Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 3, 2021

Sweaty Betty makes more than 80% of its revenue through the direct-to-consumer channel, which was a boon during the 2020 lockdowns. The acquisition of Sweaty Betty complements our strategic shift over the last several years from a traditional footwear wholesaler into a consumer-obsessed, digital-focused growth company.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

It’s the question every retailer wants the answer to: what do consumers (and more specifically, those likely to buy their products) really want? The day kicked off with a keynote presentation by Jeff Orschell, EY Americas Practice Leader: “Bottom line for retailers is that change is still happening, consumer behavior is still changing.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 30, 2021

The spring and early summer was an optimistic time for many consumers who finally emerged from lockdowns looking to refresh their wardrobes and find items suited for smaller local outings during the warmer months. compared to Q2 2019. Macy’s Q2 performance was another success story, with comparable sales up 61.2% year-over-year and 5.8%

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 8, 2021

Recently, however, something new has begun to drive massive growth in the used goods sector — consumers who are shopping based on their values , in addition to searching for value. fashion market this year alone. It is this facet of the modern economy that consumers have begun to reject. The Cool Factor.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 22, 2025

Inside Retail spoke to industry experts Brian Walker, founder and executive chair of Retail Doctor Group, Mal Chia, managing director and co-founder of Ecom Nation, and Dr Jessica Pallant, marketing lecturer at RMIT University, for their take on the situation. Catch started by offering once-a-day deals in limited quantities.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Consumers are increasingly voting with their feet when it comes to the issues that affect our world and our nation. NYU Stern and IRI found that 50% of CPG growth from 2013 to 2018 came from sustainably marketed products. NYU Stern and IRI found that 50% of CPG growth from 2013 to 2018 came from sustainably marketed products.

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Numerous conferences and sessions held over the first two days provided a comprehensive overview of market trends, featuring many exclusive international speakers. Retail investment has been especially driven by the strong performance of the Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish markets, alongside robust results in the UK.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 16, 2023

What we know for sure is that consumer perceptions and choices are affected by culture, which also affects spending habits. Culture shapes consumer motivations, deliberation styles and decision-making, affecting every stage of the customer journey. American consumers, even those in the top 1% of wealth, are more focused on saving.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is planning to start regulating buy now, pay later (BNPL) products. of BNPL transactions in 2019 but fell to 58.6% Buy Now, Pay Later is a rapidly growing type of loan that serves as a close substitute for credit cards,” said Rohit Chopra, Director of the CFPB in a statement.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Federal Court proceedings have been initiated against Dell Australia by The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for allegedly making false or misleading representations about the cost of add-on monitors at checkout. We know that many consumers turned to online purchases to buy equipment for working and schooling from home.”.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 4, 2024

When Edward and Judy Kwon founded Calpak 35 years ago, they modernized the luggage and travel goods sector by investing in innovative design and marketing. In 2019, Calpak tested its store hypothesis even further by opening a pop-up in New York City. The brand recently became an online-only partner for Nordstrom.)

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Global ecommerce rose from 15% of total retail sales in 2019 to 21% in 2021. It now sits at an estimated 22% of all sales, according to a 2022 Morgan Stanley global ecommerce forecast report , which notes that “Over the long term, the ecommerce market has plenty of room to grow and could increase from $3.3 trillion today to $5.4

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 7, 2022

That’s because it’s the “everyday” influencers — creators who are making content as a side hustle rather than as a full-time job — who are able to truly, deeply engage with consumers. For many brands, everyday content creators represent just one element of their influencer marketing programs. It can all be a tricky balancing act.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Greater China, Amer Sports’ second-biggest market, saw sales jump 56 per cent during the period. While major global retailers have encountered significant setbacks in penetrating the Chinese market, niche sportswear brands have demonstrated a markedly different pattern. billion during the third quarter. Following its €4.6

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 28, 2025

Henne was founded in 2019 by Bartel, her sister Michelle Ring and friend Laura Broque. We go direct to consumer because we would rather give our customers a really high-quality product, and if that means that there’s less margin in there, we don’t mind. I love being guided through the pieces.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 9, 2021

If you’re a consumer brand in a category with Amazon private label, however, Amazon’s private label presence certainly feels more pronounced. Amazon’s aggressive launches and marketing in categories such as batteries, baby food and bedding can create stiff competition for the leading brands in those spaces. How do I Compete?

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Inside Retail

MARCH 26, 2025

The global retail industry was transformed overnight as stores were forced to close or severely limit in-person shopping, supply chains were disrupted and consumers faced unprecedented levels of fear and uncertainty. trillion in 2019 to nearly US$4.29 Global online retail sales went from almost US$3.46

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 31, 2024

Parade was founded by Columbia University dropout Cami Téllez in 2019, with a purpose to disrupt the market and champion inclusivity, body positivity and sustainable manufacturing. Businesses like Brava are championing change through inclusivity and representation for formerly marginalised individuals represented in the market.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

By using future-focused insights, retailing marketers can evolve their strategies to stay abreast of change. A marketer’s crystal ball? No matter the position your brand or business holds in the market, foresight tools are designed to support you in building on your goals. Looking to the future is the future of marketing.

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Inside Retail

JULY 20, 2023

For medium-to-large retailers, it’s mission-critical to understand the dynamics between consumers and the brands they love. It’s only when retailers can successfully align their value propositions with the desires and preferences of their core consumer base that they can forge deeper connections with customers and foster true brand loyalty.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 16, 2025

Despite modestly positive expectations for 2024, the luxury retail market did not pan out as merchants had hoped. According to a 2024 report released by global management consulting firm Bain & Company, this market dropped two per cent from an all-time high of US$387 billion to US$381 billion.

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Inside Retail

JULY 10, 2024

JB Hi-Fi’s subsidiary The Good Guys is facing legal action from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for alleged deceptive misrepresentations around its ‘StoreCash’ promotions. The post ACCC sues The Good Guys over dodgy promotions appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Swarovski’s latest marketing campaign, featuring pop diva and “Wicked” star Ariana Grande, is the latest indication of the brand’s positive performance in recent months. In a market where mid-tier and luxury brands are struggling to stay afloat, let alone increase their profits, Swarovski certainly did not achieve these results by accident.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Rent the Runway experienced steep drops in its subscriber base as consumers opted not to refresh their wardrobes. “We In 2020, Rent the Runway’s active subscriber base totaled just under 55,000 , a sharp decline from the 133,500 in 2019. million in 2019. Today, Rent the Runway has emerged stronger.”. million from $256.9

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

So, what is driving the renewed consumer interest in True Religion today? Inside Retail connected with the CMO to delve into the details of True Religion’s millennial and Gen-Z-geared marketing strategy. The first major turnaround tactic was taking a step back to realise who True Religion’s ideal consumer base is today.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 31, 2023

In contrast, in the 2019 RPI, no club store ranked higher than seventh. Indeed, price was the top consumer need across all income brackets , including 66% of people making $50,000 to $74,999 and 53% making more than $200,000. million more omnichannel households today than there were in 2019, with a combined grocery budget of $4.9

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 18, 2023

After years of degrading consumer trust in platforms, brands and the influencers they hire, Agha’s premise is that his TikTok-esque social commerce platform — which features product reviews only from real, authenticated shoppers — will power the next wave of ecommerce discovery and online community.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

After experiencing a shaky series of starts and stops, the brand closed down in 2018 and experienced a total re-birth after being acquired by Europerfumes in 2019. Inside Retail : What inspired you to purchase Commodity in 2019 and become the brand’s “re-founder”? VA: I think it’s a combination of two factors.

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Retail Gazette

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Related Story Boxing Day footfall slips as retailers like M&S, John Lewis and Next stay closed 27/12/2024 x 7:48 AM MRI Software marketing and insights director Jenni Matthews said: “Retail park footfall was 6% higher compared to 2019 up until 12pm, and then fell to -6.2%

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 30, 2024

PayPal is entering the media business with plans for a new advertising platform that will draw on its relationships with millions of consumers and merchants to help the latter “sell more products and services effectively,” according to a company statement. I’m thrilled to have Mark join our team and lead this important work.”

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

True Religion is having a big comeback moment in the retail scene , driven in part by the work of its chief marketing officer Kristen D’Arcy. And then Michael Buckley [True Religion’s CEO] and I connected about a year and a half ago when he told me what he was doing in True Religion since he rejoined the team back in 2019.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 13, 2025

The two decided to fill in the white space themselves and started with a small booth at an independent fashion market. Over the past 10 years, the team has focused on growing in the US market. With the right design formula, sales from the US market have exponentially grown to where they now make up nearly half of Farm Rios profits.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 30, 2024

In 2019, that number was US$28,000, reports The Knot, a global technology company that provides content, tools, products and services for couples planning weddings. billion last year, the bridal wear market is expected to reach US$18.54 percent in this time frame, Maximize Market Research states. Valued at US$11.85

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Inside Retail

MAY 19, 2021

According to the report, there are two main types of loyalty in consumers: Behaviour loyalty, and belief loyalty. Since 2019, customers are increasingly moving away from measuring loyalty in purely transactional terms (76 per cent to 69 per cent, from 2019 to 2021), and toward preferring brands that they can personally connect with.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Annual revenue hit a low of $416 million in 2019 and has been up and down since Covid, but consolidated net revenue was $470.8 While the brand’s designs were considered bold and lively by Gen X and older Gen Y consumers, also known as Millennials, the brand didn’t strike the same chord with younger Gen Y customers.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 22, 2022

Amazon has named 17-year company veteran Doug Herrington to the renamed role of CEO of Worldwide Amazon Stores, filling the position left vacant by former CEO of the Worldwide Consumer Dave Clark. Since 2015, Herrington has served as Amazon’s SVP of the North America Consumer. Pat Bajari (Chief Economist). “I

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 3, 2021

It has been a year since the pandemic rocked a fashion industry that was already feeling the pressure of trying to keep pace with consumer shifts toward digital, ethical sourcing and eco-friendly products. Here are some of the overarching themes of the changing consumer sentiment that will shape the fashion industry’s journey ahead.

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