Inside Retail

AUGUST 22, 2021

In Australia, more than half of consumers now say that they prefer to shop online instead of in stores since the pandemic,” says Boyer. “So The ShipStation report reveals that 45 per cent of Australian consumers claim to have spent more in 2020 than they did in 2019, while 85 per cent anticipated spending more in 2021 than they did last year.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Here, Clovis Young, founder and CEO at Mad Mex, shares the struggles the brand faced in Asia, the strategy for growth in Australia, and how the brand is ramping up its healthy eating message in stores. IR: What does the growth strategy look like for Australia in the next 12 months? IR: Health is a big focus of the Max Mex strategy.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 23, 2021

Australia’s Fashion Capital, also known as Chadstone shopping centre in Melbourne, is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. In that time, the way people shop has changed dramatically. Here, we ask Whitehead about the role of the shopping centre in the age of e-commerce and what retail trends he’s got his eye on.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

In 2019, 7-Eleven Australia removed physical checkout from the store at its head office in Melbourne. Aldi can observe how this works, whether it is effective, and how consumers react before deciding whether to adopt a similar strategy.”. The post Aldi UK’s latest Special Buy: checkout-free shopping appeared first on Inside Retail.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 12, 2021

In the past year, we’ve all navigated massive changes in many aspects of our lives — how we work, how we shop, how we socialise. In this article, we’ll dive into the innovative strategies setting four forward-thinking brands apart from the competition and outline key takeaways other brands can use to replicate their success.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The customer-first plan was introduced back in 2019 and remains the centrepiece of the company’s strategy to deliver for all its interested parties.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 30, 2022

Cox established Workspace Barossa, the region’s first co-working space, in July 2019. But it wasn’t long before Cox realised that there was an opportunity to create something bigger than a temporary shop. “I We have people who look after copywriting, brand strategy, social media and logistics.”.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 30, 2022

Cox established Workspace Barossa, the region’s first co-working space, in July 2019. But it wasn’t long before Cox realised that there was an opportunity to create something bigger than a temporary shop. “I We have people who look after copywriting, brand strategy, social media and logistics.”.

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JUNE 25, 2019

Online shopping did not overtake brick-and-mortar store sales. …” said. The “real” retail experience – shopping, touching, tasting, feeling – is alive and well in 2019. The “real” retail experience – shopping, touching, tasting, feeling – is alive and well in 2019. 2019 Holiday Shopping - Retail Experiences.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 4, 2024

Expert Manager at Univers Retail | Ephemeral Retailing Specialist | Published Author | Speaker In the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of contemporary business, the concept of digital transformation has emerged as a pivotal force shaping industries and strategies at an unprecedented pace.

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JANUARY 14, 2022

Currys’ omnichannel strategy is helping to bring online and stores together, with the channel mix having reverted to an almost equal split now, according to Currys group chief executive Alex Baldock. It plans a 50% reduction in scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions by 2029/30 against 2019/20 and hopes to be fully net-zero by 2045.

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Inside Retail

JULY 12, 2021

The new store layout is designed to support smaller-basket, convenience-driven purchases, in contrast to the traditional big-box Aldi supermarket typically frequented by consumers for larger shopping trips. Towards the end of 2020, we saw a growth in localism, people working from home, staying home and shopping local.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2021

eBay (San Jose, CA) will open three temporary storefronts called “Hard to Find” gift shops as part of its holiday promotional strategy, Chain Store Age reports. The pop-up shops will open in Detroit, Houston and Miami, with each focusing on a different holiday category, the article says. Read more at Chain Store Age.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 21, 2024

But the reality is, today, The Shop Around the Corner would stand a much better chance of survival, thanks to the revival of indie bookstores in recent years. But the reality is, today, The Shop Around the Corner would stand a much better chance of survival, thanks to the revival of indie bookstores in recent years.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

When Rachel Dillon first set out to start an activewear brand back in 2019, she was met with discouragement because the industry was already deemed over-saturated. Formerly known as Crop Shop Boutique, and now branded as CSB, has nearly 440,000 followers who are so devoted to the brand that new designs and collections consistently sell out.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Having embraced digital shopping channels during the pandemic, Australian consumers have become well used to the personalisation and tailored content offered online. Research by Google, published in the company’s Spring/Summer Shopping Behaviours 2021 study, found 50 per cent of consumers say they now shop both in-store and online.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 22, 2023

For instance, Adidas doubled its production of Germany’s women’s football merchandise compared to the previous Women’s World Cup in 2019. US-based online sportswear retailer Fanatics similarly saw sales of women’s soccer products increase by over 80 per cent compared to 2019.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Other recent acquisitions of the French beauty conglomerate include the purchase of British skincare brand Elemis in 2019 for US$900 million cash, Brazilian-inspired US beauty business Sol de Janeiro in 2021 and Australian natural beauty brand Grown Alchemist in 2022. Who is Dr Vranjes Firenze?

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Orion Capital Managers has announced a number of significant lettings at its Telford Centre so helping footfall recover to near 2019 levels at the 1 million sq ft destination. Following an active asset management strategy led by Sovereign Centros, new occupiers have now been found for all three stores.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 22, 2022

Last week, Miniso issued a long apology, saying the company in its early days had “taken the wrong path” with its brand positioning and marketing strategy, having hired a Japanese designer as its chief designer between the end of 2015 and 2018.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 17, 2023

But the rise of competing shopping hubs like China’s Hainan island, changing consumer preferences and a rise in online shopping have fundamentally changed demand for luxury goods in Hong Kong and are starting to reshape the city’s visitor economy, according to industry experts. Few, however, were shopping for designer gear.

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Inside Retail

JULY 12, 2023

Our strategy here in Australia is to get validity in the market through the IGA network, because they’ve got some great stores in great areas where we can really make a difference, especially to mum-and-dad operators,” Gander Australia co-founder Tim Brown told Inside Retail. However, it requires a slightly different approach.

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JANUARY 10, 2024

These statistics demonstrate the impact of various visual merchandising strategies, from window displays to the use of technology. Magazine, 2019) Window displays alone can boost foot traffic by 23%. (VM Visual Merchandising & Store Design, 2019) Using humour in visual merchandising can increase brand affinity by 18%.

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JANUARY 10, 2024

These statistics demonstrate the impact of various visual merchandising strategies, from window displays to the use of technology. Magazine, 2019) Window displays alone can boost foot traffic by 23%. (VM Visual Merchandising & Store Design, 2019) Using humour in visual merchandising can increase brand affinity by 18%.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 26, 2023

In October, the department store retailer announced plans to open 30 more “mini stores” in strip centers across the US over the next two years, as it veers outside of the shopping mall. Showfields attempted to set itself apart as the “upgraded” version of the department store chain in a few key ways. Off-price brands like T.J.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

It’s easy to become immersed in the emergencies that confront us, but our strategy is really important to another half of good progress,” Coles Group CEO Steven Cain said. Coles launched its unified app last year, which simplified the shopping experience for customers, allowing them to find their favourite items faster.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 30, 2023

Huddle joined Vicinity in 2019 and is responsible for the company’s property management, leasing, operations, development, and marketing functions while leading an integrated and customer-focused team. Huddle said the company has the “right strategy in place” to deliver long-term growth. “I

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 28, 2023

As part of its ‘whole of build’ strategy – which is aimed at enhancing its strength of offer – Bunnings’ management said that it is committed to further optimising floor space, is planning to expand its frame and truss offer, and has taken steps to enter categories that were previously outside of its scope, such as pet care.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 4, 2022

The Australian e-commerce marketplace was acquired by Wesfarmers in 2019 for $230 million. Despite the online shopping boom during the pandemic, the business recorded earnings before tax loss of $44 million during the six months ended December 31 last year. At the same time, the gross transaction value increased by 1 per cent.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Best and Less, The Reject Shop CEOs depart By Rakshnna Pattabiraman The CEOs of two discount retail chains — The Reject Shop and Best & Less Group — have stepped down with immediate effect today citing personal reasons. Huddle said the company has the “right strategy in place” to deliver long-term growth.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 6, 2022

We have ‘iconic’ shopping centres, ‘iconic’ retail stores, ‘iconic’ restaurants, ‘iconic’ hotels, ‘iconic’ rock groups. trillion in 2019, a decline of more than 22 per cent. Even in 2019, department store sales were down 34 per cent from 20 years prior, so there has been a steady erosion of sales since before the pandemic.

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 24, 2023

The recession has already started to impact shopping behaviour, which will continue for much of this year. Non-food retail was significantly down in 2022 when compared with 2019 figures. For example, textiles, clothing and footwear sales were down from 2019 but slightly up compared to 2021 sales volumes.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 19, 2021

Australia has gained a reputation for having a large number of conscious consumers, and it’s leading global brands with a sustainable focus to set up shop in the land down under. Ambitious sustainable strategy. Koalas, kangaroos and eco-friendly shoppers? The data backs this up.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 17, 2021

Coles’ Smarter Selling strategy is paying off for the Australian supermarket giant, with approximately $300 million in extra savings in the bank at the end of FY21. This ongoing trend towards local shopping is helping Coles Local stores, but hurting the larger shopping centre stores, particularly during tight restrictions. “We

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Inside Retail : Why did you decide to join BCF in 2019? When I got the opportunity to join the Super Retail Group back in 2019, I essentially had no choice but to say yes to joining this great brand. Customers were asking for a much broader range than what we were stocking in 2019. What was the appeal?

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 21, 2024

Longchamp bought back the business in 2019. The distribution network will remain selective, with a focus on the best shopping centres and department stores, including David Jones in Australia, Harrods in the UK and Macy’s in the US. He was renowned for designing the Le Pliage handbag in 1993.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Global toy company Lego opened its biggest store in the world in Sydney, Australia, this week, bringing its highly interactive, direct-to-consumer shopping experience to new heights. The store rollout, which began in 2019, will slow somewhat to avoid cannibalisation and the focus will instead shift to delivering on product launches.

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