Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Sports footwear and apparel store New Balance has opened its first UCC retail concept store at Bondi Junction in Sydney. It features a curated collection of footwear and apparel, including its made in USA products. The store is one of New Balance’s eight UCC-style stores in the world.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 13, 2023

Our Barehands, a purpose-driven enterprise, recently set up shop in Funan Mall in Singapore, showcasing a range of apparel and accessories made by underserved communities, including Afghan refugees. She describes the apparel that Barehands offers as versatile and elevated basics that can be worn in various settings.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Shein’s low prices — US$5 t-shirts and US$10 sweaters — also draw shoppers who might have otherwise shopped at clothing discount stores. One 2022 study found Shein typically receives orders within five to seven days and can then send the products directly to consumers via air freight.

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Compliantia

DECEMBER 29, 2022

This is particularly true for footwear and apparel retailers. Research cited by RetailDive indicates that consumer spending on goods like apparel, accessories, and footwear declined by 15.7% As a footwear or apparel retailer, your inventory throughout the year is determined by the changing seasons. Let’s get started!

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Inside Retail

APRIL 30, 2023

The Charity Shop? By offering a more selective number of products, Charity Shop? And then, how can we look at the consumer insights we gain and tweak how we’re trading and merchandising in-store to see if the results will change? But in restricting what the Charity Shop? The post ‘Charity Shop?’ Perera said.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Outdoor apparel retailer KMD Brands has witnessed an increase in sales and net profit in FY23 on the back of improved performance across all its businesses – with the Rip Curl and Oboz brands achieving record sales. “Customers returned to shopping in stores, with retail store sales increasing 17.5 Sales grew 12.6 per cent to $1.01

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Inside Retail

MARCH 13, 2023

The study found that 73 per cent of Australians said they purchase pre-owned apparel, 80 per cent believe they wear less than 60 per cent of their wardrobe, and 95 per cent give their unwanted items to op shops or other charitable organisations. “In

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 29, 2023

Mosaic Brands, the Australian apparel retail group, says it will open 40 new large-sized ‘mega stores’ this financial year as it transitions into what it describes as “a more ageless, value-driven, big-box retailer”. This $33 million turnaround is not simply a result of customers returning to in-store shopping post the pandemic.”

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Retail Times

APRIL 6, 2021

We don’t need to tell you that the days of traditional shopping are behind us. Whether it’s curbside pick up, cause based marketing, or social shopping — the way retailers are doing business is rapidly evolving. Social shopping. Shopping habits are increasingly digital, and brick and mortar retailers have had to respond.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 26, 2024

The announcement signifies the brand’s commitment to delivering great shopping experiences in iconic destinations worldwide. According to David Hamaty, general manager for North Asia at Levi Strauss & Co, the decision to reopen the store in Kyoto was led by a desire to elevate the shopping experience for consumers.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 31, 2024

The demise of the unattainable, airbrushed and aspirational model, and the movement towards a more realistic reflection of society in the intimate apparel retail sector, is not merely a trend, it’s a new way of doing business. The brand uses premium materials and products are sampled almost 30 times.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 7, 2024

billion apparel industry in Australia. Despite a slight dip in 2020, the global apparel market is set to grow to about US$2 trillion by 2028, from US$1.79 Locally, women’s apparel represents the largest segment with an estimated market volume of US$11.86 billion; the men’s apparel market is about half of that, worth US$6.35

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Inside Retail

APRIL 26, 2024

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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VMS

AUGUST 18, 2021

The main challenge of the Market by Macy’s project was balancing the traditional notions of the scale of a Macy’s shopping experience with the new Market brand outlook via a smaller format,” says Robyn Novak, VP, Nelson Worldwide. Macy’s overall customer demographic is diverse, and The Market speaks to a blend of shopping styles,” she says.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Indeed, a survey conducted by market research company Consumer Affairs found that 58 per cent of millennials would prefer to have pets over children, and many of them are spending their discretionary income on themselves, their plants, and their pets.

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Inside Retail

MAY 5, 2021

“Over the past few years, we’ve been focused on meeting consumers where they are already spending their time, such as the expansion of Disney store shop-in-shops around the world,” said Stephanie Young, president of Disney’s Consumer Products Games and Publishing. “We A good move for Disney?

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 7, 2022

per cent – retailers might be expecting tough economic conditions, as consumers are expected to cut back. . Customers were spending more on clothing, footwear and personal accessories, department stores and cafes and restaurants in July 2022, compared to the 12 months prior, and consumer sentiment was also up, by 3.9 she said. “Not

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Inside Retail

JULY 18, 2022

The Chip Mong Group, which developed and operates the mall, is a sprawling conglomerate with activities including beer brewing, property development, banking, building materials, and consumer products, as well as retail. The next two levels include a mix of branded apparel and electronics. Inside Chip Mong Sen Sok.

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Retail Focus

AUGUST 31, 2022

Icon Outlet at The O2, the London outlet shopping destination, developed by AEG and Crosstree Real Estate Partners, has announced the opening of Superdry, the premium apparel brand. The new store stocks the brand’s authentic apparel collection alongside a full range of accessories, further diversifying the destination’s retail line-up.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 12, 2023

Social commerce – shopping on social media platforms – is expected to reach US$1.2 Apparel, beauty, health and wellness were the biggest beneficiaries at that time. Hootsuite contends that 81 per cent of shoppers research products on Instagram and Facebook, and that shopping is a top priority for 48 per cent of Pinterest users.

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Inside Retail

JULY 24, 2023

New Balance recently revealed a new retail concept store at Paragon Shopping Centre in Singapore centred on experience and carrying a curated selection of footwear and apparel that caters to athletes and fashion enthusiasts. The open concept creates a space where consumers can shop cross-category to match their personal style.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

After a period of downsizing, Australian apparel group Mosaic Brands is looking forward to big things: both literally and figuratively. A big box store in a regional town is a lot more economical than a [store] in a shopping centre,” Evans said. And, as CEO Scott Evans told Inside Retail , the bigger the better. “A

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Spending on apparel and accessories surged 19.8 Prior to Boxing Day, there were some concerns in the retail community that higher-than-expected pre-Christmas spending combined with the impact of inflation and interest rates onc consumers’ discretionary spending might mute the traditional Boxing Day splurge-fest. “It million, up by 14.3

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Marketplace shopping has become mainstream in Australia, with 93 percent of consumers using platforms like Amazon, Catch and Temu to search, discover and purchase new products last year. Notably, 80 percent of shoppers who were in the $200,000 income bracket bought on Amazon, reflecting its strong reach among higher-income consumers.

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Inside Retail

JULY 13, 2023

The brand has a range of partnerships in the works, and recently opened its first domestic flagship – a 167sqm store at Chadstone Shopping Centre, showcasing new trends and styles, and introducing new customers to the vintage brand. It’s also about connecting with our consumers more often. It looks like this is going to continue.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 30, 2023

Lifestyle brand Thankyou has opened a 12-week pop-up called Inside Store in Melbourne’s CBD to increase consumer awareness of its newly relaunched product lines. A standard shop wouldn’t have been the Thankyou way – this is an experimental space for education and connection, and we’re really looking forward to bringing it to life.”

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Post-pandemic, consumers are returning to physical stores that offer immersive experiences. Watsons’ “The Grand Store” in the Philippines is leading this trend by leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Augmented Reality (AR) to personalise in-store shopping.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 30, 2023

General Manager for Brand Collective’s apparel brands Superdry and Replay Jeans , Alastair Davies is responsible for driving brand awareness and growth for the international brands across the ANZ region. AD : With Brand Collective being a Victorian company, we need to be present in premium shopping malls and environments across the state.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

According to market insights and consulting company Maximize Market Research , the global sustainable apparel market is valued at US$6.89 With ever-increasing consumer interest in environmentally friendly shopping practices and ongoing innovations in textile production, sustainable fashion is a promising field to enter.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 19, 2022

In Australia alone, consumers are expected to spend $63.9 According to a recent survey commissioned by The Body Shop, 1.5 Charity retailer Salvos Stores aims to tackle the unintended waste around Christmas by encouraging more consumers to purchase secondhand gifts.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Like the launch of seasonal items like pumpkin-spice lattes , retailers and consumers alike are celebrating festive holidays like Christmas and Halloween earlier every year. While it seems that consumers are already preparing themselves for the Halloween season, studies show that their wallets aren’t as ready. per cent), decor (31.85

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Retail Focus

MAY 5, 2023

has announced the relocation of its London store to Foubert’s Place, Soho, where the retailer will offer its signature men’s and women’s apparel and accessories. Today, Hollister will open the doors of its new store located just off London’s Carnaby Street; a globally renowned shopping destination. Hollister Co.

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Sovereign Centros has announced the opening of Lids, a leading global retailer specialising in licensed sports and fashion-oriented headwear and apparel, at top 10 retail and leisure destination Merry Hill. Lids offer an immersive shopping experience of extensive licensed and branded merchandise.

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Inside Retail

MAY 13, 2021

Apparel company HanesBrands aims to boost its sales by US$1.2 Champion will also expand its offer in women’s and kids’ apparel and work at deepening its connections with customers. The company believes these investments will better empower consumers to shop where, when and how they like to shop,” the company said.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Last December, Levi’s unveiled its largest store in Southeast Asia with the opening of its flagship store in Singapore’s Ion Orchard shopping complex. He believes the Ion store will contribute to the overall vibrancy of Singapore’s retail scene and inspire more hybrid shopping experiences down the road. “We

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Inside Retail

MAY 3, 2022

per cent in March compared with the same month last year as the impact of Omicron on consumer shopping behaviour wore off. Consumer spending rose across both discretionary and non-discretionary industries. Apparel sales grew by just 0.5 Australian retail sales surged 9.4 Month on month, sales were up 1.6

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Inside Retail

JUNE 1, 2023

Growing consumer expectations of free delivery and free returns are placing pressure on retailers who on one hand recognise customer demand, but on the other are trying to reduce their operating costs. This is especially true with women’s apparel, for example. “We’ve Another strategy, she says, is to automate fulfilment.

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