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FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Jana Bowden, professor of marketing at Macquarie Business School, aptly summarised these developments, noting that the cost of shipping goods to Australia had increased by up to 700 percent, ordering times had tripled and most have had to pay earlier for their orders. More than ever, it is a time for new perspectives and fresh approaches.

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MAY 13, 2024

Competition in digital marketing is fierce: 81 per cent of retail marketing executives expect it to increase even further this year, and 69 per cent plan to raise their spending accordingly. The report was commissioned by Klaviyo – an intelligent marketing automation platform – in partnership with Inside Retail.

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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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MARCH 23, 2023

Sarah Stowe, editor of Inside Retail’s sister site Franchise Executives, talked with Abigail Pringle, Wendy’s’ president, international and chief development officer… Inside Retail: Why do you believe the Australian market needs a Wendy’s burger given our small population and highly competitive marketplace?

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NOVEMBER 8, 2023

“EOIs aren’t done deals, but the calls I’ve received have ranged from regular customers who genuinely love the business and want to be a part of it, to wholesale investors and growth funds who are looking at Belles from a commercial perspective,” Jenner-Leuthart said. “We Beyond this, Belles has set its sights on international markets.

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JUNE 12, 2023

Renowned Australian footwear business Munro Footwear Group (MFG) recently acquired the popular but beleaguered New Zealand kids’ footwear brand Bobux, as part of a plan to consolidate its presence in the children’s market. The long-term plan is still being finalised,” he said. The initial focus is on stabilisation.

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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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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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OCTOBER 4, 2021

Data from Google reveals that a resounding 88 per cent of Aussies believe this Christmas will be more important than last year’s; with 21 per cent of people preparing gifting plans 3-6 months before, and 47 per cent of people planning to do so in the 2-4 weeks leading up to December. What’s your plan? Supply-chain issues.

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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 According to Francisco, Ngali was planning to show its resort collection at AFW next year. We don’t attend to sit next to a suburban person who has bought a ticket who just ‘likes fashion.’”

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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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MAY 9, 2021

SS: The market trends are consistent with what Witchery has experienced in the past 12 months. In the past year, one of our proudest initiatives has been formalising our commitment to Reconciliation through our first Reconciliation Action Plan. IR: What are your plans for Witchery going into the next financial year?

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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 We have plans to roll out these features and customer experiences in different Asian countries.” The influence of Korea on other Asian markets is particularly significant.”

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JUNE 11, 2024

Swales currently serves Super Retail Group’s non-executive director and CEO of Fonterra’s global markets. “After announcing my intention to stand down from the board at the end of my term this year, we commenced a comprehensive search as part of our succession planning processes,” said Pitkin.

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OCTOBER 25, 2023

Accent Group plans to open four Hoka stores in three states this year, including the brand’s first Australian freestanding concept store, which will open next month at Westfield Bondi Junction.

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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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OCTOBER 13, 2024

It offers the perfect setting for our largest global store, allowing us to showcase the full breadth of our collections to a unique, trendsetting market. IR: Following these three flagship stores, what are your plans for further expansion? Are there other key cities or regions you’re targeting?

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NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Scents were at the top of my mind because for four years, every morning, I used to get up very early to go to the flower market. From the designers’ perspective, it’s like collecting and documenting a story,” Zhaoran said. “We The founder is also open to Asian markets, including Japan, Korea and Thailand. We are designers.

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AUGUST 7, 2024

Through the acquisition, the platform plans to eliminate the need for opening multiple tabs when shopping online, which often leads to “confusing yourself with all of the options and different variations”, Walsh said. Our vision is to be the ultimate shopping companion,” Anthony Seymour-Walsh, CEO of CashRewards, told Inside Retail.

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DECEMBER 16, 2024

The beauty industry is arguably one of the most difficult, yet lucrative, sectors in the broader retail industry, thanks to the constantly influx of newer brands onto the market and shifting consumer concerns. According to the analysis firm Grand View Research , the US beauty and personal care products market is estimated to be worth US$102.7

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MARCH 12, 2025

The menstrual care market has long been dominated by major global manufacturers. IR : How does Viv for your V stand out in the competitive menstrual care market? What truly sets Viv apart is its female-founded perspective in an industry dominated by male-led brands. What are its main points of differentiation?

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NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Environmental As a national business operating over 450 stores and a strong online offering, Sussan Group needed a sustainability framework that was easily understandable both from the perspective of the internal team and the customer. “I’ve

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FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The stores opening represents more than a milestone in Staxs physical retail expansion; it is the culmination of years of strategic planning, innovation and adaptability. The new retail vision marks a bold step in Staxs journey of redefining what a retail space can be in the competitive athleisure market.

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APRIL 12, 2023

Wendy’s Burgers is ramping up its expansion in Australia , after announcing plans to enter the market last year. Inside Retail : Why do you believe the Australian market needs a Wendy’s burger given the small population and highly competitive marketplace? IR: How localised are menus and marketing campaigns?

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OCTOBER 30, 2022

According to founder and chief executive Ben Kerr, there are plans for the business to grow from $70 million to $150 million over the next three to five years. We respond to the market – what designers and architects who are working in the field tell us – while trying to push the market in new ways. Would we go to South Africa?

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JULY 4, 2024

This week, the brand announced its first-ever ambassador, model and 2010’s Miss Universe Australia Jesinta Franklin, and is set to disrupt the US market next. “It’s In May, Peloton CEO Barry McCarthy announced plans to step down. Once one of the coolest brands in retail, Peloton has had a tumultuous few years.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Although the businesses operate in a similar category – the target audiences, marketing campaigns and product styles are largely different. Berkowitz said this signalled Berkowitz’s intention for the brand to preserve its distinct and creative style, with plans to reopen its physical stores and e-commerce operations later this year.

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MAY 24, 2024

When Emily Watson first set out to create her eponymous brand Emily Watson in 2020, she didn’t give much thought to creating a sound business plan – she was focused on building a strong brand DNA that would generate demand. Collectively, our work promotes sustainability and diversity, which are crucial for the future of fashion.”

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JUNE 12, 2024

“The Fitzroy site actually just came through our personal network of another retailer looking for a space, and it was given to them off-market but wasn’t suiting their requirements,” shared Casey. The baby boom The Memo’s expansion plans are well in line with its remarkable growth.

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DECEMBER 3, 2024

To put these numbers into perspective, that is more than double what US consumers spent online on Black Friday 2017, which drove US$5.03 Ethan Chernofsky, Placer.ai’s senior vice president of marketing remarked, “Black Friday is not just about purchasing products.” billion online on Friday,​ up 10.2 billion in e-commerce sales. “The

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APRIL 8, 2024

In an exclusive interview, Sharmeen Looi, chief marketing officer and co-founder of iMotorbike, delves into the company’s origin story and its vision for the future. The online marketplace Southeast Asia’s motorcycle market is expected to reach US$31.75 billion in revenue this year and grow at a CAGR of 2.37 billion by 2028.

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FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In today’s complex retail landscape, chief marketing officers (CMOs) find themselves in a perpetual balancing act. You need to drive growth, deliver compelling customer experiences, and demonstrate a tangible return on investment from your marketing initiatives. CFOs demand greater demonstrable value from every dollar spent.

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APRIL 28, 2022

It plans to offer apparel, footwear and accessories and is currently seeking global partners with sourcing and design capabilities to licence the brand. If you look at the relative size of the market, fashion is the largest from a consumer perspective. We know consumers want it.

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OCTOBER 6, 2021

A new report highlights the fact that many Australian workers are planning to leave their current jobs and seek new opportunities elsewhere. Companies who do not adjust to flexible working risk being left behind in a candidate-driven market,” Thompson added. “Of

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MAY 31, 2021

This year, however, brands won’t be able to analyse sales data and trends from the northern hemisphere winter to guide their buying and marketing strategy. The China market will be really busy this upcoming winter because of the Olympics,” Pompilio said. “We The market is growing but the general absolute base is not massive.

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MARCH 14, 2024

Two-and-a-half years post-initial public offering (IPO), the company’s market capitalisation had diminished to about US$116 million in after-hours trading on March 12, and it had less than US$130 million in cash on its balance sheet. To put this in perspective, the SG&A totaled up to just US$122.2 million in 2021.

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MAY 25, 2023

James Chan, head of marketing for Reebok Pacific (Australia and New Zealand) chats with Inside Retail about the brand’s partnership with Brand Collective, how Reebok is aiming to be the fastest-growing sports brand in the world, and how he continues to push the envelope within in his profession. The opportunities are endless.

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