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Stop interrupting, start inspiring: 3 social commerce trends on the rise

Inside Retail

Enter the acceleration of social commerce. The role of social media is changing. No longer deemed as an afterthought just for Gen Z, social commerce has evolved in leaps and bounds, engaging people from all backgrounds and demographics. It is now both the megaphone and the marketplace for brands.

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Taylor Swift offers a masterclass in marketing. Here’s what retailers can learn

Inside Retail

Rather than investing in and delivering on their brand promise, they focus on other, often supplementary, marketing strategies such as launching engaging campaigns, brands may believe they can substitute competence with warmth. Swift’s brand promise has always centred on quality products.

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“What if this happens to us?”: Retailers revisit emergency response plans

Inside Retail

Whilst many businesses have had emergency response plans in place for many years, recent events have highlighted the importance of proactive and continuous training, support and effective lines of communication between frontline retail staff and corporate teams to ensure they are prepared to respond to a similar scenario.

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Improving Supply Management for Plumbing Distributors

Parcel Pending

This blog will explore the trends currently impacting plumbing distributors and wholesalers, as well as share ways to improve your business’s inventory and supply management to deliver more value for your customers and contractors – in 2024 and beyond. In 2023, it managed an impressive 52.3

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How Aussie start-up Furlong & Gale is tapping into the timeless style of suits

Inside Retail

Bridget Veals, David Jones’ general manager of womenswear, footwear and accessories, recently observed that suiting was a key trend in designers’ Autumn-Winter collections. Currently, the business strategy is social-first, which guides how the brand initially engages with customers. “We’re

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Tech Tools: Embracing Digital Solutions for Retail Success

Retailing Insight

But let’s be real, managing a bustling retail space can be a whirlwind of tasks – from inventory tracking to customer engagement and beyond. A user-friendly website is your digital storefront, while social media platforms help you connect with your community and showcase your latest offerings.

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Planning to sell online in the US? Here are some tactics to ensure success

Inside Retail

But there is a fine line between success and failure. Tara Daly, senior director of product marketing at Loop Returns , shares with Inside Retail advice on getting started in the US market, some tips on cross-border shipping and logistics – including managing returns in a way that builds customer loyalty – and how to drive repeat business.

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