Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

If you walk up and down the aisles of supermarkets, clothes shops or even furniture stores, you will notice that more brands are shouting about their commitment to protecting the environment, be it via packaging or marketing messages. Retailers must also consider their consumers, and modern consumers are prioritising sustainability.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 23, 2023

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released its count of business entries and exits for the 2022-2023 financial year on Tuesday, revealing the formation of 406,365 businesses, or 66,000 fewer than in 2021-2022. per cent in 2021-2022, outlining the post-lockdown boom in consumer spending. The downturn equates to a 1.4

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Bright Data , the global industry leader in making public web data accessible to all, has today released new research that reveals consumer sentiments around the 2021 holiday shopping season, including Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The research, carried out by Vanson Bourne , surveyed 4,000 consumers across the US and UK.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 5, 2024

More than ever, consumers are aware and conscious of these topics. The report surveyed 12,000 global consumers on their sentiment towards Big Tech and expectations for brands online. So naturally, as our digital business has become a larger part of our sales mix, our values have evolved to encompass digital ethics.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 17, 2022

As inflation and rising interest rates start to bite and reduce consumers’ spending capacity and confidence, Australian e-commerce sales declined sharply in July. . This shows that consumers are researching online to find the product they are after before they head to a retail store to buy it. Representing 19.3 Search engines.

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Inside Retail

MAY 2, 2021

Covid-19 hit the reset button on consumer behaviour. But it is not just the initial seismic shifts in consumer behaviour that have thrown down the gauntlet for retail. But it is not just the initial seismic shifts in consumer behaviour that have thrown down the gauntlet for retail. Shopping with purpose.

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Supply chain issues and pandemic-related shortages continue to impact retailers worldwide, while the ever-accelerating shift to online shopping has left gaps in the high street – with House of Fraser the latest big name to announce it is closing its Oxford Street store in January. . Despite this, there are some bright shoots of recovery.

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Inside Retail

MAY 19, 2021

In KPMG’s Responding to consumer trends in the new reality report, our research details findings from 75,000 consumer survey responses taken over four months, from May to September 2020, across 12 countries. We will explore the four key themes emerging from our research and how retailers need to respond to the changed consumer.

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Inside Retail

MAY 11, 2022

Australians are returning to shopping malls as Covid fears subside with Scentre Group reporting customer visitations up 12 per cent on 2021 levels during the first quarter. Scentre group’s figures came out on the same day as the latest consumer confidence data from Westpac shows a decline of 5.6 per cent to 90.4

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Touchwood Shopping Centre in Solihull has continued to expand its leading offer with the arrival of Spanish fashion retailer Mango. Ardent UK acquired Touchwood in summer 2021, the first major shopping centre acquisition since the onset of the pandemic, in a deal that effectively called the retail investment market.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 6, 2022

If the past two years have taught us anything, it’s that being available to consumers across different channels is key to your success. In the fourth report of its kind, Pattern Australia polled 1000 online shoppers in March 2022 to learn about customer behaviour last year and how shopping habits are likely to change in the year ahead. .

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Inside Retail

JUNE 2, 2021

More young consumers are moving toward second-hand fashion options, conscious of the environment and carbon footprint of the clothing industry. The deal, which Etsy said would be funded via available liquidity, is expected to close during the third quarter of 2021. billion, as the online seller looks to attract younger shoppers.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The retail landscape is constantly changing, and there’s no doubt that the rise of online shopping has been revolutionary. This has led to the question as to whether online shopping may have reached its peak already. This has led to the question as to whether online shopping may have reached its peak already.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Booktopia is being taken to Federal Court after an ACCC investigation found it had misled consumers about their rights in the event of receiving faulty or damaged goods. These stipulations fly in the face of Australian Consumer Law, argued ACCC chair Rod Sims. The ACCC is seeking penalties, declarations, costs and “other orders“.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The world’s biggest shopping event happens in China each year — and it’s called Singles Day. Originally a holiday to celebrate being single, as a counter to Valentine’s Day, the event has grown into a weeks-long online shopping festival that peaks on November 11. How much do consumers spend? Cyber Monday?

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VMS

AUGUST 15, 2021

But don’t let looks fool you – this uniquely merchandised cannabis dispensary features the aesthetic of a traditional neighborhood corner shop supported by a notable visual journey. It’s not a jewelry store, it’s not a high-end electronics store, it’s a cannabis shop. Click here to view our 2021 Honorable Mentions. Jungle Bells.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 14, 2021

Australian consumers are poised to lead the country’s economic recovery through shopping, though retailers will need to compete for their dollars as more opportunities for spending open up. per cent retail spending growth in 2021-22 is needed to meet budget expectations, despite little offered for household income.

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Retail Focus

MARCH 29, 2022

Keeping pace with consumer trends and changing behaviours is key to the success of retail operations, particularly when managing the impact of current global events on supply chains to ensure they’re able to consistently meet demand. . Three of six key trends identified in ASCG’s latest eBook research include: 1) Spread the cost.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

On some measures, Black Friday has taken over Boxing Day as the most popular shopping event of the year for Australians, according to Boston Consulting Group. With the delivery system under strain consumers shouldn’t be waiting until the last minute to make online Christmas purchases,” Lamb said.

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Inside Retail

JULY 29, 2021

As consumer businesses grapple with the latest enforced shutdowns, an all too familiar feeling is setting in. However, it’s worth remembering that during and after the first series of lockdowns in 2020, consumers came out strongly in support of businesses. Winning praise from consumers was no easy feat earlier in the pandemic.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 8, 2023

Online shopping platform Zalora expects e-commerce to remain resilient despite the economic uncertainties facing businesses in Southeast Asia and an increasingly dimming global economy. One example of this in the world of fashion is the transition from live streaming to augmented reality shopping. Another driver is demographics.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Brands that successfully surfed 2020’s first wave of Covid-impacted consumer behaviour changes have now learned that was the best and longest ride. It’s probably why JB Hi-Fi bundled its results with the year prior, to show it did pretty well in 2021, compared with pre-pandemic activity. State of play. per cent growth in FY20.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 22, 2021

The business surveyed 2000 global consumers to compile the data, releasing the report to highlight retailer opportunities that continue to arise in the sector. As shown in the study, Australian consumers have consistently reported lower spending hesitancy on e-commerce platforms since 2020 as a result of Covid-19. “In

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Retail Focus

JULY 30, 2021

However, this hasn’t stopped The Fragrance Shop – they have seen exponential online and in-store growth during this period, with business booming. The launch of their brand-new Southport store in July 2021 has seen the company reach the impressive milestone of 200 branded stores across the UK, bringing their overall portfolio to 203 stores.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

New technologies have sprung up to connect consumers at a time of increasing distance. Substack, Patreon, Discord, and Clubhouse have enabled consumers to become one-click content creators, and mind-sharers whilst connecting people globally. Go voice shopping with Amazon Alexa (voice shopping will reach USD $40 billion by 2022 alone).

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The retail sector has undergone an upheaval during the pandemic, with a dramatic shift in shopping behaviours online and in-store. According to the CommBank Consumer Insights Report May 2021, the experiences during the pandemic last year greatly impacted how consumers think, act and shop. consumer-insights.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 19, 2022

Over the past two years, many Australian consumers have reset their expectations of the brand and customer experience. Having endured the pandemic and moved by escalating social and environmental causes, more consumers want to act for the greater good and expect businesses to follow. The power of purpose. Balancing purpose and profit.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 7, 2022

A survey of 2,500 people by the Consumer Reference Group – reported by Energy Consumers Australia – revealed that electricity bills are set to increase by $300 for households, and $1,500 for small businesses. So, what are the implications of rising costs – in particular, rising energy costs – for retailers and consumers?

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Retail Times

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Consumer spending increased 5.9% in 2021 compared to 2019, fuelled by demand for convenience, online shopping and home improvements.

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Tusco Display

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Holiday Shopping In 2021: Short Supply And High Demand Throughout the pandemic, Tusco Display has been focused on maintaining operations while keeping our teams safe despite uncertainty. Now, over a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, we can look forward to the end of 2021 looking a lot more “normal.”

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Inside Retail

APRIL 7, 2022

Of all the habits consumers have established in the past two years, some are more likely to stick than others and the uptick in online shopping is certainly one of them. Even people that were ‘tech fearful’ prior to Covid lockdowns – like my 85-year-old mum – have become more comfortable with the online shopping process.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

AliExpress, a global retail online marketplace under the Alibaba Group, officially kicked off the 2021 11.11 Global Shopping Festival themed “Maximum Deals, Maximum Fun”, which will introduce a shopping experience by promoting sustainable development to consumers, merchants and partners across its ecosystem.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 14, 2022

In the past two years, we have seen a seismic shift in the way consumers in Southeast Asia purchase technology,” Alex Tan, managing director for HP Malaysia told Inside Retail. The tailored shopping experience we expect online is now an expectation offline as well,” he said. When offline, consumers want to be thrilled.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

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. That’s according to PayPal’s sixth eCommerce Index Report , which explores online shopping trends, particularly post COVID-19.

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Retail Times

APRIL 6, 2022

Numerator, a data and tech company serving the market research space, has published new income level views in its Shopping Behavior Index, which tracks consumer buying behavior across 12 retail channels, including online, in-store, and quick service restaurants (QSRs), indexed against 2021 data.

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Inside Retail

MAY 19, 2021

According to the most recent For Love or Money 2021 report, published by The Point of Loyalty, while 88 per cent of Australians are a part of at least one loyalty program, only 43 per cent actively used them (at least once) in 2021 – a far cry from the 53 per cent recorded in 2018. this brand speaks to me).

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VMS

MAY 18, 2021

shoppers are returning to shopping malls, according to a report by Placer.ai, published by the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). percent from April 2019 to April 2021, according to the study, which looked at location data from consumers’ devices at 50-plus Class A urban and suburban malls.

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