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Purchase paths fragment as consumers explore marketplaces for the best deals

Inside Retail

In a dynamic shift in consumer behaviour, three out of four shoppers are now exploring multiple online marketplaces before making a purchase. The surge in popularity of challenger marketplaces has resulted in consumers now visiting an average of three marketplaces every time they shop online.

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How beauty retailer Ella Bache is navigating the consumer spending slowdown

Inside Retail

And with the recent slowdown in consumer spending and rising cost of doing business, that experience is proving invaluable. In contrast, the business’ sites in larger cities, such as Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, have struggled with the exodus of office-workers from CBDs.

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Here’s what the data says about the “new Chinese luxury consumer”

Inside Retail

As Chinese consumer spending on luxury goods continues to surge, luxury brands are doing everything they can to enhance their overall appeal. According to Euromonitor research, Chinese consumer spending on luxury goods is expected to hit $88 billion by 2028.

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Pricing and consumer perception: Why fast-fashion brands launch premium ranges

Inside Retail

In contrast, its “studio” collection falls into its ‘premium’ category and places less emphasis on the designs and a greater focus on highlighting materials like leather, wool, silk and mohair. Premium collections could be an attempt by fast-fashion brands to be seen as both accessible and aspirational shopping destinations for consumers.

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Mosaic Brands faces court for failing to deliver online orders on time

Inside Retail

Mosaic Brands is facing legal action for allegedly breaching the Australian Consumer Law by failing to deliver “several hundred thousand products” to its customers within advertised timeframes. This is in contrast to the company’s committed delivery timeframe promoted online of two to 17 business days from the purchase date.

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What to do when waste-conscious consumers expect action

Inside Retail

At least two significant forces are reshaping how and where consumers shop and their expectations of brands. In stark contrast, Finland is targeting 100 per cent by 2025 2. Encouragingly, consumers are ready to increase participation in the circular economy. Consumers want businesses to make it more convenient to take part.” .

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Why Dutch-style bike brand Lekker is embracing e-bikes and retail partners

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It is removing all non-electric bikes from its offering and reversing course on its direct-to-consumer strategy as it looks to expand its market share. Localised design Lekker adapted the build of its product offering to suit the Australian market and consumer preferences which contrast with the European markets. “We

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