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

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Todays stores have long become places far beyond buying goods, they have become critical spaces for emotional connection, sensory engagement, and brand storytelling. The texture of a garment, the scent of a space, the warmth of a fitting rooms lighting they all create sensory engagement that digital platforms cannot replicate.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

These businesses will be given a three-month presence and dedicated space at Frankie General Store , both in-store and online. They will also be given access to the Australian market with minimum capital, streamlined logistics through consolidated batch shipments, and increased visibility through the retail space.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

They add that while eco-conscious choices resonate with today’s consumers, there is more to it than recycled content alone. Materials like low-VOC (volatile organic compounds) and phthalate-free options are not only better for the environment but also create healthier spaces for staff and customers by improving indoor air quality.

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 12, 2024

With an expanded area and a new space dedicated to brand licensing (IP), LeisurUp, the zone dedicated to leisure and immersive experiences, brought together leading players such as Bandai Namco, Citywave, Cits Immersives, Hasbro, Dama Dreams, Dedem, Hupalupa, Smiley, QubicaAMF, Pausa, TF1 Licensing, Universal, Walltopia, and Zero Latency VR.

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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

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

It will help offset the electricity consumed by Amazons local operations while benefitting other energy users, including local businesses, community services and households. 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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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. This helps lower material use and reduce space in delivery trucks, ultimately lowering emissions.”

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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 28, 2024

Privately held French luxury skincare brand Clarins has opened its first direct-to-consumer (DTC) store in Australia and New Zealand after 70 years in the game. In this dedicated space, we provide bespoke consultations and exclusive facial treatments, allowing customers to interact with the brand on a deeply personal and meaningful level.

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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. 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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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

While the headlines have largely focused on the number of stores and sales Myer will add to its business if the acquisition is approved, the biggest opportunity could lie in the loyalty space. Where is Myer’s Wirth now Many experts recognise Wirth’s strong background in loyalty as one of the department store’s greatest assets.

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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. And the team uniform, if you like, is anything that looks fabulous and anything that you feel good in, she added.

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Inside Retail

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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Inside Retail

MARCH 10, 2025

However, demand now outpaces the retail development pipeline, reducing retail space per capita and increasing the value of existing retail property. This is naturally boosting demand for retail space. So, where are the pressure points, the hotspots that are being created by this population growth?

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Baracchi said the business is targeting Australian consumers who want to recycle, but view the process as too hard. This issue has been taken on in the short-term by the Soft Plastics Taskforce: a conglomerate of supermarkets, namely Coles, Woolworths and Aldi, authorised by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The energy, the passion, the excitement for sports, is so prevalent in Australia that we think it’s a market that we can really grow and speak to consumers in and then in terms of the kind of the presence and the product full portfolio that we have as a brand,” said Cai. “In That will be another area of focus for us.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

For the past few years, consumers have been more than willing to dip into their bursting savings accounts – thanks in large part to the pandemic – to spend on Black Friday. Because of the psychology of sales and the immediacy of it, there’s that fear of missing out, and many consumers are exposing themselves to making impulse purchases.”

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Beyond just developing efficacious formulas Templer developed a brand that centres its target consumers with its formulas, packaging, resources and campaigns. The post Yours Only to disrupt sensitive skincare space with nationwide Priceline launch appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 14, 2023

New Balance has entered the beauty market in celebration of opening a premium direct-to-consumer retail store in Australia this December and it smells like luxury on and off the court for the apparel brand. The post New Balance bottles its scent and enters the beauty space with Grey Store appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2025

These exhibitions went beyond showcasing products; they told stories, evoked emotions, and sparked retailers imaginations, encouraging them to rethink their spaces. Unique Lifestyle Concepts: Redefining consumer expectations with fresh, personalized, and immersive approaches that inspire retailers to think beyond conventional offerings.

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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. 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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Inside Retail

JANUARY 7, 2025

Players can win money in unique ways, collect new cards to escape tricky situations and unlock the ability to purchase every space on the board or the bank itself. These all-new expansion packs and the completely redesigned classic board game are a result of deep consumer insights.

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CAAD

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The transformation of commercial spaces into retail parks is a growing trend that responds to new consumer habits and the need for immersive experiences. Consumers no longer just want to shop; they seek an experience. Sustainability and digitalization are not options; they are imperatives in the design of new commercial spaces.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 2, 2025

Recently One Mile opened its first boutique in Bondi Beach, which has seen the brands cult following frequent the space and sell out stock. We get feedback from them and that was the main reason we wanted to jump into the bricks-and-mortar space; to have that direct feedback and showroom experience for our customers.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The concept of “third spaces” is defined as social venues different from home (the first space) and work (the second space), where individuals may assemble, mix and grow relationships. Particularly among Millennials and Gen Z, modern consumers seek experiences, relationships and community, along with products and services.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 20, 2025

Experiential retail is the future As Asia’s retail landscape evolves, consumers are seeking meaningful experiences beyond just products. These interactive, experiential elements allow brands to create deeper emotional connections with customers, driving consumer engagement, Teo said.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 22, 2025

We believe First Nations people should never be homeless on their own land, and it’s important for us to show leadership in this space as an organisation in the homelessness sector, Say stated. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (2021), Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 20.6

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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

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Starting with a single sneaker launch in 2014, the brand has expanded into other retail categories, including outerwear, streetwear and accessories to become a lifestyle brand for all ages — from children barely old enough to pronounce the name of the business to veteran fashion consumers. AJ: It’s been incredible.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 2, 2025

To visually see those ingredients is a really important part of the consumer journey. One of our values is about community and connection from leaf to cup, the connection with our plantations and the communities that theyre from, the connection with our consumers and back into the home, Young said. So watch this space, Young said.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

In October, Commodity Fragrances launched its first permanent bricks-and-mortar space at 113 Crosby Street in the fashion and fragrance-loving area of New York City’s Soho neighbourhood. The elemental, atypical and inclusive nature of the brand is really resonating with consumers. The second factor is Commodity’s approach as a brand.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 24, 2025

A showstopping showroom The concept of showrooming, where consumers research products at the shelf and then comparison-shop for them online, was once viewed as a threat to physical retail. You can’t do VIP properly without a physical space.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 6, 2025

With malls, e-commerce giants, and niche retailers vying for consumer attention, these legacy institutions must reimagine their purpose in an increasingly digital and experience-driven retail environment. Intime, for instance, has restructured its space to incorporate dining zones, art installations, and family entertainment areas.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 28, 2025

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. We’ve got another space that we’re looking at in Sydney and Melbourne, that is moving quite fast.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 15, 2025

Hoka pioneered the max cushioning shoe category and has remained the front runner in the space by continuing to reshape the modern sneaker. According to Green, Hoka is focused on zigging when the competition is zagging by spending a lot of time with consumers to deep dive into what runners look for in high-performance footwear.

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