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Why Woolies’ new structure makes sense from a digital commerce perspective

Inside Retail

In the same investment announcement that foreshadowed price lowering, Bardwell said that Woolworths had noticed more customers trading into home brands where the margin is not as rich as its other mid-priced branded products.

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Australian Retail Outlook 2023: Paradigm shifts and fresh perspectives

Inside Retail

Some went without products in many non-essential categories altogether, others deferred large purchases. Within weeks of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, numerous global brands, including H&M – the parent of Zara and a collection of other brands – and Estée Lauder shut up shop in Russia.

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Five leadership tips from entrepreneurs

Inside Retail

It can be easy to compare ourselves with others seemingly ten steps ahead in business, or to make the mistake of believing success came quickly or easily. The invaluable insights gleaned from others in business, that when put in practice can help you upgrade your everyday habits and significantly impact you are worth their weight in gold.

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How Woolworths’ brand reputation could be impacted by warehouse strike

Inside Retail

But according to one industry expert, the current UWU strike should not be viewed as an isolated incident separate from Woolworths’ other headline-making actions and allegations this year. “The Woolies is accused of rorting its customers, not paying their workers fairly, and presiding over empty shelves.

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LaManna’s CEO on curating a personalised supermarket experience for the holidays

Inside Retail

Inside Retail : How has LaManna differentiated its holiday season offering from other supermarkets? 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.

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Accent Group to open four Hoka stores by Christmas

Inside Retail

“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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Blackpink’s Rose becomes a global brand ambassador for Puma 

Inside Retail

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.