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Sensible gifting took centre stage as consumers embraced practicality this Christmas

Retail Focus

This Christmas, UK shoppers showed a clear shift towards sensible spending, prioritising useful, practical gifts over luxury and indulgence. The season also marked the continuation of trends first seen during Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, with Black Friday setting the tone for a practical and planned-out festive period.

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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. Part of the brand’s growth strategy involves tapping into the ‘little treat’ culture at a time when cost-of-living pressures remain high. We’re a mid-market Aussie retailer.

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Five inventory strategies for retailers to win business this peak holiday season

Inside Retail

The upcoming peak holiday retail season will place critical pressure on retailers’ back-end systems and networks as shoppers rush to snap up bargains and buy gifts for friends and families. The platform allows you to effectively plan, execute, and continuously and incrementally optimise supply, demand, and logistics. Click here.

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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. Let’s dive into the shifts expected to alter shopping for this year’s holiday season and explore additional winning strategies for retailers.

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As budgets tighten, Aussie gift-givers are seeking more personalisation

Inside Retail

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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LSKD appoints first chief retail officer as part of its “audacious” growth plan

Inside Retail

Australian athleisure brand LSKD has appointed its first chief retail officer, the former director of retail for Lululemon ANZ Alex Shaughnessy, as part of its strategy to become a world-class retailer. Part of this expansion strategy is to give LSKD customers the ability to shop directly with the brand. “We

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