Inside Retail

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The penalties are the highest imposed for resale price maintenance in Australia, according to the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC). Techtronic admitted it had entered into 97 agreements with retailers and dealers between January 2016 and July 2021.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Fitness tracker Fitbit is facing an $11 million penalty in Australia after admitting it committed deceptive representations about consumers’ rights to a refund or replacement if the device sold was found faulty. The post Second strike: Fitbit fined again for misrepresentation appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

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OCTOBER 18, 2023

But now, the actress is attempting to re-engage with everyday consumers by launching a new beauty brand that will be sold at Target and on Amazon starting Oct. Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop brand has typically been synonymous with “exclusivity” and even “elitism.” ”

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MARCH 25, 2022

The suit alleges that the app infringes upon features of the Scan & Go technology introduced by Walmart subsidiary Sam’s Club in 2016 and adopted by Walmart in 2018. At the height of the pandemic in November 2020, Capgemini reported that 84% of consumers relied on touchless technology to avoid physical contact in stores.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 1, 2022

Back in 2016, Ron Johnson was asked in a fireside chat at Shoptalk about the biggest mistake he had ever made. The idea was to bring the store experience to consumers’ homes via a technology-powered “mobile store” operation, with an initial focus on telecommunications and consumer electronics ( AT&T and Apple are partners in the U.S.).

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Launched in 2016 as a DTC business, Vuori has since expanded to brick-and-mortar via wholesale at retailers including Nordstrom and REI , as well as with 10 standalone stores. Despite a widespread return to offices and schools, consumers still appear to be enjoying the more comfortable fashions they adopted in droves during the pandemic.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 9, 2021

He first joined BJ’s in May 2016 as EVP and Chief Growth Officer, and he had prior experience as a partner in the Boston office of Bain & Company and a leader in the firm’s Consumer Products practice. “We We are shocked and profoundly saddened by the passing of Lee Delaney,” said Christopher J.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 5, 2022

Incoming CEO Harper has previously served as CEO of the plus-size retailer, from March 2011 until July 2016. More recently, Harper was CEO of Belk from 2016 through 2021 and then served as Executive Chairperson. Together Lisa and Liz will focus on driving strategic growth and value for all stakeholders.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Established in 2016, the label sells “functional yet timeless” accessories solutions to consumers transitioning to motherhood. “During the past year, we have placed a large focus on developing our product range to attract a broader audience base to ensure the brand continues to grow its fan base.”.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 3, 2022

The growth reflects the surge in consumer demand for lifestyle and wellness products despite the Covid-19 pandemic. In 2016, Sim privatised the company, delisting from the exchange. Greater China, V3 group’s biggest market, accounts for 55.7 per cent of its sales with 271 out of 338 of the group’s own stores worldwide.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

had shuttered its UK Banana Republic ecommerce operations after closing the brand’s eight remaining stores in the region in 2016. “We -Next partnership began in September 2021 when Gap closed all 81 of its UK and Ireland stores. By May 31, 2022, Gap Inc. in a statement. “In

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Thanks to the emergence of Gen Z, the company’s initial 2016 launch as a typical retail centre has been replaced by a landmark shopping and entertainment experience for all ages, he said. Geon Property CEO Ben Griffin.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 25, 2021

These concerns are fueling consumer expectations for more contactless experiences everywhere they go, including the retail environment. billion in 2016, is projected to reach $26.15 This allows consumers to interact with voice recognition technology in their native language and natural way of speaking.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

1, 2026, is designed to close a loophole in the plastic bag ban that was passed by the California legislature in 2014 and affirmed by voters in a 2016 referendum, according to the AP. The new law, scheduled to take effect Jan. This straightforward approach is easy to follow and will help dramatically reduce plastic bag pollution.”

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 11, 2021

A global pandemic, social unrest, the proliferation of “fake news” and political gridlock have led to an erosion of consumers’ faith in some of our country’s most revered institutions. Consumers just feel like [shopping small] is a more optimistic experience,” said Thomas. They’re feeling heard. For things like services (e.g.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 7, 2022

Of all the habits consumers have established in the past two years, some are more likely to stick than others and the uptick in online shopping is certainly one of them. Founded in 2011, the razor brand was sold to Unilever in 2016 for $1 billion. The post Is now the time to go direct to consumer? DTC darlings.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 23, 2024

Swiish was founded by sisters Sally Obermeder and Maha Corbett in 2016 with a single superfood powder; now, they offer dozens of acclaimed products. Consumers want products that fulfil their aesthetic needs as well as their short-term and long-term health concerns. Swiish stands out because we are leaders, not followers.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 22, 2024

This article delves into the psychological effects of the Olympics, explores how they influence consumer behaviour and provides insights into what retailers can do to capture and extend the positive sentiments the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris will generate. Let’s break some of them down and look at a few examples more closely.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 31, 2023

Millions of consumers have paid too much and been denied choice,” said Lesley Hannah, Partner at Hausfeld, which is leading the litigation. Amazon takes advantage of consumers’ well-known tendency to focus on prominently-placed and eye-catching displays, such as the Buy Box.” This action seeks fair redress for them.

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Inside Retail

MAY 13, 2021

Telstra has been hit with the second-biggest fine in Australian history, $50 million, for engaging in unconscionable conduct against more than 100 Indigenous customers across Australia between 2016 and 2018.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Alphabet’s Google has agreed to pay US$700 million and to allow for greater competition in its Play app store, according to the terms of an antitrust settlement with US states and consumers disclosed on Monday in a San Francisco federal court. Google said it had piloted “choice billing” in the US for more than a year.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 22, 2024

These items have been popular in the secondhand market for years, but now there is another consumer good taking the spotlight in the “recommerce” market: mobile phones. the average new smartphone price rose from $409 in 2016 to $735 in 2022, reflecting an annual gain of 11% — over three times the rate of inflation in that time.

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Inside Retail

JULY 10, 2024

Angus McKay, 7-Eleven CEO since 2016, is moving into the automotive world as executive chair and CEO at Bapcor. Our ambition is to continue to push the boundaries of how consumers experience convenience in the neighbourhoods where we operate. billion buyout from Bain Capital.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 27, 2022

During her career, Sullivan also worked with The Stride Rite Corporation as COO and held consumer brand management and sales roles at companies including M&M/Mars and The Mennen Company. He was named President of the Brand Portfolio in 2016 before taking on the role of President in 2020.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 19, 2021

While ODP rejected Staples’ proposed plan, the letter said the company is open to a different type of deal that would be subject to less regulatory risks, such as a joint venture or Staples acquiring ODP’s retail and consumer-facing ecommerce operations.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 22, 2023

The FTC accused the e-commerce giant of duping “millions of consumers” into purchasing subscriptions for Prime services. Those terms required consumers to opt out of the program to avoid monthly charges. Amazon is under fire from the US Federal Trade Commission, which filed a lawsuit against it in Seattle.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Founded in 2016 by Australian sisters and fashion personalities Jess and Stef Dadon, Twoobs focuses on producing eco-friendly and comfortable footwear. Cult Australian footwear label Twoobs has expanded its presence by opening its first physical store in Byron Bay.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 20, 2022

In 2019, GhostData found that 56,000 Instagram accounts were associated with the counterfeit of luxury brands, representing a 171% increase since 2016. These accounts generated 64 million posts to promote imitation products, up more than 300% from 2016. Fighting Back Against Fakes. So how to go about tackling this problem?

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Consumers will be immersed into a bright, light, open-plan shopping environment with products clearly visible to make the shopping experience effortless and enjoyable. . The launch of our first international retail store being in London is no coincidence.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

There’s no question that rising prices have altered consumer behaviors. Our recent survey of North American, UK and APAC consumers — which is the basis of an upcoming Eagle Eye report — found similar trends globally: 61% of shoppers worldwide are using money-saving tactics like seeking out on-sale items and coupons more often.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 12, 2024

A study from Pew Research in 2016 found that 65% of Americans felt the country’s economic system “unfairly favors powerful interests.” That means consumers, but it also means independent business.” But those attitudes appear to be changing, in some cases dramatically.

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MARCH 2, 2021

To date, Cardlytics has provided more than $500 million in cash back to consumers in partnership with advertisers across a variety of industries, including retail, restaurant, telecommunications, direct-to-consumer, grocery and travel. This creates real value for consumers, advertisers and our bank partners.”.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 25, 2021

Driven by growing consumer concern over how their personal data is being collected and used, governments are enacting legislation, and tech companies are implementing platform changes, that will forever alter the relationship between consumers and advertisers. “A A new era of advertising is taking shape.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 30, 2021

Consumers bought less clothing during the pandemic, that we know for sure, but we also saw that many people tried secondhand for the first time ,” said Karen Clark, VP of Marketing Communications at ThredUP in an interview with Retail TouchPoint s. consumers in the next 10 years, fast fashion’s portion will remain roughly flat.

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Inside Retail

MAY 23, 2023

The fact that some people are splashing out on $3000 handbags in the face of a recession doesn’t surprise Philip Corne, a board member for Camilla and Solbari, who was CEO of Louis Vuitton Australia from 2003-2016. “I The story around ongoing consumer spend in the face of an ongoing cost-of-living crisis isn’t cut and dry.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 12, 2021

At the same time, consumers are becoming more and more conscious of the environmental impact of throwaway fashion consumption and the opportunity to extend an item’s life through buying secondhand.”. The Gen Z and younger millennial consumer is already accustomed to this,” she pointed out.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The pandemic has brought about long-term changes for both business operations and consumer expectations, and 2021 taught us how far removed we are from ever returning to the old “normal.” Business leaders have their eye on other factors like the acceleration of consumer spending and lingering economic challenges.

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