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As Millennials grow up, their toddlers and tweens present a new target market

Inside Retail

Millennials were both the target market and, in some cases, the founders of this new breed of retail business, so it’s no surprise that many of them focused on fashion and other discretionary purchases relevant to consumers in their mid-20s. The brand’s target market is parents of young children between three and 10 years aold.

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From Boomers to Zoomers: What each generation wants from e-commerce deliveries

Inside Retail

Gen Z (1996 to 2012): Express could be your fast-track to sales Last but certainly not least, there’s Gen Z. They also want a helping hand, particularly with things like installation or rubbish removal for things like furniture and appliances. The Zoomers have grown up in a digital world.

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The Olympic opportunity: How brands can sustain their momentum beyond the Games

Inside Retail

Limited-edition items and memorabilia become highly sought after, creating a lucrative market for retailers. During the 2012 London Olympics, for example, official merchandise sales reached unprecedented levels. One notable case is Procter & Gamble’s ‘Thank You, Mum’ campaign, launched during the 2012 London Olympics.

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DTC Brands Forge Unique Paths to Growth

Retail TouchPoints

“So many DTC brands start out where a founder saw a niche in the market based on their own personal experiences,” said Nikki Baird, VP of Strategy at Aptos in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. But just because they had a great idea to start doesn’t make them the de facto target market.

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How L’Occitane’s Dr Vranjes Firenze aims to grow in Australia and beyond

Inside Retail

L’Occitane also acquired a 50 per cent stake in Singaporean skincare brand Erborian in 2012. Rebollini said that Dr Vranjes Firenze has outperformed the category since launching in the Australian market five months ago and that customer feedback suggests the brand is resonating with local shoppers.

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20 Shopify Stores to Inspire You

Small Biz Trends

Keeping the target market in mind, they have designed a colorful yet simple homepage. Gymshark is a fitness clothing brand that was created by a teenager, Ben Francis in 2012. Despite the large number of items on offer, the site is well-organized to give visitors a clear view of the options. ZeroGravity. Manitobah Mukluks.

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From frumpy to fashionable: the triumphant turnaround of M&S Clothing

Retail Gazette

M&S’ big challenge was that its target market was getting increasingly older while it was failing to attract younger shoppers amid fears it would alienate its core customer base. Price had previously worked at M&S as trading director from 2005 until 2012 but left because it “was drifting in the wrong direction”.

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