Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Even so, retailers offering a strong value proposition and attractive shopping experience are gaining steadfast shoppers. Dusk is overhauling its brand positioning to achieve its strategic goal of rejuvenating the brand and building on being a gifting destination. Growth opportunities are hard to come by.

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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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Inside Retail

JUNE 28, 2022

Iconic Australian retailer Country Road has taken an innovative tech-led approach to maximising gift sales. Gift Flick is an e-commerce plug-in that enables consumers to virtually send any product or gift voucher in an e-tailer’s store. An end to order deadlines for online gift shopping.

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Theatro

OCTOBER 22, 2024

78% of Holiday Shoppers Concerned about Store Safety This Year, New Theatro Survey Shows Despite safety concerns, one in four shoppers say they plan to shop more in-person for holiday gifts–but with higher expectations, lower patience, and delayed purchases as economic pressures and tech annoyances loom large. consumers aged 18+.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Holiday shopping is no longer fast approaching, it’s already here. According to the Australian Retailers Association (ARA), 53 per cent of Australians finalise their holiday shopping lists by October and 58 per cent of Australians do most of their holiday shopping by the end of November. That marks an increase of 5.5

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Retail Focus

MAY 21, 2021

Inspired by the British cafe of old but reimagined with the finest ingredients, and some trademark Anya humour, the Cafe offers a selection of specially created AH cakes and biscuits, designed to eat in or be taken away as gifts. The Plastic Shop. The Labelled Shop. The Bespoke Shop. The Village Hall.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Emporium Melbourne presented the ideal location for us to host ANZ’s largest Lululemon store – it’s a premium destination with high foot traffic, allowing us to reach a large audience at a one-stop shopping hub. How do these services align with Lululemon’s vision of providing a premium and personalised shopping experience?

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 2, 2021

In a new report from Emarsys, All I Want for Christmas , 1000 Australian consumers shared their concerns about shopping for gifts this year. With the busiest shopping period of the year almost upon us, it’s vital marketers and retailers understand what consumers want, how they shop for Christmas and their frustrations.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 3, 2025

Apart from giving to the needy (Zakat, one of the five pillars of Islam), giving cash handshakes (salam tempel) and splurging on their traditional homecoming (mudik) during the festival of Eid-al-Fitr that marks the end of Ramadan, they also like to shop for stuff if they have the means.

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Theatro

OCTOBER 22, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 78% of Holiday Shoppers Concerned about Store Safety This Year, New Theatro Survey Shows Despite safety concerns, one in four shoppers say they plan to shop more in-person for holiday gifts–but with higher expectations, lower patience and delayed purchases as economic pressures and tech annoyances loom large.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 15, 2024

With the festive season just around the corner, retailers and consumers alike are gearing up for the biggest shopping period of the year. 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.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Last month, food delivery company Deliveroo expanded its ‘Deliveroo Shopping’ service into Singapore, enabling consumers to order retail goods on demand, alongside its existing restaurant food and grocery offering. This shift is reflected in the launch of Deliveroo Shopping.” million this year.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

A retail shop on Phillip Island in Victoria is facing legal actions for allegedly underpaying three workers $40,009. The post Phillip Island gift shop operators charged with underpaying staff appeared first on Inside Retail Australia. on weekdays, up to $37.42 on Sundays and up to $48.17 on public holidays.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The tradition of gift-giving at Christmas drives billions of dollars in retail sales every year. But the reality is that the pressure to purchase meaningful items for dozens of friends and family members leads to millions of unwanted gifts being purchased each year – only to be thrown away.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Christmas came early for some West Ham United supporters earlier today, when the Club opened its retail pop-up shop at John Lewis, Westfield, Stratford. Ranging from festive decorations, to Christmas jumpers, to replica kits, the pop-up shop – which, located on the street level, is open every day in normal trading hours – has it all.

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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. rise compared to the Sunday of Panic Weekend 2023, the last weekend of shopping before Christmas. Meanwhile store visits yesterday (Sunday, 22 Dec 2024) saw a +26.2%

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

“While Australians continue to face cost-of-living pressures, particularly in a high-interest rate environment, we’ve seen that they’re still willing to spend, particularly on others during key gifting moments like Black Friday,” James Holloman, David Jones’ chief marketing officer, told Inside Retail.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Selfridges has launched its biggest Christmas shop in a dedicated new destination on the fourth floor of the Oxford Street Store. The Christmas shop which is 20% bigger than last year has been imagined as a magical and immersive space where visitors are invited to spend time savouring the festive experience.

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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

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The appeal of in-store shopping in a thriving e-commerce era is not diminishing – but it is evolving, according to new research commissioned by technology company Lightspeed and Inside Retail. “It The report showed that customers expect both greater convenience and additional services from shopping in-store rather than online.

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Inside Retail

JULY 31, 2023

Very few shops left According to Bailey, the current economic downturn – in conjunction with the reduced number of people working in CBD offices – have acted as a “double-whammy” for the business. That’s hundreds of people that aren’t filing out every day to buy lunch [and] pick up a gift.” Now, they’re only occupying two floors.

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 9, 2024

On the cutting edge: AI shopping agents To serve shoppers evolving needs, retailers like Benuta are exploring new forms of product discovery. This happens during gift-giving and for more involved purchases say a shopper is buying a rug, but isnt sure about the dimensions or materials. Benuta is at the fore of this trend.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The first two stores will open in Sydneys Stockland Shopping Centres before adding three further stores in New South Wales to its bricks-and-mortar network in 2025. A unique proposition There is little to compare Flying Tiger Copenhagens one-of-a-kind shopping experience in the Australian retail landscape.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Times might be tough for many Australians right now, but when it comes to gift-giving consumers will still be spending this year – however, they will be very focused on value. On the flip side, recipients may grapple with similar emotions when presented with gifts during a period of high living costs,” the report finds.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Greeting card retailer Hallmark Australia has opened a new concept retail store at Blackburn Square Shopping Centre in Victoria. 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.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Looking for easy, elegant gifts that you can grab on the weekly shop? Glamorous gifts for under the tree? This week we’ve launched an exclusive gift set with Sainsbury’s, perfect for those on the go who want to bring […] If you want more information Retail Times get in touch! Then Della Vite has you covered.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

To celebrate the opening, Miniso gifted customers who reached a certain purchase amount with a ‘kroo bag’, inspired by the Australian kangaroo. Internationally, the new store is Miniso’s second Sanrio-themed location following the opening of the Margo City shop in Indonesia last October.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Christmas isn’t Christmas without receiving a card or gift from Cards For Good Causes! This Christmas, Cards For Good Causes are delighted to announce that they’ll be opening up even more shops around the country for your festive needs this year! They’re the cards and gifts that give back!

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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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Inside Retail

JULY 29, 2024

Let’s dive into the shifts expected to alter shopping for this year’s holiday season and explore additional winning strategies for retailers. With the rise of buy now, pay later (BNPL) services and alternative currencies, shopping has never been more frictionless.

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 31, 2023

The brand spotlights ethical and accessible consumption, sourcing products from responsible suppliers, local businesses, and offers design-led, on-trend gifts at a lower price point than competitors. The selection will be refreshed regularly, providing a diverse shopping experience.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Sensormatic Solutions , the leading global retail solutions portfolio of Johnson Controls , today announced its predictions for the UK’s busiest shopping days of Peak Trading 2023. This compares to 38% of shoppers who planned to buy Christmas gifts online on Amazon Prime Big Deals Day last week (10 and 11 October).

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 31, 2022

For many Australian retailers, the start of November marks the beginning of peak season and all that comes with it: packed stores, products flying off the shelf, big discounts and major online shopping events. Over $1000, with over $400 of that going to holiday gifts specifically. We will be looking to hire Christmas casuals.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Window shopping is about to get a whole lot more exciting, with Australian designer fashion brand Oroton launching augmented reality try-on mirrors across the window displays of its stores in Sydney’s Queen Victoria Building and Brisbane’s Queen Street Mall. We want to grow, learn, and evolve alongside our customers’ shopping behaviours.”

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 18, 2023

The beauty lover’s ultimate destination is arriving in March 2023 in Westfield London, one of the Europe’s largest shopping and leisure destination. Sephora is kicking off the year with the announcement of a new experiential store in London. The 6000+ sq.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The new store at atria Watford Shopping Centre in the Greater London area is the brand’s 60 th store to open. We can’t wait to bring the exceptional shopping experience we’ve become known for to atria Watford. The post ProCook Opens 60th Store at atria Watford Shopping Centre appeared first on Retail Focus - Retail Design.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Despite the efforts that go into planning, maintaining and marketing local shopping areas, the people who use these places are often not consulted about what they actually want and need on their main street. What are the key shops and services? We wanted to find out what consumers see as their ideal local shopping street.

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