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Fishwife’s Becca Millstein talks brand journey, social media and subscriptions

Inside Retail

Inside Retail connected with Millstein to discuss the brands plans to tap into channel expansion and merchandising opportunities and how the founder plans to turn Fishwife into a household name. Weve focused hugely on social media, on both our content and our regular engagement with a community of food enthusiasts and influencers.

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Blackhawk Network shares 2025 gift card trends – and how retailers can benefit

Inside Retail

As Australia turns the corner into 2025, the gift card industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation, reshaping how Australians celebrate special moments and navigate their budgets. 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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Dusk CEO Vlad Yakubson on the retailer’s transformation into a lifestyle brand

Inside Retail

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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The Labubu effect: How Pop Mart is leading the blind box economy

Inside Retail

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 inherent unpredictability of these items replicates the thrill of receiving an unanticipated gift.

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More to love: The evolution of Valentine’s Day offers opportunities for brands

Inside Retail

In 2024, about 23 per cent of Australians planned to celebrate the occasion. These numbers were lower than in the notoriously sentimental and perhaps more traditional US, where about 52 per cent of adults planned to celebrate Valentine’s Day in 2024. Categories for Valentines Day gifting have, therefore, been gradually expanding.

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Future-proof your retail strategy for the holiday season and beyond

Inside Retail

With sales expected to skyrocket, it’s crucial for businesses to start planning early to maximise this lucrative period. Today’s customers are shopping everywhere: on social media platforms, retail media networks, pop-up shops, and partner sites. Brands need to adapt to this new reality to stay competitive.

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The business of love: Valentine’s Day set to break sales records and hearts

Inside Retail

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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