Inside Retail

MARCH 5, 2025

Intensifying global competition, ongoing economic pressures and evolving consumer behaviours are reshaping the e-commerce landscape, forcing retailers to adapt and evolve. Delivery once considered a back-end operation has become a strategic differentiator influencing customer acquisition, retention and profitability.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 20, 2022

The group has also registered ‘strong’ overall customer retention during the quarter with 47 per cent of marketplace revenue coming from repeat purchases – the highest level since the company was founded. Operating EBITDA was $4.5

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Inside Retail

MARCH 16, 2025

Regulations like Europes General Data Protection Regulation, the California Consumer Privacy Act, and Australias incoming privacy reforms mean third-party cookies and unclear data practices are no longer viable. Customers know when theyre being tracked and are unhappy about it. And lets not forget about customer retention.

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Inside Retail

JULY 18, 2024

Four in five Australian consumers are cutting down on something to save money as the cost of living crisis bites – and more than half of consumers in the country are looking for the best value when they shop. This highlights the value of knowledgeable staff and how they bolster customer experience.

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Inside Retail

JULY 14, 2021

As we continue to grow our market here in Australia, we also continue to grow and push our mission; to disrupt the wine industry through a strong direct-to-consumer model which is for the benefit of all wine drinkers and winemakers,” Kennedy said. “In

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Inside Retail

JUNE 4, 2025

Adore Beauty has upgraded its loyalty program to better match its new omnichannel offering and meet the demands of the modern beauty consumer an individual who enjoys shopping across brands and categories. Moreover, loyal customers act as an extension of the marketing funnel, amplifying word-of-mouth marketing and providing genuine feedback.

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Retail Focus

AUGUST 25, 2024

Consequently, these innovations are transforming the retail scene and deeply impacting how consumers behave. From personalized shopping experiences to seamless omnichannel services, digital tools are setting new expectations among consumers. Continuous engagement is key to developing lasting consumer relationships.

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Inside Retail

MAY 8, 2024

This week, the Senate Committee on Supermarket Prices made 14 recommendations for the Government to consider amending the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 to end the alleged price gouging of the major supermarkets. This will allow consumers to align and ‘buycott’ from a supermarket that promotes their values.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 28, 2021

In today’s new normal, the shopping experience is no longer defined by the boundaries of bricks-and-mortar, but by the customer journey as a whole. Consumers now expect retailers to engage them whenever and wherever they want, with a shopping experience tailored to their individual needs. Creating cohesive customer experiences.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The FMCG subscription box market in Australia has shown strong growth over the past few years, driven by increasing consumer demand for convenience and personalisation, the continued rise of e-commerce, and sustainable practices. The integration of technology into subscription services has also been a growth driver.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 17, 2025

This level of excitement is not uncommon for international F&B brands entering markets like Singapore and Hong Kong, where media hype and consumer curiosity often drive long lines. Without a compelling differentiation strategy beyond brand novelty, long-term customer retention becomes difficult.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 22, 2024

While the luxury retail sector at large is struggling to find its feet due to the current economic downturn, Marais is going from strength to strength thanks to its focus on experiential retail and consumer loyalty. IR : What strategies and initiatives has Marais implemented to maintain customer retention and loyalty?

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

CIMET, a white-label platform that compares services and prices from multiple retailers, is dedicated to helping brands diversify by creating user experiences that significantly improve customer retention. Loyalty programs are also a key method to showcase company values and encourage consumers to get on board with their core mission.

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Inside Retail

MAY 27, 2025

In 2025, retail is definitely a battleground where the customer experience (CX) can make or break a brand. In an industry where 86 per cent of consumers are willing to pay more for a great experience, yet only 22 per cent feel that retailers truly understand their needs, the gap between expectation and execution is massive.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 19, 2024

“You need to really lean into understanding your customer and their value and create personalised experiences that minimise wasteful spending for you as a retailer and that also drive customer retention.” The ease of returns has become a basic expectation among consumers shopping online.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Its a time of heightened consumer spending, aggressive promotions, and operational intensity. Sales trends This time of year provides a unique lens into consumer behaviour. Use average repeat purchases from existing customers to plan a replenishment messaging strategy. The holiday sale season is a whirlwind for retailers.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 9, 2024

Frequent flyer programs infamously saved airlines’ profit margins by driving customer retention and eventually lucrative partnerships with banks. In the current economic downturn, consumers are prioritising retailers which are delivering additional value,” Shelper told Inside Retail.

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Inside Retail

MAY 19, 2024

It sells both direct-to-consumer through a mix of online and stand-alone stores and via retail partners, including department stores and pharmacies. Réthoré attributes Asian consumers’ affinity for Jurlique to its core range of rose-based products. There are so many messages…we need to have the most impactful one in front of consumers.”

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Inside Retail

MAY 5, 2022

After two years of immense disruption, cost-effective customer acquisition is a challenge, particularly given decreasing retention and loyalty and an upsurge in ‘switching’ among consumers. This will help avoid negative retargeting experiences, such as repetition or obtrusiveness, which can discourage consumers. .

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Parcel Pending

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Savvy retailers are updating their customer loyalty programs to increase customer satisfaction and ensure customer retention. The lure of loyalty cards remains the same since its inception: it’s more cost efficient to retain an existing customer than it is to acquire a new customer. Parcel Pending.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 22, 2023

With high inflation and climbing interest rates, consumer sentiment is set to plunge further, with retail spending set to decline in the June quarter. But what are the implications of a retail recession, and just how damaging will it be for retailers and consumers? The consumer is certainly hurting,” he said.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

According to the National Retail Association, two thirds of consumers are now planning on reducing discretionary spending, with verticals such as jewellery, home and furniture, and footwear expected to have a difficult few months ahead. Anything a brand can do to facilitate that will go a long way in building customer retention.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 21, 2022

According to Oracle’s latest Retail Consumer Study , 53 per cent of consumers plan to shop mostly in-store this holiday season, and an additional 25 per cent plan to shop through a combination of in-store and online channels. Customer loyalty and satisfaction should always be at the forefront of retailers’ minds.

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Retail Focus

MAY 30, 2024

Mid-market and enterprise retailers’ uptake of carrier management and post-purchase solutions increased in the first quarter of 2024 as retailers look to unify customer journeys, according to the latest research from Scurri , the next-generation delivery management platform.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 11, 2021

Customer retention is important to every business, but loyalty is hard-won, especially when a single bad customer experience can now be easily amplified to a mass audience in a matter of seconds. Delivery issues are the most prominent reason consumers detract from top retail brands, while affordable pricing drives advocacy.

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Retail Bound

JULY 1, 2025

Voice shopping allows consumers to use smart devices like Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant to make purchases through simple verbal commands. For instance, a voice assistant might suggest products based on previous purchases or remind customers of items they frequently buy. This isn’t sci-fi; it’s the present and future of retail.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Gifts have long since been a consumer favourite for Valentine’s Day celebrations. It’s a way for consumers to show their loved one’s admiration and gratitude on a love-filled day, yet as the global supply chain disruption lingers into 2022, consumers are becoming more reluctant in purchasing presents for this shopping event.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The E-commerce Delivery Benchmark Report 2024 – a comprehensive study commissioned by Auctane, ShipStation’s parent company, in collaboration with Retail Economics – surveyed 8000 consumers and more than 800 online sellers across eight markets. Returns – once viewed as a friction point – now emerge as a loyalty catalyst.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Shopper behaviours are changing rapidly as consumers grapple with the effects of skyrocketing inflation. So how do you know how, when and where Aussies are shopping and reach the right consumer for optimal digital impact in a sea of brand switching? It’s time to target people, not browsers.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 7, 2023

In February, global trend forecaster WGSN boldly declared that “economic optimism is driving Asia’s consumers back in stores as they step away from their screens and live it up in real life” in its annual Asia Shopper Forecast report. These consumers are craving for real experiences after spending too much time online.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

There are several economic factors playing havoc with consumers and business operations that are likely to persist into 2024. Consumer sentiment remains low as households stagger under higher costs of living and interest rates. A strong personal connection increases the likelihood that a consumer will remain loyal to that brand.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

This global behavioural evolution – which has its roots in the accelerated e-commerce phenomenon consumers underwent during the pandemic – is particularly marked in Australia, where shoppers tend to be big fans of loyalty programs. . Classic loyalty programs are centred around capturing data and are powered by the adaptivity of data sharing.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 19, 2024

The consensus is that both online and offline stores require a deep understanding of brand and consumers. Technology and opportunities to connect with customers are rapidly evolving but top industry marketers are still championing the fundamentals.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 14, 2023

“One of the key takeaways from the report was that consumers are looking for quality content online, and retailers need to look into communicating stories in a better way to get more eyeballs,” Mimrah Mahmood, senior director and partner at Meltwater Asia-Pacific, told Inside Retail.

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Inside Retail

MAY 25, 2021

per cent fall in revenues to the same period in 2021 when panic buying by consumers fuelled sales. Coles management and investors expected this decline, but it was cushioned by successful customer retention from 2020 trading and operational initiatives, including the refresh of the chain’s “Down Down” campaign.

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Inside Retail

MAY 23, 2024

As the end of the financial year approaches, Australian retailers are adapting their strategies to meet the evolving expectations of modern consumers. Today, customers aren’t choosing between shopping online or in-store; 75 per cent of consumers rely on both physical and digital touchpoints throughout their buying journey.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 11, 2021

That figure may have been an anomaly created by the pandemic but it’s been an opportunity for the group to focus on customer retention. The group uses the demographics tool to pull data on age and gender which they can use to target product and improve customer service. We don’t have money to throw away.

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