Inside Retail

JUNE 19, 2023

Children’s goods retailer Toys ‘R’ Us says it plans to open a 3000sqm experiential retail hub in Victoria if the company’s capital raising plan is successful. To date, the company has improved its gross margin in the Australian direct-to-consumer e-commerce division from 16.4 per cent in February to 22.3

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Inside Retail

MAY 9, 2023

Children’s goods retailer Toys ‘R’ Us says its strategic turnaround plan announced in March is on track and it has already achieved cost savings of $4 million this year. To date, the company has improved its gross margin in the Australian direct-to-consumer e-commerce division from 16.4 per cent in February to 22.3 per cent in April.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Beauty retailer Mecca is creating new opportunities to connect with Christmas shoppers by introducing gift card vending machines in high foot traffic areas of Australia’s major cities. The technology combines PayWave and credit card payment with dispensing capabilities for gift cards between $25 – $100. Challenging perceptions.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 26, 2024

The retailer also expects to benefit from the trend of electric bikes, and it has two national expos this year to showcase the company’s fleet to consumers. Club 99 is $5 for a lifetime membership and gives customers a hoard of benefits that range from annual gift vouchers, member discounts and access to 99 Bikes classes.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 18, 2023

How will consumers be spending their dollars in the week leading up to Christmas, what are retailers doing to entice consumers in-store and which retailers will benefit from this? These are pressing questions that many in the industry will be asking themselves in the final few big shopping days of the year. Here is what’s happening.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

In 2021, Lululemon launched Like New, a re-commerce initiative that encourages customers to trade in gently used items in exchange for a gift card, and by 2025, the company aims for at least 75 per cent of its materials to be sustainable. “We Another important success factor for Lululemon is the tailored approach it takes to each market.

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Inside Retail

MAY 7, 2024

Stores are syncing product releases and advertising campaigns to calendar events, meanwhile, consumers are planning their purchases to the retail calendar. Inside Retail spoke to Dr Jason Pallant, RMIT senior marketing lecturer, to unpack how retail became reliant on event-based sales and strategies to regain year-long stability.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 28, 2021

Woolworths Group has pulled the plug on plans to open a Dan Murphy’s store in Darwin after an independent panel ruled that the development should not go ahead. Jana Bowden, an expert in consumer psychology and consumer engagement at Macquarie University Business School, told Inside Retail that Woolworths “dodged a bullet”.

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Inside Retail

MAY 9, 2021

SS: The market trends are consistent with what Witchery has experienced in the past 12 months. SS: Covid has undoubtedly impacted the way consumers are shopping, and it’s impossible to ignore the consistent growth in the digital space as a result. IR: What are your plans for Witchery going into the next financial year?

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Here, she discusses her philosophy for finding and managing good people, the global company’s sprawling plans for expansion, the importance of an exciting customer experience in toy stores, and more. For example, we’re looking at ways that our AI can help gift-givers choose something that’s perfect for their specific loved one.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The plan, according to Oroton’s chief executive Jenny Child is to inspire customers to come in-store to check out the technology, as well as invite passersby to engage with the mirrors. While Oroton is the first brand in Australia to bring Zero10’s smart mirrors to market, other brands have been experimenting with similar technologies.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Bright Data , the global industry leader in making public web data accessible to all, has today released new research that reveals consumer sentiments around the 2021 holiday shopping season, including Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The research, carried out by Vanson Bourne , surveyed 4,000 consumers across the US and UK.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

This has allowed them to undercut other brands and get more margin – a strategy that is paying off as consumers become more stretched, allowing Coles to increase home brand sales 9.4 Away from their physical stores, they are offering telehealth , insurance , mobile phone plans , gift cards , and deliveries at work.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Will the rising cost of living cramp consumer spending in the most important quarter of the retail calendar? . We have been planning our peak season since early this year, so I think we’re well-placed to achieve great results. Over $1000, with over $400 of that going to holiday gifts specifically.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Retailers worldwide have battled slowing conditions, with Australian footwear giant Accent Group and American fashion brand Guess recently highlighting the impact lower consumer confidence is having on the wider market. Still, many shoppers have indicated that they are planning to wait for ‘better deals’ closer to the end of the year.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Even before thinking about the specifics, the timing of these sales appears challenging for both retailers and consumers, not to mention supply chains. Noticing these challenges, we teamed up with Associate Professor John Hopkins to explore how BFCM might be impacting Christmas, from supply chain to consumer behaviour.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Consumers are still feeling enormous financial pressures, and many are heading into this period with little optimism towards their finances. Such economic strain is leading to behavioural changes in the way consumers are shopping and planning their festive budgets. But this shouldn’t just be a retail race to the bottom.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Despite the efforts that go into planning, maintaining and marketing local shopping areas, the people who use these places are often not consulted about what they actually want and need on their main street. We wanted to find out what consumers see as their ideal local shopping street. What are the key shops and services?

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 13, 2021

On the flipside, consumers prefer to be told what gift to buy (32 per cent) and want to be more thoughtful with their gift choices this Christmas (31 per cent). To find out how you can market to your customers this festive season, visit: [link].

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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

JANUARY 23, 2024

While Valentine’s Day has traditionally been marketed towards those in romantic relationships, efforts to broaden the scope of the holiday to include friends, pets and even oneself, have created new opportunities for a wider range of businesses to get involved. On average, consumers spent US$192.80 billion in 2022.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 12, 2023

In recent years, India has emerged as a major market for luxury brands. The country’s growing economy and expanding middle class have created a favourable environment for global brands to set up shop and tap into a new consumer base. billion Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) shipments by 2030.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 1, 2023

As cost of living pressures continue to rise, a large proportion of their consumer base is pulling back on non-essential items to ensure they can afford to pay bills and other essentials. As a result, chocolate confectionery prices in Australia have surged, with companies targeting both ends of the market to stimulate sales.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 6, 2022

Pattern Australia has released its fourth annual report on consumer considerations and e-commerce. Impressively, Amazon has managed to hold onto the accelerated gains it made in the last two years when consumers were in lockdown, and the research finds that e-commerce shoppers have no plans to slow their spending on the marketplace in 2022.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Berkshire Hathaway’s toy company Jazwares has acquired toy distributor Big Balloon, as part of its global expansion plans. Jazwares Australia will have a major impact on the toy industry in the long-term, with the team’s laser focus on Jazwares’ brands and business, adding value to all retail partners and consumers,” Zebersky added.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 21, 2023

The month-long festivities that include gift exchanges, iftar events and shopping for new clothes and house decor has always had a significant impact on retail in years before, however, this year marks the first Ramadan celebrations for some time without any Covid restrictions. But it is not just muslims who are embracing Ramadan this year.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 26, 2024

It’s a trend that’s also playing out close to home with Roy Morgan’s Future of Australian Retail address highlighting the dichotomy between the $8 billion in sales cheap offshore marketplaces are sucking out of the market versus the increase in people wanting to shop more ethically and sustainably while still looking for quality.

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Interflora, has unveiled its new brand platform, Say More, as part of its wider plans to pivot the business to better appeal to a younger audience.

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RetailMinded

JULY 29, 2023

According to McKinsey & Company , 75% of consumers are exploring new shopping behaviors, indicating a significant change in their preferences and priorities. Understanding Changing Consumer Behavior The retail industry is undoubtedly no longer what it used to be; customer shopping habits and preferences are quickly changing.

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RetailMinded

JULY 29, 2023

According to McKinsey & Company , 75% of consumers are exploring new shopping behaviors, indicating a significant change in their preferences and priorities. Understanding Changing Consumer Behavior The retail industry is undoubtedly no longer what it used to be; customer shopping habits and preferences are quickly changing.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 12, 2023

During the years affected by Covid-19 pandemic restrictions, when freedom of movement was restricted, Australian retailers redoubled their efforts to consolidate their position in the local market. But, with consumers facing rising inflation and cost of living pressures across the world, the stakes for international expansion are high.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 4, 2024

Due to growing safety concerns, especially for femme-presenting individuals and the elderly, the market for non-lethal self-defense weapons, such as pepper sprays or wearable devices, is expanding, especially in North America. According to Verified Market Research , the self-defense products market was valued at around $2.9

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

According to PwC, trust has declined in the past year with only 30 per cent of people saying they have trust in consumer markets compared to 32 per cent the year prior. The latter may take longer to implement but the next eight weeks could be spent creating an execution plan.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Chinese consumers are typically known for lavish spending on high-end handbags, clothes and accessories that sustain Western luxury brands. Chinese consumers are “spoiling themselves with those little things and they’re loving something novel,” said Mark Tanner, founder of marketing agency China Skinny.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 22, 2021

The Australia-based website offers fashion, footwear, homewares, garden, health, food, liquor and gifts, with brands and products selected by the Starts at 60 team to meet older shoppers’ needs. Let’s face it – this generation has run a household for decades, so some of the marketing stunts used on younger generations really fall flat here.”.

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RetailMinded

OCTOBER 30, 2022

A poll of 250 retailers found 45 per cent have surplus goods they’re desperate to offload – with fashion, toys and gifts, baby and toddler the sectors struggling the most being . However, 41 per cent of all retailers polled intend to take steps to fix inventory planning issues ahead of the holiday season.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Geezy Go, an online-only supermarket that launched in Sydney in August, is setting up shop in Melbourne on Wednesday and will soon hit New Zealand as part of its rapid expansion plan. “We’re The business plans to expand to 200 locations globally by the end of this year, and New Zealand is next on the cards.

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