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As budgets tighten, Aussie gift-givers are seeking more personalisation

Inside Retail

Times might be tough for the average Australian – with research showing nine out of 10 consumers will seek better deals this Christmas – but they’re still planning to give gifts. They’re interested in the wrapping of the gift item, and they’re interested in how they can personalise the delivery mechanism,” says Marsh.

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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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Navigating the unique challenges of holiday shopping in 2023

Inside Retail

Such economic strain is leading to behavioural changes in the way consumers are shopping and planning their festive budgets. Consumers have been adopting various strategies to manage their budgets, but they expect more from brands to support their lifestyles. But this shouldn’t just be a retail race to the bottom.

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Super Saturday predicted to be UK’s busiest in-store shopping day of Peak Trading, according to Sensormatic Solutions

Retail Focus

Sensormatic Solutions , the leading global retail solutions portfolio of Johnson Controls , today announced its predictions for the UK’s busiest shopping days of Peak Trading 2023. This compares to 38% of shoppers who planned to buy Christmas gifts online on Amazon Prime Big Deals Day last week (10 and 11 October).

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ICYMI: Here are five strategies to leverage marketable moments in 2024

Inside Retail

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. The post ICYMI: Here are five strategies to leverage marketable moments in 2024 appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

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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. Challenging perceptions.

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eBay to Open “Hard to Find” Gift Shops

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eBay (San Jose, CA) will open three temporary storefronts called “Hard to Find” gift shops as part of its holiday promotional strategy, Chain Store Age reports. The pop-up shops will open in Detroit, Houston and Miami, with each focusing on a different holiday category, the article says. Read more at Chain Store Age.

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