Inside Retail

MARCH 16, 2025

Acting now to build a strong first-party data strategy isnt just about staying compliant, its about positioning your business as trustworthy, transparent, and future-proof. Only 15 per cent of ASX100 companies have a Consent Management Platform (CMP) in place a glaring gap that highlights the urgency to act now. The first step?

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

some entered the Indonesian market in 2019, citing a gap in diverse retail product offerings. Business model and strategy The company offers products across 15 categories, including trendy toys, beauty products, stationery and snacks, with exclusive regional distribution rights for some items. Retail chain Oh!some In December, Oh!some

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 21, 2025

Global womenswear and lifestyle brand Club L London announces the appointment of Dan Lorenson as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Dan has been a key figure in the brands evolution since 2018, initially collaborating as the Founder of boutique marketing agency Flying People.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 10, 2025

Southeast Asia as key market We see Malaysia as a prime opportunity, given its status as one of Southeast Asia’s largest and most developed economies,” Mohammad A Baker, CEO of GMG, told Inside Retail. To manage regulatory hurdles, GMG has established a regional headquarters in Kuala Lumpur and an operational office in Singapore.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

“Under Wirth, Myer has hopefully redefined its strategy, streamlining operations for a balanced omnichannel approach,” Nick Gray, the founder of I Got You Consultancy, told Inside Retail. But it’s not all about size, Premier’s Apparel Brands’ omnichannel strategy and customer connection align with Myer’s approach to loyalty.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 20, 2024

Beyond that, it speaks to the size of the market for add-on products and services, from specialised brushes and cleaning products for status water bottles to covers to protect fancy luggage from scuffs and scratches, The chic Béis Wash pop-up on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles last month is a polished example of how this looks.

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

AI image recognition FMCG is a technology that transforms how brands manage shelves, track inventory, and understand their consumer behavior. Enhancing Shelf Management with AI Shelf management is critical for retail success. Poorly managed shelves lead to lost sales, frustrated customers, and damaged brand reputations.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 5, 2025

In a press release, Jean-Marc Bellaiche, Printemps Groupes chief executive officer, stated, “We think we can bring something unique, both to its engaged local consumer base and the strong tourist flows the city welcomes We plan to pioneer a new format of experiential retail in this fast-changing and demanding market.”

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 6, 2025

And some seven years on, much to the dismay of retailers, it is now starting to shake the tree and become a real force in the market , as Australian shoppers increasingly turn to alternatives to manage the cost-of-living crisis. Amazon announced it posted over $3.1 billion in 2022. million subscribers in Australia.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 24, 2024

As the Black Friday 2024 shopping frenzy approaches, Australian retailers are gearing up for their biggest challenge yet – managing skyrocketing demand while staying efficient. Automation and advanced analytics are now empowering local businesses to navigate both domestic and international markets more efficiently. The key to thriving?

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Jamie Hoey, country manager, Australia, with Wunderkind, says the importance of first-party data cannot be overstated. “If Hoey says that if a brand wants to become more mature in its digital strategy, the more first-party data it can collect around an individual, the better it can target its communications.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Divisions that were previously run separately, including Woolworths Supermarkets, Metro Greenstock and Woolworths Food Company Retail, have been united under a new banner, Woolworths Retail, led by managing director Annette Karantoni.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The downfall of the almost 40-year-old business raises the question of whether this is a sign of things to come as retailers struggle to compete with the increasing e-commerce capabilities and convenience of retail goliaths on the global market, or whether it is a case of Harrolds facing a ‘perfect storm’ of challenges on multiple fronts.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

We get that running a business is a constant juggle, and managing cash flow can be tricky. U nderstanding your cash flow: The key to control Before diving into specific strategies,lets take a quick detour to Cash Flow 101.Cash Inventory management software or a simple forecasting system can be a valuable tool to manage this.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 10, 2023

From the moment a purchase is confirmed to when it arrives at the customer’s doorstep, Klaviyo ’s intelligent marketing automation tools track progress and inform customers where their eagerly anticipated purchase is at. These emails are no longer just a nice-to-have – they need to become a key part of your customer service strategy.”

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Inside Retail

JULY 10, 2024

The Reject Shop’s low-cost operations combined with the ongoing success of its merchandise strategy are intended to set the retailer up for success despite macroeconomic conditions. This is done through our consumables business where we offer best in market prices on nationally branded products,” shared Eshuys.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 7, 2025

Inside Retail Australia ‘s managing editor Heather McIlvaine and features and premium editor Tamera Francis, and Inside Retail Asia ‘s features and premium editor Tong Van will also serve as judges in the event. “The quality of entries this year was phenomenal.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 8, 2024

Craveable Brands has named Ben Simmons as the new marketing director for Oporto Australia, effective from late last year. Simmons was previously the GM of marketing and operations for Taco Bell at Restaurant Brands Australia and the senior marketing manager at KFC.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 13, 2022

SMS marketing is a staple in today’s direct-to-consumer toolkit, opening new opportunities for customer engagement, retention, and revenue growth. These Australian brands have told us exactly what prompted them to add SMS to their marketing strategy, along with which texting tactics have worked best for them so far.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

You don’t have to be a marketing expert to know that Taylor Swift is a bulletproof brand that consistently improves, regardless of the challenges she faces or the challenges she sets for herself. She can instruct marketers on leading by example and practicing what they advocate for.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 29, 2024

As global CMO of the popular Australian beauty brand Go-To Skincare, Faddy compares her leadership approach to conducting an orchestra and believes it’s important to ‘manage up’ and know what’s important to the board members and CEO. I let data validate my assumptions rather than dictate the strategy.

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Inside Retail

MAY 2, 2024

But many brands are simply copying and pasting their millennial marketing playbook for the next generation, according to Ypulse senior content marketing manager Anastasia Pelot. The post Why retail needs a whole new strategy to target Gen Z appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The Lego Group has appointed Justine McKenny as its new senior director, head of marketing for Australia and New Zealand, effective March 1. McKenny will lead the marketing team for the region and join the leadership team, reporting to Troy Taylor – VP and GM for Australia and New Zealand.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 2, 2025

Ultra-fast fashion brands like Shein and Temu have leveraged advanced analytics and agile supply chains to dominate the market. Shein uses advanced data analytics to predict trends and manufacture new designs with speed, while Temu’s aggressive pricing strategies have captured cost-conscious consumers.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Retail Focus caught up with experts in the flooring market to find out more about their latest solutions and the long-term benefits they offer to retailers large and small. How is all this possible in just a few steps? Additionally, choosing sustainable flooring enhances brand image.

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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

JANUARY 2, 2025

Three strategies for success, will be offering Sensorial #IRL Escapism, creating Disruptive Spatial Narratives and strengthening brand loyalty through Connected Experience. Chris Newell, creative partner, Syn As a marketing agency working within the retail sector, Syn has seen several trends emerge in 2024.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Head of communication Nadine Schmidt told the Belgian newspaper De Standaard , the initiative it was part of “testing, learning, adapting, and refining the range” H&M has also struggled with stock management , which has contributed to “disappointing” financial results that led to the exit of former CEO Helena Helmersson.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 25, 2024

In this excerpt from Unnecessary Tales of a Retail Marketer , our lead character discovers that balancing their gorgeous new ad campaign with the rigours of BAU is more annoying than they would like. Retail marketer: Got a brief for you. Retail marketer: The broader ad campaign is kicking goals. Creative agency suit: OK, great.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

“Priceline’s relentless innovation and continued efforts to refine its digital and physical retail offering have positioned it at the forefront of the Australian market not just as a pharmacy but a leading omnichannel shopping destination for consumers,” said the judges.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

South Koreas largest multi-brand beauty retailer, Olive Young, is setting its sights on the US market with the establishment of a local subsidiary in Los Angeles. The company also plans to open its first physical store in the US, further enhancing its omnichannel strategy. per cent of its traffic coming directly. per cent and 64.0

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 10, 2025

One problem she has been working on since joining IHG in 2022 is how to manage the backend systems and processes for a business, Mitre 10, with over 500 stores that are all individually owned and operated. As head of digital at Metcash’s Independent Hardware Group (IHG), the $2.1 “Range is another one.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 10, 2025

We help decision makers working on high-value strategic decisions such as long-term network planning, site selection, timing and location strategy, and lease negotiations, Johnny Barnard, head of population forecasting at ID, explains to Inside Retail. The share of managers and professionals in total resident employment rose from 24.7

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The FMCG subscription box market in Australia has shown strong growth over the past few years, driven by increasing consumer demand for convenience and personalisation, the continued rise of e-commerce, and sustainable practices. FMCG subscription box offers encompass a variety of sectors. What’s behind the growth?

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

billion to Nikes market value, which has been struggling as of late. With a renewed focus on marketing and products geared toward female customers and a partnership with retails current it girl Skims, some retail experts think the brand has a decent shot of taking back its spot at the top of the commerce ladder. The jump added $6.7

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Inside Retail

JULY 14, 2023

Speaking at the Gartner Marketing Symposium/Xpo conference this year, Benjamin Bloom said that by 2025, 75 per cent of marketing programs that leverage customer data will produce less incremental revenue than the cost it takes to acquire, manage and activate that data. I think there’s going to be some great innovation.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Despite the economic downturn, the centre’s success is rooted in its ‘carefully curated’ leasing strategy. By introducing first-to-market brands like On and Ganni, alongside globally recognised flagships like Lululemon and Uniqlo, we ensure that our retail mix resonates with Melbourne’s diverse, fashion-savvy audience.”

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