Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

They were visible in malls, high streets, shopping centres, or online marketplaces. million Australians now shopping on the platform every month. Shein: Dominating the fast-fashion market Shein has become a major player in Australian fashion, particularly among younger consumers. Once, we knew our competitors.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

We currently live in an era marked by economic uncertainty, environmental consciousness, and a desire for uniqueness, Australians are increasingly embracing second-hand shopping. The hunt for the thrill of it One of the driving appeals of second-hand shopping lies in the exhilaration of the search, the dopamine release gained in the hunt.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Australian consumers are becoming more conscious of the social, environmental, and economic implications of their purchasing choices. A recent report by Baptist World Aid, based on responses from over 2000 Australians surveyed by research firm McCrindle in September, revealed an increased awareness of the impact of consumer choices.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Shopping is now an omnichannel, 24-hour-a-day experience that spans mobile, SMS, in-app purchases, social media channels, and digital wallets. Consumers want to be entertained. Increased engagement leads to higher sales. Increase customer engagement. What can gaming do for retailers? Increase sales and revenue.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 21, 2024

IR : You’ve mentioned a few brands in the portfolio that are quite big in Australia; is there any consumer demographic in particular in Australia that is loving these products? NA: Well, in consumer demographics, not only talking about Australia, many of our brands have extremely healthy consumer demographics.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 5, 2024

When you think about the types of businesses millennials and Gen Z consumers frequent, apparel or beauty brands may come to mind first, but what about home goods? Research shows that millennials make up an increasingly large part of the consumer base for home goods and furnishings, which includes products ranging from bedspreads to furniture.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

At Microsoft, we break down the metaverse i nto three strategies: consumer, enterprise, and industrial. Consumer metaverse. Centred around online gaming and Xbox, providing a platform for users to collaborate, engage with immersive experiences to explore, play games with their friends, and shop. Games & Engagement.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 5, 2025

It is now a place that offers moments of respite and discovery that online shopping cannot replicate. Consumer interest in retail third spaces American apparel and accessories brand Coach recently opened a Coach Coffee Shop within the Jersey Shore Premium Outlets. The idea of a third space in retail isnt new.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 13, 2025

After years of searching and research, Ross eventually realized just how large of a market there was for consumers like herself and knew she had to take matters into her own hands. It is this deep understanding of how consumers want to be marketed to and the power of storytelling that Ross has achieved success.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Right now, we’re dealing with financial strain, ongoing changes in consumer habits, and increased online competition.” For Gray, bricks-and-mortar stores continue to be an asset, especially for apparel retailers, where sensory engagement enhances the experience, but brands need to be clear on their positioning.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 2, 2025

Officially reopening its doors on April 3, the reimagined store features a striking new concept that blends innovation with immersive sensory experiences, marking a bold move to redefine the bricks-and-mortar shopping experience. To visually see those ingredients is a really important part of the consumer journey.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

With consumer sentiment and discretionary spend down, many retailers are already facing reduced profit margins and a higher cost of doing business, making hefty discounting for prolonged periods a particularly costly exercise. It also provided customers with more time to shop these deals. This presents a predicament for retailers.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 28, 2025

Its just the way I like to shop. It’s a personalised experience and we wanted the customer to feel like they’re in a beautiful home when shopping in-store, Bartel said. Fostering a comfortable, hospitable experience is important to Bartel because some people do find that experience of shopping really daunting, she said.

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Theatro

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

By offering real-time assistance and on-demand knowledge, Theatro IQ helps retailers maximize their technology investments and leads to enhanced employee engagement, reduced turnover, and improved customer experiences. Balancing these expectations with cost-effective service delivery presents a significant challenge.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Recent research has revealed that luxury Australia retailers aren’t doing enough to capture the attention of, and drive consumer spending by, migrants of Asian background and heritage. In order to do so effectively, she stressed the importance of understanding the various factors and intricacies that inform their consumer behaviour.

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Inside Retail

JULY 27, 2023

Personalisation was initially lost in the mass market and the anonymity of online shopping, but retailers are using customer data to create highly personalised shopping experiences, from recommendations to tailored promotions. The consumer demand for a personalised experience is immense and growing.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 2, 2021

In a new report from Emarsys, All I Want for Christmas , 1000 Australian consumers shared their concerns about shopping for gifts this year. With the busiest shopping period of the year almost upon us, it’s vital marketers and retailers understand what consumers want, how they shop for Christmas and their frustrations.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

A survey by software broker Capterra showed 78 per cent research products on platforms like TikTok before purchasing and 54 per cent have shopped directly through social media apps; however, the Love Song survey by Live Nation found that 83 per cent prioritise real-world experiences over digital ones.

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 2, 2025

With brands having to work harder than ever to maintain attention, loyalty and consumer spend, powering authenticity with imagination – have driven impressive commercial results through dynamic retail design. So, what can we expect in 2025 and how can Checkland Kindleysides help retailers?

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Inside Retail

APRIL 6, 2025

With malls, e-commerce giants, and niche retailers vying for consumer attention, these legacy institutions must reimagine their purpose in an increasingly digital and experience-driven retail environment. Once seen as a staple of urban retail, department stores in China are undergoing a transformative reinvention.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 20, 2022

Online marketplace Redbubble says its sales fell by 16 per cent in the third quarter, despite a high level of returning customers who first engaged with the brand during Covid lockdowns. Last year, the business hit $144 million in profit, up by 118 per cent, reflecting its strong consumer demand over the holiday period.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 22, 2025

It wasnt long ago that shopping required a trip to the store, with no guarantee that the item you wanted would be in stock. Today, consumers expect the freedom to shop on their own terms, being able to review all the options available to them online and without disrupting their daily routines.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 24, 2022

But before you start overhauling your supply chain or re-thinking your business’ carbon footprint, here are some insights from consumers on what makes a successful – and authentic – sustainable retailer. Here’s why a shopper will choose to shop with you. Consistency is key. Shoppers want to contribute. Download the report here.

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Retail Times

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Future Stores has appointed global shopping guru Kate Hardcastle MBE as non-executive director of global consumer engagement Future Stores is proudly positioning itself as a unique hybrid retail media platform at the intersection of DOOH (digital-out-of-home) media and experiential retail.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 21, 2025

Despite the mounting cost of doing business in the US, due to tariffs and trade headwinds, co-founder Omar Sabre told Inside Retail the decision wasnt a leap of faith; it was based on clear signals from its consumer base and the strength of its operations. That told us we werent just resonating; we were building lasting relevance, Sabre said.

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Theatro

OCTOBER 22, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 78% of Holiday Shoppers Concerned about Store Safety This Year, New Theatro Survey Shows Despite safety concerns, one in four shoppers say they plan to shop more in-person for holiday gifts–but with higher expectations, lower patience and delayed purchases as economic pressures and tech annoyances loom large.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 6, 2025

million shoppers, in a time when many retailers struggled to maintain shopper engagement. Among Amazon shoppers in the UK, 70 per cent now shop there at least once a month, while 17 per cent use the online marketplace weekly. And over the 12 months to June 2024, Roy Morgan data showed, Amazon Australia acquired another 1.1

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 27, 2024

That means we can provide a better service, and a better price to the consumer,” he added. “We are committed to providing our UAE customers with an immersive and informative, hands-on shopping experience delivering a wide range of high-quality products at an affordable price point,” he added.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 2, 2023

Social commerce and live shopping. Browsing and shopping directly on social media platforms has long been a hallmark of e-commerce in China, now, it’s finally coming to Australia. Half of the GTV of e-commerce in China now comes from live shopping. Live shopping is essentially the modern-day, more sophisticated version of TVSN.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Emporium Melbourne shopping centre has welcomed a slew of high-profile retailers in the past month. By catering to the evolving needs of consumers, and using data to drive these decisions, Emporium Melbourne has maintained its strong mix of fashion tenants while growing its premium dining, automotive, entertainment and co-working offerings.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 20, 2025

Over the years, the festival has evolved to prioritise artistic accessibility and community-driven engagement, ensuring its relevance and impact for audiences across generations. Teo said experiential events like Artbox are reshaping retail by transforming traditional shopping into immersive, multi-sensory experiences.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 2, 2025

Regarding marketing and selling products to consumers, product imagery is unquestionably one of the most important selling points. When considering the prevalence and dominance of e-commerce and digital shopping channels, traditional brick-and-mortar retail stores may question where this leaves them.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

We are transforming our brand experience to deepen our engagement with kids and kidults in Asia,” Leo Tsoi, CEO at Toys ‘R’ Us Asia, told Inside Retail. We have iterated with six generations of store concepts over the past six quarters to significantly elevate the shopping experience with immersive environments.”

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 24, 2023

“When it comes to makeup, I always say, ‘use without caution,’ and now you can shop without caution, too.” However, beauty brands and other companies in various retail sectors have been integrating AR technology into the consumer shopping experience since well before 2020. In 2020, 83.1

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 29, 2024

To craft remarkable physical retail spaces, forward-thinking retailers can focus on what we call the SUPER approach: Surprising, Unique, Personalised, Engaging, and Repeatable. Surprising experiences elicit joy and excitement, emotions that make customers feel more positive and engaged. This plays a role in memory recall.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 20, 2024

The term 1-per-center refers to the wealthiest 1 per cent of consumers. Which is why Mytheresa North American president Heather Kaminetsky said the ultimate secret to catering to the 1 per cent consumer is offering them the one thing money can’t buy: time. “I That’s where we make shopping easy for them.”

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Inside Retail

JULY 3, 2022

Online shopping today happens across a wide range of digital touchpoints. Each interaction with a customer is an opportunity for retailers and brands to shine, delight them with a great shopping experience , and build a trusting relationship. And customers expect blazing fast, personalised service – anytime and on any device.

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