidelines have encouraged Dreamfarm and other innovation-first brands to start patenting their products once again.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

While there are some more obvious steps retailers can take to bolster sustainability such as switching plastic-based bags for paper alternatives and putting in place product recycling schemes, other actions may not be so apparent. How is all this possible in just a few steps? Additionally, choosing sustainable flooring enhances brand image.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Makeup artist turned brand founder Hilary Holmes is challenging traditional beauty marketing tactics that leverage and profit from consumer insecurity through her cosmetics company Holme Beauty. The post How Holme Beauty is disrupting traditional makeup marketing tactics appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Despite a challenging environment and value-minded consumers, our efforts have led to eight consecutive quarters of positive transaction growth, Wat added. Besides KFC and Pizza Hut, Yum China also operates other brands including Little Sheep, Taco Bell and Lavazza. Ding noted that China is still a very big market.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

During the second quarter of this year, while performance in other regions remained bleak, Mattel’s international revenue grew thanks to a 6 per cent increase in Asia Pacific sales, reaching US$88 million. IR: How does Mattel plan to tailor its retail strategy to the diverse markets within Asia Pacific?

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Inside Retail

MARCH 5, 2025

In a press release, Jean-Marc Bellaiche, Printemps Groupes chief executive officer, stated, “We think we can bring something unique, both to its engaged local consumer base and the strong tourist flows the city welcomes We plan to pioneer a new format of experiential retail in this fast-changing and demanding market.”

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Inside Retail

MARCH 21, 2025

The nations largest supermarket groups and the Australian Retailers Association leapt the the industrys defence in the wake of the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC)s much-anticipated Supermarket Inquiry on Friday.

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Inside Retail

MAY 23, 2024

Ralph Lauren has reported a lower growth rate for its fourth-quarter revenue, but an analyst said the brand is still doing well amid a wider slowdown in the luxury market. Neil Saunders, MD of GlobalData, said the moderate growth was in line with expectations given the general trend in the luxury market. “In Sales in Asia were up 1.1

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Inside Retail

MARCH 31, 2025

The fast-casual restaurant sector has experienced a notable rise in Australia, driven by shifting consumer preferences towards high-quality, convenient and affordable dining options. From established players to newcomers, the sector is evolving to meet the demands of a dynamic market. However, we also offer consumers quality produce.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Vegan beauty has quickly become the industry standard in recent years but the rise in popularity of animal-based skincare hints at a shift in consumer behaviour. What started with bone broth and collagen supplements has quickly turned into topical products as the market’s obsession with youth and anti-ageing grows.

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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

JUNE 30, 2024

The bad news was that company CFO Mat Friend admitted that Nike fell short of its plan, telling investors on its June 27 conference call: “We experienced meaningful shifts in consumer traffic in key markets – particularly in Greater China, where brick-and-mortar traffic declined as much as double-digits versus prior year.”

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Founded in 1874 by Scotsman Peter Bulman on the banks of Distillery Creek, the mill once commanded 80 per cent of the Australian blanket market and employed more than 300 people to card, spin, dye, weave and finish a wide range of woollen products. It still handles every aspect of the wool manufacturing and weaving process on-site.

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