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DECEMBER 4, 2024

Bitmoji, is a platform subsidiary of social media platform Snapchat, and there are over 2.7 Their [Prada Group] goal is to have a presence where shoppers are, and for younger consumers, this might be Snapchat,” Mansfield said. billion Bitmoji avatars globally.

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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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MARCH 3, 2025

Indeed, many retailers will happily say goodbye to 2024, a period when high inflation and interest rates remained persistent and an ongoing cost-of-living crisis crushed consumer sentiment to its lowest in 45 years, all of which resulted in anaemic national year-on-year retail sales growth. Is social media the answer?

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JANUARY 22, 2025

As a supporter of Clothing the Gaps’ Not a Date to Celebrate campaign, in addition to not observing the public holiday in its retail store, Homie will be lending its brand to the petition website, sharing content across its own social media channels and displaying the campaign poster in its shop window.

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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. While consumers expect colour cosmetics to be cruelty-free and vegan, there seems to be a contradiction when it comes to skincare.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2022

One recent study by ChannelAdvisor and Dynata surveyed over 1000 Australian consumers about their current shopping habits and how they expect these habits to change in the near future. Among the consumers surveyed, 49 per cent predict they will shop online in the future more than before the pandemic.

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DECEMBER 8, 2024

Australian retailers with tween and teen consumer demographics could be forced to pivot their marketing strategies when a blanket ban on social media for those under the age of 16 comes into effect on November 28 next year. The gross merchandise value (GMV) generated by Australian social commerce was US$1.63

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MAY 15, 2022

Clothing retailer A&S Labels – trading online as Tiger Mist – has paid $26,640 in penalties for allegedly misleading consumers about their right to return faulty items. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) issued two infringement notices in relation to the statements made on the brand’s returns page on February 21.

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MAY 15, 2022

Clothing retailer A&S Labels – trading online as Tiger Mist – has paid $26,640 in penalties for allegedly misleading consumers about their right to return faulty items. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) issued two infringement notices in relation to the statements made on the brand’s returns page on February 21.

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JUNE 19, 2024

Counter to the ‘doom scroll’, social media can be used to not only facilitate productive conversations with customers but also to generate ideas for products that are all but guaranteed to be best-sellers. Here’s a look at how three brands have harnessed the power of their communities on social media to drive sales.

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DECEMBER 2, 2024

Australia proposed a law on Monday that could impose fines of up to A$50 million ($33 million) on global technology companies if they suppress competition and prevent consumers from switching between services. Meta Platforms’ Facebook and Instagram together supplied 79 per cent of social media services in the country.

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JANUARY 8, 2024

Consumers empowered by social media are now dictating to brands which trends they need to meet. Pinterest recently forecasted the biggest consumer-led trends for 2024 with its Pinterest Predicts report using its search engine database which has over 400 million monthly users.

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MAY 4, 2022

Enter the acceleration of social commerce. The role of social media is changing. No longer deemed as an afterthought just for Gen Z, social commerce has evolved in leaps and bounds, engaging people from all backgrounds and demographics. No-one wants their social media experience to be rudely interrupted by boring ads.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2025

A survey by software broker Capterra showed 78 per cent research products on platforms like TikTok before purchasing and 54 per cent have shopped directly through social media apps; however, the Love Song survey by Live Nation found that 83 per cent prioritise real-world experiences over digital ones.

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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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JUNE 19, 2024

Counter to the ‘doom scroll’, social media can be used to not only facilitate productive conversations with customers but also to generate ideas for products that are all but guaranteed to be best-sellers. Here’s a look at how three brands have harnessed the power of their communities on social media to drive sales.

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JANUARY 2, 2025

Loyal following Robinsons road to One Mile started over a decade ago when she began blogging on YouTube and built an audience through social media. One Mile made its runway debut at Afterpay Australian Fashion Week 2022 with its Resort ’23 collections.

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OCTOBER 5, 2024

Speaking out Consumers, government agencies and non-government organisations have been criticising Coles and Woolworths’ profits – but most recently the backlash was taken offline and in-store. The consumer speculation that Aldi is the affordable supermarket alternative was confirmed earlier this year in a report by Choice.

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JANUARY 12, 2023

Social commerce – shopping on social media platforms – is expected to reach US$1.2 McKinsey & Co stated in mid-2022 that social commerce comprised more than 13 per cent of China’s total e-commerce sales. All of which is to underscore that social commerce is big, and growing exponentially. trillion ($1.9

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MAY 29, 2024

The rise of online shopping scams presents significant reputational risks for e-commerce businesses of all sizes if they don’t take proactive measures to help protect consumers. As more consumers fall victim to scams, the level of trust in genuine retailers, brands and marketplaces could be eroded. These are known as ‘trojan horses’.

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JANUARY 30, 2023

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is cracking down on misleading testimonials and endorsements by social media influencers. It will include a review of social media platforms including Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube and Facebook, as well as live streaming service, Twitch.

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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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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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APRIL 26, 2024

Customer retention With both consumers and retailers feeling the pinch of increasing costs, customer retention will be a key theme of 2024. According to research from McKinsey, 71 per cent of consumers expect companies to deliver personalised interactions. We see this play out across paid and organic social. With over 4.95

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FEBRUARY 17, 2025

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. Statista has reported that the global value of social commerce will grow from US$1.3

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FEBRUARY 17, 2025

This expansion aligns with the broader trend of Korean beauty brands gaining traction in international markets, particularly in the US, where consumers are increasingly drawn to innovative Korean skincare and cosmetic products. The company said in a statement that the US offers a compelling opportunity in terms of size and influence.

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OCTOBER 30, 2024

This is the story of Pop Mart, the company behind the Labubu craze, and how a single social media post from a K-pop superstar catapulted the brand into the stratosphere of the blind box economy. The appeal and creation process One reason that blind boxes may be so popular with consumers is that they blend entertainment with commerce.

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JANUARY 5, 2025

Consumer interest in retail third spaces American apparel and accessories brand Coach recently opened a Coach Coffee Shop within the Jersey Shore Premium Outlets. However, as Gray pointed out, there has been growing interest in unique third spaces where consumers can chat with one another while browsing for unique concept-related merchandise.

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DECEMBER 19, 2024

It’s that time of the year again when Pinterest predicts the themes that will dominate shopping habits and consumer behaviour. While the app uses a lot of buzzwords to name and describe the emerging trends, its data collected from users gives retailers a unique insight into the minds of consumers.

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JANUARY 27, 2025

Untether retail media Retail media is clearly a high-margin revenue opportunity for retailers, one that allows brands to leverage retailers first-party data and reach consumers closer to the point of purchase. Coresight estimates that the US retail media market will reach $67.8 billion in 2025, ultimately growing to $106.4

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JANUARY 14, 2024

Online scams have evolved so much since the days of the Nigerian Prince scam, that it is hard for consumers to differentiate between what is real and what is fake, and increasingly, established retailers are bearing the brunt of this. However, it is also a feeding ground for cyber criminals who prey on Australians’ eagerness for a bargain.”

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FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Any retailer worth its salt understands that consumers’ shopping behaviour varies across different age demographics. The data indicated a strong correlation between age and the type of shopping centers that consumers visit.

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OCTOBER 22, 2024

The Covid-19 epidemic brought to light flaws in our social media networks, therefore aggravating this problem. And social media, even if it provides some connectivity, can also sometimes make people feel disconnected. Retail environments are seen as centres of social interaction, education, and connection.

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JANUARY 21, 2025

This shift is occurring against a backdrop of economic challenges and changing consumer behaviours, making gift cards an increasingly vital tool for both consumers and retailers. This growth reflects new consumer behaviours, with gift cards becoming an integral part of daily life for Australians. billion in 2028, up from $4.8

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JUNE 22, 2022

Samsung Australia admitted to misleading buyers of some of its ‘Galaxy’ phones about the water-resistance level, the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) said. The regulator had first sued the company in July 2019. The offending ad (Image: ACCC).

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JANUARY 16, 2025

Until recently, there didnt seem to be a limit to the price that consumers would pay for a luxury status symbol, such as a leather handbag. per cent), the US will remain a key market for luxury brands, attracting affluent consumers and driving sales across various product categories, Zheng said.

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JUNE 27, 2022

Three of Australia’s largest retail chains are the subject of a complaint lodged with the nation’s privacy regulator by consumer advocacy organisation Choice, which alleges the companies are using “unreasonably intrusive” facial recognition technology on customers.

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