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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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Five retail leaders discuss how to deliver value in a spending slump

Inside Retail

Jeanswest executive general manager Anne Natale said the old-school apparel retail mindset of dropping a campaign or a promotion every month needs to change and greater emphasis must be placed on communicating a products value proposition to the customer. We can switch on promotions and not get the same result as we did in 2023, Natale added.

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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. This isn’t just a form of brand promotion but a powerful way to attract fan engagement through individuality and storytelling,” she added.

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

Inside Retail

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. Some examples below.

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Why customer acquisition and loyalty are retailers’ biggest challenges today

Inside Retail

A recent Shopify report found that 92 per cent of consumers have bought from different brands than they normally do over the past year – primarily driven by cost – with 57 per cent of customers now often switching brands for a better price, discount or promotion. Loyalty is hard to earn but easy to lose,” he says.

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April Fools’ Day: worth the effort, or a waste of time?

Inside Retail

In the age of social media, it can feel like a marketer’s job is never done. There are new platforms to join, memes to know, and trends to participate in, not to mention major retail events, such as Black Friday, Mother’s Day and other recurring holidays to promote. Is it worth the effort?

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Elevating the Festive Season: The Significance of Luxury Pop-Up Stores During Christmas

Retail Focus

Limited-edition releases and special bundles generate excitement, attracting discerning customers on the lookout for distinctive and opulent gifts. Promotion of Gift Ideas: Luxury pop-up stores showcase curated gift ideas, simplifying the shopping process for customers seeking sophisticated presents.