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Meet Nakedvice, the brand founded by best friends in the Sportsgirl stockroom

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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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Deep dive: What social commerce looks like around the world

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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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SPORT 2000 Launches New “Home of Experts” Retail Concept for Global Expansion

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Customers can test and try all sporting category equipment, footwear, and apparel from top brands such as Adidas, Kettler, Hoka, and Puma. At the heart of the store concept is a new ‘hub’ where customers engage with SPORT 2000’s team of experts for a conversation starter, sharing stories, and picking up the best advice.

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Retail’s tech revolution sets laser-like focus on the consumer

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This is not just a transient trend but a robust response to the changing consumer, who now craves the tactile satisfaction of in-store shopping along with the personalisation and convenience of online commerce. Amazon has been at the forefront of personalised shopping experiences.

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Retail’s returns challenge: How to balance customer demands and overheads

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Pope suggested retailers can try to reduce returns – and thus their costs – by ensuring listings online are as detailed as possible and promoting customer reviews. This is especially true with women’s apparel, for example. “We’ve

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Koko Black, Godiva Australia on driving sales in a cost of living crisis

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Across shopping centres – where many of its Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra stores are based – she said that the brand has seen a consistent recovery in foot traffic. Koo added that greater brand awareness, as well as more intent from customers to make purchases when entering the stores – is helping to drive growth.

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Why Wilson is bringing its A-game to physical retail in the US market

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Wilson Sporting Goods Co recently unveiled its first retail store in California, located within the well-known Third Street Promenade shopping district in Santa Monica. Time is a currency, so consumer time well spent in an interactive, engaging, experiential environment is critical,” he added.