Inside Retail

APRIL 17, 2023

Australian consumers are increasingly turning to marketplaces to search, discover and purchase new products, offering major opportunities for local brands. New research from Pattern’s Marketplace Consumer Trends Report – 2023 highlights that 92 per cent of consumers plan to shop on a marketplace this year.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Consumer protection laws need a radical overhaul in order to keep step with the digitisation of retail, a new report by the Consumer Policy Research Centre has found. The online consumer experience is often curated with dark patterns, including algorithms and bundled consent,” said CPRC chief executive Lauren Solomon. “94

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Inside Retail

JUNE 20, 2021

Lockdowns with little advance notice, panic buying, supply chain disruptions, hastily made changes to health and safety regulations, and extreme swings in consumer needs and expectations. How did they fare and how have consumers changed due to their pandemic experience? Consumers unevenly impacted. Adaptability tested.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

This is not just a transient trend but a robust response to the changing consumer, who now craves the tactile satisfaction of in-store shopping along with the personalisation and convenience of online commerce. Today’s consumers might browse products online and then feel, try and buy them in physical stores.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

A cursory glance through the history books shows us how patterned and predictable the impact of a crisis is on innovation. The effect of the pandemic on society is highly patterned and predictable. New technologies have sprung up to connect consumers at a time of increasing distance. Crisis: a connection catalyst.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Marketplace shopping has become mainstream in Australia, with 93 percent of consumers using platforms like Amazon, Catch and Temu to search, discover and purchase new products last year. Notably, 80 percent of shoppers who were in the $200,000 income bracket bought on Amazon, reflecting its strong reach among higher-income consumers.

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Inside Retail

JULY 31, 2023

In the face of a mounting cost-of-living crisis, consumer spending is changing rapidly. According to Fifth Dimension’s research, consumers make the vast majority of their purchasing decisions – as much as 90 per cent – unconsciously, Spooner told Inside Retail. That’s what will drive loyalty. Together, that’s an unassailable position.”

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Inside Retail

MAY 16, 2021

Much of the food industry rests on trust – a sense of safety and security that has to be present if a consumer is to dare take a bite of any manufacturer’s product. They don’t want to be the contact that passes the consumer dud food, right? Where does it come from? How has it been made? What are the ingredients listed on the pack?

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Consumers are placing a premium on the romanticised ‘village life’. Many consumers have cooled to impersonal shopping experiences and are dreaming about shopping in a way that is connected, simple, and friendly. Some have developed more cosy shopping patterns in their local areas and may frequent only a small range of shops.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 19, 2023

Recent years have seen rapidly evolving changes in all areas of consumer behaviour and there is little doubt it will continue in terms of the products and services that people want, who they want them from, and where and when they want to access them. Rather than talking about what we do when we’re out there, it’s about how it makes us feel.”

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Hunton Andrews Kurth

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Regulators at the federal and state level have recently made clear their focus on enforcement actions against “dark patterns.” We previously summarized the FTC’s enforcement policy statement from October 2021 warning companies against using dark patterns that trick consumers into subscription services.

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Retail Bound

APRIL 23, 2024

From traditional brick-and-mortar stores to the rise of e-commerce, product startups have had to adapt and keep up with changing consumer behavior. In recent years, technological advancements and shifting consumer preferences have caused significant disruptions in the retail landscape.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 25, 2021

Brands have quickly identified that commuting patterns are directly affecting demand. The post How Covid-19 is reshaping the consumer appeared first on Inside Retail. Targeted data-led precision. Flexibility. Coverage across 99.9 per cent of Australia and New Zealand. Building profit with scale and precision. Scope a project with us.

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Inside Retail

MAY 9, 2024

And it is becoming increasingly apparent that the government, retail industry and consumers will all need to play a part in easing the current economic circumstances. The nationwide drop in consumer spending due to the rising cost of essential goods and services has created a prevailing narrative of greedy price-gouging retailers.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Consumer data is undoubtedly a critical resource for retailers. The data retailers collect can also have value to consumers. If retailers use it well, consumers can benefit from better personalisation in product offers, promotions, and communications. Yet not all consumers find personalisation appealing.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 12, 2023

It comprises a trendy blue shirt, patterned PJ trousers, sleep shorts, a romper, a slinky nightie and a kimono gown. “We This collection offers consumers an enchanting taste of our Parisian Moulin Rouge world through Peter Alexander’s unique designs.

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Retail Times

JANUARY 8, 2024

AliExpress, an international online retail marketplace under Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group, today launches its inaugural Consumer Insights report exploring the online shopping landscape across Europe. Online shopping […] If you want more information Retail Times get in touch!

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

“The rebound in January follows a sharp fall in December when consumers pulled back on spending after taking advantage of Black Friday sales in November. Australian Bureau of Statistics data showed that January retail sales rose 1.1 per cent on a year-on-year and month-on-month basis. ‘Other’ retailing sales climbed 2.8

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Inside Retail

APRIL 16, 2024

For Beard, retail should go beyond the product and instead be approached as a form of theatre that creates magic, generates connection and evokes emotion for consumers – what he calls “retailtainment”. Create the brand, the emotion, the resonance, break [consumers] patterns so they remember you,” concluded Beard.

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RetailMinded

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Businesses have effectively moved away from traditional sales techniques and eagerly seized the opportunities provided by direct-to-consumer (D2C) sales due to the quick progress of digital technology. This involves detailed research and data analytics to gain insights into consumer trends and tastes.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 4, 2022

‘Internet sweeps’ have been organised by the ACCC (Australian Competition and Consumer Commission) to identify companies making environmental and sustainability claims they cannot back up – also termed ‘greenwashing’ – and platforms publishing misleading reviews.

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Inside Retail

JULY 29, 2021

According to a recent online consumer study , published by the e-commerce accelerator, Pattern, 86 per cent of Australians have made a purchase online in the past month. The majority of consumer spending was also seen in this month, with revenue reported 50 per cent higher than the monthly average. . per cent of retail spend.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 6, 2022

Pattern Australia has released its fourth annual report on consumer considerations and e-commerce. DTC is also a big winner with most consumers anticipating they will spend more online via a brand’s own digital channels. . 44 per cent of e-commerce consumers are planning to spend more on marketplaces in 2022.

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Parcel Pending

AUGUST 9, 2023

In today’s fast-paced world, consumers are always on the move—whether it’s a quick trip to the grocery store, collecting packages, or making an impromptu visit to grab a forgotten item from an online order placed the previous night. Delivery to home remains a favorite among consumers.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Strong online traffic on Black Friday demonstrated a notable pattern of shoppers putting time and effort into selecting the lowest-cost, best-value merchandise, said Rob Garf, vice president and general manager for retail at Salesforce, which tracks data flowing through its Commerce Cloud e-commerce service. And they won once again.”

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 28, 2023

A spokesperson said the trial provided “valuable insight” into customer buying patterns however, it wasn’t the “right time” to expand. Meanwhile, Neil Moody, GM of Focus Insights ANZ, said Aldi is making ground against its major grocery rivals as consumers shop around for value.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 2, 2024

In the past, factory workers would distress each pair of Levi’s by hand according to a physical sample created by a designer, but today, it’s all done with digital patterns and lasers. Those details aren’t the consumer’s job to know about, but they’re definitely my job to tackle,” Dillinger said.

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E Delevry

JUNE 16, 2022

ASOS has seen a “significant increase” in returns rates in the UK and Europe towards the end of the three months ended 31 May 2022 which it says reflects inflationary pressures on consumers. The post ASOS blames high returns rates on inflationary pressures on consumers appeared first on eDelivery.net.

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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

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

This has been heightened by an increase in the popularity of Black Friday sales and growing cost of living pressures combining to drive a change in usual consumer spending patterns.”

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Retail Focus

MARCH 28, 2023

There have been changes in priorities around consumer spending. Where customers accustomed do consumption patterns in the past decades? Consumers were often more loyal to certain brands than they are now. Retailers may use a combination of these strategies to educate consumers to adopt new habits. Ghalia BOUSTANI.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 6, 2023

This collapse follows the demise of Australian furniture brand Brosa late last year – which cited declining sales and cash flow pressures – as well as heightened challenges faced by small-to-medium sized retailers that are struggling to cope with rising costs, and a slowdown in foot traffic and consumer activity. The jury is out.”

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Inside Retail

MARCH 19, 2024

The ease of returns has become a basic expectation among consumers shopping online. Consumers expect a seamless, self-serve experience that offers transparency through the journey, for example, such as track and trace can offer.” Daly recommends customising returns to offer high-value customers a VIP experience.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

As we venture into 2024, Australian retailers stand at the crossroads of evolving consumer behaviours, economic uncertainties, and technological advancements. This transition ushered in an era where consumers seamlessly navigated between digital and physical channels, choosing the path of least resistance for their purchases.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

In line with consumer preferences, retailers of all sizes are increasingly seeking to transition from a linear to a more circular business model. Rather than manufacturing new flannel fabric for this product line, Converse has partnered with Beyond Retro, a UK-based fashion and vintage retailer, and is utilising existing flannel patterns.

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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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