Inside Retail

AUGUST 27, 2023

But if you’re in the habit of just doing a big promotion and blasting it at your customers and followers, you’re in for a rude shock this year. That means not just promotions for sales events, but order confirmations, delivery notifications, and two-way conversational messaging. Get in front of your customers (or in their pocket).

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 5, 2023

A 2023 BFCM Aftermath Report by Klaviyo – an intelligent marketing automation platform – found that 25 per cent of all consumers and 32 per cent of Gen Z consumers are still holiday shopping post-BFCM. This week the company shares four strategies that retailers can leverage to capitalise on post-BFCM momentum and retain new customers.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

As the annual Black Friday Cyber Monday (BFCM) shopping season nears, it’s not too late to review strategies to optimise sales during this key annual retail festival. Review your strategy for abandoned carts Do you have an extra carrot to entice customers who abandoned their carts without completing the transaction?

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 3, 2023

Strategies like this have become commonplace in the fast food sector, as restaurants seek to generate publicity and drive sales by rolling out outrageous gastronomic creations that they hope will become viral sensations. Ng said that consumers appreciate seeing brands come together, or extending their offerings into new formats or categories.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

While Australian retail’s annual peak season may have dawned, “a perfect storm of challenges” has created an extremely difficult time for retailers who are facing higher overheads and falling spending as consumers adapt to the cost of living crisis. Zahra also believes it is essential that retailers appeal to consumer values.

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Creative Displays Now

OCTOBER 11, 2023

So, what is seasonal merchandise, and how can you execute a seasonality strategy effectively? In this guide, we’ve outlined all you need to know about what seasonal merchandise is and five seasonal merchandising strategies you can implement for retail success. What Is Seasonal Merchandising?

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Retail Focus

JUNE 19, 2023

Akeneo , the Product Experience company, today released its 2023 B2C Survey: Product Experience Satisfaction Around the World , an annual mission to understand how consumers make decisions when buying products, how product experiences impact those decisions and what product information is important to them.

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Inside Retail

JULY 4, 2021

Toys “R” Us has announced the appointment of chief operating officer, Lian Yu, who has been promoted from her previous position of general manager of the brand. She will also be responsible for building a data analytics team and leading the Groups’ strategy around data science. According to Mittoni, Chill Factor made up 2.7

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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. I’ll then suggest some effective strategies that independent retailers can use to stay ahead of the competition. So let’s get to it!

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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. I’ll then suggest some effective strategies that independent retailers can use to stay ahead of the competition. So let’s get to it!

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Inside Retail

APRIL 26, 2024

Amidst multiple inquiries into the price-setting practices of Australian supermarkets, Woolworths and Coles are seemingly leading with more specials and promotions than ever. Consumers deserve clear and transparent pricing so they can be sure they’re actually getting value for money.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

And all of that will change the psyche of under-pressure consumers and the business sector. The recent soft retail figures could signal a low point as consumer confidence starts to build once again. Instead, get ready to promote a mix of products including the more desirable/higher-margin items. How can you capitalise on it?

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CAAD

JANUARY 31, 2024

In the digital era, companies are adopting increasingly innovative strategies to reach consumers more directly and effectively. Strategies that are revolutionising the way brands engage with consumers, providing new opportunities and challenges in the competitive world of commerce.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 29, 2021

Lacoste Japan, operator of the French premium casual brand, has collected zero-party data based on the consent of the consumer in preparation for the upcoming restrictions on the use of cookie data. Consumers were asked to choose their favourite long sleeve polo colours and vote against other colours. Campaign objectives.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

In the ever-evolving retail landscape, technology has swiftly moved from being a novelty to becoming the linchpin of both operational and customer-centric strategies. Today’s consumers might browse products online and then feel, try and buy them in physical stores.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 26, 2023

Almost a decade ago, Harvard Business School professor Gary Pisano famously wrote that companies should consider creating an innovation strategy. Today, an innovation strategy is not just an optional nice thing to have — it’s a requirement for companies that want to be successful.

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Compliantia

JULY 4, 2023

In fact, for brick and mortar retailers, promotions generally account for anywhere from 10% to 45% of total revenue. Understanding how to manage seasonal sales and promotions is key to running a successful store. This job of managing promotions becomes more complex when you start adding multiple locations into the mix.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

million through a placement aimed at powering the business’ post-Covid, and post-transformation, strategy. The last few years have been difficult for the daigou-focused business, which set about transforming to a social-first marketplace offer to sell Australian and New Zealand produced goods directly to Chinese consumers.

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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

APRIL 26, 2024

With this momentum continuing into this year, it’s the perfect time for retailers to reexamine their strategies and restructure with growth and scale in mind. Customer retention With both consumers and retailers feeling the pinch of increasing costs, customer retention will be a key theme of 2024.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 24, 2024

Legacy denim brand, Levi Strauss & Co has rolled out a direct-to-consumer first strategy across its East Pacific Asia market. Inside Retail sat down with Nuholt Huisamen, managing director of Levi Strauss & Co for East Asia Pacific, to unpack what the future of the DTC-first strategy means for the Asia market.

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Creative Displays Now

MARCH 4, 2024

Whether you’re an experienced product developer or new to the retail industry, you must know strategies for introducing customers to your products and continuing to grow revenue. In-store marketing: These are the marketing collateral and techniques businesses use to promote their products within a physical environment.

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Retail Focus

MARCH 6, 2024

Whether you’re a seasoned enthusiast or a curious newcomer, learning how to navigate the landscape of sales and promotions is essential for snagging your favorite mushroom-infused treats at wallet-friendly prices.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 4, 2021

Australia’s consumer commission, the ACCC, is asking the government to consider the promotion of toddler formula as part of its review of the Marketing in Australia of Infant Formula (MAIF) Agreement later this year. In practice, this includes restricting most marketing by manufacturers and retailers to consumers.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 29, 2024

This ambitious undertaking marks a significant milestone in the evolution of both companies, propelling them into a new era of international growth and consumer engagement. This partnership will mark the first time The North Face brand is entering the North African market,” he pointed out.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 9, 2023

As consumers manage cost of living pressures, it’s led to a pullback in spending across the retail landscape, particularly in non-discretionary categories. CommBank’s latest Consumer Insights Report shows that around one in four Australians have not enough, or just enough, to meet household expenses.

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Inside Retail

MAY 11, 2023

As Australian retailers see consumers returning to in-person shopping, the drive to present eye-catching fitouts to a digital-savvy customer base has become critical in strengthening brands and creating unique and immersive shopping experiences.

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CAAD

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The answer to today’s dynamic and highly competitive business context is called Consumer Centricity. Companies must ensure that their strategies provide fast, personalized and fluid interactions , regardless of the moment or communication channel chosen by the user. Now: what does it really mean to be consumer centricity?

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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

MARCH 14, 2024

Etri emphasised that Skippy’s intention and business strategy is to move volume, so it passes on savings from suppliers and doesn’t use large markups to drive profit. Major brands stocked in supermarkets in most cases use a premiumisation strategy to differentiate from supermarkets’ private-label brands.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 19, 2024

The firm cited lower consumer sentiment, which was impacted by the macroeconomic environment, as well as inflated input costs and aggressive competition. For the 26 weeks ended December 31, group sales edged up to $362.8 million from $348.5 million in the first half of FY23. By segment, sales in Australia were up 10.2

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 13, 2022

SMS marketing is a staple in today’s direct-to-consumer toolkit, opening new opportunities for customer engagement, retention, and revenue growth. The channel’s reach and popularity have extended to all corners of the world, including in Australia, where more brands and consumers are going mobile to not only communicate but shop.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 29, 2023

In its preliminary half-year results, JB Hi-Fi attributed record sales to strong consumer demand, and its well-executed promotional strategies during Boxing Day and Black Friday. In general, she believes the brand has set itself up well by investing in omnichannel strategies, and integrating its online and in-store experience.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 1, 2023

Growing consumer expectations of free delivery and free returns are placing pressure on retailers who on one hand recognise customer demand, but on the other are trying to reduce their operating costs. Retailers faced with rising delivery costs driven by shippers can implement several strategies to mitigate the problem, said Pope.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 27, 2022

Consumers are at the heart of all we do. While multinational brands had always dominated the Indian market, their beauty products were not really suited to the skin complexion of the typical Indian consumer. Celebrating uniqueness.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

It’s safe to say the platform has some winning strategies that keep consumers coming back. However, Temu’s consumers are beginning to view it as offering affordable products that do not necessarily compromise on quality. It also works especially well with sales promotions. Why has Temu been such a massive success?

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Retail Focus

APRIL 4, 2024

Expert Manager at Univers Retail | Ephemeral Retailing Specialist | Published Author | Speaker In the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of contemporary business, the concept of digital transformation has emerged as a pivotal force shaping industries and strategies at an unprecedented pace.

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