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Merchandise strategy pays off for Reject Shop

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The Reject Shop says its new merchandise strategy is showing positive results. The company noted its general merchandise category performed strongly during the Easter and Mother’s Day events. The post Merchandise strategy pays off for Reject Shop appeared first on Inside Retail Australia. per cent and overall sales growth of 4.2

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Woolworths to drop Australia Day merchandise, citing cultural sensitivity

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Woolworths Group will not be selling any Australia Day-themed merchandise this year due to a decline in demand for such products and a shift in cultural sensitivity. Meanwhile, Coles has stated that it will continue to sell Australia Day merchandise.

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Retail Visual Merchandising & Display Awards Celebrate 30 Years

Retail Focus

The Visual Merchandising and Display Awards are now open for entries, marking their 30th anniversary in 2025. Industry Recognition and Prestige The VM & Display Awards are considered the gold standard in the visual merchandising and display sector, offering unparalleled recognition in the industry.

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New merchandise offering boosts The Reject Shop’s top line

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The company said the growth was driven by an increase in customer transactions and units per basket, which it attributed to a new and improved merchandise offering. Meanwhile, general merchandise sales were down, with planned lower average selling prices largely offset by strong unit volume growth. EBIT for the half was $19.4

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What’s new in visual merchandising?

Retail Focus

Retailers have been using visual merchandising and props to draw in customers for as long as shops have been open. Tyrone Cano, head honcho at Propability, said to put it simply, visual merchandising is very important, almost essential, for retailers.

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4 Visual Merchandising Tips for Increased Sales

Retail Focus

That’s visual merchandising for you. Therefore, if you’re looking to boost your sales , one of your priorities should be developing an effective visual merchandising strategy. What Is Visual Merchandising and Why Does It Matter? So, first, let’s define visual merchandising. Why is it important?

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How The Reject Shop’s merchandise strategy adapted to the cost-of-living crisis

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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. The post How The Reject Shop’s merchandise strategy adapted to the cost-of-living crisis appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.