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Why retailers must rethink their Meta and Google ad strategies in 2025

Inside Retail

The digitalisation of media has seen advertising budgets diverted towards social media campaigns and search engine marketing in Australia, 70 per cent of digital advertising spend goes to Meta and Google. That’s why they had an explosion in terms of their ad revenue over the last sort of 12 months as well, he added.

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ARA defends proposed retail award changes

Inside Retail

“What the ARA has proposed is that managers can opt into a pay increase if they select the voluntary salary absorption option.This will only apply to employees that agree to it.” Moreover, retail managers would be able to choose an annual salary at a higher fixed rate over variable, hourly penalty rates.

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After the Christmas high comes the returns, here’s how to break the cycle

Inside Retail

Online shopping has made it easier than ever for consumers to purchase goods, and consequently, return them,” Nicholas Woodward, country manager of Pack and Send, told Inside Retail. The rise in post-Christmas returns can be attributed to several trends, with the growth of eCommerce being a leading factor.

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Snapchat flags new media law’s unintended impact on social commerce

Inside Retail

Australian retailers with tween and teen consumer demographics could be forced to pivot their marketing strategies when a blanket ban on social media for those under the age of 16 comes into effect on November 28 next year. The gross merchandise value (GMV) generated by Australian social commerce was US$1.63 billion by 2029.

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How LSKD’S PR powerhouse Bree Masters balanced a retail career and Olympic dream

Inside Retail

Not only can Masters’ sprint, she can juggle – being the PR head of a global athleisure wear empire, training, and having a blossoming social media career with 300,000 followers. Working as a manager at Boost Juice, I developed my leadership abilities. I’ve developed a strong presence on social media.

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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. Is social media the answer?

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Stop interrupting, start inspiring: 3 social commerce trends on the rise

Inside Retail

Enter the acceleration of social commerce. The role of social media is changing. No longer deemed as an afterthought just for Gen Z, social commerce has evolved in leaps and bounds, engaging people from all backgrounds and demographics. No-one wants their social media experience to be rudely interrupted by boring ads.