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.

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Inside Retail

MAY 2, 2024

This includes cross-shopping, where consumers actively purchase their groceries from multiple stores. It’s not a new phenomenon for retailers but Coles and Woolworths are witnessing an uptick as grocery shopping becomes less habitual with consumers researching products extensively before heading to their local store.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Woolworths Group booked lower profit in the first half, attributed to the 17-day industrial action impacting its supermarket business last December and a trend of customers seeking more value when shopping. The group’s net profit fell 20.6 per cent to $739 million after earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) slid 14.2 per cent to $1.45

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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.

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Dezeen

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Wood panelling and glossy floor tiles bring a nostalgic feel to this chocolate shop in London's Covent Garden , which design practice Morrisstudio and architecture firm Built Works have designed to invoke a golden age of confectionery. Taking the British route felt a bit more natural."

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Inside Retail

MARCH 21, 2025

We believe the Australian grocery sector remains highly competitive, with a growing number of physical and online shopping alternatives, said ARA chief industry affairs officer Fleur Brown. Coles claims that the ACCCs own analysis shows grocery price inflation in Australia has been lower than in Canada, the UK, the US and New Zealand.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 10, 2022

Assembly Label has launched the second Re-Worn collection program, which will also be available to shop online. The post Assembly Label launches Re-Worn program, to promote circular economy appeared first on Inside Retail. The Re-Worn collection is available to purchase in-store at Assembly Label Fitzroy as well as online.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

As businesses recover from the disruption of the pandemic, new research shows Australians prefer the online shopping experience more than that inside bricks-and-mortar stores. The post Aussies rate online shopping experience above in-store – ACRS appeared first on Inside Retail.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

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

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Inside Retail

JULY 27, 2023

Personalisation was initially lost in the mass market and the anonymity of online shopping, but retailers are using customer data to create highly personalised shopping experiences, from recommendations to tailored promotions. Embracing hyper-personalisation enhances customer engagement, loyalty and overall shopping experience.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 3, 2023

From smart shopping carts and intelligent buying assistants, to dynamic pricing algorithms and inventory tracking systems, retailers will have access to a wealth of powerful tools that enhance their ability to meet customers’ needs and respond quickly to changes in the market. .

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 2, 2023

Drinks and hospitality business Endeavour Group has agreed to divest the BWS Seaford bottle shop in Adelaide to appease the ACCC (Australian Competition and Consumer Commission). The Beach Hotel in Seaford includes a hotel and independent bottle shop operating under the Cellarbrations brand.

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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.” For 80 to 1,100 Snap Tokens— users can shop designer collections from Valentino, Prada and Miu Miu for their Bitmoji avatars.

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Retail Focus

JULY 11, 2022

The Creative Retail Awards and Save The High Street have formed a partnership to promote the importance of design and display in independent retail, with Save The High Street becoming sponsor of the Best Independent Store category at the 2022 Creative Retail Awards.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 3, 2024

This month, Salomon opened its first direct-to-consumer store in Australia at Melbourne’s Chadstone Shopping Centre – a milestone in the brand’s journey of accelerating its growth in the ANZ region.

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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.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

They were visible in malls, high streets, shopping centres, or online marketplaces. million Australians now shopping on the platform every month. billion, Temu’s growth has been meteoric, largely fuelled by its competitive pricing and frequent promotional events. Once, we knew our competitors. In the last year alone, 3.8

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

With the evolution of retail media networks, brands and retailers are seizing the opportunity to shape consumer behaviour in real-time, using in-store touch points to elevate the shopping experience. Digital in-store assets are ideal for promoting when your avocados are ripe to help move them out the door.”

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Digital shopping habits are now firmly embedded, and this means that brands that fail to adapt risk being left behind. From the rise of direct-to-brand shopping to the growing demand for personalisation, here are the most important takeaways and what they mean for retailers looking to stay ahead.

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Retail Focus

JULY 17, 2024

While discount codes top UK consumers preferred promotions, offers that are personalised and tailored to a specific product a consumer has viewed are almost twice as likely to prompt a sale compared to general ‘range-wide’ discounts, according to the latest data from Wunderkind , based on a survey of over 1,500 shoppers.

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Inside Retail

MAY 31, 2023

Using a differentiation strategy allows retailers to create a unique in-store shopping experience – that can’t be replicated online, and will set you apart from the competition. Even if you have a very small area, use it to provide shopping baskets. Aisles should be wide enough to accommodate customer traffic and shopping carts.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 6, 2025

Among Amazon shoppers in the UK, 70 per cent now shop there at least once a month, while 17 per cent use the online marketplace weekly. As costs to shop for everyday essentials have soared, shoppers are looking for new ways to save, which has led to greater demand for products in categories like pet, baby and more on the Amazon platform.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 24, 2025

The Australia Post eCommerce Report 2025 broke down the shopping habits, preferences and values that will define each generation’s spending into the next year and beyond. Generation Alpha are true digital natives, and as this generation matures, their online shopping habits will likely differ from previous generations, explained Starr.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Retailers will need to adapt by promoting products that resonate with consumers seeking value. Events like Black Friday have already pulled forward holiday spending, leading to a longer, more consistent sales period, including the Halloween shopping event, which now exceeds more than $450 million in sales in Australia.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 14, 2024

Combining the influence of viral content with the ease of online shopping, the triumphant success of TikTok Shop is no secret. Despite launching in select markets less than a year ago, in September 2023, TikTok Shop aims to grow its US e-commerce sales to US$17.5 But this is yet to be confirmed by TikTok.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 19, 2025

The synchronised bang-bangs took place along a 1400-metre stretch of the Chao Phraya River, with its epicentre at the Icon Siam shopping mall on the west bank. The female powerhouses of Thai retail The global retail real estate industry (or shopping centre industry if you will), has traditionally been dominated at the highest levels by men.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Today, eBay announces the launch of “Listings in Lights,” an immersive display in the heart of London that promotes private selling and lets people shop pre-loved items across luxury, fashion, home, tech, and toys, from eBay sellers across the UK.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Black Friday is now an established festival of discounting, with many retailers offering up an entire month of discounting and some even starting Black Friday promotions as early as October,” Gary Whittemore, Head of Sales EMEA & APAC at RetailNext, commented. “But

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

US thrift giant Savers has opened two new megastores in Australia this year, and the “Got it at Vinnies” campaign is transforming charity shops into trendy vintage hotspots. Nudie Jeans encourages customers to ‘Create Tomorrow’s Vintage,’ highlighting that jeans improve with age and promoting their free jean repair service for life.

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 8, 2025

New data from leading eCommerce provider Visualsoft saw that while overall Christmas revenue dropped by 4% compared to 2023, average order value (AOV) rose by 21%, reflecting the growing impact of thoughtful shopping and retailer incentives.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Retailers can use data insights from past events to decide which products to promote and how to personalise customer interactions. Strategies: Predictive analysis : Analyse sales data to forecast demand for certain products, ensuring stock and promotional efforts are aligned with customer interest.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Last month, food delivery company Deliveroo expanded its ‘Deliveroo Shopping’ service into Singapore, enabling consumers to order retail goods on demand, alongside its existing restaurant food and grocery offering. This shift is reflected in the launch of Deliveroo Shopping.” million this year.

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

When retailers meet these demands, they reap the rewards of loyalty, word-of-mouth promotion, and repeat purchases. Consolidating loyalty data also grants a deeper insight into customer behaviour, enabling targeted promotions and tailored product suggestions.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 10, 2024

This shift in shopping behaviour is not particularly surprising for retailers but it does present a unique marketing challenge. This shift in shopping behaviour is not particularly surprising for retailers but it does present a unique marketing challenge.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Benefits and challenges of the subscription model Time savings: From delivery rather than in-person shopping trips, particularly for essential and frequently used items such as household goods and personal care products. can help with discovery by including promotional inserts with deliveries.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 20, 2024

The festive season is just around the corner, and despite economic challenges, Australian retailers have plenty of reasons to feel optimistic about this year’s peak shopping period. Make sure your promotions are tailored to this mindset – think irresistible deals, smart bundling, and targeted upsells. per cent on last year).

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Despite low consumer sentiment and discount fatigue, Chinese spending during the country’s biggest shopping event doesn’t seem to be all doom and gloom. Meanwhile, JD.com reported a more than 20 per cent year-on-year increase in shoppers during the shopping event. JD Live’s livestreams experienced a 3.8-fold

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