Inside Retail

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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Inside Retail

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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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

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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Inside Retail

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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Inside Retail

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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Inside Retail

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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Inside Retail

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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Inside Retail

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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Inside Retail

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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Inside Retail

MARCH 8, 2024

Last week, Amazon -owned grocery chain Whole Foods announced the launch of a new format store, Whole Foods Market Daily Shop, to make grocery shopping more convenient for urban consumers. Whole Foods Market Daily Shop is not the grocery retailer’s first foray into smaller storefronts. Amazon’s US$13.7

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Inside Retail

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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Inside Retail

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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Inside Retail

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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Inside Retail

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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Inside Retail

MARCH 6, 2023

Simpli Namdhari’s CEO Gurmukh Roopra He went on to say that the company has opened three stores in Bangalore since October last year, and he is confident that the company can replicate its successes in other markets too. The post How Simpli Namdhari is elevating India’s vegetarian grocery market appeared first on Inside Retail.

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Inside Retail

JULY 31, 2022

I understood the Australian market, but also sort of understood the Lindt brand and the Lindt business model from growing up in Switzerland. Compared with a lot of our other markets, Australian shoppers and consumers really like, and are very open to, new concepts. Australia is a really attractive test market for big brands.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

We asked Target Australia general manager of marketing Jamima White about the key message of the campaign and how it will evolve going forward. IR: Can you tell me more about the long-term plans for this campaign? IR: How does the look and feel and tone of this campaign differ from Target’s marketing activities in the past?

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Inside Retail

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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Inside Retail

AUGUST 17, 2022

Back in March, it secured USD$6 million in Series A funding, which it will use to increase its foothold in the US market and attract talent across engineering, products, and its marketing team. We have the advantage of being able to easily scale and focus on building our brand within these markets that are a large focus for us.”.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 17, 2022

Back in March, it secured USD$6 million in Series A funding, which it will use to increase its foothold in the US market and attract talent across engineering, products, and its marketing team. We have the advantage of being able to easily scale and focus on building our brand within these markets that are a large focus for us.”.

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Inside Retail

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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Inside Retail

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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Inside Retail

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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Inside Retail

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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Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In the rapidly evolving and changing marketing world, staying ahead of the curve is not just an advantage—it’s a necessity. That’s where marketing trade shows come into play, serving as epicenters of innovation, networking, learning, and brand growth. Here are the top 10 Marketing Trade Shows you won’t want to miss.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Love, Bonito has recently entered into the booming activewear market with the acquisition of Butter – to be rebranded as Cheak – and a small stake investment in Singapore-based natural healthcare start-up Moom Health, marking its first acquisitions in its 10-year history. What led to the partnership? It is a marriage,” Song added.

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Inside Retail

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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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Noticing a gap in the Hong Kong market for design-focused jewellery, she collaborated with a local workshop renowned for heirloom pieces and custom bridal jewellery for private clients. In 2010, I noticed a gap in the market for design-focused, high-quality bridal jewellery in Hong Kong. Is the brand looking into expanding overseas?

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The event showcased the vibrant world of emerging Vietnamese designers and streetwear brands, offering a fresh perspective on contemporary fashion. Astoud’s executive director Manh Nguyen speaks about Astoud’s story and its ambition to bring Vietnamese fashion designs to global markets.

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Inside Retail

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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Inside Retail

APRIL 4, 2024

These include the everyday shop versus maximising key retail trade periods, screens versus in-store footprint and retail media networks versus trade marketing. From a shopper’s perspective, it was noticeable how disruptive this can make the weekly shop. It’s essential to have the shopper marketing knowledge to accompany it.

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Inside Retail

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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Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

MAY 31, 2024

You have a networking plan. These plans will set your brand in motion and could set you up for incredible success at your next event. Just because you specialize in sales or marketing doesn’t mean bringing another added-value employee, such as an engineer, to your trade show experience would be another layer.

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Retail Focus

JULY 19, 2024

POC , the Swedish manufacturer of helmets, protection, eyewear and apparel for cycling and skiing, has launched its flagship direct-to-consumer (DTC) online store, fully localised to sell in 35 global markets, in partnership with Centra , the specialist fashion and lifestyle ecommerce platform.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The firm says it is excited to exhibit to Sydney locals and visitors its perspective on swim, beach, and resort apparel. Orlebar Brown was acquired by Chanel in 2018, with plans to continue the brand’s worldwide and cross-channel growth.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Druce reflects on his retail philosophy As general manager of Typo, Druce will be responsible for leading the business globally across all customer touchpoints, from the omnichannel experience to marketing, brand direction, and product. The growth plans are excellent, so I feel really good as a founder.

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