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“Fed up with being sold to”:  Why influencers are coming under scrutiny

Inside Retail

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is cracking down on misleading testimonials and endorsements by social media influencers. It will include a review of social media platforms including Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube and Facebook, as well as live streaming service, Twitch.

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How scammers impersonate brands to steal from online shoppers

Inside Retail

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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As France weighs fast-fashion ban, is the circular economy the future of retail?

Inside Retail

Key measures include a ban on advertising for cheap textiles and an environmental charge on low-cost items. According to Roy Morgan data, the attitude of Australian consumers is shifting towards the circular economy with 34 per cent of Australians both buying and selling second-hand items.

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IN MY SHOES: This is what it’s like shopping as a veiled Muslim woman

Inside Retail

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. This can make shopping less daunting and less time consuming. I also pull a lot of inspiration from social media and fashion bloggers.

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Skin deep: Why Camilla and Marc, H&M and Jurlique are embracing ageing

Inside Retail

H&M announced a collaboration with Iris Apfel, New York style icon, fashion designer and interior decorator who likes to dress up “for herself and herself only” and is known for her vibrant clothing, fun accessories and signature thick, oversized specs. Consumers don’t pack it in during their later years of life and give up on beauty.

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Why Amazon challenger Temu is so addictive to shoppers

Inside Retail

It’s safe to say the platform has some winning strategies that keep consumers coming back. However, Temu’s consumers are beginning to view it as offering affordable products that do not necessarily compromise on quality. Temu entered the market at a time when consumers were grappling with global inflation, leading them to seek “value”.

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“It’s working”: Kathmandu unveils next step in radical redesign

Inside Retail

But, one of our biggest consumer insights was that people go outdoors for how it makes them feel.”. The campaign, which showcases a group of friends exploring the outdoors in a more lighthearted and absurd way than Kathmandu has explored before, was created specifically to cut through the advertising chaff and stick in people’s minds.

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