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

AUGUST 13, 2023

Our Barehands, a purpose-driven enterprise, recently set up shop in Funan Mall in Singapore, showcasing a range of apparel and accessories made by underserved communities, including Afghan refugees. She has noticed that most consumers tend to want to try on a piece before making a purchase.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 20, 2021

Lockdowns with little advance notice, panic buying, supply chain disruptions, hastily made changes to health and safety regulations, and extreme swings in consumer needs and expectations. How did they fare and how have consumers changed due to their pandemic experience? Consumers unevenly impacted. Adaptability tested.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Netflix, one of the most popular consumer video apps, said late Friday it is not making a new app for the Vision Pro, though consumers can watch movies and series on the device’s web browser. It’s important to recognise this is not a consumer accessory device, like Apple Watch.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 9, 2023

As consumers manage cost of living pressures, it’s led to a pullback in spending across the retail landscape, particularly in non-discretionary categories. CommBank’s latest Consumer Insights Report shows that around one in four Australians have not enough, or just enough, to meet household expenses.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 24, 2024

Coco Republic will collaborate with online lifestyle retailer Revolve to produce a collection of decorative items, to expand its audience to millennial and Gen Z consumers in the US. Coco Republic made their debut at the Revolve Festival 2024 in Palm Springs, California, as the official furniture partner displaying its outdoor range.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Australian consumers are becoming more conscious of the social, environmental, and economic implications of their purchasing choices. A recent report by Baptist World Aid, based on responses from over 2000 Australians surveyed by research firm McCrindle in September, revealed an increased awareness of the impact of consumer choices.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 29, 2023

per cent in the June financial year driven by soft consumer demand in all markets. The post Soft consumer demand dents City Chic’s sales, fuelling loss appeared first on Inside Retail. Global plus-size fashion retailer City Chic says sales declined 15.8 For the 12 months to July 2, group sales were $268.4

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Inside Retail

MARCH 25, 2024

Posing as sustainable with materials While a premium collection will not help brands like Zara, Mango, Asos and H&M escape their fast-fashion status, it might align with their consumers’ personal decision to shop more consciously with longevity in mind.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 13, 2023

For Inditex, which reports results on Wednesday, and H&M, which reports quarterly sales on Friday, the China-founded e-tailer has emerged as a major threat in the market for cheap clothing and accessories. Shipping can still take up to two weeks, depending on the product and a shopper’s location.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 8, 2023

According to the e-commerce company’s latest Trender report, emerging innovations like ‘shoppertainment’ and virtual retailing are enabling brands to further diversify their omni channel offerings and cater to modern consumers who expect more from online retail platforms. Another driver is demographics. What’s next?

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Neil Saunders, MD of GlobalData, said the flat outcome is not too bad amid the slowdown in the luxury market, but gives the impression that the group is running out of steam as consumers start to curtail spending. The post Tapestry’s sales flatline as consumers curtail spending appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

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Inside Retail

MAY 15, 2022

Clothing retailer A&S Labels – trading online as Tiger Mist – has paid $26,640 in penalties for allegedly misleading consumers about their right to return faulty items. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) issued two infringement notices in relation to the statements made on the brand’s returns page on February 21.

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Inside Retail

MAY 15, 2022

Clothing retailer A&S Labels – trading online as Tiger Mist – has paid $26,640 in penalties for allegedly misleading consumers about their right to return faulty items. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) issued two infringement notices in relation to the statements made on the brand’s returns page on February 21.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 11, 2023

At least two significant forces are reshaping how and where consumers shop and their expectations of brands. Encouragingly, consumers are ready to increase participation in the circular economy. Consumers want businesses to make it more convenient to take part.” . In stark contrast, Finland is targeting 100 per cent by 2025 2.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

“Last year saw much more awareness brought to new innovations in textile and apparel, particularly on the sustainability front, so this year we’re already seeing lots of development and effort around bringing these innovations to businesses and consumers,” Cintia Nunes, general manager and head of Asia at The Mills Fabrica, told Inside Retail.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Outdoor brands retailer KMD Brands has reported lower sales in the first four months of FY24 reflecting weaker consumer sentiment. The post KMD Brands suffers lower sales as consumer sentiment weakens appeared first on Inside Retail Australia. Sales fall 12.5 per cent due to weakness in rainwear and insulation categories in Australia.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 19, 2022

Over the past two years, many Australian consumers have reset their expectations of the brand and customer experience. Having endured the pandemic and moved by escalating social and environmental causes, more consumers want to act for the greater good and expect businesses to follow. The power of purpose. Balancing purpose and profit.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Global Fashion Group’s third-quarter revenue declined as consumer spending dropped amid cost of living pressures. The post Global Fashion Group’s revenue declines as consumer spending drops appeared first on Inside Retail Australia. million as net merchandise value slid 19.4 per cent to $476.3

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Against the backdrop of rising costs, supply chain issues and extreme weather events, more consumers are re-examining their consumption and waste habits. It reveals a window for businesses to lead, educate, and align with consumers to drive the transition from a linear to a circular economy. Consumer education and guidance required.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 19, 2023

Recent years have seen rapidly evolving changes in all areas of consumer behaviour and there is little doubt it will continue in terms of the products and services that people want, who they want them from, and where and when they want to access them. Rather than talking about what we do when we’re out there, it’s about how it makes us feel.”

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 30, 2024

Four-wheel drive and camping accessory retailer Outdoor Supacentre (trading as 4WD Supacentre) has been fined $302,500 for sending more than 83,000 spam texts. The ACMA had also sent five compliance alerts to the retailer after receiving consumer complaints. Businesses have paid more than $12.5

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JULY 6, 2023

The FTC took action last week against a group of New England-based clothing accessories companies for making false claims that certain of its products were “Made in USA.” The FTC has repeatedly held that misleading “Made in USA” claims harm consumers and hinder competition.

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Interior accessories manufacturer Rothley introduces a stylish new kitchen utensil rail kit, combining a number of top selling items to deliver a practical solution for DIY savvy consumers.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 29, 2024

Australian retail sales increased minimally last December as more consumers opted to purchase on Black Friday in the prior month, reflecting cost of living pressures. billion, while clothing, footwear, and accessories rose 0.5 Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data showed that shoppers spent $35.1 billion in December, up 0.8

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 23, 2023

per cent in 2021-2022, outlining the post-lockdown boom in consumer spending. The sharp downturn in retail traders reflects the brutal economic climate faced by entrepreneurs over a year dominated by inflation, soaring interest rates, labour market shortages and souring consumer sentiment. The downturn equates to a 1.4

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 2, 2023

In this interview, Park shares her thoughts on what makes the Gen Z consumer tick, how to market to this developing consumer base, and she offers a little peek into what’s next for the fast fashion retailer. Inside Retail : How would you describe the average Gen Z consumer today?

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 31, 2023

Chinese nationalism is on the rise, with an accompanying disdain among a broad swathe of consumers for foreign products. Sportswear, which includes athletic footwear, apparel and accessories, is already a $50 billion market in China. The biggest players in the athletic footwear business are Nike, Adidas, Puma and Li-Ning.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Clothing company Levi Strauss & Co saw higher direct-to-consumer (DTC) net revenue during the third quarter of FY23, on the back of strong performance in company-operated mainline and outlet stores and e-commerce. E-commerce revenue rose 18 per cent.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 31, 2023

IMG has revealed this year’s Afterpay Australian Fashion Week (AAFW) program schedule, adding new consumer shows and panels with industry leaders and artists. The post Fashion Week 2023 program revealed, consumer shows added appeared first on Inside Retail.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Supercheap Auto climbed 4 per cent, attributed to higher sales in lubricants, batteries and car detailing, while Macpac also rose 4 per cent, thanks to new store openings and strong growth in packs, gear and accessories in New Zealand. Meanwhile, Rebel’s sales fell minimally by 1 per cent, reflecting weaker consumer spending.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Specialty value retailer Best & Less Group has reported a slump in profits as consumer demand softened during the first half. The post Weak consumer demand dents Best & Less Group profits appeared first on Inside Retail. For the 26 weeks to January 1, sales grew 13 per cent to $324.8 million while tax-paid profit fell 31.8

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Inside Retail

MAY 3, 2023

per cent year-on-year in March as consumers spent more than $35.3 per cent and clothing, footwear and accessories sales at 3.6 Cost-of-living pressures typically have a lag effect on retail, and we are now witnessing the impact of months of continued interest rate rises and price rises on consumer spending.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 2, 2021

More young consumers are moving toward second-hand fashion options, conscious of the environment and carbon footprint of the clothing industry. The post Etsy to buy fashion reseller Depop in push for younger consumers appeared first on Inside Retail. billion, as the online seller looks to attract younger shoppers.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 29, 2023

The data prompted both the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and the National Retail Association (NRA) to urge the Reserve Bank of Australia to keep the current interest rates to encourage more consumer spending. Clothing, footwear and personal accessory sales inched 1.1 per cent higher to $3.02

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Inside Retail

JULY 26, 2023

Jamie Salter, founder, chairman and CEO of Authentic Brands, said Rockport’s core consumer is “more active” than ever. The brand’s offering is a perfect addition to our portfolio with opportunities for category expansion into apparel, accessories, outerwear, travel and more.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Using its proprietary technology that matches a consumer’s 3D foot scan and personal preferences with the world’s largest database of 3D-scanned shoes, SafeSize offers highly accurate and personalised shoe recommendations for adults and children – a solution now embraced by more than 20 million consumers worldwide.

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