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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. 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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What consumers will buy on marketplaces this year

Inside Retail

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. Local brands need to be active on marketplaces like Amazon and Ebay in the future, to ensure that their products are present where consumers are increasingly shopping.

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

Inside Retail

It’s a trend that’s also playing out close to home with Roy Morgan’s Future of Australian Retail address highlighting the dichotomy between the $8 billion in sales cheap offshore marketplaces are sucking out of the market versus the increase in people wanting to shop more ethically and sustainably while still looking for quality.

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When waste becomes art: Behind Casetify’s global activations

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Cases donated by consumers at Casetify shops are shredded into pellets and repurposed into new products across the brand’s lineup, so far diverting more than 84 tonnes of plastic from landfills. CEO and co-founder Wes Ng emphasises the tech accessory maker’s key ethos – a responsibility to prioritise sustainability.

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Kith Women Flagship in Soho combines walnut and pink marble

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The main room displays apparel and accessories in walnut and brass-trimmed niches "The ambiance exudes modern elegance with its warm and calming aura, constructed with materials like Venetian plaster, travertine, and rosa aurora [marble]," said the Kith team.

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Squad shopping and self-improvement: Five consumer trends to watch in 2023

Inside Retail

In pursuit of self-improvement While many post-pandemic consumption patterns appear to be returning, or aligning with a new ‘normal’, people continue to remain focused on their mind and body. An example is squad shopping, where users collaboratively shop with friends in virtual environments.

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The latest e-commerce benchmarks, and what to expect in the year ahead

Inside Retail

According to a recent online consumer study , published by the e-commerce accelerator, Pattern, 86 per cent of Australians have made a purchase online in the past month. As Australians grapple with life in and out of lockdown, online shopping has become the go-to for necessary (and some unnecessary) items. per cent of retail spend.

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