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Lush left social media in 2021. Here’s why – and what happened next

Inside Retail

More than ever, consumers are aware and conscious of these topics. Key events such as the Facebook/Cambridge Analytica scandal back in 2018, have been pivotal in opening the public’s eyes to the shady practices used by big tech to collect our private data.

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Covid-19 drives 700% jump in social media shopping in Australia

Inside Retail

The amount Aussies are spending through social media shopping has soared 700% over the past two years, with Gen Z and Millennials leading the way. According to the report, spending on social media shopping in Australia is up 700%, compared to 2019, with 25% of Aussies saying they now use social media for shopping.

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Samsung Australia fined $14 million over false water-resistance claims

Inside Retail

Samsung Australia admitted to misleading buyers of some of its ‘Galaxy’ phones about the water-resistance level, the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) said. The regulator had first sued the company in July 2019. The offending ad (Image: ACCC).

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Business Growth through Digital Transformation: The Case of Premium and Luxury Brands

Retail Focus

Despite being a buzzword, digital transformation has now become a defining element of modern business strategy, and its significance cannot be understated (Achille, Marchessou et Remy 2018). The resilience of these brands is exemplified by their ability to withstand economic fluctuations and evolving consumer tastes.

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Social creatures: How Alya Skin built their brand on Instagram

Inside Retail

Since launching Alya Skin in 2018, Manny Barbas and James Hachem have leveraged the power of social media to bring their brand to the world. Here, the founders share their social media secrets and the new platforms that are proving fruitful for the brand. MB & JH: Collaborate with other small businesses.

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Ultra-fast fashion is undermining efforts to make the industry more sustainable

Inside Retail

The amount of natural resources consumed and waste produced is snowballing. And let’s not forget the power of consumers. These online, direct-to-consumer brands exploded in popularity during lockdowns, with Shein holding the title of the world’s most popular brand in 2020. billion in 2018. Cheap clothing at what cost?

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Meet Sugar: The “anti-establishment” beauty retailer Indian consumers crave

Inside Retail

Consumers are at the heart of all we do. While multinational brands had always dominated the Indian market, their beauty products were not really suited to the skin complexion of the typical Indian consumer. Celebrating uniqueness.

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