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Curated Makers Market look to host Manchester’s newest showcase of Independent and Creative Businesses

Retail Focus

Curated Makers hosted their first Curated Makers Market on the 19th and 20th of March, showcasing eleven independent local businesses and their handmade products to the shoppers of Trinity Leeds. Curated Makers are currently seeking a new location for their next Curated Makers Markets in Manchester.

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Flowers and sex toys: How retailer LVLY does gifting differently

Inside Retail

After LVLY co-founder Hannah Spilva came to Australia, she turned her desire to connect with her own friends and family back in the UK into a thriving flower-and-gift business. Now, fresh off the launch of a new, locally sourced specialty line, she talks pandemic gift-giving, thoughtful marketing and the power of spreading joy.

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Hallmark opens concept store in Victoria

Inside Retail

Greeting card retailer Hallmark Australia has opened a new concept retail store at Blackburn Square Shopping Centre in Victoria. Aside from gift cards and gift packaging, the new store offers Hallmark-branded collectibles such as Keepsake ornaments, recordable storybooks, and newly launched Better Together plushies.

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In-store shopping is far from dead – but the phygital world beckons retailers

Inside Retail

The appeal of in-store shopping in a thriving e-commerce era is not diminishing – but it is evolving, according to new research commissioned by technology company Lightspeed and Inside Retail. “It The report showed that customers expect both greater convenience and additional services from shopping in-store rather than online.

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Vicinity Centres’ marketing and brand GM Amy Wotton on DFO’s retail refresh

Inside Retail

Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows that outlet shopping has seen steady growth over the past few years, as an increasing number of consumers seek value-driven shopping experiences, driven by economic factors such as the rising cost of living. As a touch point, we measure brands and energy.

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Navigating the unique challenges of holiday shopping in 2023

Inside Retail

Such economic strain is leading to behavioural changes in the way consumers are shopping and planning their festive budgets. This can take the form of communicating with consumers the ways to extend the life of items, creating budget-conscious gift guides or DIY gift ideas, or being upfront about the cost of returns or choices for delivery.

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How British brand Papier is driving growth in the global stationery market

Inside Retail

In a world where technology, from smartphones to AI, is being integrated into almost every aspect of daily life, it may surprise some people to learn that the stationery market is thriving. per cent during the forecast period between 2024 to 2029. per cent during the forecast period between 2024 to 2029. million in revenue globally.

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