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Sharp improvement in retail sales as Omicron impact wanes

Inside Retail

The Omicron outbreak has failed to dampen retail sales despite initial concerns about foot traffic and staff constraints during the early part of January according to ARA CEO Paul Zahra. . Fresh Mastercard SpendingPulse data released Monday showed a 4.9-per-cent year-on-year increase in retail sales across the country in January and a 14.4-per-cent rise on pre-pandemic levels of two years ago. .

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Fairtrade sales boom by 14% as consumers demand sustainably sourced products and businesses ramp up ethical commitments

Retail Times

High consumer demand for Fairtrade products, including cocoa, bananas, wine, gold, and cosmetic reflects an increased shopper awareness of sustainability among shoppers, research shows.

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Super Retail Group delivers strong first-half sales, online growth

Inside Retail

Super Retail Group reported first-half results delivering $1.7 billion in revenue, supported by a strong inventory position despite supply chain disruptions. . The strong rebound position in the second quarter saw gross margins lift to 46.7 per cent above pre-Covid levels. The group’s like-for-like sales grew 3.6 per cent in the final 10 weeks, and online sales of the business increased 64 per cent – generating $389 million representing 23 per cent of total group sales. .

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Chanel, London

Retail Store Windows

This is a very simple scheme for this brand and perhaps given the time of year, it's not beneficial to have anything more lavish? We weren't quite sure what to make of this installation other than it appears to have structures which remind us of mattresses as a backdrop (or is that just us?). Other than that there isn't a lot more to mention unfortunately.

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From Data to Decisions: Maximizing Retail Potential with AI

Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and guest speaker Sucharita Kodali

Imagine a retail landscape where every interaction is personalized, every decision informed, and every opportunity maximized 🤔✨ Join us for an exploratory journey into the heart of AI-driven retail innovation. We’ll unveil the transformative potential of AI and data analytics in shaping the future of omnichannel personalization and e-commerce.

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Transport Workers Union wins enforceable rates

Inside Retail

Couriers and Amazon-flex drivers will receive enforceable rates of pay along with gig-style protection in what the Transport Workers’ Union is describing as a landmark win. The consultation led by TWU involving industry groups including ARTIO, Ai Group and the NSW Chamber of Commerce along with major transport companies such as FedEx, Global Express and Toll, will pay an enforceable rate of $43.71 an hour to owner-drivers of vans with a carrying capacity between 1.5 and 3 tonnes.

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Demand Civility – Quash Bad Workplace Behaviors

RetailMinded

Written by S.Chris Edmonds. You get what you tolerate. If you enable bad behavior – by ignoring it, by demanding it to stop but then doing nothing when it continues, by modeling bad behavior yourself, etc. – that behavior occurs more frequently. One afternoon I saw an example of such firsthand as two senior leaders engaged in a screaming match in the office.

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Step it up: Singaporean cult label Charles & Keith embraces sustainability

Inside Retail

As the on-trend Singaporean fashion and accessories brand launches new stores and a new focus on being eco-friendly, founder and CEO Keith Wong says it’s all part of keeping customers happy. Inside Retail Asia : Tell me about the new Taiwan store and what the store concept looks like. What was the thinking and strategy behind it? Keith Wong: Spanning over 302sqm, the new store in Kaohsiung is the second-biggest in the Charles & Keith global network and our first in southern Taiwan – an area

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Target Australia’s new plan to appeal to everyday mums and dads

Inside Retail

Target Australia has launched the second campaign under its new ‘that’s Target’ tagline, as it continues to invest in its brand turnaround. Called Life Tested, the new campaign aims to appeal to young families with a series of TV commercials that show relatable moments from everyday life and highlight the quality and durability of Target products. We asked Target Australia general manager of marketing Jamima White about the key message of the campaign and how it will evolve going forward.

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VIDEO: ‘This problem can’t be solved by one person’: Upparel’s Michael Elias

Inside Retail

Inside Retail’s Top 50 People in E-Commerce is an annual ranking of the most inspiring leaders in Australia’s online retail industry. As we gear up for the launch of the 2022 report, we are revisiting some of the people featured in previous reports for a new series called Top 50 Talks. Here, they discuss their origin stories and passion projects. For many of us, textile waste is a hidden problem.

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Why beauty giants Adore Beauty and Mecca are focusing on men

Inside Retail

Male skincare is fast becoming a booming industry, though one that has largely flown under the radar. It’s no surprise that bigger beauty players, such as Mecca and Adore Beauty, are now targeting the sector as a potential growth category for them. Adore Beauty chief executive Tennealle O’Shannessy told investors last week the business is excited about the opportunity in the space, and has been experimenting with new ways to reach the male beauty audience.

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The Personalization Playbook: 2024 Strategies

Did you know—74% of IT leaders are looking to improve their tech stack to offer better personalization? It’s impossible to ignore the importance of personalization, but it comes with challenges. How do you do it with a tight budget? What about customer privacy and the use of data? The Personalization Playbook is packed with research and insights from Orium, Talon.One, and Bloomreach and gives IT leaders answers to these tough questions, helping them shape 2024 strategies for personalization.

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The Iconic names new chief customer officer

Inside Retail

Fashion retailer The Iconic has appointed Dean Chadwick as its chief customer officer. . The newly created role will replace the company’s marketing officer position having Chadwick lead both the customer and marketing teams. In his former role, Chadwick was the interim CEO of Virgin Australia’s Frequent Flyer program. He has more than 20 years of experience in various customer positions across Australia and the UK. .

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