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Opinion: Is the pandemic pet boom sustainable?

Inside Retail

Millennials in particular adopted pets, many for mental health reasons and to stave off lockdown loneliness. Most of the online pet supplies providers focus on goods, with categories such as food, treats, toys, flea and tick, collars and leads, health, training, grooming, beds and clothes.

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Squad shopping and self-improvement: Five consumer trends to watch in 2023

Inside Retail

Beyond financial considerations, consumers have adopted a ‘buy less, buy better’ mentality and are actively living and consuming based on social and ethical values. In fact, following initial exposure during the pandemic, a large proportion of people remain willing to engage in virtual health.

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Farewell, filters: Why brands aren’t worried about new photo editing laws

Inside Retail

But the industry is increasingly under scrutiny, due to the impact content can have on the mental health of young people, with many influencers criticised for misleading consumers about products and their appearance through the use of editing tools. billion this year, up from US$9.7 Will it be algorithmic or human-reviewed?

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AO and Sale Sharks host Rugby Tournament for over 450 pupils

Retail Times

This week, over 450 children from primary schools across Greater Manchester took part in a tag rugby tournament at Carrington Lane training ground to champion children’s mental health with appearances from 19 Sale Sharks players, including stars Tom Curry, Manu Tuilagi and Jason Robinson OBE.

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Why retail crime rises at Christmas and how to prevent it

Inside Retail

Increasing desire for luxury goods and a “keeping up with the Jones’” mentality, highlighted in the digital age and through social media, is the cause for some individuals to simply steal what they can’t afford. These preventative measures are being noticed by customers and therefore preventing the occurrence of the crime.

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What’s driving the explosion of Australian retail acquisitions?

Inside Retail

Last year, Swedish health and hygiene company Essity paid $140 million for leak-proof underwear brand Modibodi, and L’Occitane Group bought a majority stake in clean beauty brand Grown Alchemist for an undisclosed sum reportedly in excess of $50 million. And these are just some of the latest examples.

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TikTok for good: Vinomofo founder launches app to drive social change

Inside Retail

million for suicide prevention and mental health. The app enables users to participate in themed challenges based on these goals by creating and sharing videos, making donations to partner organisations and tagging their friends to participate. Users get points based on their engagement and can track their impact.