Retail Focus

JANUARY 24, 2024

Charlotte Broadbent – UK General Manager at Faire After a bruising year for retail, there are finally some reasons for optimism going into 2024. The freeze on business rates has put real cash in retailers’ pockets. Independent retail is in the ideal position to deliver this type of distinct and values-driven proposition.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 19, 2023

With ambitious plans to expand its offerings and scale into new markets, Circular is not just making waves in the tech industry, it’s setting a precedent for what the future of sustainable technology consumption could look like. The story so far “Early testing in various APAC markets has shown a strong demand for tech subscriptions.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 25, 2023

Apple, known for its long game worldwide in terms of products, services, and marketing, finally arrived in India earlier this year. In April, the tech giant launched its first two stores, both of which achieved record-breaking sales during an off-season period when online retail dominates the market.

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

But few are as polarising as which mobile phone system you should choose: Google Android or Apple iOS? If you’re weighing up whether to get the latest iPhone or a rival handset from the likes of Samsung, here are some of the benefits of each to help you decide. appeared first on Retail Focus - Retail Design.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 1, 2023

Yet, the way retailers need to think about data is changing. At the same time, the way organisations can track individuals through cookies is changing and regulators are even considering whether tracking de-identified data (a common strategy to cope with the ‘ death of cookies ’) is OK. But what does that actually mean for retailers?

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 1, 2023

As cost of living pressures continue to rise, a large proportion of their consumer base is pulling back on non-essential items to ensure they can afford to pay bills and other essentials. As a result, chocolate confectionery prices in Australia have surged, with companies targeting both ends of the market to stimulate sales.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The total value of products sold went from US$3 million in September last year, to US$400 million in April. Temu claims it can offer these prices as a result of cutting out the middlemen in the supply chain. Temu and its suppliers, who are mainly from Temu’s sister e-commerce platform Pinduoduo , are likely aware of this dynamic.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 31, 2022

As a result, savvy retailers like Woolworths and Walmart have begun adopting new technologies such as 2D barcodes to offer more transparency. There are also other supply chain benefits for businesses including improved inventory management, recall readiness, sustainability, ethical sourcing and product authentication.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 14, 2022

The ‘Space’ retail concept enables customers to interact with the Polestar brand, meet product specialists and take a test drive in the all-electric Polestar 2. We’ve got thousands of orders in the pipeline as well,” Samantha Johnson, head of Polestar Australia, told Inside Retail. Buying Polestars online.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 16, 2022

The last few weeks have seen a spate of high profile cyber security attacks hit various parts of the retail industry. For many customers, their names, email addresses, phone numbers, delivery addresses, and date of birth were all stolen, though 1.2 And by the end of the week, Woolworths’ online platform MyDeal confirmed that 2.2

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Retailers who operate a franchise or multiple store networks can now access powerful insights on real-time human movement data to and from locations using authorised location data collected from mobile phones. You can find more information here.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 24, 2021

Australian e-commerce is booming in the wake of the pandemic, with vast new groups of consumers coming into the market who have only recently latched onto the benefits of digital shopping, and businesses that have adopted strong customer service strategies delivered via mobile channels are being rewarded.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 4, 2022

Once upon a time, starting a retail business began with securing a physical retail space. But in a post-pandemic world, retail begins online. Opening an e-commerce store has become so democratised, that literally anyone can do it in a matter of minutes. Can bricks-and-mortar stores compete? A sensory experience.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 6, 2023

Indonesia’s recent announcement that it will limit online sales of imported goods worth under US$100 is set to upend the country’s rapidly growing e-commerce sector, and possibly pave the way for local players to take market share from international competitors, particularly those based in China. per cent of the population by 2027.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 19, 2023

However, there is another source of garment waste few think about, a product from the manufacturing process that never leaves the factories. CEO Roger Lee told Inside Retail : “I would say it’s definitely the future for the industry but not many people think about it yet.” This also means the success rate is almost 100 per cent.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 1, 2022

Moving beyond its IGA brand, Metcash is making a play at the low-cost, bulk-buy market with its latest venture Supa Valu – a range of warehouse-style supermarkets that showcase products by the pallet, as well as featuring local butchers and bakers. That’s where the warehouse aesthetic comes from, we’re keeping it very simple.”.

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Inside Retail

JULY 13, 2022

On Tuesday, the Australian government’s privacy watchdog opened an investigation into retail giants Bunnings and Kmart over their use of facial recognition technology in stores. But this is far from the first time that retailers have been called out for their questionable use of consumer data , so why does it keep happening?

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Inside Retail

APRIL 11, 2023

Over the past decade the retail industry has been undergoing a massive transformation, with retailers and logistics companies finding new and innovative ways to integrate technology into their business models. But what you have now is web-enabled 2D barcodes, which is what we’re referring to as the new generation of barcodes.”

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Inside Retail

MAY 23, 2023

As of 29 April, international travellers entering China no longer need to take a PCR test, they only need to take a rapid antigen test, which they can administer themselves. China is an important source market for some major destinations. Wang said the return of Chinese tourists is good news for overseas retailers as well.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 22, 2021

The team is also working with vendors to ensure product images and advertising reflect its target audience – like the national TVC and print campaign starring comedian Jean Kittson that Starts at 60 itself is rolling out in conjunction with the launch of its online retail offer. Older online shopping ‘boom’. A race to reach baby boomers.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 5, 2021

They spend hours sending emails, texts, or calls to ensure that the vendor: Received their order Can completely fill the order Will deliver the order on time. Once the order is sent, retailers have little or no visibility to its status until it arrives at their docks. to “how can we sell more?”. There is a better way.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 12, 2023

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. “We Data from Market.us shows the global fragrance market was valued at $49.8

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Inside Retail

APRIL 12, 2022

Omnichannel retailing describes a type of retail system which allows for the engagement of customers via as many channels as are relevant based on the context and purpose of the retail business. . The excess capacity can be utilised based on how the retailer chooses to maximise revenues.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 14, 2024

“I am asking you to commit to buying 15 percent of your products from Black-owned businesses,” she wrote. “So This is the least you can do for us. So for all of the ‘what can we do to help?’ I will get phone calls that this is too direct, too big of an ask, too this, too that. 15PercentPledge. “I

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 18, 2021

It allows users to connect their watch to their phone to receive notifications. Inside Retail : With the vaccine rollout progressing in Australia and New Zealand, and bricks-and-mortar stores reopening, what are you anticipating in terms of holiday sales? SJ: The pandemic has accelerated the growth of our online business by five years.

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Retail Bound

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

As a hardware and improvement product manufacturer, getting your products into major retailers like Home Depot and Lowes can be a huge opportunity for growth. Research the Market Before approaching a major retailer like Home Depot or Lowes, it’s important to do your research.

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Inside Retail

MAY 18, 2022

Kitchen tables were turned into desks; office chairs and computer monitors were requisitioned from headquarters. Retailers that sold office furniture tended to target either businesses or consumers, and no one was addressing employees’ needs. This [behaviour] was already happening out in the market, but more informally.

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Inside Retail

MAY 24, 2022

A new burger chain launched by former staff from Betty’s Burgers & Concrete Co., We want to bring a fresh-made product to every order, using the healthiest product we can, such as hormone-free, antibiotic-free, and preservative-free ingredients wherever possible,” Rollison told Inside Retail. Source: Supplied. “We

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RetailMinded

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

When was the last time you received a promotional text message from a retailer, restaurant or other company you opted into? Text message marketing has become increasingly popular but more so, purposeful and profitable for brands to introduce into their marketing strategies.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 29, 2022

It’s now 17 years since Ashley sold her first products in a retail store – a range of three home scents that remain among the brand’s most popular lines today. They were born from experimenting in her garage, mixing scents sourced from France with different blends and styles until she believed she was onto a winning combination.

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RetailMinded

DECEMBER 22, 2020

If you’re running a business, you might wonder if you need to get a toll free 800 phone number. Even if you might not know how it works, your business can benefit from having it. Not only is it better for your customers, but it can also help your business to stand out and stay ahead of the competition.

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Creative Displays Now

MARCH 4, 2024

Whether you’re an experienced product developer or new to the retail industry, you must know strategies for introducing customers to your products and continuing to grow revenue. What Is Retail Advertising? There are three primary types of retail marketing. Today, online marketing has revolutionized everything.

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Inside Retail

JULY 26, 2021

Booktopia is positioning itself at the core of the Australian and New Zealand book industries as a retailer, distributor and publisher, with a new partnership with UK-based Welbeck Publishing Group (WPG). As a shareholder in Welbeck ANZ we will be able to champion their international and local titles into the Australian market.

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RetailMinded

OCTOBER 27, 2022

This strategy can help them improve efficiency, provide the utmost customer experience, and stay competitive. For example, retail businesses now integrate omnichannel strategies like M-commerce or mobile commerce to enable mobile shopping. Hence, it can help drive customer loyalty to a higher retention rate. .

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Retail Bound

MARCH 19, 2024

If so, there are a few things you can do to make sure you have a successful experience. Exhibitors should have a plan for their booth Anyone who’s ever been to a trade show knows that they can be overwhelming affairs, with hundreds or even thousands of exhibitors vying for attention. There are a few different ways to do this.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

One of the most important challenges that retailers have faced since the advent of the coronavirus pandemic is how e-commerce players can replicate the kind of in-store service normally provided by shop assistants. When it comes to online retail, though, you can lose someone’s attention in seconds to the rest of the internet.”.

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Creative Displays Now

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

When it comes to making a sale, every business has to find ways to stand out from the competition. Of course, there’s more than one type of POP display style to choose from. From temporary fixtures to permanent structures, each POP display type offers unique business benefits. What Is a Point-of-Purchase Display?

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