Inside Retail

JULY 3, 2024

Australian retail sales slightly rose year over year in May as shoppers took advantage of early end-of-financial-year (EOFY) promotions and sales events. ” The post Retail sales grow in May amid early EOFY promotions appeared first on Inside Retail Australia. billion during the month. Department store sales also declined 1.7

Retail Sales 275

Retail Sales Promotion Department Stores Accessories 275

Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

“During the quarter, promotional intensity lifted across the sector as customers became increasingly value conscious,” said Steve Donohue, Endeavour Group MD and CEO. The company ended the quarter with 1725 stores after opening three new BWS stores and closing six.

Retail Sales 261

Retail Sales Promotion Shopping Consumer 261

Inside Retail

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Your promotion vehicles are next in the retail comms framework. These promotional vehicles can take different forms. Here are some great examples of promotional vehicles that ladder up to a CVP. A brand-building, traffic-driving promotional vehicle that cuts through culture. Firstly, Aldi Special Buys.

Promotion 246

Promotion Form Layout Architecture 246

Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

When Influencers Backfire: The Pitfalls of Inauthenticity With more and more influencers entering the market daily, a significant portion of content can feel repetitive, shallow, or overly promotional. Consumers should be wary of influencers who promote products in rapid succession, often with little relevance to their usual content.

Engagement 246

Engagement Consumer Promotion Perspective 246

Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

” The post Coles Liquor teams up with DrinkWise to promote responsible drinking appeared first on Inside Retail Australia. That’s why we’re increasing our efforts, through partnerships like this one with Coles Liquor , to ensure Australians can easily access support.”

Promotion 246

Promotion Management Engagement Strategy 246

Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Coles and Woolworths intend to defend themselves against the accusations of misleading promotions and illusory sales. But if the ACCC and the class action succeed, Coles and Woolworths will have to revise their value proposition and promotional tactics.

Promotion 246

Promotion Contrast Consumer Line 246

Inside Retail

JANUARY 5, 2025

Woolworths fared the worst of the two, starting 2024 with a controversial decision not to promote Australia Day merchandise and ending the year with a distribution centre employee strike costing tens of millions of dollars and ravaging supermarket shelves. billion, but booked provisions worth $1.6

Consumer 246

Consumer Promotion Strategy Marketing 246

Inside Retail

OCTOBER 28, 2024

“Over the course of the first quarter we addressed the softer trading conditions and continued heightened promotional activity in the global luxury sector by optimising operating settings to reflect our increased emphasis on profitability,” said Dean Mintz, Cettire’s founder and CEO.

Fashion 246

Fashion Promotion Accessories Accessories 246

Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The Black Friday Cyber Monday sales period has expanded to become ‘Black November’ this year, with many retailers and brands starting their promotions earlier than ever. In 2021, the business went live with its promotions on November 18, in 2022 on November 15 and last year on November 9. This presents a predicament for retailers.

Promotion 241

Promotion Advertising Department Stores Contrast 241

Inside Retail

JANUARY 22, 2025

Sale events and promotions will be run in all stores, and the timing of individual store closures will depend on stock levels. The receivers and managers of Mosaic Brands Group announced the closure of the apparel brand on Thursday. The shutdown will impact 136 Rivers stores and approximately 650 employees.

Apparel 261

Apparel Promotion Management Accessories 261

Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

The company said its continued focus on pricing and promotion management helped expand gross margin to 82.4 The jewellery and accessories retailer’s profit grew 6.5 per cent to $56.9 million as revenue climbed 8.8 per cent to $405.9 million and comparable store sales rose 0.1

Accessories 255

Accessories Accessories Expansion Promotion 255

Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

” The new store offers exclusive promotions, including gifts with purchases and complimentary beverages during the opening week. . “We’re excited to introduce Rag & Bone to a new audience and provide a place where our customers can explore the latest collections in person.”

Accessories 264

Accessories Accessories Gifts Tailored 264

Inside Retail

JANUARY 26, 2025

A strategic decision to invest incremental profitability in marketing and promotional activity from November helped the company to achieve accelerated topline growth, the company elaborated. In addition, Kogan launched the Mighty Ape Marketplace and enhanced the Primate loyalty program.

Line 254

Line Promotion Retail Sales Marketing 254

Inside Retail

JANUARY 8, 2025

“The popularity of Black Friday sales continues to grow with promotional activity now stretching across the entire month of November, not just solely focused on the Black Friday weekend.” ” November sales jumped 3 per cent to $36.51 billion.

Retail Sales 264

Retail Sales Sporting Goods Department Stores Promotion 264

Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

In January, the inquiry was initiated in response to a directive from the Australian Government due to concerns about supermarket pricing practices, including the potential use of false or misleading “was/now” pricing and “special” promotions.

Promotion 264

Promotion Consumer 264

Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

. “We have worked hard to deliver value to customers in H1, but we know we have more opportunities to help customers find value when they shop with us, including clearer promotions, improved ticketing and online resources to explain pricing,” said Bardwell. ” New Zealand food sales inched 0.9 per cent higher to $3.9

Consumer 243

Consumer Promotion Shopping Other 243

Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Coles reported greater first-quarter sales revenue last month, which the supermarket company attributed to its winter and spring value campaigns, promotional activity, and strong e-commerce growth. The launch also marks Instacart’s first foray into the Apac region, in addition to its operation in the US.

Shopping 244

Shopping Display Promotion Location 244

Inside Retail

JANUARY 28, 2025

According to the company, the key initiatives of its three-year strategy include improving the quality of earnings through promotional events, accelerated growth of owned brands, and operating cost and working capital efficiencies.

Strategy 266

Strategy Promotion Location Planning 266

Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Camilla entered Heinemann Australia’s duty-free store at Sydney Airport in 2023 as part of a pop-up promotion. Under Rebecca’s direction, the brand is planning an ambitious expansion in the US, with multiple shop openings planned for major areas this year.

Expansion 264

Expansion Tailored Fashion Promotion 264

Inside Retail

OCTOBER 25, 2024

First-party data allows customers to be segmented into groups that brands can tailor relevant, timely promotions to – no more emails promoting children’s clothing to bachelors who have only ever bought menswear from you, for example. “If you know who someone is, you’ve got their details; that’s very powerful.”

Strategy 242

Strategy Perspective Tailored Promotion 242

Retail Times

MARCH 12, 2025

Promotions are an essential part of a retailers strategy to drive sales, attract new customers, and build customer loyalty. Retailers use a wide variety of promotional tactics, from discounts to loyalty programmes, to encourage customers to make purchases.

Promotion 52

Promotion Strategy 52

Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

“We remain focused on continued expansion of gross margins through growth of our owned brands, further growth of retail media, refined promotional cadence and disciplined inventory management,” said Sacha Laing, Adore Beauty CEO. However, its net profit attributable to shareholders declined 36.6

Expansion 205

Expansion Promotion Strategy Management 205

Inside Retail

JANUARY 14, 2025

If you can prove that someone’s copied your idea or that they are using your images to promote their product, you can get it taken down pretty quickly now, he followed. It appears that despite the latest dupe incident with Anko, Gransbury remains in two minds about when and where to patent his creations.

Strategy 263

Strategy Merchandising Curate Advertising 263

Retail Focus

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The approach of offering fewer products while increasing promotional impact reflects how a retailer like Currys is refining its strategy to balance consumer preferences with enticing deals to consumers. The average price of a wearable this year came in at £287.80, down by 8.55% compared to 2023’s average of £313.83.

Consumer 261

Consumer Consumer Electronics Strategy Balance 261

Inside Retail

MARCH 20, 2025

The ACCC also found that suppliers pay a significant amount to Coles and Woolworths for promotions and ancillary services.

Promotion 130

Promotion Consumer Marketing Location 130

Inside Retail

JANUARY 10, 2025

Next-level personalisation “When I joined about two and a half years ago, we had a national website, and it was very much one national website with the same range, the same content, the same promotional cadence for customers in Melbourne and customers in Perth,” Kismet explained.

Location 264

Location Promotion Concept Strategy 264

Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Flooring choices that contribute to reduced carbon footprints and promote longevity reflect well on retailers’ brands and with luxury vinyl tile (LVT) flooring, it’s also an opportunity to support long-term cost savings by reducing the frequency of replacements, which ultimately benefits both the environment and the retailer.”

Space 289

Space Interior Balance Design 289

Inside Retail

OCTOBER 13, 2024

That’s different store locations, layouts, mobile apps, products, promotions, delivery promises, loyalty programs, and subscriptions, just to fill the fridge and pantry,” he added. “In the average month, you might shop at a half dozen different places for groceries and everyday essentials, like personal and household goods,” shared Hoggett.

Planning 245

Planning Shopping Layout Location 245

Inside Retail

JANUARY 19, 2025

These all represent opportunities to promote gift cards for such experiences to those who plan in advance of Valentines Day, such as in January. Run promotions asking users to nominate their best friends for a chance to win friendship-themed hampers or experiences. There are a host of ways this can be achieved. Some examples below.

Gifts 130

Gifts Promotion Curate Hobbies 130

Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

easy dot ® PET silver L-UV is a PVC-free film with a highly polished silver chrome metallised finish that adds a touch of elegance and luxury to window displays, in-store advertising and sales promotions. Dorotape are delighted to announce the launch of a new addition to the easy dot ® range of digital printable media.

Display 130

Display Promotion Advertising Planning 130

Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

JB Hi-Fi’s net income grew in the half year ended December 31, thanks to higher sales bolstered by Black Friday and Boxing Day promotions. The consumer electronics retailer’s net income climbed 8 per cent year over year to $285.4 million as sales jumped 9.8 per cent to $5.67 JB Hi-Fi Australia’s sales rose 7.2 per cent.

Consumer Electronics 179

Consumer Electronics Promotion Consumer 179

Inside Retail

DECEMBER 4, 2024

In translating its latest collection into Bitmoji avatars, Valentino promotes individual expression and fosters an ever more global community through the brand’s most iconic motifs.” Valentino’s exploration of the digital stems from its values of individuality and community. “In

Social Media 277

Social Media Fashion Strategy Target Market 277

Inside Retail

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The brand’s organic momentum on social media has helped amplify awareness across a broader target demographic, from Pilates princesses to sneaker enthusiasts.

Outdoor 264

Outdoor Social Media Apparel Strategy 264

Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Retailers will need to adapt by promoting products that resonate with consumers seeking value. Promotions and discounts: A new strategy As competition heats up, retailers are exploring new promotional and ‘touch point’ strategies. Retailers need to leverage this trend to prepare for an earlier holiday season.

Strategy 130

Strategy Promotion Consumer Pattern 130

Inside Retail

MAY 31, 2023

While events and promotions can help drive foot traffic and increase sales, they do take a lot of time and effort so it’s important to get the planning and execution right. Set realistic and measurable targets and outcomes for every event and promotion so you can build on successes and learn from mistakes.

Layout 334

Layout Promotion Social Media Display 334

Retail Focus

JANUARY 8, 2025

Early promotions captured a significant share of the festive budget, allowing consumers to plan purchases while taking advantage of discounts. For retailers, its a wake-up call to focus on delivering value-driven promotions and meaningful incentives like free shipping and rewards.

Gifts 147

Gifts Consumer Home Furnishings Beauty and Health 147

Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Across the group, the inflationary pressures necessitated more promotional activity to keep stock turning over. The group’s statutory net profit declined 9 per cent to $130 million despite sales increasing 4 per cent to $2.11 Both Supercheap Auto and Macpac’s sales rose 1.7 per cent while Rebel and BCF grew 4.4 per cent and 6.9

Merchandising 165

Merchandising Promotion Consumer Planning 165