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When creativity gets reduced to a commodity: What is the real cost of dupes?

Inside Retail

Knockoffs, fakes, replicas and imitations have long held a place in retail but dupes and their growing acceptability on TikTok have taken consumer behaviour to new heights. No product category appears to be safe with the existence of retailers dedicated to systematically ripping and profiting off popular designs, products and formulas.

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Better together: Why partnerships are the future for retail in Southeast Asia

Inside Retail

In fact, the forced acceleration of digitisation across the region means that Google, Temasek and Bain estimate that the e-commerce industry in the six largest Southeast Asian markets will reach approximately $172 billion in value by 2025. The largest cloud is the continual erosion in consumer trust and tolerance for digital advertising.

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What does the TGA’s health influencer ‘ban’ mean for business?

Inside Retail

From July 1, under new guidelines from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), social media influencers will no longer be paid to promote health and beauty products using their own personal experience. Psychologist and founder of digital wellbeing website Digital Nutrition, Jocelyn Brewer, agrees. million people.

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Seizing the moment: Why a condom brand is expanding into pleasure toys

Inside Retail

During the past decade or more, the growing acceptance and use of sexual pleasure toys have led to them being stocked and marketed in more mainstream retail channels – both offline and online. The new pleasure toy range is just the beginning, we have plans to grow the whole sexual health and wellness category.”

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13 Retail Marketing Tips For Small Businesses In 2023

RetailMinded

Contactless shopping, delivery, and curbside pickup — once a public health necessity — have now turned into conveniences many consumers regularly expect. Our tips for retail marketing will help you level up in 2023 for better sales and happier customers. This will ensure all parties are protected in case of a disagreement or confusion.

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Registers of the Lost Ark Bag Appeal: Cult Gaia’s Unsuccessful Trade Dress Application

Hunton Andrews Kurth

Trade dress is a sub-category of trademarks traditionally reserved for product packaging. However, it can also include product design itself if the design elements claimed are distinctive and allow the consumer to recognize a single source as the producer or seller of the goods.

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FTC Issues Notice of Penalty Offenses to Over 700 Retailers: Companies Now on “Notice” of Civil Penalty Jeopardy

Hunton Andrews Kurth

Today, the FTC announced it had sent “Notices of Penalty Offense” to over 700 businesses , including top consumer products companies, large retailers, tech platforms, media and gaming companies, and ad agencies, warning them against engaging in deceptive and unfair practices when it comes to using endorsements and testimonials in ads.