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Ksubi’s return to Australian shores with Bondi Beach House and what’s next

Inside Retail

It comes as the brand plans to open new stores in Sydney and Melbourne in early 2024. Direct-to-consumer sales continue to be the strongest part of Ksubi’s business, and with former General Pants CEO Craig King at the helm since February 2019, the business is well-positioned to invest in retail space in Australia.

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Taylor Swift offers a masterclass in marketing. Here’s what retailers can learn

Inside Retail

Nothing replaces delivering on brand promise As obvious as it may sound, we have seen many brands take the concept of “delivering on brand promise” for granted, assuming they can win over consumers’ hearts and wallets through shortcuts.

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What’s behind the slew of beauty brands exploring an IPO or sale?

Inside Retail

Rare Beauty and Merit Beauty both launched in the last five years, while Glossier and Kosas launched in 2014 and 2015, respectively. These brands have a strong market presence and are engaged with their consumers. The people, the strategy, and the execution were planned from the beginning and timing was included,” she said.

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Good, better, best: How Myer is winning during the ‘shift to thrift’

Inside Retail

All that combines to shift the mindset of consumers to what we call ‘mindful consumption’. Last month, the department store reported its highest interim profit since 2014. If you have the flexibility to review your strategy, bear in mind that turning slow-moving stock into cash quickly is a must in today’s uncertain times.

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Dick Smith, Burger King, David Jones: Is it third time lucky for Anchorage?

Inside Retail

Anchorage struck gold with the $20 million acquisition of the Dick Smith consumer electronics chain from Woolworths Group in November 2012. Woolworths had written off more than $420 million restructuring the business, which was Australia’s largest consumer electronics chain by store count.

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Is Woolworths leading industry change by not stocking Australia Day merch?

Inside Retail

Dr Abas Mirzaei, a marketing lecturer at Macquarie University, told Inside Retail that “Woolworths is a household name, where consumers are exposed to the brand cues on a daily basis.” The Woolworths Group are currently implementing their third Reconciliation Action Plan.

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Meet Nakedvice, the brand founded by best friends in the Sportsgirl stockroom

Inside Retail

Birthday suit vice Against this backdrop, Australian fashion brand Nakedvice is on a mission to redefine accessible luxury with timeless designs that draw inspiration from vintage pieces and ‘90s nostalgia, aligning with emerging trends and consumer sentiments.

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