Retail Focus

DECEMBER 12, 2024

With an expanded area and a new space dedicated to brand licensing (IP), LeisurUp, the zone dedicated to leisure and immersive experiences, brought together leading players such as Bandai Namco, Citywave, Cits Immersives, Hasbro, Dama Dreams, Dedem, Hupalupa, Smiley, QubicaAMF, Pausa, TF1 Licensing, Universal, Walltopia, and Zero Latency VR.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2025

We recently spoke with CEO Craig King about his strategies for navigating economic challenges, the role of physical stores and tips for driving international growth in 2025. How did the macroeconomic environment affect Ksubi in 2024, and what strategies did you deploy in response? CK: Finding a replacement for Yellowstone.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 17, 2024

GP: While I dont envision the Potts Point space becoming a permanent store; the residency concept is something were considering expanding to other cities in the future, both domestically and internationally, as the brand grows. As for a physical store, I don’t feel the need to rush into a permanent retail space just yet.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Mecca’s chief of new concepts Maria Tsaousis spoke to Inside Retail about what the business looks for during the recruitment process and what it means for Mecca’s retail strategy. IR : How long has this store been in the works and how does it fit into Mecca’s retail strategy?

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 5, 2024

With the increasing financial power of this generation of shoppers, opportunities for newer, trendier brands to tap into this space have exponentially opened up over the past decade. Kaye realised there werent many home goods in the online space and saw a white space that she knew she wanted to fill in.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

While sales might be up for brands that adopt a high/low pricing strategy like JB HiFi, their bottom line isn’t looking so rosy. Going all-in on EDLP In its purest form, prices don’t fluctuate within an EDLP strategy. Volume To play in the EDLP space, retailers require a high volume of sales to keep costs down. EDLP not for you?

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

While the headlines have largely focused on the number of stores and sales Myer will add to its business if the acquisition is approved, the biggest opportunity could lie in the loyalty space. But it’s not all about size, Premier’s Apparel Brands’ omnichannel strategy and customer connection align with Myer’s approach to loyalty.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 24, 2025

However, fashion brands like Leo Lin have embraced the concept and embedded it into their strategy to cater to both new and VIP customers. Last Black Friday, the Leo Lin team took a pause from the online sale chaos to literally knock through the wall of their showroom in order to extend the space.

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Retail Focus

JUNE 26, 2023

Online businesses will live or die depending on their SEO strategy as the ruthless toll of the cost of living crisis means almost a third of businesses went to the wall, reveals the latest government statistics. A good SEO strategy should get you to the top without blowing all your marketing budget. How long will it take?

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Materials like low-VOC (volatile organic compounds) and phthalate-free options are not only better for the environment but also create healthier spaces for staff and customers by improving indoor air quality. Take, for example, the heavy-duty, interlocking products, which are ideal for retail spaces,” Johnson and Jacovou said.

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Inside Retail

MAY 2, 2024

“Gen Z tells us that they just want to see brands creating content, that’s not perfect, that’s not polished but that fits in with what they’re already seeing in those spaces,” said Pelot. The post Why retail needs a whole new strategy to target Gen Z appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Bianca Richards: Undoubtedly it would be the unwavering passion to progressively roll out our retail strategy for stores over the last 2.5 It holds so much merit in how we feel, the decisions we make and the way it influences our space, and is often at times the reason we leave or join a company.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

“I made the decision when I launched Yours Only that I didn’t want to go into retail for at least three to four years because I felt like there wasn’t enough education on the brand and the sensitive skin space,” shared Templer. “I

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

After establishing itself as a successful social media and e-commerce-led brand, Australian homewares brand Hommey quickly diversified its strategy and expanded into physical retail. We’d just proven the bigger store concept worked beautifully in Armadale, moving from our cozy 60sqm South Yarra space to a more generous 140sqm format.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Despite the economic downturn, the centre’s success is rooted in its ‘carefully curated’ leasing strategy. Ultimately, we’re delivering on our strategy, to create meaningful places where communities connect, and that’s showing in the data which is incredibly rewarding for the whole team.”

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

He explained how the brand’s new store in Sydney’s QVB building is a space where beauty meets innovation and the values that have defined Clarins for the past seven decades — care, commitment, and community — manifest into an immersive, personalised and exceptional customer experience. IR : How many DTC stores are in the works for the region?

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

These exhibitions went beyond showcasing products; they told stories, evoked emotions, and sparked retailers imaginations, encouraging them to rethink their spaces. The open, modular space allowed visitors to explore at their own pace. It underscores that the future of commerce lies in bold, immersive, and experience-driven strategies.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Foot traffic in city centres has dropped along with a more cautious approach to spending currently, but those who have invested in omnichannel strategies seem to be keeping up with the changes,” Gray said. But if the business had a more robust digital presence, it may have been able to offset the decline in foot traffic to its CBD stores.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 31, 2025

The relatively new entrant in the fast-casual dining space has found success in attracting a loyal customer base, with stores designed to feel unique rather than replicated. Community engagement is at the heart of Papa Flocks growth strategy. One of the key drivers in Papa Flocks expansion is community engagement.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 3, 2025

In February, the business announced it had experienced 225 per cent year-on-year sales growth, primarily driven by its strategy in the US market. The US fashion market has a history of making or breaking Australian fashion labels and Leo Lins move into the US saw the brand double its revenue in just two years.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 22, 2025

CEO Calvin McDonald recently discussed the strategy with CNBC s Sara Eisen at the National Retail Federation conference in New York. We arrived early on our Power of Three strategy, so Ive been fortunate to be able to double the business and were on path to double it again. With footwear, we saw white space. CM: In [FY]24.

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Creative Displays Now

JANUARY 2, 2025

Investing in display strategies can help companies increase their influence and revenue. It’s crucial for sports and outdoor companies to implement display strategies catered to their target audiences and placed in the right location to attract attention. Read on for some of the best display strategies for this vibrant industry.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 22, 2024

What role does the local market play in Foot Locker’s strategy for the Asia Pacific region, and how do you see this concept resonating with Australian consumers? How do you ensure the in-store experience stays consistent and personalised, especially in such a large, technology-driven space?

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 15, 2025

The first store is located at the Castle Towers shopping centre in Sydney, in a space formerly occupied by Priceline shop. Wesfarmers Health has opened the pilot of a new beauty and wellness concept store called Atomica, which it plans to roll out in major cities this year.

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JANUARY 6, 2025

For brands newer to the space, the time to start building capability is now, as opposed to doing so once material market share losses are biting the bottom line. We need to integrate our core presence with strategies to cut through on the digital shelf and this is where promotion plays a vital role.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 6, 2025

Slower revenue growth, shrinking profit margins, and a dwindling share in the national retail economy have pushed many operators to re-evaluate their strategies. Intime, for instance, has restructured its space to incorporate dining zones, art installations, and family entertainment areas.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 27, 2025

If others are doing it, we consciously take a different path, ensuring our strategy is unique and true to our vision and DNA. Expanded operations with a new HQ in Sydney and tripled our warehouse space. We know deeply what resonates with her, allowing us to stay focused and avoid distractions or trends that dont align with our brand.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 22, 2024

I partner very closely with our supply chain, IT format and renewal and e-commerce colleagues to ensure that our strategy comes together in a way that makes things better for our team and better for our customer. IR : What are some of the top strategies you employ to keep a team motivated in order to deliver outcomes and drive results?

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Amidst the menswear boom that has been taking place over the past few years, it has become increasingly hard for newer brands to establish themselves in this space. IR : How does True Classic fill a white space in the highly competitive menswear space? IR : What have been your proudest accomplishments with the brand thus far?

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

From pop-ups to permanent retail spaces The strategic decision to pivot from pop-up activations to permanent retail stores reflects Staxs commitment to deepening its connection with its community and the strategic maturation of the company. They are driven by a desire to build relationships as opposed to just selling clothes.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

And within that space, physical retail reports through to Jacq, and she’ll have a head of retail and a retail structure under her as we open more stores. That’s very unique in the beauty space, Laing said.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Inside Retail spoke to Charles & Keith’s co-founder and COO Keith Wong to learn further details on the company’s retail concept and global expansion strategy. IR: How do you see the role of flagship stores evolving in your overall retail strategy? How are the customers responding to the new image?

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Inside Retail

MARCH 30, 2025

per cent, thanks to a revamped strategy that introduced category-specific broadcasting studios. This marks a major shift in Pop Marts product strategy, expanding beyond blind boxes and figurines into new collectible categories. The Tmall flagship store recorded a 95 per cent increase, reaching RMB630 million. per cent of revenue.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 2, 2025

Shein uses advanced data analytics to predict trends and manufacture new designs with speed, while Temu’s aggressive pricing strategies have captured cost-conscious consumers. Improves space utilisation in-store. Fast fashions dominance and its impact Fast fashion has transformed retail dynamics.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 5, 2025

The project is expected to grow RHTC to over 80,000sqm and bring more than 50 new shops plus 200 additional parking spaces. It also expects strong demand for the space prior to the opening of the extension before Christmas next year.

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 20, 2025

Our in-house asset management team will build on the current retail and leisure offer, devising a strategy that will appeal to residents and tourists alike. This strategic acquisition forms part of our growth strategy to develop our portfolio in the mixed-use sector.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

It will have 12 fitting rooms and feature unique furniture throughout the space. Similar to the brand’s other locations, the Soho store will offer highly ‘Instagrammable’ spaces, including a permanent photo booth and large-scale LED screens showcasing videos of the newest styles and campaigns.

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