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Message in a bottle: How social media has disrupted the fragrance sector

Inside Retail

This can be attributed in large part to the introduction of image-focused social media platforms like Instagram in 2010 and TikTok in 2016, which have made it easier for memes and fads to go viral and – just as rapidly – fade into obscurity. But try to assign a singular term to the culture of today and you quickly come up short.

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First Bottega Veneta, then Lush. Why brands are quitting social media

Inside Retail

They both quit social media this year. And they are just the latest examples of major businesses rethinking their use of social media in recent years. Over a year later, Patagonia continues to boycott the social media giant. This seems to be the reason Bottega Veneta has moved away from social media.

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Here’s what the data says about the “new Chinese luxury consumer”

Inside Retail

As Chinese consumer spending on luxury goods continues to surge, luxury brands are doing everything they can to enhance their overall appeal. According to Euromonitor research, Chinese consumer spending on luxury goods is expected to hit $88 billion by 2028.

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How beauty brand Glossier went from social media darling to social outcast

Inside Retail

One of the posts stated that management ignored non-white employees’ concerns about racism and told them to “feel empowered to walk away”. The company had laid off 200 retail staff after permanently shuttering all of Glossier’s bricks-and-mortar stores in 2020 due to the pandemic. Social media darling no more.

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Research sheds light on the Australian e-commerce consumer journey

Inside Retail

One recent study by ChannelAdvisor and Dynata surveyed over 1000 Australian consumers about their current shopping habits and how they expect these habits to change in the near future. Among the consumers surveyed, 49 per cent predict they will shop online in the future more than before the pandemic.

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

Retail Focus

Expert Manager at Univers Retail | Ephemeral Retailing Specialist | Published Author | Speaker In the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of contemporary business, the concept of digital transformation has emerged as a pivotal force shaping industries and strategies at an unprecedented pace. Ghalia BOUSTANI.

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Djokovic-backed drinks brand Waterdrop taps into water-bottle trend

Inside Retail

The collaboration is the latest example of the surprising level of demand for the humble reusable water bottle, with brands such as Australian label Frank Green and US label Stanley becoming status symbols, thanks to their savvy social media marketing. Stanley introduced two new colours, cream and desert sage, in 2020.