Inside Retail

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Another way Ulta Beauty uses technology to enhance the customer experience is by investing in educational video content from beauty brands to enhance the store associate’s ability to educate the consumer about a product.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

And with such a vast target audience that spans 14 to 65 years old , the ShopSimon team needs to “nail that person down,” according to Kelly Cahill, VP of Marketing for ShopSimon. We’re a younger company, about five years old, but we do go kind of old school, collecting the data right from our consumers,” Cahill said. “We

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Launched in 2003, Revolve Group connects a community of consumers and global fashion influencers with more than 1,000 emerging, established and owned brands. The Revolve holiday shop will invite customers into a cozy winter-themed space, highlighting a focused selection of holiday apparel, accessories and gifts. 14 to Jan.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

this spring, available online and in select retail locations, with a global rollout that also will include footwear and accessories planned for 2026. Now, by partnering with Nike, the undisputed leader in athletic performance and innovation, were poised to create a new standard in the global fitness and activewear market.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

For retailers primarily targeting Gen Z and millennial consumers which now make up over 40% of the population applying gen AI in the research phase of the purchase journey is a good place to focus attention. Price has been a top driver for many consumers for decades.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

It all adds up to a nasty bite to the pocketbook of consumers everywhere who are looking to shower one of the worlds favourite romantic gifts on their loved ones. Consumer confidence is weak and getting worse. There are other indicators too that specialty stores are gaining market share. Sales for drugstores increased by 6.9

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 6, 2025

And some seven years on, much to the dismay of retailers, it is now starting to shake the tree and become a real force in the market , as Australian shoppers increasingly turn to alternatives to manage the cost-of-living crisis. Amazon, the $2 trillion gorilla, arrived on our shores officially in December 2017, just in time for Christmas.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Luxury accessory resale site Rebag and online resale platform ThredUp have announced a multi-faceted partnership to bring their clienteles closer together and enhance both companies’ circularity efforts. For items that sell on ThredUp, customers will receive Rebag credit that can be used online and in store. ” . ”

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

per cent decline in sales for the first quarter, which an analyst considered as “not too shoddy” given the softness in the wider luxury market. According to Saunders, the brand has become stale and is not delivering a punchy enough line up of products in a tough market. Tapestry has reported a 0.4 per cent revenue decline.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 15, 2024

But with such an expansive reach — one that extends across its branded channels as well as a robust network of national, regional and local retailers — Fender has sought better ways to understand the behaviors of these consumers and engage with them in more intentional and relevant ways.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 8, 2024

Consumers empowered by social media are now dictating to brands which trends they need to meet. Pinterest recently forecasted the biggest consumer-led trends for 2024 with its Pinterest Predicts report using its search engine database which has over 400 million monthly users.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 25, 2025

On-site stylists will help visitors remix their looks with trend-inspired upgrades and accessories before they have their picture taken by a professional photographer. When they enter, visitors will be immersed in festival trends brought to life via interactive installations.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 28, 2025

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. She identified a gap in the market, as well as the problem of overconsumption.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 21, 2024

” Aligning with the Demands of Today’s Consumers “Some of the language that I continue to hear when I go to many of [my go-to-market appointments] are things like, ‘What will our adjacencies be?’” Consumers are finding inspiration everywhere, and they’re more eclectic in their fashion choices. ” Hyman added.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

They will also be given access to the Australian market with minimum capital, streamlined logistics through consolidated batch shipments, and increased visibility through the retail space. The post Sydney store Frankie brings Philippine brands to Australian consumers appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

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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. But as many brands have learned, the major growth unlock for Calpak’s next phase was physical retail — especially given the highly visual and tactile nature of its category. “If

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The holiday shopping frenzy is officially in full swing now that Thanksgiving weekend has ushered in Cyber Week dealmaking, and brands are pulling out all the stops to capture consumer attention during the most lucrative retail season of the year.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 30, 2025

Golden Goose aims to gain more market share in Australia by establishing a strong retail presence and building lasting community connections through new retail experiences. Inside Retail spoke with Mauro Maggioni, Golden Gooses Apac CEO, about how the business plans to grow its market share in the global US$39.91

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Earlier this year, the company quietly removed Monki’s larger sizes “due to low demand” and to cut costs, a move not well received by consumers. “The logic is what it is, but the decision is difficult to swallow for consumers,” said the news outlet. Weekday has 47 stores in 14 markets and 29 regional online stores.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

The Sydney-based brand has gone from strength to strength in the past 24 months, signing global retail deals with Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdales, Nordstrom and FWRD proving that successful direct-to-consumer (DTC) e-commerce brands can also thrive in physical retailers. Mid-market brands chase mass appeal. Why or why not?

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Launched by friends Barbara Bradley Baekgaard and Patricia R Miller in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in 1982, the brand became well known for its wide array of colourfully quilted handbags and accessories. However, Vera Bradley’s growth officer and CMO Alison Hiatt said the brand isn’t out for the count yet. How did Vera Bradley fall off?

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 12, 2024

The future consumer is a #mood. By now, it’s a given that consumers expect personalized brand interactions and offerings, but it’s not just functional benefits they’re after. Consumers recognize that mental wellbeing is a key aspect of living well. That rises to 62% in the U.S. 72% of U.S. 67% of U.S.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Walmart and Petco are just the latest examples of a trend among both specialised pet care retailers like Petco and Chewy, and mass-market retailers such as Kohl’s, and Lowe’s, of expanding pet care services and product ranges to meet the needs of an increasingly pet-centred society. The pet perfume market alone was estimated to be worth US$1.4

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 4, 2025

Furniture brand Herman Miller will add country-specific ecommerce sites in four European markets this spring. Each markets online store uses location detection, and consumers also can access country-specific stores through the locations tab on store.hermanmiller.com. website.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 4, 2024

High-profile fashion collaborations are nothing new, but does making luxury accessible and marketing it to a younger audience come at a cost? Their [Prada Group] goal is to have a presence where shoppers are, and for younger consumers, this might be Snapchat,” Mansfield said. billion Bitmoji avatars globally. I think not.”

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Wholesale revenue fell 12 per cent, and direct-to-consumer sales decreased by 8 per cent, driven by a planned reduction in e-commerce promotions. By product, apparel sales dropped by 12 per cent, footwear by 11 per cent, and accessories rose 2 per cent. However, the company’s gross margin improved by 200 basis points to 49.8

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Inside Retail

MAY 23, 2024

Ralph Lauren has reported a lower growth rate for its fourth-quarter revenue, but an analyst said the brand is still doing well amid a wider slowdown in the luxury market. Neil Saunders, MD of GlobalData, said the moderate growth was in line with expectations given the general trend in the luxury market. “In Sales in Asia were up 1.1

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Wirth’s leadership has focused on in-store enhancements, customer loyalty, and curated brand partnerships, helping Myer adapt to and anticipate market shifts,” she added. Yet, their adaptability, continued consumer focus, and strategic acquisitions have positioned them as a resilient force in Australian fashion retail today.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Under IMG’s leadership since 2005, AFW has elevated resort collections, showcased Indigenous designers and initiated a consumer-integrated model. The emergence of consumer-facing fashion events including PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival and Melbourne Fashion Week has led some to question the relevance of a closed industry-only event.

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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

JANUARY 21, 2025

They have all successfully tapped into the power of pop culture to keep hold of the increasingly fleeting attention of the millennial and Gen Z consumer. However, just because a collaboration is unique, or even a little weird, depending on the consumers perspective, doesnt ensure that it will be popular or profitable.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 12, 2023

Currently the Amsterdam-based brand’s apparel, eyewear, fragrances and accessories are available in stores across Europe, North America, the Middle East, Africa and Australia. Bluestar plans to invest in marketing initiatives to introduce new consumers to the brand and support strong consumer engagement worldwide.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 20, 2024

The evolution of once seemingly functional items, such as luggage, shoes and the humble water bottle, into status symbols, has led particular brands to develop cult followings and created opportunities for new products and services that cater to these consumer obsessions. The #airportoutfit has amassed over 690.3 I know what I want.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

billion to Nikes market value, which has been struggling as of late. With a renewed focus on marketing and products geared toward female customers and a partnership with retails current it girl Skims, some retail experts think the brand has a decent shot of taking back its spot at the top of the commerce ladder. The jump added $6.7

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Located at Chadstone Shopping Centre in Melbourne, the 250sqm flagship offers Gentle Monster’s full range of product and experience to Australian consumers. Gentle Monster represents innovation and disruption in the fashion eyewear category that we are confident the Australian consumer will embrace,” added Ngadiman.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Once regarded as a have to for those on tight budgets, purchasing pre-loved items has now evolved into a mainstream retail trend, fuelled by a combination of psychological drivers and shifting consumer values. As a result, consumers are turning and looking to second-hand shopping as a more sustainable alternative to fast fashion.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Now, Bogg Founder and CEO Kim Vaccarella is bringing the bag to even more consumers thanks to a new partnership with Target. I visit them, and we text about what’s hot in the market, what new colorways they’re seeing. I started building those connections, and we were on this journey, building Bogg Bag together.

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