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NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Consumers commonly invest in the product recommendations of their chosen influencer; others are turned away by what they deem inauthentic content. This paradox signals a growing trend: influencers can both entice and deter consumers. “In Influencer Red Flags For The Consumer: Beware of ‘Over-Sponsored’ content.

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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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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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MARCH 2, 2025

Last week, consumer-activist group The Peoples Union USA called for a 24-hour buying blackout of all non-essential goods on February 28, particularly from big-box retailers like Walmart , Target and Amazon. This is not the first time consumers have used boycotts as a means of protest in the US.

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JANUARY 9, 2025

BNPL credit allows consumers to split their purchases into smaller, interest-free instalments. Our recent research uncovered a concerning insight: consumers who use BNPL services end up spending more money online than those who dont. We found that consumers who used BNPL spent an average of 6.42 Why might they be spending more?

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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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JANUARY 9, 2025

Offsite reviews are viewed as independent and unbiased, making them an essential tool for e-commerce businesses to build consumer trust. This finding challenges assumptions about consumer scepticism toward onsite reviews, suggesting that well-executed review sections with verified customer feedback can hold substantial weight.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2025

per cent, and with secure pathways including a partnership with CleanCo in Queensland and contracts in other states, the retailer is set to reach its renewable goal in line with the RE100. The post Amazons Michael Cooley on how a wind farm is meeting the needs of the consumer appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

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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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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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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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NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) launched the legal action in the Federal Court against Webjet for displaying “flights from $X” statements but omitting its compulsory service fee and booking price guarantee fee in the advertised prices between November 2018 and November 2023. .

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NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Based in the US, Movado Group designs, sources, and globally distributes Movado, MVMT, Olivia Burton, Ebel, Concord, Calvin Klein, Coach, Tommy Hilfiger, Hugo Boss and Lacoste watches and to a lesser extent jewellery and other accessories, and operates Movado company stores in the US and Canada.

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DECEMBER 1, 2024

But according to one industry expert, the current UWU strike should not be viewed as an isolated incident separate from Woolworths’ other headline-making actions and allegations this year. “The When it comes to “The Big Two”, consumer sentiment remains low. And this isn’t good news for Coles either.

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JANUARY 13, 2025

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. It is this deep understanding of how consumers want to be marketed to and the power of storytelling that Ross has achieved success.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2024

After closing its first direct-to-consumer (DTC) store in Australia in the Sydney suburb of Woollahra, the brand initially planned to open a boutique in Bondi Beach. Coming to the consumer Ecoya has a strong online business partially attributed to its loyal following.

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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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JANUARY 8, 2025

More and more Australian consumers are relying primarily on mobile wallets , which are on track to replace bank cards within seven years. Were seeing a glimpse into a future where your phone is your entire wallet and all transactions are made via a mobile phone, smartwatch or other device, he said.

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DECEMBER 1, 2024

billion, with other retailing – which includes cosmetics, sports and recreational goods – soaring 8.4 Retail sales improved in October, with cosmetics, sports and recreational goods leading the increase, Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data showed. Retail sales during the month climbed 3.4 per cent year on year to $36.7 per cent to $5.85

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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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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

This is a necessity for both new and old-generation retailers to succeed as more consumers move online to fill their shopping baskets. This foregrounds the pressure faced by traditional retailers to invest in technology to remain competitive and meet consumer expectations, or risk extinction. The UK is predicted to have 62.1

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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. PF: At Mattel, we have a deep-rooted legacy in Asia Pacific, and we view our consumers as dedicated fans.

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OCTOBER 21, 2024

Its brands include Fiskars, Georg Jensen, Gerber, Iittala, Royal Copenhagen, Moomin by Arabia, Waterford and Wedgwood, among others. IR : You’ve mentioned a few brands in the portfolio that are quite big in Australia; is there any consumer demographic in particular in Australia that is loving these products? Christmas is huge.

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JANUARY 9, 2025

BNPL credit allows consumers to split their purchases into smaller, interest-free instalments. Our recent research uncovered a concerning insight: consumers who use BNPL services end up spending more money online than those who dont. We found that consumers who used BNPL spent an average of 6.42 Why might they be spending more?

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MARCH 31, 2025

The ‘other retailing’ category which includes cosmetics, sports, and recreational goods recorded the biggest increase at 5.5 Any signs of stability in consumer spending are a welcome boost to business confidence, but we remain far from a retail recovery, Brown continued. Retail sales rose 3.6 per cent year-on-year to $37.1

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NOVEMBER 4, 2024

In his view, successful brands are those that answer the customer’s question, or in other words, meet the customer’s demand. “If Yet, their adaptability, continued consumer focus, and strategic acquisitions have positioned them as a resilient force in Australian fashion retail today. If Myer is the answer, what’s the question?

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APRIL 3, 2025

With a strong commitment to reducing environmental impact and directing a substantial profit share to the Yalari Foundation, Yarnn is transforming how consumers think about everyday essentials. We put [Yarnn] out to the market as a direct-to-consumer brand, and we very much wanted to educate and inspire.

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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. Now sheep wax and milk protein, along with other animal-based products, are readily available on pharmacy shelves and beauty counters branded as organic and natural alternatives.

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MARCH 11, 2025

For many retailers, these platforms have grown to consume the whole marketing funnel and their templated options have become the default. There are other areas of the marketing funnel that retailers can look to explore before going all in on paid media, including local area marketing.

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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 company has posted a sales increase of 11.3 Fashion and leather goods fell 5 per cent to €9.15 billion for the third quarter.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2024

While the mill’s workforce has shrunk considerably – it numbers 31 today – and its machines no longer run on hydroelectricity, in other ways, it hasn’t changed at all. Getting that right has been really important to us, and the other thing is getting our story right,” Giles-Kaye said.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Sigma Healthcare and Chemist Warehouse secured clearance from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to proceed with their proposed merger after accepting an undertaking. ” Cass-Gottlieb noted that consumers value the offerings of the two pharmacies differently. .

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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. As per the ACCC recommendation, Woolworths already publishes all product prices online.

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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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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. However, we also offer consumers quality produce. If you go into a well-rounded retail mix, you have both styles from [across] the spectrum, he said.

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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. These glue-free tiles are not only durable and easy to maintain but also recyclable at the end of their life.

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JANUARY 22, 2025

Reason 1: The competitive and increasingly sophisticated e-commerce landscape The early advantage that Catch and other pureplays enjoyed has eroded significantly, Mal Chia, managing director and co-founder of Ecom Nation, told Inside Retail. This triggered an immediacy for the products and capitalised on consumers fear of missing out.

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