Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Times might be tough for the average Australian – with research showing nine out of 10 consumers will seek better deals this Christmas – but they’re still planning to give gifts. They’re interested in the wrapping of the gift item, and they’re interested in how they can personalise the delivery mechanism,” says Marsh.

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OCTOBER 21, 2024

Traditionally, consumers looked to brands like Wedgewood and some of the more premium brands in the portfolio for wedding and engagement gifting. Of course, gifting is still very big for us. Christmas follows the gardening seasons [in the northern hemisphere], so gardening may not always be the big gifting product.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

“This forms part of our ongoing test and learn approach with the aim of growing our market share and brand awareness during the key gifting season.” . “We have opened two new stores and further extended our reach with the launch of 12 pop-ups in flagship centres across the country,” said Vlad Yakubson, Dusk CEO and MD.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Dusk is overhauling its brand positioning to achieve its strategic goal of rejuvenating the brand and building on being a gifting destination. Our success over the last six months has been about getting the customer something new and exciting, either for themselves or as a gift, on a monthly basis,” Yakubson said.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 1, 2024

“With record growth predicted for Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, we’re hopeful of a better November to give confidence to retailers as they look towards the New Year.” ” The post Strong boost in Australian retail sales in October, says ABS data appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

But the experiential element of the product drives an equally successful offline presence, where consumers are more likely to make impulse buys, whether for themselves or as a gift. “I I don’t think we could ever be too heavily weighted one way or the other,” Barnes said about Ecoya’s mix of online and offline sales.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

” The new store offers exclusive promotions, including gifts with purchases and complimentary beverages during the opening week. . “We’re excited to introduce Rag & Bone to a new audience and provide a place where our customers can explore the latest collections in person.”

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Our latest research reveals 81 per cent of Aussie gift-givers feel stressed about finding the perfect gift, but 70 per cent say Designing Your Own Gifts (DYOG) makes the process easier and more enjoyable. For many shoppers, the unwrapping experience is just as important as the gift inside.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

A further $242 million is owed to unsecured creditors, including suppliers and landlords and that figure excludes items such as gift card obligations and claims by landlords for breaches of lease agreements.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Providing the ability to personalise these iconic styles is something that resonates strongly with both domestic and international guests and is also a brilliant gifting idea. PT: We are fortunate to have numerous iconic products in our product line that our guests seek out. IR: Let’s chat, shoes.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

SC: Weve noticed a continuing increase in personalisation, which is what really sets Lvly apart from other flower and gifting brands. SC: The majority of the orders were seeing are being sent to peoples respective partners, but weve noticed a trend in people sending gifts to multiple people. Why do you think this is?

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Claus the fame she deserves as Adjoa shows off a ‘werkshop’ unlike anything you’ve seen before, with an epic outfit change and a swipe of No7 lipstick, she captivates viewers as the driving force behind festive gifting preparations. Sol de Janerio, and Laneige. Sol de Janerio, and Laneige.

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Inside Retail

MAY 6, 2024

Popular gifts for mothers this year are flowers (41 per cent), followed by alcohol and food (17 per cent), experiences (16 per cent), and clothing, shoes and sleepwear (10 per cent). Despite the overall increase in spending, the number of people expected to buy Mother’s Day gifts is projected to decrease by 400,000 this year.

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Retail Times

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Gifting experts at NEXT have conducted a survey asking Brits how long they leave their Christmas shopping, with 61% admitting that they leave their present buying until the last minute. Whether youre a Christmas Eve shopper or plan in advance, finding the right gift for our loved ones is a universal challenge.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Besides delivery for non-food items, Deliveroo is also rolling out a new gifting function in the app, where consumers can select items they want to gift someone and mark them as a ‘gift’ at checkout before sending their recipients a trackable link to the order with an animated greeting card.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

A federal judge dismissed a proposed class action lawsuit accusing Google of illegally profiting from Google Play gift card scams by refusing to refund millions of dollars stolen from victims. In 2023, Americans lost $217 million in gift card or reload card fraud, according to the Federal Trade Commission.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Retailers are pulling out all the stops to ensure they have the best product lines and gift solutions, customer service offerings and enhanced online platforms to make shopping during this peak season more seamless than ever,” he added. It’s been an incredibly tough year for retailers and shoppers alike,” said Zahra.

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MARCH 3, 2025

Especially popular for gifts were food hampers consisting of cookies, packaged snacks and drinks, groceries, and ready-to-eat food. The gifting of hampers will also be an important part of holiday spending for many Indonesians, with cookies, packaged food and drinks, groceries and ready-to-eat foods topping the list of items.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 19, 2024

All items are brand-new and perfect for last-minute Christmas gifts. This is a one-off opportunity for Australians to grab KidKrafts beloved products at prices youd never see in stores, said Lee Hames, COO of Lloyds Auctions. Bidders can browse the full catalogue and participate in the auction via Lloyds Auctions website.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Store-Exclusive Gifting Service: A ‘Pandora’s box’ of customisable elements, inclusive of a choice of stationery items, from envelope through to cards, stickers and ribbons – delivering an elevated gift packaging concept and unboxing experience.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The pop-up unit is just one of the ways that the East London club is celebrating The Gift of Claret & Blue this festive season, making it even easier for Hammers fans to find the perfect gift this Christmas.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The post Phillip Island gift shop operators charged with underpaying staff appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Hyde’s approach to timeless and quality design is compounded by her strategic influencer gifting and partnerships – resulting in a lucrative business model. We very luckily had stock coming in… you gift something and then an influencer wears it, you sell out straight away,” Hyde said. Moreover, they generate sales.

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

The collaboration sees an array of Biscuiteers gifting range available to order directly from Ocado, including their iconic Champagne Charlie Jolly Ginger and Bouquet of Flowers Letterbox Biscuit. Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides!

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Aside from gift cards and gift packaging, the new store offers Hallmark-branded collectibles such as Keepsake ornaments, recordable storybooks, and newly launched Better Together plushies. Greeting card retailer Hallmark Australia has opened a new concept retail store at Blackburn Square Shopping Centre in Victoria.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2025

This Mothers Day, gift something a little more special than the usual flowers and chocolates. Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides!

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 24, 2024

year-on-year, prompted by retailers offering early Boxing Day discounts as well as the usually last-minute, gift-buying rush. Original data from RetailNexts UK shopper traffic index, which captures billions of store visits globally each year, showed that footfall on Super Saturday (21 Dec 2024) jumped +2.2%

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 19, 2025

While traditional celebrations like romantic dinners out and gifts of flowers, chocolates and jewellery remain prevalent or even dominant, there is a noticeable shift towards more personalised and experience-based celebrations. Categories for Valentines Day gifting have, therefore, been gradually expanding.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 20, 2025

Meanwhile, sales at the stationery and gift chain Smiggle dived 14.5 At Peter Alexander, sales rose 6.6 per cent to a record $297.7 This excluded the results of the recently launched Peter Alexander UK business. per cent to $157.3

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Retail Times

MARCH 10, 2025

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OCTOBER 10, 2024

Maj Gifts Ornaments will also be opening a location at the scheme later this year in a 1,940 sq ft unit on a one-year lease. Popular sushi restaurant, Yokohama Sushi, has agreed a 10-year lease on a 824 sq ft unit at the scheme, joining other food and beverage tenants such as Greggs and Domino’s.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 3, 2025

Novelty items such as slogan tees and fancy dress have knocked soap off the top spot of the nations most unwanted Christmas gifts according to an Oxfam survey, as the charity calls for people to donate items this New Year.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 13, 2025

Whether through product gifting, exclusive experiences, or the chance to be featured across our platforms, we aim to make collaboration a rewarding experience. This approach enhances brand visibility and fosters trust, as the content comes directly from real people who genuinely connect with LSKD.

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JANUARY 15, 2025

This Valentines Day, elevate your gift game with a choice thats as stylish as it is thoughtful. Retail Times publishes international & UK retail news covering products, data, tech, packaging, people, research, comment and more besides!

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 2, 2023

Australian shoppers are predicted to spend $860 million on Father’s Day gifts this year, according to research by the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) in collaboration with Roy Morgan. Zahra described the occasion as a “social family event” with consumers favouring food and alcohol as gifts.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Valentine’s Day presents brands and retailers with the opportunity to match shoppers with the perfect gift for their loved ones. The recipients of all this gift-giving no longer need to be significant others, with brands also championing friendship and self-love to be celebrated on the 14th of February.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Christmas of Dreams invites visitors to make their dream Christmas come true with Selfridges – from finding perfect gifts for loved ones, to imaginative solution-driven services, dazzling entertainment and over 4,000 experiences to be enjoyed together, both in store and digitally.

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