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Survey: How Australians are changing their gift-giving plans pre-Christmas

Inside Retail

Times might be tough for many Australians right now, but when it comes to gift-giving consumers will still be spending this year – however, they will be very focused on value. On the flip side, recipients may grapple with similar emotions when presented with gifts during a period of high living costs,” the report finds.

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Over the finish line: Red Run opens at Liverpool ONE

Retail Focus

Rob Deacon, Asset Management Director at Grosvenor, commented : “Supporting independents and local businesses has always been a huge part of our strategy at Liverpool ONE and Red Run is yet another trail-blazing local brand built from the fabric of Liverpool.

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Beauty at the bus stop: Mecca uses vending machines to drive gift sales

Inside Retail

Beauty retailer Mecca is creating new opportunities to connect with Christmas shoppers by introducing gift card vending machines in high foot traffic areas of Australia’s major cities. The technology combines PayWave and credit card payment with dispensing capabilities for gift cards between $25 – $100.

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Premier’s Covid-resistant strategy pays dividends

Inside Retail

Staying within the lines. The Australian Financial Review reported that Lew said Peter Alexander offers a multitude of areas for potential growth, from larger stores to integrating more loungewear, kidswear, and plus-sizes, as well as gifting options such as candles. per cent increase, to $396.2

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Danish homeware brand Søstrene Grene, to make debut at Festival Place

Retail Focus

Søstrene Grene Festival Place will deliver the family-owned brand’s range of Scandinavian-inspired homeware and gifts. We look forward to welcoming Søstrene Grene later this year, joining our evolving line-up of premium retailers.”

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Touchwood 98.5% Let following Oliver Bonas arrival

Retail Focus

The fashion, jewellery, homeware and gifts brand has taken a ten-year lease of unit 26 within the Mill Lane Arcade area of the scheme, totalling 3,015 sq ft. let, and further strengthens what is already the region’s leading retail line-up. The latest letting brings Touchwood to 98.5% Reaching 98.5%

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Premier Retail sets record guidance as Covid strategies pay off

Inside Retail

In Victoria, 228 stores were closed on May 27 in line with Victorian government-mandated restrictions, with 49 in regional Victoria reopening on June 4, and the balance in the Melbourne metropolitan area trading again from today. . The post Premier Retail sets record guidance as Covid strategies pay off appeared first on Inside Retail.

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