Retail Focus

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Last year, UK shoppers were tipped to have spent almost £1.63million on Super Saturday, as they topped up on last minute gifts and headed in-store to avoid Royal Mail strike disruption impacting online deliveries in the final shopping days before Christmas.

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Inside Retail

JULY 13, 2023

Consumers believe that sellers, distributors, and e-commerce stores share responsibility for ensuring product authenticity, with a desire for more ways to verify authenticity and reliable customer service. The post How the rise of online scams and fakes is changing consumer behaviour appeared first on Inside Retail.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 7, 2024

Since the launch of its global sustainability strategy, “Our Responsible Journey,” in 2020, Samsonite has sought to weave sustainability into every aspect of its operations. A notable campaign worth mentioning is its gifting program, usually held at the year-end celebrations.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 11, 2024

Steiff recognises the enormous potential of the Chinese market, especially in high-quality toys and gift items. An illustrative example of this approach is the recent launch of the Snoopy collection, catering directly to the preferences of Kidult consumers.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

The business restructure was driven by the brand’s desire to focus on direct-to-consumer sales and involved selling assets such as its B2B confectionary distribution business and the intellectual property of Chill Factor. The post Child’s play: Inside Toys ‘R’ Us’ expansion strategy appeared first on Inside Retail.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 13, 2023

When consumers search for holiday content online and in stores, they are still more likely than not to encounter Christmas-themed movies, home decor and gifting items. A separate report from Statista confirmed that in 2022, US consumers spent an average of $920 on Christmas gifts alone. billion and $966.6

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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

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

According to ARA boss Paul Zahra, much of this spending is set to be bargain-driven, as consumers seek savings where possible. However, many consumers are searching for value as well as price in their gift-giving, and want to buy products in line with their values. per cent on the previous year.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Luxury pop-up stores become essential brand levers amid the bustling atmosphere, presenting a distinct and enchanting shopping experience for consumers. Limited-edition releases and special bundles generate excitement, attracting discerning customers on the lookout for distinctive and opulent gifts.

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RetailMinded

JULY 9, 2021

This post highlights some of the marketing strategies businesses can deploy to not find new customers and keep existing ones. This may mean selling your product and offering their gifts and the like. With so many people yet to return to in-person shopping, you want to incorporate influencer marketing in your strategies.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 23, 2023

To compliment Red Run’s direct-to-consumer offering, the brand has partnered with ASICS to retail a select range of sneakers that have been specifically selected by Creative Director, Megan Kimmance to be styled with its fashion forward, versatile collections to offer customers a full provision of style from head to toe.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

New research from Combank shows a growing divergence between Australian consumers who say they’re comfortable and those who say they’re doing it tough, irrespective of their financial situation. We are finding that consumers are more discerning now. They’re being a lot more discerning with their discretionary dollars.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 12, 2023

In saying that, people are actually beginning to feel better about the economy and their own personal finances, Levine said, with consumer confidence topping 80 for the first time in several months, and Roy Morgan’s data showing people are largely comfortable with their personal finances and expecting to be even better off next year. “I

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Inside Retail

APRIL 12, 2023

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. Both strategies could work, in his opinion. “A billion, this still is a significant group.

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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 8, 2024

Usually – and especially for consumers shopping online – the first physical impression someone has of your brand is when they see it in its packaging. “So Jurcic counsels that the way goods are delivered to stores and displayed on shelves in boxes should be an important component of your brand’s overall marketing strategy. “If

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Christmas is coming early for retailers, with Australians preparing to spend $11 billion on Christmas gifts and a staggering 80 per cent expected to purchase before December, figures from Roy Morgan show. Take your marketing a step further and do outreach to ensure you’re included in third-party sales round-ups and seasonal gift guides.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 4, 2024

In an exclusive interview, Shiseido’s regional brand director of Apac Sher Le Chua offered invaluable insights into its innovative strategies, approach to addressing the global anti-aging skincare market, and the resonance of its latest campaign. The campaign is being led by Shiseido’s global ambassador, Anne Hathaway.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 2, 2024

The rise of the stationery market Research and Markets attributes the rise of this seemingly old-fashioned consumer product category to a few factors, including consumers’ preference for a tactile writing experience, the power of influencer marketing and the growth of e-commerce.

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Inside Retail

JULY 31, 2022

Founded in 2015, Bloomthis is an online florist in Malaysia specialising in handcrafted designer flowers, artisanal gifts and gourmet food on-demand. Husband and wife team Giden Lim and Penny Choo have focused on creating a joyful, easy-to-use gifting experience, with their proprietary technology and same day delivery service. “At

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

For example, we’re looking at ways that our AI can help gift-givers choose something that’s perfect for their specific loved one. Many consumers I speak to don’t realise that Toys ‘R’ Us is back in Australia. At the same time as fixing some of our basic technology stack, we’re also looking into innovations for our customers.

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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. More and more, consumers are looking for an alternative to cheap, sugary chocolate from the supermarket.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 3, 2024

The importance of delivering service excellence, irrespective of where or how the consumer makes their purchase has always been a priority for DHL, which is why this partnership is so significant. The retail sector is contending with an increasingly complex and dynamic environment.

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RetailMinded

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Facing a Christmas that some economists predict could be ‘called off’ in the eyes of consumers, retailers are braced to do all they can to help shoppers spread the cost; and in turn, keeping profits stable and business afloat. The old school marketing strategies for customer acquisition still work, but costs have exploded in recent years.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 12, 2024

Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows that outlet shopping has seen steady growth over the past few years, as an increasing number of consumers seek value-driven shopping experiences, driven by economic factors such as the rising cost of living. As a touch point, we measure brands and energy.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 29, 2024

While this might lead to a spike in short-term sales, it’s a strategy that can erode long-term profitability and dilute brand value. Here, the focus is on achieving balanced growth, anchoring strategies in long-term value creation through strategic pricing, effective customer relationship management, and a thorough grasp of unit economics.

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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

According to Roy Morgan data, the attitude of Australian consumers is shifting towards the circular economy with 34 per cent of Australians both buying and selling second-hand items. Review your sustainability strategies. And for retailers not yet on this journey, it’s time to work out how you can join in.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 22, 2024

Even though the Lunar New Year officially begins on February 10, and festivities will last through February 24, US retailers and eager consumers have already begun celebrating in earnest. million, with searches experiencing a 5.7 per cent increase in comparison to the year prior.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 17, 2022

Purpose is the new black when it comes to how consumers make purchase decisions. And it’s clearly on consumers’ minds too. Last year, Pinterest found a 50-per-cent increase in searches for sustainable Christmas decorations and a 35-per-cent increase for sustainable gift ideas. .

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Similarly, a birthday or anniversary flow can be set up – with or without a price drop promotion – targeting gift-givers or customers who want to treat themselves on their special day. No matter how well organised a brand’s supply chain and forward planning strategies work, any brand can suffer from an out-of-stock.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 17, 2021

Unprecedented demand in lifestyle and leisure gifted Super Retail Group record sales and earnings in FY21, with net profit doubling during the year to $306.8 Despite continued lockdowns across Australia, Super Retail saw total group sales jump 22 per cent to $3.45

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Retail Focus

AUGUST 22, 2022

The 1,500 sq ft unit is adjacent to BOSS and joins a number of Lindt outlet locations across the UK, and forms part of Railpen’s strategy in diversifying the tenant mix by combining F&B and retail stores.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

From subtle living room updates to kitting out our new home office spaces, there has been an understandable and undeniable growth in consumer appetite to elevate our spaces while so many of us have been spending more time at home,” Burchell told Inside Retail. “As It’s more of an add-on sale or gifting opportunity,” he said.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 18, 2022

As the end of the year approaches, retailers and shopping centres in Malaysia are seeing increased foot traffic and sales volumes, as shoppers come back with a vengeance to purchase gifts and other items for Christmas and New Year festivities. Changing consumer behaviour. Spotlight on Southeast Asia. Early signs of polarisation.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Retailers are enduring dynamic and challenging times as supply-chain disruption continues and consumer behaviour changes, both brought on by living in the Covid era. Consumers increasingly want a seamless and consistent shopping experience across a growing number of offline and online touchpoints. Offer gift cards.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

We sat down with Claus Kristensen to delve deeper into his vision, strategy, and goals for Lego’s future in the Asia Pacific region. “My We will open more Lego stores, focus on exciting partnerships and be present across all platforms where our consumers are looking for us. million concurrent players shortly after launch.

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