Inside Retail

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Fashion retailer Sosandar has signed deals with The Iconic in Australia and The Bay in Canada to start its e-commerce operations in these countries as part of its overseas expansion. “Our decision to open our own stores is the logical next step as we look to offer our customers more ways to engage and shop with Sosandar.”

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The expansion will see a broader implementation of digital channels, including a mobile application, an e-commerce platform and individual ‘brand.com’ shopping sites. Such rapid growth “has translated to greater consumer spending, which in turn provides strong demand for growth and expansion strategy,” she explained.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 29, 2022

Back in 2019, Fortnum & Mason opened in Hong Kong its first fully-owned and operated shop and restaurant in Asia, as a gateway to strengthen customer connections across the region. It has always been our strategy to grow digitally in Mainland China.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 29, 2024

Dubai-based retailer and distributor GMG and US-based apparel and footwear company VF Corporation recently announced a significant expansion of their long-standing partnership to solidify their presence in the growing markets of Southeast Asia (SEA) and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

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Inside Retail

MAY 2, 2024

You can’t write a step-by-step policy for this, all we can do is remind retail teams that they are more important than something happening to the shop,” Anne Natale, Jeanswest’s general manager of retail, told Inside Retail. “We Currently, most security guards are not permitted to be armed in shopping centres in NSW.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 1, 2022

Those with the right multichannel strategy will win in this volatile e-commerce climate. Whether you’re just starting out or optimising your existing multichannel strategy, diversifying your e-commerce presence is most successful when you: Connect to the right channels. Sell where consumers shop. Who do you want to reach?

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Australian athleisure brand LSKD has appointed its first chief retail officer, the former director of retail for Lululemon ANZ Alex Shaughnessy, as part of its strategy to become a world-class retailer. As an omnichannel retailer, making it easier to shop the brand is the main priority, Shaughnessy told Inside Retail. “A

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 30, 2021

Harvey Norman chairman Gerry Harvey said the solid results were a testament to the strength of the integrated retail, franchise, property and digital strategy the firm relies on, as well as its ability to adapt. Things are expected to improve once movement restrictions are eased and customers can alleviate their ‘pent up demand’ for shopping.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 30, 2024

billion in global retail sales in 2023 , US Polo Assn, the official brand of the United States Polo Association, is reaping the rewards of its strategic expansion across continents, robust digital presence and investment in forging key partnerships. The market is also seeing a strong focus on experiential shopping.

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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. Research by Google, published in the company’s Spring/Summer Shopping Behaviours 2021 study, found 50 per cent of consumers say they now shop both in-store and online.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Acclaimed Indian skincare brand Minimalist recently announced its strategic expansion into three dynamic markets: Singapore, Vietnam, and Australia. According to Yadav, the brand’s success in India has paved the way for its expansion into international markets. “We At the helm is Mohit Yadav.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

It recently opened its first corporate office in Singapore, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion strategy. These countries share a commitment to innovation, aligning seamlessly with our long-term growth and expansion plans,” he added.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 19, 2024

Making the whole international shopping experience seamless is a journey that takes time, so don’t expect everything to be perfect right away,” she continues. Even better, she says, look at ways to integrate another shopping experience if customers want to exchange goods, by offering incentives for additional orders.

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Inside Retail

MAY 1, 2024

The concept will serve as a model for the company’s future store renovations and expansions and features a distinct storefront and in-store environment, expanded footwear and accessory selections, an emphasis on sustainability, dynamic digital fixtures and other technological advances.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 22, 2023

It recently opened its most expansive store in Southeast Asia in SM North Edsa in Manila, where customers can tailor Levi’s items to mirror their unique style and personality. These digital enhancements enrich the physical shopping environment, making it more dynamic and engaging.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 7, 2024

Growing the team for global expansion Currently, Nakedvice sells products online and in-store through its Melbourne Flagship in Abbotsford, which serves as a destination location for customers. Part of the brand’s retail growth strategy for 2024, defined by the consulting CEO is to boost the overall revenue by at least 8 per cent.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Rebel general manager of e-commerce and marketing Rosemary Martin told Inside Retail that the new site is something that the company has worked on as a part of its omnichannel strategy. It opened three new stores over the financial period, and has recently opened an external store, its second, at Chadstone Shopping Centre.

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Inside Retail

MAY 7, 2023

Winning general manager Harry Boileau said creating a more engaging retail experience for bricks-and-mortar customers was a key focus. We designed it as the absolute centre of the shop,” Boileau told Inside Retail. We’re excited to see how they engage with it.”

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Retail Focus

MARCH 27, 2023

Sports retail giant, Frasers Group, has opened a new flagship Sports Direct store in Manchester, providing sports enthusiasts with a modern and engaging retail experience. Spearheaded by Chief Executive, Michael Murray, the flagship strategy aims to offer consumers unparalleled product choice and world-class experiences.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 26, 2023

Consumers today have come to expect engaging, fun experiences in stores. The return to bricks-and-mortar retailing is fuelling a rebound in network expansion by many major brands worldwide. French cites two examples of engaging digital executions in Australia. It’s all about experiences now.”

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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

MAY 5, 2024

This is why many growing retailers adopt ‘glocal’ strategies, a nuanced approach to expansion that blends the best of global reach with local adaptation. This involves both translating content but also localising it to reflect local idioms, cultural references, and shopping habits. Want more insights?

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Inside Retail

MAY 5, 2021

Over the past few years, we’ve been focused on meeting consumers where they are already spending their time, such as the expansion of Disney store shop-in-shops around the world,” said Stephanie Young, president of Disney’s Consumer Products Games and Publishing. “We I think it is a good move for Disney.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Founded amidst the opulent settings of Marrakech’s Dar el Bacha palace in 1910, this Moroccan coffee brand has recently made waves with its ambitious expansion into new territories. While my strategy is to open in the major capitals of the world, I focus first and foremost on quality rather than quantity.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 16, 2023

Argon & Co, the global management consultancy that specialises in operations strategy and transformation, is delighted to announce that it has been joined by logistics consultancy Fuzzy LogX. Like Argon & Co, Fuzzy LogX’s in-depth market knowledge delivers process improvements and lasting results for clients around the globe.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Williams has endeavoured to create a warm and inviting shopping experience for customers. Ralph Lauren, Victoria High-end fashion brand Ralph Lauren has recently unveiled its latest offering – a Polo Ralph Lauren store in Melbourne’s Highpoint Shopping Centre. This is in service of creating a calmer shopping experience.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Next, however, is its own bricks-and-mortar expansion. The customer that comes through Aje Athletica is moving with pace, and she’s also engaged in the fashion element. “I Being a purposefully slow experience in a fast-paced shopping mall does have its disadvantages, though. But when they do, they’re like, ‘Wow, what is this?

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Inside Retail

APRIL 10, 2024

A recent report by Euromonitor International shed light on the normalisation of secondhand shopping and the revival of repair culture, finding that the trend is particularly pronounced in the Asia-Pacific region, where consumers exhibit a strong inclination towards repairing and recycling goods.

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Parcel Pending

APRIL 24, 2024

Today, the convergence of digital and physical shopping experiences has become the norm, presenting new opportunities and challenges for retailers striving to meet evolving customer needs. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, retailers are reevaluating their strategies to navigate this dynamic landscape effectively.

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Inside Retail

JULY 24, 2023

New Balance recently revealed a new retail concept store at Paragon Shopping Centre in Singapore centred on experience and carrying a curated selection of footwear and apparel that caters to athletes and fashion enthusiasts. The open concept creates a space where consumers can shop cross-category to match their personal style.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 9, 2022

With so many accustomed to shopping online, thousands of stores have made the switch to e-commerce, reducing their in-store offering and teams. It is time for retailers to reconsider their store development strategy. The future of store development strategy should be focused on the space going beyond simply selling a product.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Godfreys has reviewed its entire product range – investing in hard-floor cleaning products and robot vacuums – and is expanding its marketing and promotional strategy, engaging with influencers to reach a younger demographic. The store changes have even extended beyond the shop floor, to the stockroom. Flexible expansion plans.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 27, 2022

L Catterton’s strategic partnership with LVMH will also supercharge Sugar’s expansion in the near future. India’s beauty and personal care market is projected to reach US$21 billion in 2025, and the rising adoption of online shopping and greater product penetration in secondary cities are also contributing to the market’s enlargement.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 11, 2024

Steiff’s rich legacy, spanning over 140 years, traces back to Margarete Steiff’s humble beginnings in 1877, when she founded a felt clothing shop and inadvertently birthed the world’s first child-friendly toy – the “Filzelefäntle.”

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 24, 2021

“Podcasts are an easy to access platform for our customers or listeners who already lead busy lives, and can be enjoyed while they commute, do their weekly shop, or while on their walk,” he said. Today, Australia’s first podcast studio network, PodSpot Studios, announced its expansion into the Gold Coast and Sydney. Blow Bar Co.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

With this capital in place, what are some potential areas of expansion for the brand planned? RR: Channel expansion is a primary focus for us. Having experienced success online, we’ve cherished the opportunity to engage with our customers on a 1:1 level.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

We had to change our strategy to focus more on delivering that requirement of range and quality for our Australian customers, and that’s what we’ve been focusing on every day since. PB: When we asked our customers what they wanted, they said that the shopping experience was critical to them making a purchase.

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