Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Instead of relying on international retailers and wholesalers to come to Australian shores to discover local talent, We Wear Australian is bringing 12 emerging and established designers to the global stage. I ended up [locating the showroom] in the West Village because, to me, the consumer was right there, stated Atkinson.

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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. Retail rode strong into Q2 2021 as shoppers returned to stores even as digital sales remained elevated.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 1, 2024

It flipped the script and put the power with the consumer, and that changed the entire category. What that meant was that we were anti-customer; we were optimized around internal channel accounting and not what was in the best interest of the customer. Once you’ve disrupted, it resets consumer expectations.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

As digital commerce expands and consumers increasingly demand same-day or next-day delivery options, implementing advanced solutions like voice picking technology can transform how retail distribution centers operate. billion in revenue built a new fulfillment center of more than 650,000 square feet to support its direct-to-consumer channel.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 26, 2025

As a result, the apparel and accessories business swelled to account for nearly 20% of total sales. Dougs remarkable track record of growing brands, his deep understanding of consumer-driven strategies and his expertise in creating global brand connections will be invaluable as we continue to build upon Carters strong foundation.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 23, 2022

Launched in 2017, wholesale platform Foodbomb connects restaurants and cafes with a marketplace of around 160 suppliers, simplifying the ordering process. But, in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, the business opened its doors to direct-to-consumer (D2C) sales to buoy the market through periods of empty supermarket shelves.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 16, 2025

CP Axtra, the awkwardly-named parent company of Thailands familiar Makro and Lotuss stores and the countrys largest wholesale-retail conglomerate, reported a strong set of results for the fourth quarter of 2024 and for the whole year. Wholesale sales under Makros four different banners grew by 4.7 billion Thai baht (US$4.0

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 3, 2024

And at the brand level, we have the honor of spotlighting executives from both established legacy retailers as well as emerging direct-to-consumer brands. The 40 Under 40 Awards and its winners represent the diversity of the retail industry and its various players: brands, technology vendors, agencies and consultancies, and design firms.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 25, 2024

This holiday season, consumers who frequently make returns may be in for a surprise. Since consumers cant physically interact with the product, misconceptions about the fit, quality and appearance can be easily made. These rules are often exploited to benefit the consumer, impacting profits and devaluing inventory.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Additionally, Dunn Tire’s investors will retain independent ownership of Exxpress Tire Delivery , a wholesale business operating five distribution centers serving thousands of accounts in New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) approval of the Chemist Warehouse and Sigma merger could prove to be a landmark moment in the history of Australia’s $20 billion pharmacy industry. For Walker, the merger has the potential to benefit pharmacies and consumers if Chemist Warehouse and Sigma live up to their word.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 12, 2021

The Flipkart Group includes ecommerce marketplace Flipkart , digital fashion destination Myantra , Flipkart Wholesale , online travel company Cleartrip and a majority stake in the payments app PhonePe. Brick-and-mortar dominates the retail scene, with ecommerce projected to account for just 7% of sales this year, up from 3% in 2017.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Customers can use either the DoorDash app or website, and members of the Sephora Beauty Insider loyalty program can earn points for these purchases by linking their account on the DoorDash app’s Sephora store page. BJ’s Wholesale Club selected DoorDash as its grocery delivery partner across 226 stores in March 2022.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

The mass store closures prompted by COVID-19 in spring 2020 could have spelled disaster for equestrian specialty brand Kerrits , which had operated as a wholesale-only business for over 25 years. Once the pandemic hit, our wholesalers had to close their stores, and we had to rethink our entire email plan,” said Florin.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

There is also subdued consumer sentiment and the rising cost of doing business. It aims to entrench itself as a lifestyle brand renowned for delivering affordable discretionary luxury to its consumers year-round. Last year, e-commerce accounted for 5.7 It’s not easy to be a mid-market retailer in Australia right now. per cent.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 6, 2023

billion in retail sales annually through more than 500 owned retail stores, 7,000 wholesale accounts and ecommerce in 35 countries. “As With Boardriders’ proven retail playbook, we also see tremendous opportunities to accelerate the expansion of its shop-in-shops, branded retail stores, wholesale and ecommerce worldwide.”

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Ten years ago, brands had a fear of upsetting wholesale partnerships. Also, because of the proliferation of mobile and social, it’s incredibly simple for brands to have 1:1 conversations with consumers, meaning — in theory — less can be spent on marketing. Build a foundation of connected consumer data.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 11, 2021

Buoyed by a return to growth in Q4 2020, Adidas has unveiled a new growth strategy that will transform the company into a direct-to-consumer-led business with an emphasis on sustainability. The move is in line with similar shifts made by competitor Nike, which is ditching wholesale accounts and beefing up its digital and DTC business as well.

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Retail Gazette

MARCH 20, 2025

Footasylum has reported another year of record sales and profits for the financial year ending 25 January 2025, driven by significant growth across both wholesale and retail channels. The retailer said the growth was driven by a 101% rise in wholesale sales and a 4.3% The footwear and sportswear retailer posted a 9.4%

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Options such as buy now, pay later (BNPL) services were first introduced to business to consumer (B2C) transactions, giving customers the ability to access products and services they need today while paying at a later date or over a series of instalments. . Transform your B2B transactions with better payment technology.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

While consumers still make plenty of online purchases, analysts expect ecommerce sales to grow more moderately in the near term compared to the past few years. Meanwhile, consumers return to brick-and-mortar stores and seek omnichannel experiences. They invest in new storefronts and build strong wholesale relationships.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 11, 2023

A few of the notable trends that emerged from this year’s list: Food and wine reigns , driven in large part by M&A activity; Retail media is driving growth , especially for grocers; and Cost-conscious consumers are leaning into discount and beauty. expansion ), BJ’s Wholesale and Costco. By contrast, Grocery Outlet (No.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 2, 2022

Foot Locker is in the midst of a reshuffle prompted in large part by the retailer’s biggest supplier, Nike, which has been pulling back on its wholesale business in favor of a direct-to-consumer approach.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 18, 2023

Consumers can now browse and buy Touchland sanitizer across multiple channels, including the brand’s DTC ecommerce site, marketplaces like Faire and even on the shelves of big-name retailers like Ulta , Target and Sephora. After six months of B2C sales in the U.S., This is the key to growth.”

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The core of this approach is “aligning our brand with the values and expectations of today’s consumers, while expanding our reach and optimizing our operations.” Transparency builds trust and keeps us accountable,” Peters explained.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Both domestic and international sales of 2nd Street stores showed robust growth, particularly in luxury secondhand merchandise, amid rising consumer inflation and expansion of the resale market. billion) and accounted for 28.2 The Reuse Economic Journal estimated sales of used clothing and luxury goods reached 818.1 billion yen (US$5.4

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

A cyberattack that compromises customer personal information can diminish the trust consumers place in a brand. Her team consists of over 50 brokers, service specialists and consultants focused on risk management and insurance for the retail, wholesale and distribution of consumer goods.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 2, 2022

Consumers have started taking sustainability into account when deciding what to buy and where to buy it. This is especially true for younger consumers: some 75% of millennials say they consider sustainability when making a purchase. These tools use AI to predict consumer needs and can help sellers minimize overstocking.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 10, 2023

As an organization, we’ve grown through the wholesale side,” said Van Dijk. Now we have a lot more owned-and-operated stores, and when you build a system to target mostly wholesale, that’s a whole different level of transactions than if you have your own stores.

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Independent Retailer

OCTOBER 28, 2022

When you first start your wholesale business, it can be tricky to find the right price to sell your merchandise. Wholesale Price vs. Retail Price. In order to establish the right prices for your products, it is important to understand the difference between wholesale and retail pricing. What is the wholesale price?

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Inside Retail

MAY 8, 2024

This week, the Senate Committee on Supermarket Prices made 14 recommendations for the Government to consider amending the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 to end the alleged price gouging of the major supermarkets. This will allow consumers to align and ‘buycott’ from a supermarket that promotes their values.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 12, 2022

To account for this rapidly evolving environment, savvy convenience retailers have focused on closing the gap between what consumers expect and what retailers can deliver. The same report found that nearly 70% of consumers are willing to change brands if they have a negative customer service experience. Take the tech leap.

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Inside Retail

JULY 22, 2024

Tim O’Rourke: Desigual has been available in Australia for more than a decade and is sold in a wide range of wholesale accounts. Growing our existing wholesale partners is the main goal and the genesis of the push for further brand presence in the market. IR: Can you touch on Desigual’s brand refresh a few years ago?

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 8, 2022

Third-party marketplaces have taken over the online ecosystem — consumers are drawn to the vast product selection, price transparency and convenient delivery options leading marketplaces to become the primary vehicle for many online shoppers. A whopping 92% of U.S. years we have become an almost? 300 million ?business

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 2, 2023

As a result of the brand’s “maniacal focus” on its customers, Spector said that return customers now account for 30% to 40% of ThirdLove’s business, which as moderator Richard Kestenbaum of Triangle Capital pointed out, is the “holy grail” for a DTC business. said David Spector, Co-founder and Chairman of ThirdLove.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 20, 2023

Bestseller’s Australia country director Rikke Dahl-Thorup told Inside Retail that the brand entered the Australian market due to the strong consumer demand for Scandinavian design, and a willingness from Aussie customers to embrace new trends. One example of this is the recent expansion of Vero Moda.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 30, 2020

Only consumers only had 17% of their shopping done by early July, and 54% said they held off on spending because they didn’t know what they needed. Retail, Wholesale and Distribution leader in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. Consumers’ desire for fast, efficient shopping is giving big-box retailers an advantage.

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