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

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

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

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

JANUARY 30, 2023

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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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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Inside Retail

JANUARY 11, 2024

There are countless examples of how social media virality, especially on TikTok, has helped lift a company’s profits in unprecedented ways, from the sale of fragrance products via #perfumetok to antacids via #hotgirlswithstomachissues. And boy did they ever. What can retail brands take away from Stanley’s success?

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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. The founders of Indyx identified four key problem areas in consumer wardrobes that informed the design of the app and its various tools; visibility, practice, accessibility and ease.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Following its store launch in Sydney earlier this year, Hong Kong-based tech accessories brand Casetify is planning to expand across Australia, as part of a larger goal of reaching 100 stores globally by 2025. We will continue to [bring] Australians tech accessory designs that best represent them.”

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Retail Focus

MAY 11, 2021

In support of the capital’s creatives thriving through the pandemic, Westfield London and Westfield Stratford City are hosting social media brands that originated as side hustles in 2020 to support small business as non-essential retail re-opens. million visitors, safely, in retail’s reopening week. Brands include: Tingle.

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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

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. Tan said that consumers are now increasingly prioritising products and brands that align with their environmental, ethical and social values.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

Italian luxury fashion house Bulgari, known for its high-end jewellery, watches and accessories, as well as the Bulgari chain of hotels and resorts, has launched a virtual world within Zepeto, Asia’s most popular metaverse platform. It is a 3D space for customising your avatar, completing quests and sharing content to social media.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Located on the ground floor of Melbourne Central, the store carries Nere-branded suitcases, soft-sided bags, packing cubes, toiletry kits, luggage tags, water bottles and other accessories that shoppers can mix and match in various colours to create their own personalised luggage sets. Nere releases new colours and accessories every season.

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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. Li-Ning felt that last October when widespread rage was vented on social media about the brand’s new winter coats, which bore too close a resemblance to Japanese military uniforms.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 9, 2023

The battle between them is playing out not only on social media but also in a US court. The legal skirmish is important for US consumers and rival retailers because it shows how online retailers with vendors in China need to navigate US intellectual property protections. “I am with Temu who has the same and more for less.”

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Inside Retail

MARCH 19, 2024

The amount of natural resources consumed and waste produced is snowballing. And let’s not forget the power of consumers. These online, direct-to-consumer brands exploded in popularity during lockdowns, with Shein holding the title of the world’s most popular brand in 2020. Cheap clothing at what cost? How is this even possible?

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 13, 2023

When consumers search for holiday content online and in stores, they are still more likely than not to encounter Christmas-themed movies, home decor and gifting items. A separate report from Statista confirmed that in 2022, US consumers spent an average of $920 on Christmas gifts alone. billion and $966.6 billion and $966.6

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 24, 2024

The heritage brand, deeply rooted in providing affordable and reliable footwear, faced the challenge of being associated primarily with mature-age consumers. It has always been known as a trusted provider of high-quality footwear to a wide range of consumers, particularly renowned for its school shoes and comfortable sandals.

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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. These alliances create a synergistic effect, captivating a diverse audience of high-end consumers.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

While in keeping with the brand’s core focus, the men’s range is tailored to a different consumer, co-founder Kerryn Langer told Inside Retail. Men don’t want any extra detail or hanging accessories – it’s much more driven by comfort and ease,” Langer said. “In It’s no fuss.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 5, 2023

US-based adventure brand National Geographic has unveiled a new retail offering in Australia and New Zealand, as the 135-year-old organisation looks to capitalise on its high level of brand awareness and strong social media following to grow its foothold in the fashion industry. Artist’s rendering of the store format.

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Inside Retail

JULY 24, 2022

Livestreaming has increased exponentially in recent years, due to the rise of livestream commerce in China, social media app TikTok, and streaming platform Twitch for gaming. The Galaxy audience – Gen Z – is already familiar with both creating video content and buying online, having grown up with social media.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 26, 2024

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. But, with an aggressive spend on social media, they are hard to ignore.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 13, 2024

It is using artificial intelligence to help it track trends on social media and to cross-reference data on consumers with collections and other brands, he said. The retailer has been focusing its investment on expanding its number of stores and on developing technology, Ruiz said.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 7, 2024

Learn more “City Beach Australia has recently built a strong relationship with BMS Brands,” explains Reece Foster, menswear accessory buyer at City Beach Australia. “We Its current range of products is strong and continually growing to adapt to the needs and wants of the consumer. As a supplier, BMS is a joy to work with.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 27, 2024

The first-of-its-kind collaboration demonstrates the influence retail has on consumer behaviour beyond just checking out. Bringing its fashion lens to the Cancer Council’s research, The Iconic aims to motivate consumers to make more informed and healthier styling choices.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

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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Inside Retail

MARCH 20, 2024

To succeed in the US, Anton said the brand will need to work on differentiating itself from the competition, particularly Away, the American direct-to-consumer luggage brand that launched in 2015. This will require continued product development and technological innovation, as well as changes to the brand’s marketing strategy. “We

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Inside Retail

MARCH 20, 2024

To succeed in the US, Anton said the brand will need to work on differentiating itself from the competition, particularly Away, the American direct-to-consumer luggage brand that launched in 2015. This will require continued product development and technological innovation, as well as changes to the brand’s marketing strategy. “We

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 16, 2022

During periods of lockdown, social media emerged as a key form of communication, opening an opportunity for retailers to accelerate the development of social commerce in the APAC region. China continues to lead the world in social commerce. Covid-19 changed the way we purchase products and services.

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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. It also creates jobs for the artisans who make the gold and glass accessories by hand and supports other charities and causes.

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APRIL 22, 2022

Clothing (25%) and home accessories (17%) topped the drunken purchases with customers spending on average £45. No doubt adverts on social media and the internet play a role in this, with ads for all sorts of items popping up wherever you look.”.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 11, 2024

Rethinking social media metrics Victoria & Woods’ consumers now span generations after its garments found virality on social media and appeal with younger shoppers. We’re really happy we’re at the footprint that our stores are right now and we’re just focused on that,” she added.

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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. 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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Inside Retail

AUGUST 22, 2023

Founded by then-21-year-old Cami Téllez in 2019, Parade was initially created to fill a gap in the market for stylish and size-inclusive bras and underwear for Gen Z consumers. With smaller but more responsive followings, these micro-influencers helped build an organic and socially engaged audience base.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Her savvy for social media not only sells out products but landed her a role as head of sales for ANZ at LTK, the world’s largest premium influencer marketing platform. At first it started as a fashion blog; we launched a small clothing line that didn’t get so much traction and then pivoted into leather accessories.

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