RetailMinded

APRIL 5, 2024

In the bustling world of retail, finding a niche that resonates with a passionate consumer base can be the key to success. For entrepreneurs drawn to the tech-savvy and fashion-forward crowd, specializing in Apple Watch accessories presents a unique opportunity. When it comes to Apple Watch accessories, variety is key.

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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

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. Changed shopping behaviours….

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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

MARCH 21, 2024

Armadale’s High Street has become one of the most expensive shopping destinations in Melbourne and the row of retailers is essentially a who’s who of Australian fashion. All the connotations that come with high street shopping carry through to Armadale’s High Street with its pedestrian walkways lined with shops.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 24, 2022

But before you start overhauling your supply chain or re-thinking your business’ carbon footprint, here are some insights from consumers on what makes a successful – and authentic – sustainable retailer. Here’s why a shopper will choose to shop with you. Consistency is key. Shoppers want to contribute. Download the report here.

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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

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

MARCH 8, 2023

Online shopping platform Zalora expects e-commerce to remain resilient despite the economic uncertainties facing businesses in Southeast Asia and an increasingly dimming global economy. One example of this in the world of fashion is the transition from live streaming to augmented reality shopping. Another driver is demographics.

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VMS

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

is opening shops-in-shops in 20 Macy’s (New York) stores, starting this holiday shopping season. Hair accessories, jewelry and cosmetics will be available to shoppers year-round as well as seasonal items. Claire’s Holdings LLC (Hoffman Estates, Ill.)

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Customers can transform into their favourite characters and try on different costumes or accessories using our mirror. The costume will be placed on them using augmented reality, they can then checkout on the mirror and have their shopping delivered to their home. “But most importantly, it is fun.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Shein’s low prices — US$5 t-shirts and US$10 sweaters — also draw shoppers who might have otherwise shopped at clothing discount stores. One 2022 study found Shein typically receives orders within five to seven days and can then send the products directly to consumers via air freight.

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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.” . Circular initiatives in action.

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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

AUGUST 3, 2021

In fact, since my childhood, I loved to make clothes and accessories for dolls, and at 10, I designed and sewed clothes for a play that I directed for the children in my family. Dressing modestly shouldn’t be a barrier to being stylish, but there are a few more considerations we need to make when we go shopping. Image: Supplied.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 28, 2021

The use of videos as part of a retail marketing strategy is a tried and tested method to catch consumers’ attention and drive sales. From TV shopping channels to online shopping, videos have demonstrated that they are the best method to connect with customers at the convenience of their own home.

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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

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

MAY 26, 2022

Australian consumers are set to spend $8.8 The Australian Retail Association (ARA) forecasts 52 per cent of consumers shopping mid-season sales will be doing so online. ARA CEO Paul Zahra is encouraging consumers to head into the CBD for their mid-year sales shopping and support businesses impacted by low levels of foot traffic.

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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

APRIL 21, 2024

Fashion has embraced technology at every turn from social media to virtual change rooms, yet consumers’ wardrobes have remained analogue. A closet full of clothes and nothing to wear is an age-old problem that has only been exacerbated by the convenience of online shopping.

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Retail Focus

MAY 1, 2024

NYSE: FL), has unveiled its new retail concept that delivers an elevated shopping experience and unrivaled customer service. Our new store concept cements Foot Locker’s position as the leader in sneaker culture by offering an engaging, cutting-edge shopping experience for the sneaker passionate,” said Mary Dillon, Foot Locker, Inc.

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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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Inside Retail

APRIL 25, 2023

Rather, it is in constant flux, with innovations shifting the way that industry players operate, and changing the way that consumers and traders interact with one-another. A key one, he said, is personalisation, as the demand for a tailored and customised shopping experience becomes higher over time.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 18, 2023

How will consumers be spending their dollars in the week leading up to Christmas, what are retailers doing to entice consumers in-store and which retailers will benefit from this? These are pressing questions that many in the industry will be asking themselves in the final few big shopping days of the year.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 29, 2024

The concept was initially launched in Guangzhou, China in December 2022, followed by Boston, Massachusetts, in February 2023, before rolling out in Singapore’s Paragon Shopping Centre, Sydney’s Westfield Bondi Junction and now Melbourne’s Chadstone shopping centre.

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Inside Retail

MAY 1, 2024

The concept will serve as a model for the company’s future store renovations and expansions and features a distinct storefront and in-store environment, expanded footwear and accessory selections, an emphasis on sustainability, dynamic digital fixtures and other technological advances. billion, down from US$8.75

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Inside Retail

JULY 25, 2021

Australian consumers are, on the whole, less ethical than they make themselves out to be, according to the latest Baptist World Aid ethical consumer report. To help confused Australians, Baptist World Aid released a ‘shopping type quiz’ which will help them to understand where they sit on the scale of sustainable shoppers.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 12, 2024

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.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 11, 2022

Titled Wonderworld, the runway featured a diverse range of models showcasing next season’s collections from local and international brands, with five showings executed between Wednesday and Friday for industry insiders and consumers. The runway featured local and international brands such as Aje, Camilla and Marc, Hugo Boss, P.E.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 9, 2022

Korean brand Acmé de la Vie (ADLV) has unveiled the launch of its first physical store in New South Wales, marking its third shop in the country. The shop – which sells unisex streetwear clothing and accessories – is situated on Level 4 of Westfield Chatswood in Sydney. There is a life-size sculpture in the middle of the store.

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Retail Focus

MARCH 7, 2024

Peel has announced that Charity Super.Mkt, the UK’s first-ever multi-charity shop, is set to open its next pop-up at premier southwest urban outlet Gloucester Quays. Charity Super.Mkt will bring together a curated collection of pre-loved fashion and accessories, including vintage denim, sports- and streetwear.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Tech accessory juggernaut Casetify is making waves in the American retail landscape via its landmark partnership with consumer electronics giant Best Buy. This expansion is more than just a growth strategy; it’s a testament to Casetify’s ambition to capture a larger slice of the global tech accessory market.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 30, 2023

The Charity Shop? By offering a more selective number of products, Charity Shop? And then, how can we look at the consumer insights we gain and tweak how we’re trading and merchandising in-store to see if the results will change? But in restricting what the Charity Shop? The post ‘Charity Shop?’ Perera said.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 27, 2023

per cent year-on-year in July as consumers spent more than $35.3 per cent followed by clothing, footwear and accessories sales down 0.3 per cent followed by clothing, footwear and accessories sales down 0.3 Retail spending grew 2.1 billion in stores and online, according to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Smthgood isn’t just another online shopping destination; it’s actually harnessing the power of gamification, engagement and loyalty to incentivise consumers to make more thoughtful purchases. We want to advocate ethical consumerism differently through a discovery led, gamified user journey on our mobile app,” he noted.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 14, 2024

Online scams have evolved so much since the days of the Nigerian Prince scam, that it is hard for consumers to differentiate between what is real and what is fake, and increasingly, established retailers are bearing the brunt of this. However, it is also a feeding ground for cyber criminals who prey on Australians’ eagerness for a bargain.”

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