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Numerous conferences and sessions held over the first two days provided a comprehensive overview of market trends, featuring many exclusive international speakers. Retail investment has been especially driven by the strong performance of the Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish markets, alongside robust results in the UK.

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MARCH 9, 2025

Accelerating growth in the mens market Canadian Lululemon, traditionally associated with womens yoga wear, has aggressively expanded its offerings to cater to a broader audience. A different perspective suggests this partnership aims not only to attract male customers but also to resonate with Lululemon’s core female audience.

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JANUARY 30, 2024

Since the advent of paid ads on social media, performance marketing has reigned supreme, offering brands direct access to consumers and the ability to convert sales. There has long been speculation around the law of diminishing returns in performance marketing and brands’ decreasing conversion rates are starting to suggest the same.

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DECEMBER 16, 2024

We have over 150 different Panettone on sale this year which always sells well, and from a fresh food perspective, our Pacific Oysters fly out the door on December 24. From a logistics perspective, we scale up significantly ensuring that stock levels for high-demand items are carefully forecasted and that our supply chain runs seamlessly.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The influencer marketing industry was priced at £21 billion in 2024 and is projected to rise to £25 billion pounds by the close of 2024. In a market saturated with #AD, authenticity isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the key to success,” says Cristiano Winckler, Director of Digital Operations at Somebody Digital.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2024

It’s not easy to be a mid-market retailer in Australia right now. There is increased competition from e-commerce players, the local market and major international brands. Our numbers continue to get better and better when technically the market remains challenging. We’re a mid-market Aussie retailer.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Fresh perspectives without losing core brand identity The Jaguar rebrand serves as a cautionary tale for retailers and brands looking to modernise their image. He added that while it’s important to bring a fresh and dynamic perspective to a category, companies must combine it with their category expertise.

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JANUARY 15, 2025

When to innovate and iterate product Hokas original Bondi came to market in 2011 and revolutionised the performance shoe industry with its balance of extremely lightweight materials paired with maximal cushioning. Innovation is entwined into Hokas DNA every new product launch is grounded in years of research, engineering and testing.

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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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MARCH 3, 2025

In February, the business announced it had experienced 225 per cent year-on-year sales growth, primarily driven by its strategy in the US market. The US fashion market has a history of making or breaking Australian fashion labels and Leo Lins move into the US saw the brand double its revenue in just two years.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

According to Statista , the second-hand market’s value in Australia exceeded $60 billion in 2022, with 85 percent of Australian households having unused or unwanted items. The resale furniture market in particular appears to be experiencing a boom period. Buying seconds, first.

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JULY 15, 2021

But for businesses to cut through the noise of the extremely competitive world of email marketing, a strong collaboration between a company’s marketing and technology teams is needed, according to Iain Hunneybell, Yoox Net-a-Porter’s global head of information security. This is what you call convergence,” Akhavan said.

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AUGUST 29, 2024

Before joining the Go-To team, Faddy was the global marketing and sales director at The Beauty Chef, and before this, she worked at The Estée Lauder Companies. IR : What advice would you give to emerging marketing leaders who aspire to reach the CMO level in their careers?

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

A balanced perspective According to Nathan Birch, Interbrand’s AUNZ CEO, the two brands have stated they will remain separate and operate independently. While Rolex is an internationally recognised brand, Bucherer isn’t as well known outside of Europe and the US, and operates in a highly homogenised luxury and jewellery retail market. “I

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OCTOBER 4, 2021

This is also true from a cost perspective, with our conversion lag data indicating the first two weeks of October are the best time to market to customers at a more cost-effective rate. Take your marketing a step further and do outreach to ensure you’re included in third-party sales round-ups and seasonal gift guides.

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JANUARY 20, 2025

We look forward to the fresh perspective and strategic direction he will bring to Hip Pocket Workwear & Safety, they said. His overarching focus will be on marketing, supplier support, and activities to drive growth within franchisee businesses.

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OCTOBER 21, 2024

Nathalie Ahlström: For Fiskars Group, Australia is our fifth largest market, it’s big. When you look at other global companies, not many can say Australia is their fifth-largest market, so this is a unique place for us, and also I see a lot of future potential for Fiskars Group in the Australian market.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Founded in 1874 by Scotsman Peter Bulman on the banks of Distillery Creek, the mill once commanded 80 per cent of the Australian blanket market and employed more than 300 people to card, spin, dye, weave and finish a wide range of woollen products.

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MARCH 27, 2025

The budget is underwhelming from a small business perspective, Mathers said. Mathers cited the broader economy as a challenge, pointing to potential changes in social media platforms, like the possible decline of TikTok in the US, which many use as a strategic marketing tool. Its uncertain what will happen with that market, she said.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

“There’s been a lot of curiosity from customers who are familiar with H&M in different markets and are eager to visit this innovative store,” she said. “We The company currently operates more than 250 stores across key markets such as South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, and the Philippines.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Theres this beautiful interest in Australian fashion, people like Christopher Esber and Zimmerman have led the way now there’s a real interest for Australian design in the international market, Kelly Atkinson, co-founder and creative director of We Wear Australian, told Inside Retail.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2024

As I’ve grown into my roles I’ve learnt that great leaders know when to ‘hold court’, they observe and listen more to their team so there is space for inclusivity and different perspectives. IR: What do you believe are the most important qualities someone in a leadership role can embody in today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving market?

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DECEMBER 15, 2024

From Ralphsmiths perspective, the starting point for conversations surrounding fashion events and Australian Fashion Week should be what the fashion industry needs and where the gaps are. Over the weekend, the Australian Fashion Week confirmed that it had secured funding from Destination NSW for AFW to go ahead in 2025.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2024

For those in the trade, we go to do business, assess collections from an industry perspective, meet with our colleagues,” she added. “We Despite the uncertainty surrounding the event, it’s business as usual at the fashion label in terms of production, since it treats the runway as a marketing exercise.

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OCTOBER 17, 2024

With a wealth of experience in driving revenue growth in both mid-market and large-scale technology organisations, including Linnworks and Oracle, Collins previously played a pivotal role in transforming the sales process and significantly increasing revenue at BNPL brand, Hokodo.

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JANUARY 21, 2025

However, just because a collaboration is unique, or even a little weird, depending on the consumers perspective, doesnt ensure that it will be popular or profitable. These are the ingredients that will cut through the noise, build loyalty, and truly resonate in an already overcrowded market. Why did these collaborations win?

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JUNE 11, 2024

Swales currently serves Super Retail Group’s non-executive director and CEO of Fonterra’s global markets. “In her three years on the board, Judith has played an important role in board and committee deliberations, providing a future-focused perspective based on market and customer trends.”

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DECEMBER 10, 2024

Flying Tiger Copenhagen’s official launch in Australia has provided local retailers with an opportunity to observe the brand’s unconventional marketing playbook up close. Flying Tiger Copenhagen typically spends very little of their budget on marketing, it’s a small amount, like 1 per cent, Bernardi told Inside Retail.

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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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NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Swarovski’s latest marketing campaign, featuring pop diva and “Wicked” star Ariana Grande, is the latest indication of the brand’s positive performance in recent months. In a market where mid-tier and luxury brands are struggling to stay afloat, let alone increase their profits, Swarovski certainly did not achieve these results by accident.

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OCTOBER 15, 2024

From a purely economic perspective, our findings reflect irrational decision making. In the job market, identifying “good performance” as a reason for an employee’s pay raise can sidestep the expectation of hidden downsides – such as an increased workload. But if you’re paid to eat a free cookie , would your response be the same?

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NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Inside Retail spoke with Hugh Park, head of Asia Pacific operations at Chick-fil-A, about the brand’s vision for the Asian market. IR : What unique challenges and opportunities does Chick-fil-A anticipate in the Asia Pacific market compared to the US? HP: We’re approaching each new restaurant with a fresh perspective.

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AUGUST 7, 2024

From the consumer’s perspective, it simplifies the shopping experience from search through to purchase in one virtual destination. We don’t have all of those answers just yet, but we do know that the combination of those features is going to be really valuable in the hands of consumers, from a shopping journey perspective.”

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OCTOBER 13, 2022

66 per cent awesome is better than 100 per cent perfect”: Annika Launay, Co-Founder and Managing Director of PDPR Marketing and Creative, member of Entrepreneurs’ Organisation in Queensland and EO Regional Communications Expert APAC. It is harder said than done for those of us with somewhat obsessive attention to detail!

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JUNE 20, 2024

Her unique perspective will be instrumental in amplifying Puma’s “Rewrite the Classics” program highlighting franchises like Palermo, Speedcat, amongst others.” In April, Puma stated that it would open the Puma Studio in Hollywood, Los Angeles, in early 2025 to boost its business in the US.

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OCTOBER 25, 2023

Hoka is positioned for its next phase of growth with a portfolio of new store openings marking an important strategic next step both from a sales and brand marketing perspective,” said Hamish Allison, Accent Group’s GM of performance division.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Yesterday, in an exclusive virtual event for Inside Retail subscribers, Charlene Perera, general manager for Hush Puppies and Clarks and Jean Thomas, chief marketing officer at on-trend womenswear brand Pomelo Fashion discussed the future of retail across the APAC region. Missed out?

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