Retail Focus

DECEMBER 5, 2022

With 2022 as the first year of MAPIC’s fully-fledged return post-pandemic, the atmosphere has been optimistic and energetic, with people looking forward to the experience of in-person retail and interactions. Attractive to younger generations, leisure can help to bring physical commerce back to consumers who strayed from it during COVID.

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Inside Retail

JULY 27, 2022

This year, it is more important than ever to get a head start on your holiday season planning. The 2022 retail holiday season is going to be much different than in years prior. Read to the end to learn seven actionable strategies to maximise your 2022 holiday sales. Here’s what you can expect over these next few months.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 30, 2023

It has never been more difficult – nor more important – to stay one step ahead of evolving consumer habits. There’s little doubt that marketers have another challenging year ahead as they try to grow revenue and build lasting relationships with their customers set against constricted consumer spending.

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 13, 2022

Frasers Group plc today unveils plans to advance its investment into the Irish market, introducing FLANNELS into the Republic of Ireland for the very first time, with three new FLANNELS stores set to open across the country in FY23. For FLANNELS by Argent Design. For FLANNELS by Argent Design.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 4, 2022

And while physical stores have long since reopened, the average consumer still faces plenty of challenges. All of which has a knock-on effect for retailers and could prompt a worrying trend – especially as we approach peak shopping and shipping season in 2022. You need to be able to recognise those and adapt your strategy accordingly.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

In 2022, that experience is just as likely to be online as physical, with companies like Toys ‘R’ Us ANZ focusing more and more on digital-first retail: “With further shifts to e-commerce, particularly in toys, competition will become increasingly intense,” Toys ‘R’ Us ANZ CEO Dr Louis Mittoni says.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 25, 2023

After formally filing a request for the retail store in 2016, the global tech giant wanted to open the facility in 2020 but postponed the plans due to Covid-19 disruption. Furthermore, Apple is reportedly planning to open three additional stores in the coming years to strengthen its offline presence in India. billion people.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 17, 2023

Australian consumers are increasingly turning to marketplaces to search, discover and purchase new products, offering major opportunities for local brands. New research from Pattern’s Marketplace Consumer Trends Report – 2023 highlights that 92 per cent of consumers plan to shop on a marketplace this year.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

What we didn’t plan for was all the other ‘cost of living’ increases that are now affecting consumers. The latest Consumer Price Index figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show prices up 6.1 In other words, consumers are having to consider what they really value. Value vs price.

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Inside Retail

JULY 23, 2023

Gami Chicken is targeting 15 per cent year-on-year in-store revenue growth, is on track to grow to 42 locations by the end of 2023, and has grand plans for 2024. Gami Chicken growth strategy Lee is eyeing up the New South Wales market, with 36 strategic locations plotted for the state. per cent and takeaway at 14.6 per cent. “If

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Inside Retail

MAY 15, 2022

billion consumer goods business to challenge foreign giants like Unilever, two sources familiar with the plan told Reuters. The total investment outlay planned by the company to acquire brands isn’t clear, but the second source said Reliance had set a goal to achieve 500 billion rupees ($6.5 billion people.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In this article, we will delve into the top five e-commerce tips that should be at the forefront of your strategy, with a keen focus on driving growth not only within the digital realm but across your entire business. billion in 2022. 1 Embrace omnichannel commerce This year, a seamless, integrated customer experience is paramount.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 31, 2022

On Thursday, the business launched its 2022 Flower Show — an underwater themed experience at its Elizabeth Street store which continues David Jones’ push into experiential retail. We’ve got a consistent plan about how we will celebrate these events with our customers. Flower power. Looking forward. We’ve got lots in flight.”.

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Retailing Insight

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Today, we are inching toward 2022 with the understanding that the pandemic is still a part of our world and the new normal is here. Here are the top tips for you to take note of as we head into 2022 with a new strategy. FASTER & FREE SHIPPING Consumers will pay more!

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 18, 2022

W]hilst Kiwis are familiar with the brand logo and the All Blacks x Replay collection, consumers are perhaps not yet aware of the entire breadth of the brand’s range, which marks one of the principle objectives for our team as we enter the market,” Iozzi said. billion in 2022, and it is predicted to grow at a CAGR of 5.42

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Frank Mayer

JANUARY 14, 2022

As the new year dawns, 2022 CX strategies across industries will continue to center on convenience and consumer satisfaction by nurturing omnichannel plans and implementing the latest technology. What does this mean for 2022? It’s clear we’re starting 2022 with a labor shortage. billion in 2020 to $68.01

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 16, 2023

‘Super Saturday’ (23 December), the last Saturday before Christmas, is tipped to be the busiest in-store shopping day of the entire 2023 peak trading season, rising from the UK’s 3 rd busiest day for Christmas shopping in 2022.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 11, 2022

Delivery will keep growing as this service evolves and consumers continue to value convenience. With Covid-19 and social distancing changing consumer behaviour, premiumisation will occur with consumers willing to pay for better experiences across casual dining. What are your expansion plans for 2022 and beyond?

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

THG specialises in taking brands directly to consumers with divisions spanning the beauty, wellness and commerce industries. A new power player in the beauty industry While the valuation of THG has decreased since its initial public offering, the group’s successful and attempted acquisitions signal optimistic plans for growth.

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VMS

JANUARY 27, 2023

(PRESS RELEASE) WASHINGTON — Consumers are expected to spend $25.9 billion in 2022 and one of the highest spending years on record, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. Those aged 35 to 44 plan to outspend other age groups, allocating $335.71

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 19, 2024

billion in 2022 and is on a solid growth trajectory to reach US$21.7 With a vast range of health benefits attributed to acai berries, businesses across industries are tapping into this superfood and getting creative with how they serve it up to consumers. billion by 2032 with a CAGR of 12.4 billion and is projected to reach US$6.68

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E Delevry

JANUARY 19, 2022

In the first of a series of 2022 predictions Chris Jones, executive vice president, Industry & Services at Descartes Systems Group, reflects on the challenges that faced supply chains in 2021 and predicts the trends we are likely to see in 2022. So what’s instore for 2022?

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Located in Whitewater Shopping Centre, in a unit once home to a Debenhams, Frasers Group has invested to transform the building into the ultimate shopping destination with a focus on experience, brands and service, for consumers to enjoy in the heart of town.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

As we venture into 2024, Australian retailers stand at the crossroads of evolving consumer behaviours, economic uncertainties, and technological advancements. Surprisingly, over a third of global shoppers planned to start their shopping before the official Black Friday kickoff, according to ShipStation’s Peak Season survey.

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Design Wanted

DECEMBER 24, 2021

subscription model and combining it with fitness tracking equipment, consumers get both incentives and progression motivation. And what if this digital ‘me’ shows how we could look if we followed a certain diet or a workout plan? Head to Challenging the market and consumer perceptions – Morrama’s sustainable minimal products.

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Inside Retail

MAY 8, 2024

The UK-based online platform for independent and ethical brands Wolf & Badger opened its first bricks-and-mortar location in London in 2010, before adding stores in New York in 2017 and Los Angeles in 2022. Here, we speak with Wolf & Badger co-founder and CEO George Graham about his plans to continue driving global retail growth.

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Inside Retail

JULY 27, 2023

The consumer demand for a personalised experience is immense and growing. The rise of Amazon, Netflix and Spotify, with their highly personalised recommendation engines, is a testament to the success of the strategy. Levi Strauss also plans to supplement human models with AI-generated models to show a wider range of clothing sizes.

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VMS

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

But backrooms filled up, investment money dried up, inflation cut into consumable income, workers sought to organize and loss prevention became a top-of-mind concern. n 2022, inflation drove prices and interest rates higher. And how can that not have an effect on consumers’ minds? Strategies came and went. Happy New Year.

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Frasers Group plc has unveiled plans to open a 50,000sq. The ‘flagship’ strategy is an all-new proposition for Sports Direct, bringing the best of sports to the consumer with an unrivalled product choice and world-class experiences through Sports Direct’s new design and brand vision. Company, Hugo Boss and Lacoste.

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RetailMinded

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Around a quarter of Brits plan to spend less, while a staggering 52% of Americans admit they can’t afford Christmas expenses at all this year. Many retailers already plan to follow suit, running mass promotions for extended periods in the lead-up to Christmas day. . Use Intelligent Inventory Planning.

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VMS

JANUARY 30, 2022

But on the plus side, let’s look at three major innovative trends that appear ready to help retailers find new ways to connect with customers in 2022. Tenspace (Columbus, Ohio) offers digital native and direct-to-consumer brands, like sports apparel brand Rudis, a physical space to test store concepts and brand activations.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Retailers within the pharmacy sector are evolving and exploring ways to best cater to consumers with the creation of one-stop-shop pharmacy retail spaces and superstores. Wesfarmers acquired Priceline’s parent company API in 2022 when CEO Rob Scott saw an opportunity to enter the fast-growing $25 billion health, well-being and beauty sector.

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RetailMinded

APRIL 3, 2022

63% of US brands plan to increase investment in retail software in 2022. In-depth research conducted with the leaders of 500 of the nation’s most influential retailers has revealed what technologies will be at the forefront of retail strategies for the year ahead. Top 10 Investment Priorities For 2022.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 12, 2024

Lush Australia’s general manager of retail, Brittany Gian outlines how the handmade cosmetics brand plans to grow this year and explains how investing in staff training and customer experience helped Lush ANZ navigate the uncertain economic climate of 2023. This meant our strategy centred around customer experience and staff training.

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Inside Retail

JULY 4, 2021

She will also be responsible for building a data analytics team and leading the Groups’ strategy around data science. “I I am excited to be playing a key role in the next phase of the company’s growth plans. million – a decision that continues Toys “R” Us’ move away from toy wholesaling and toward direct-to-consumer retail.

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Inside Retail

JULY 5, 2023

Australian burger chain Grill’d recently opened its first drive-thru restaurant in Brisbane as part of a broader expansion strategy to service new markets and embrace new channels. Unlike fashion, he believes Grill’d is immune to the consumer spending downturn. per cent to 2030.

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E Delevry

APRIL 15, 2022

There’s power in early planning and lessons to be learnt from every season in retail. In this piece Mel Tymm, industry principal at Naveo Commerce, looks at w hat 2021 can teach us about 2022 peak season and why product visibility and smart warehouse solutions are key. . Written by Mel Tymm, Industry Principal, Naveo Commerce.

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