Inside Retail

APRIL 26, 2024

This week, France announced legislation to “limit the excesses of ultra-fast fashion”. 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. So where does this leave traditional retailers?

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Inside Retail

MAY 10, 2024

Australian Fashion Week is around the corner but Melbourne-based designer Emily Nolan will be nowhere insight: “I don’t think it speaks to the heart and soul of the rag trade,” she told Inside Retail. This inclusive ethos doesn’t align with the invite-only nature of fashion weeks. questioned Nolan. “I

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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 1, 2024

In a celebration of tradition, culture, and style, Zalora , Asia’s leading fashion destination, recently launched its highly anticipated Zaloraya 2024 campaign. Meanwhile, the Zalia capsule collection curates items specifically for Indonesian consumers.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Now, she is the CEO of one of the most well-known fashion chains in the industry, Forever 21. 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.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 7, 2023

PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival announced its return for 2024 and with it a detailed programme featuring some of Australia’s most successful designers and brands. The premium runways will feature over 80 designers, across 12 shows at the Royal Exhibition Building as a celebration of the national fashion landscape.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Melbourne Fashion Festival’s CEO Graeme Lewsey will step down from his position just one month out from the event with Yolanda Finch, MFF’s COO taking over as acting CEO. Under Lewsey’s tenure, the festival delivered an impact on fashion designers and retailers earning the reputation of ‘Australia’s largest fashion event’.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 29, 2024

Melbourne’s fashion capital Chadstone has been tapped as the second Australian location for New Balance’s UCC format store. By seamlessly blending physical and digital experiences, the UCC Chadstone store leans into the way local consumers like to shop while reinforcing our physical brand presence in Australia.”

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 25, 2022

Southeast Asia’s largest fashion and lifestyle e-commerce player Zalora has just celebrated its 10th year anniversary this year. From overcoming initial barriers to buying fashion online through easier payment modes with operational excellence, it has made the website a force to be reckoned with in the region. Luxury is key.

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Retail Focus

JUNE 7, 2021

The store which is JOSEPH’s only London outlet joins premium fashion brands including Lacoste, Hugo Boss, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Ted Baker and Hackett under The O2’s world-famous roof. Icon Outlet was recently ranked in the top 10 UK hotspots based on fashion brand openings over the last 12 months.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 18, 2023

But Sydney’s luxury retail boutique Chinatown Country Club is making a case for curation and community as a driving force for the return of offline shopping. When Chinatown Country Club founder Oliver Li first opened the retailer’s doors, he set out to create an informal social club that would connect over a passion for design and fashion.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 20, 2023

However, once pandemic restrictions began to loosen up, and people started going back to working in offices and attending live events, many consumers returned to buying more glamorous outfits. Per NPD’s consumer tracking service, almost one-third of US consumers are purchasing dresses for evening or special occasion events.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 3, 2021

For the first time, Australia’s most fashionable were able to access a digital fashion activation at Afterpay Australian Fashion Week (AAFW) in Sydney this week. We see digital fashion as an emerging avenue for all stakeholders in the industry, both creatively and in terms of its potential as a new market.

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Retail Focus

MARCH 7, 2024

Charity Super.Mkt will bring together a curated collection of pre-loved fashion and accessories, including vintage denim, sports- and streetwear. Their huge success and growth in the past year or so mirrors our own, both down to a real understanding of consumer shopping motivations.

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Inside Retail

MAY 25, 2022

It’s 2022 and while small steps are being made towards a more inclusive fashion future, such as the first ever plus size fashion show and greater overall diversity on the catwalk at Australian Fashion Week, there is still a long way to go. Ultimately, the reckoning will come from changes in consumer behaviour.

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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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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Pop-up stores quickly gained popularity for creating a sense of urgency and exclusivity among consumers, appealing to their desire for novel experiences and unique offerings. These ephemeral spaces offer a canvas for luxury brands to narrate their story, infusing tangible embodiment into the essence of their brand identity.

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Inside Retail

MAY 15, 2022

Sparkling silhouettes, feminine prints on masculine shapes, chic shapes with plenty of thigh – all made their way down the first ever plus size runway at Afterpay Australian Fashion Week last Thursday. This was the first show in Australian Fashion Week’s 26-year history to feature a line-up of models sized between 12 and 24.

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Inside Retail

JULY 11, 2022

Fashion and games continue to find new ways to connect, this time with the announcement of a collaboration between fashion resale marketplace Depop and The Sims 4 , a video game that simulates real life. With the rise of games in fashion, many companies have created branded mini-games to increase engagement with their target audience.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 14, 2023

New Balance has entered the beauty market in celebration of opening a premium direct-to-consumer retail store in Australia this December and it smells like luxury on and off the court for the apparel brand. Both items have stood the test of time and are now fashion statement staples of this generation.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 29, 2023

Previously a seasonal pop-up during the brand’s annual holiday campaign, the H&M Home section is now a permanent part of the flagship store, providing a diverse range of home accessories for living spaces, bathrooms and bedrooms. Its translucent nature also allows for the Art Deco building behind to be seen through the façade.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 11, 2024

Platforms like Net-a-Porter, Ssense, Farfetch, Matches Fashion and Mytheresa have created a brand identity of their own. Third-party online retailers have proven that consumers prioritise the acquisition of the product over the in-store purchase experience. Farfetch feels a lot more reactive and quite short-term.

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Inside Retail

MAY 6, 2024

The grand reopening of Levi’s Bangkok flagship at CentralWorld marks a significant milestone in the brand’s direct-to-consumer trajectory and speaks to its commitment to the region. The region holds immense potential, with its vibrant markets and growing consumer base of young millennials and Gen Z shoppers.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Fast forward to October 2021, and Australia’s largest online fashion retailer The Iconic is leading the way on resale, partnering with AirRobe on the Circular Wardrobe, an initiative that allows customers to resell, rent, or recycle their preloved items with one click. They’ll fall behind the competition if they do.”.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The centre features a grooming salon with self-service options, a full-service veterinary hospital, a curated mid-tier and high-end merchandise assortment, a cafe specifically designed for a canine clientele, and more features to serve the needs of man’s best friend and their owners.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 28, 2022

Amazon’s new store brings together the company’s best technological features, including machine learning and cloud computing, to offer a highly curated shopping experience. The innovative fashion store looks and feels like any other. Amazon Style will be a blueprint for fashion retailers around the world. Speed and convenience.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Tastemaker and entrepreneur Eva Galambos first opened the doors to her luxury multi-brand boutique Parlour X in 2001 in Sydney, when she began introducing major international labels to Australian consumers, from Balenciaga to Vivienne Westwood. . Most importantly, a great buyer must have a keen eye and acute sense for fashion.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 10, 2023

US specialty retailer Pacsun has expanded its partnership with Australian online fast fashion boutique Princess Polly stocking a dedicated fall capsule collection in 100 US stores. This exciting venture reinforces our position as a leading curator of fashion experiences for our valued communities.”

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Retail Insider

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Welcome to this column within our broader sustainability section which focuses on what fashion retailing is doing to address the issues in its industry. This month’s column wonders if the youngsters need to be brought in to achieve real change in fashion. It’s all about the curation. The subscription box from Ralph Lauren.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

An old TopShop store in north London’s Brent Cross shopping centre has been revived after two years of sitting empty since the fast fashion brand closed down. It appeals to shoppers looking for unique vintage clothing by offering a curated selection of fashion and accessories from the UK’s most loved charity retailers.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 14, 2024

In the fast-paced world of footwear and fashion, few mass-market brands have managed to leave an indelible mark quite like Skechers. Adapting to diverse consumer preferences has been an ongoing challenge, and overcoming this hurdle has required continuous innovation,” she added.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Sportscraft entered the childrenswear market in 2021 and swim was the next jump for the Australian retailer to create brand awareness in a market outside of its usual consumer.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

In order to have a proper business transformation, we didn’t want to do it in a piecemeal fashion, we’ve taken a holistic approach,” William Pak, CEO of Esprit, told Inside Retail. According to Pak, it’s important for Esprit to become part of the fabric of the fashion world, its consumers and vendors. William Pak, CEO of Esprit.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The brand’s recent “Legends” marketing campaign and launch of a new e-commerce platform through Arvind Fashions, a lifestyle powerhouse in India, with a portfolio of more than 27 leading international brands, including Tommy HIlfiger, Calvin Klein, Sephora and US Polo Assn, signals its intent to delve deeper into the Indian consumer psyche.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

It features a curated collection of footwear and apparel, including its made in USA products. “Bondi Junction is one of Sydney’s most famous shopping destinations – a melting pot of culture, lifestyle, and athleticism,” said Jonathan Clarke, Asia Pacific direct-to-consumer director at New Balance. “It’s

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Luxury pop-up stores become essential brand levers amid the bustling atmosphere, presenting a distinct and enchanting shopping experience for consumers. Unique Shopping Experience: Luxury brands use pop-up stores to curate a unique and immersive shopping experience.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 9, 2021

Designed as an inspirational place to meet, explore and shop; Frasers boasts a range of beauty, fashion, premium and contemporary accessories and designer childrenswear. The service-led proposition is designed to align with the way the modern consumer shops – across price-points, brands and product categories.

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