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Koala Living penalised for misleading consumers

Inside Retail

The ACCC previously issued Koala Living with three infringement notices after many consumers complained the company had wrongly stated their rights. Under the Australian Consumer Law, consumers can ask for a repair, refund or replacement for faulty goods, even after the warranty has expired,” ACCC commissioner Liza Carver explained. “If

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How to understand contradictory consumer behaviour: study

Inside Retail

Understanding consumer behaviour is critical to creating a relevant retail offer and marketing message, but what happens when consumers behave in contradictory ways? Many retailers will recognise the reality that despite consumers saying they care about sustainability , their spending tells a different story.

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Why consumers’ financial stress is fuelling a record-breaking Black Friday

Inside Retail

Australian consumers are expected to spend a record $6.7 The American-inspired shopping event hasn’t always been embraced by Australian retailers and consumers, but with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and cost-of-trading crisis, there seems to have been a shift in attitude. That marks an increase of 5.5

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The top global consumer trends of 2025, according to Euromonitor

Inside Retail

Keeping up with shifting consumer trends is no easy feat for retailers in an increasingly competitive omnichannel shopping market. To help prepare for the hectic year ahead, Inside Retail delved into a recent Euromonitor report, which revealed the top global consumer trends to expect in 2025.

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A Blueprint for B2B Commerce

Consumer platforms have made online experiences incredibly user-friendly and efficient, adding pressure for businesses to follow suit to meet the expectations of the modern B2B buyer. Learn to create engaging and well-crafted consumer shopping experiences with insights and tools from Orium’s report, A Blueprint to B2B Commerce.

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The brands that have consumers buying jewellery brands

Inside Retail

Consumers are looking to build a personalised multi-brand jewellery collection that represents their personality, style and in some cases, values. Brands and retailers alike are noticing a wave of new consumers looking to find and express their taste through both fine and costume jewellery.

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Consumer groups welcome BNPL draft regulations

Inside Retail

Consumer groups have welcomed the Federal Government’s initiative to open a consultation on the draft legislation to regulate the Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) sector in the same way as other credit providers. The post Consumer groups welcome BNPL draft regulations appeared first on Inside Retail Australia. BNPL adds as much as $18.4

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The Foundations of Composable Commerce at Scale

Part 1 looks at how brands use headless and composable commerce platforms to meet evolving consumer and business needs. This easy-to-follow e-book can be leveraged at any stage of your composable journey, from planning to implementation to optimization.

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Composable Commerce Is Playing a Key Role in SiteOne’s Digital Transformation

This recording is provided by Connected Consumer Series. Discover the benefits of composable commerce for the complex realities of modern retail in this webinar that looks at a case study of SiteOne, a landscape supply retailer undergoing a major digital transformation.

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eCommerce in 2025: How Customer Experience Drives Online Retail Success

Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

2025 is right around the corner, and with it comes a new wave of consumer expectations, competitive pressures, and operational challenges. Success lies in finding the balance between operational flexibility and creating experiences that keep customers coming back.

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How to Address the Needs of the Next Generation of e-Commerce Customers

Speaker: Jenn VandeZande, Head of Digital Engagement Strategy at SAP Customer Experience | Beth Scott, VP, Business Operations - Supply Chain | Nikki Grigsby, PHR, Chief Operations Officer at Syndigo | Levana Wang, Content Creator, Gen Z Expert

So, how can we take on this next, purpose-driven generation of consumers? But it would be impossible to have this conversation without acknowledging that, with each passing quarter, more and more members of Gen Z are entering the workforce and exuding an increasing economic force.

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Retail Reimagined: What It Means To Be An Innovative Retailer

Speaker: DeAnna McIntosh, Retail Growth Strategist

In 2023, we are navigating inflation and its impact on consumer spending, various lasting side effects from the pandemic, and a looming recession in the back half of the year. Companies of all sizes were forced to welcome change with open arms and surrender to total flexibility in order to be agile in the ever-evolving economic environment.

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2 Retail Sectors That Are Completely Changing the Game: FMCG & Q-Commerce

Speaker: Joe Heather, Deliverect GM (UK&I) & Noah Hayes, Deliverect GM (US&CA)

Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and Quick Commerce (Q-commerce) are two vibrant sectors that have undergone significant transformations with the advancements in digital technology. With growing internet penetration and the proliferation of smartphones, consumers' purchasing habits have unsurprisingly evolved.

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Industry Shake-Up: 2023 Commerce Trends To Rock Your World

Speaker: Ashlee Aldridge - Reach Partners LLC | Bill Mirabito - Chameleon Collective | Ronak Shah - PSA Retail & CPG, Amazon Web Services | Wayne Teigen - Pivotree

In this webinar, four commerce retail experts will discuss: What consumers want to experience more of in 2023. The cool new innovations shaping the commerce industry. The impact of social commerce in working with Gen Z and Generation Alpha. December 6, 2022 at 11:00am PT, 2:00pm ET, 7:00pm BST

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Sustainability at Retail

But first, a little about the consumer. Finally, the white paper includes both the POPAI France and POPAI UK & Ireland Eco-Standard initiatives and shows how companies have implemented these standards in their projects. Download today!