Inside Retail

JANUARY 12, 2023

Social commerce – shopping on social media platforms – is expected to reach US$1.2 Hootsuite contends that 81 per cent of shoppers research products on Instagram and Facebook, and that shopping is a top priority for 48 per cent of Pinterest users. Meta recently introduced a feature allowing for shopping through DMs.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 18, 2024

Already working with hundreds of retailers and brands, Scurri added a mixture of enterprise and mid-market retailers, including The Perfume Shop, BrandAlley, Victoria Plumbing, Loake Shoes, LeMieux and Weird Fish, to its roster of clients last year.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Having embraced digital shopping channels during the pandemic, Australian consumers have become well used to the personalisation and tailored content offered online. So how can physical retail stores replicate the experience and deliver an equally personalised interface for customers?

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

With the return to bricks-and-mortar shopping, retailers are seeking new ways to connect with consumers in a personalised and tailored way. Enter digital signage and kiosks, which are transforming the in-store experience and helping retailers deliver a customer experience that matches consumers’ online shopping expectations.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Hyperphysical experiences benefit retailers, particularly in appealing to the Gen Z audience, who seek more than just a transactional shopping process. The Hyperphysical Retail Revolution Hyperphysical retail is an innovative concept, heralding a new era in the world of luxury shopping. Hyperphysicality is not a temporary trend.

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 20, 2023

Covering 2,500 square feet of trading space, the new store will serve as a beauty shopping destination, tailored to customers’ needs and staffed by a team of Space NK experts. “We A makeup play table offers customers the opportunity to comfortably discover and test products.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 15, 2024

Although these three brands operate in very different retail sectors, Li, Piper and Pearson agreed on a few common tactics for effectively engaging with the Gen Z consumer, from focusing on and enhancing the in-store shopping experience to learning how to “share the pen” with this younger, social-media-savvy shopper.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

A recent global study conducted by the IBM Institute for Business Value sheds light on the escalating discontent among consumers with traditional shopping experiences, both in-store and online. The study reveals a significant appetite among consumers for AI-driven enhancements to their shopping journey.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The holiday season’s magical air of celebration and joy influences how people shop and engage with brands. Luxury pop-up stores become essential brand levers amid the bustling atmosphere, presenting a distinct and enchanting shopping experience for consumers.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 5, 2023

The impact of inflation and the rising cost of living has radically changed the way Australians are shopping, and is creating a turbulent outlook for retailers as shoppers tighten their purse strings. According to Nielsen’s research, digital catalogues are the most effective medium to drive customers in store.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Wanting to ensure it could stay at the forefront of customer innovation and deliver exceptional, brand-rich shopping experiences, Pinalli recently undertook an ambitious investment programme across its store estate.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Customer experience LSKD has ‘audacious’ growth plans for the next few years and Shaughnessy is expected to play a key role in helping the brand create a unique in-store experience and ensuring the right products are stocked in each store. Part of this expansion strategy is to give LSKD customers the ability to shop directly with the brand.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Scentre Group, which operates Westfield-branded shopping centres in Australia and New Zealand, says it finished last year with a leasing rate of 98.7 The group has an interest in 41 shopping centres across the two countries. The group has an interest in 41 shopping centres across the two countries. “We

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 15, 2021

A new report reveals that 43 per cent of Aussies plan to not shop at physical stores this holiday season due to concerns about the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The research also found that 41 per cent plan on shopping online at the same volume as they did during the height of the pandemic.

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VMS

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

retailers prepare for the busy holiday shopping season, more than 60 percent say they are having trouble finding qualified candidates to staff their stores, while 45 percent claim to be struggling to fill contact center and back-office positions. which specializes in customer engagement.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

As the year-end shopping season kicks off, Zalora , one of Asia’s leading online fashion retailers, and part of Global Fashion Group (GFG), is ramping up its marketing to capture consumers’ attention. As more customers added these items to their shopping carts, their prices dropped daily.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 20, 2021

People were shopping in stores and Black Friday, Cyber Monday were becoming successful sale events on those specific days. But people were starting to shop for Christmas around that time. In November, consumers became aware of global supply chain issues, spiking fear into them that Christmas shopping may be a major challenge.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The 2024 prediction was somewhat bearish given that the National Australia Bank reported the actual sales for the four-day Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping event were estimated at $7.1 Cheap prices will not necessarily offset an unsatisfying shopping experience and poor customer engagement, let alone service.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 9, 2023

It’s a strategic play that aims to redefine the shopping experience, bridging the gap between in-store and online retail. The story so far “We know that our customers appreciate online shopping, and increasingly look for the convenience of being able to shop and be inspired where, when and how they choose,” she told Inside Retail.

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Retail Focus

MARCH 7, 2023

Customers can test and try all sporting category equipment, footwear, and apparel from top brands such as Adidas, Kettler, Hoka, and Puma. At the heart of the store concept is a new ‘hub’ where customers engage with SPORT 2000’s team of experts for a conversation starter, sharing stories, and picking up the best advice.

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Retail Focus

JUNE 22, 2023

Original research of over 1,000 UK shoppers by ADvendio showed the impact of customer engagement via traditional advertising was diminishing, with UK shoppers saying they ignore over half (56%) of digital advertising they see, while 54% of search ads also go unnoticed by UK consumers.

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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. Amazon has been at the forefront of personalised shopping experiences.

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Inside Retail

MAY 2, 2022

Ray added digitalisation measures have helped provide normalcy after the pandemic, such as contactless payment systems, and antimicrobial coatings on self-service devices to keep shops clean. Airport retailers are welcoming data technological innovation to improve customer engagement,” Ray said.

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Retail Focus

AUGUST 4, 2022

The past 2 years have resulted in some major changes to the retail industry, such as a significant increase in online shopping, the rise of localisation and other changes in consumer behaviours. Pre-pandemic, engagement with global environmental issues was mired in a false sense of security and widespread apathy.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

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. This is especially essential in peak shopping periods, such as Valentine’s Day.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 24, 2022

However, the past few years have also exposed what online shopping just cannot replicate – human interaction, experiential shopping and social connection. . “We Here are some of the ways that businesses have reconsidered safe and convenient ways for customers to shop and pay in person. We are all inherently social beings.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Generative AI art: Luxury brands are using generative AI to create NFT [non-fungible tokens] art pieces and improve customer engagement opportunities. Customer service: AI-powered chatbots and virtual assistants are enabling many luxury brands to offer customer support, answer questions and handle purchase inquiries.

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Retail Focus

MAY 3, 2023

Being able to identify returning visitors – after first-party and session cookies have expired – is key to delivering a frictionless, high-converting on-site shopping experience. It found that none of the retailers audited (0%) showed evidence of being able to ‘remember’ the customer on a return visit.

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Retail Times

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Voyado, the Swedish retail technology platform, has been chosen by classic British brand, Silver Cross, to help them deliver personalised shopping experiences and increase customer engagement in the UK. Voyado has had a successful start to 2024, already announcing several new customer wins across well-known fashion brands.

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Inside Retail

JULY 12, 2023

A recent study conducted by customer engagement platform Twilio revealed that marketers in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region are not only embracing this transition but also recognising the vast potential of alternative data sources, particularly zero and first-party data.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 2, 2024

Throughout every year, a multitude of major and minor calendar events offer great opportunities to engage with customers at a time when they are open to shopping for friends, families or themselves. Develop automated email campaigns triggered by specific customer actions, like browsing a product without purchasing.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 29, 2021

After the success of this campaign, the two companies will continue to work on new methods of collecting consumer data and improving customer engagement using zero-party data. They were able to link customer IDs and preference data like hobbies, tastes, and purchase intentions, to make the in-store shopping experience more customised.

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Inside Retail

MAY 3, 2021

Online and in-person selling quickly became complementary strategies and soon that model gave way to omnichannel retailing – delivering a seamless customer experience across all platforms including physical space, e-commerce, mobile applications, and social media. Today, 73 per cent of shoppers say they shop across multiple platforms.

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Retail Focus

MAY 25, 2022

Nicky Lovell, Head of Outlets and Retail Business Development at Global Mutual comments: “Retailers are increasingly moulding portfolios to enhance overall brand visibility and grow customer engagement; outlet settings are an important part of that strategy and offer improved lease flexibility with rental commitment that is aligned to sales success.

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 12, 2023

This increase in visibility not only increases visibility, but also increases the likelihood of impulse purchases, turning a casual passerby into a satisfied customer. Creating a Memorable Shopping Experience In an era dominated by online shopping, the physical retail space must offer an experience that transcends the transactional.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Consumers shopping in physical stores are seeking a more personalised and relevant engagement with retailers today, based on their needs and desires – they want more than conversations with sales associates merely trying to sell them something. Technology’s growing role in engagement Technology is key to driving that engagement.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 7, 2024

It is one of the world’s largest aggregators for independent and DTC brands, which sell through Verishop’s website and mobile app, and provides new ways to shop with personalised content feeds and livestream shopping.

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