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Australia’s disloyal shoppers: most will change brands to save money

Inside Retail

Aussie consumers’ loyalty is primarily influenced by the price tag, however emotional connection and ethical values will become key loyalty drivers, according to a consumer research by Emarsys. . About 65 per cent of 1000 Australian consumers surveyed said they will choose other brands if a cheaper option is available. More than half of respondents said consistently low prices are the top reason for staying loyal to a retailer. .

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The Department Store dilemma

Retail Focus

Unfortunately for many department stores, the pandemic has been a final blow in the battle with online retail, spiralling real estate costs and difficulty serving up physical retail that is consistently experiential, engaging and adaptable. Stores that we thought would be with us for generations to come are shuttering their doors permanently, with Debenhams among the latest casualties.

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Google’s First-Ever Physical Store Offers Multiple Hands-On Experiences

Retail TouchPoints

Google has officially opened its first brick-and-mortar retail store in New York’s Chelsea neighborhood, where the company has an urban campus that is home to many of its 11,000+ Google NYC employees. The new Google Store provides customers with hands-on interaction with its lineup of devices and services — from Pixel phones and Nest products to Fitbit wearables and Pixelbooks.

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Why do old-school in-store advertising tools no longer work?

Tokinomo

In-store advertising is essential for both brands and retailers. FMCG brands have the opportunity to promote their products, to capture the attention of customers and to increase brand awareness. Retailers want to sell more and increase their profit per square meter.

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5 Tips for a Winning Category Management Strategy in 2025

Category Management is a cornerstone of a successful retail strategy. While it promotes collaboration between manufacturers and retailers to optimize category performance, challenges persist in its effective implementation due to hurdles in communication and collaboration across teams and partners, and more. In this guide, we outline five essential strategies for success in 2025 that will touch on all the essential pieces of a successful strategy and implementation.

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“Self-service kept the nation fed”: How Co-op UK leaned on tech during Covid

Inside Retail

Co-op UK, Britain’s fifth biggest food retailer, is using technology to drive a better shopping experience for its customers in bricks-and-mortar retail. Speaking at a webinar, hosted by Inside Retail , Andrew Hoff, head of technology for retail at Co-op UK, highlighted the importance of self-service as a quick and safe checkout option, particularly at the height of the pandemic.

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Selfridges launch Garden Centre

Retail Focus

Today, 21 June, Selfridges launches its Garden Centre, a playful response to a boom in outdoor appreciation, as part of Good Nature, Selfridges’ creative theme for 2021. Figures from the Horticultural Trades Association show that over 3 million people started gardening in 2020 as a result of more time spent at home since the first lockdown. Pictured, botanical artist Carly Rogers at Selfridges, London, UK.

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Price Optimization – An eCommerce Necessity or Just Another Passing Trend?

Intelligence Node

Businesses often spend an inadequate amount of time strategically thinking about their product prices. But price strategy deserves a lot more attention, especially for online brands and retailers. According to Oberlo, there will be more than 2.1 billion online shoppers in 2021. It is a given that they will comparison-shop. This means if the products […].

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Stable retail sales data belies plight of small businesses, says ARA chief

Inside Retail

Stable retail sales data for May have been welcomed by the Australian Retailers Association – but the body warns smaller businesses are still vulnerable to the impacts of Covid-19. According to Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures released today, Australian retail sales were up 7.4 per cent on the same month last year – and by 0.1 per cent month on month – to $31 billion. .

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Zürcher Kantonalbank reimagines the banking experience for the new era

Retail Focus

Dalziel & Pow developed a new strategic vision for Zürcher Kantonalbank in response to evolving customer needs and aspirations, the exponential growth of digital platforms and tools, and the changing attitudes towards traditional advertising and marketing channels. The vision is to inspire personal progress and financial wellbeing, helping people feel inspired and motivated about their future – from saving and investing, to progressing in life, work and business.

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Glossier to Open New Physical Stores in U.S. and Abroad

Retail TouchPoints

DTC beauty brand Glossier is aiming to reclaim its physical retail presence as the world begins to emerge from the throes of the pandemic, with plans to open new stores in 2021 and 2022. Glossier Founder and CEO Emily Weiss wrote on its site that the brand is “ready to exist again in 3D,” revealing that the company will open three all-new permanent stores, starting in Seattle in August 2021, followed by Los Angeles in the fall, London in the winter (its first permanent international flagship) an

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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How Wiser Solutions Can Help Distributors

Wiser

Do you help hundreds or thousands of businesses get the tools, materials, and products they need to serve their customers? Are you the link between manufacturers, retailers, and wholesalers to improve relationships and keep the wheels of commerce spinning? If so, then you’ve definitely experienced a few hiccups along the way—perhaps a breakdown in communication, supply chain issues, or a disruptive event (like COVID-19).

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“Tipping point”: Why Coles is pumping millions into tech

Inside Retail

Coles’ decision to up capital investment in FY22 to $1.4 billion is focused mainly on improving efficiency within the business, primarily through automation. At Coles’ Strategy Day on Thursday, the company said this will account for about 60 per cent of capital expenditure (capex), while 20 per cent will go towards 50 store renewals and 20 new stores.

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Sports Direct opens new London flagship

Retail Focus

Sports Direct is reopening its flagship store, following a £10m refurbishment. Located in the heart of London has undergone a complete overhaul with a modern, innovative, and sleek new look that brings the brand’s elevation strategy and fresh approach to the iconic retail space. Th e store , whic h firs t opene d i n 2014 , span s ove r 50,00 0 sq. ft. an d wil l b e th e pinnacl e o f Sport s Direct’ s retai l offering.

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Innovation is Just the Start: Retailers also Require Speed, Scalability and a Shopper-Focused Mindset

Retail TouchPoints

Times of crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic present an excellent opportunity to drive innovation, according to the Connecting The Dots: Driving Change Through Innovation webinar, hosted by NetElixir. Jerry Wind, Professor at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, laid out three steps retailers should follow to focus their efforts as they develop new ways to improve the business— whether that means pivoting during an emergency or simply perfecting an existing strategy.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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As Fast as One Can Gogh: Turn Sketches Into Stunning Landscapes with NVIDIA Canvas

Nvidia

Turning doodles into stunning landscapes — there’s an app for that. The NVIDIA Canvas app, now available as a free beta, brings the real-time painting tool GauGAN to anyone with an NVIDIA RTX GPU. Developed by the NVIDIA Research team, GauGAN has wowed creative communities at trade shows around the world by using deep learning models to turn rough sketches into stunning scenes.

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Hired the wrong person? Here’s what to do

Inside Retail

It’s a big responsibility and commitment when you’re hiring someone new, and a decision rarely taken lightly. There’s excitement and anticipation about the problems they’ll solve, the extra help they’ll provide or the growth they can help you achieve. As a business leader, optimism, whether it comes naturally or has been learnt, has to be part of how you operate.

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Hublot brings an unique UEFA Euro 2020™ experience to Harrods

Retail Focus

To celebrate their role as Official Watch of the UEFA EURO 2020TM, Hublot is unveiling its Big Bang e UEFA Euro 2020TM connected watch and bringing the celebrations to Harrods. The innovative and experiential installation will take over the Harrods atrium from June 11th to July 11th, and features a dramatic rendering of a football in LED lights which houses the Big Bang e UEFA EURO 2020TM connected watch and immerses the customer into the world of Hublot.

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Pixel Perfection is Retail’s Missing Ecommerce Link

Retail TouchPoints

Take a moment to step into the shopper’s shoes when they’re shopping. Consider all the different brand messages they are receiving — good and bad. Have you ever clicked on a beautiful ad that led to an outdated, terrible-looking ecommerce site? Or have you seen an ad for a product you were initially interested in that was so poorly designed that you decided to look elsewhere?

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SEO vs. PPC: Which Strategy Is Best for Your Business?

When it comes to driving traffic and growing your online presence, businesses often ask: SEO or PPC—what’s the better choice? This guide breaks down the key differences between search engine optimization (SEO) and pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, highlighting their pros, cons, and best use cases. Whether you’re looking for long-term organic growth or immediate visibility through paid ads, we’ll help you determine which strategy—or combination of both—is right for your business.

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66% of Consumers Expect Free Shipping on Every Purchase

Small Biz Trends

A large majority of consumers (66%) expect free shipping on every purchase they make online. An even larger number (80%) expect free shipping when ordering a certain dollar amount on online products. These were some key insights of the Q2 2021 Consumer Trends Report issued by Jungle Scout. Jungle Scout, Amazon research tool providers, conducted an anonymous survey of 1,066 US consumers.

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Witchery joins GlamCorner amid workwear rental boom

Inside Retail

Garments from Australian fashion brand Witchery will now be available for rental exclusively through GlamCorner’s subscription membership. The deal is a “milestone” for the Australian fashion industry, as it continues to push to be more circular and find ways to reduce its waste footprint, according to Witchery head of marketing Nicky Rowsell. “[We’re] delighted to be aligning with GlamCorner to provide everyday outfitting solutions and 24/7 style to their loyal customers,” Rowsell said.

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Hexcite Group appoints Wes Mulligan as Group Chief Executive

Retail Focus

Hexcite Group, a leading provider of design, communication, brand activation, signage, display and merchandising products and services for major brand owners and retailers, is delighted to announce it has appointed Wes Mulligan as Group Chief Executive. Wes has led a number of businesses across retail, leisure and support services sectors. In recent years, as CEO of Danwood, he led the turnaround and exit of the UK’s largest independent supplier of printers and photocopiers.

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Brij Helps Brands Connect Products to Digital Benefits Without Needing an App

Retail TouchPoints

Brij , a platform for connecting physical products to digital experiences, is designed to power one-touch product registration and reorder options. The platform helps brands build tailored digital experiences for each of their products with QR codes that let shoppers register, reorder and view relevant content about the items, anytime and anywhere. The platform can help shoppers access relevant product information without the need for an app.

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AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype

AI is rapidly transforming digital commerce, but how do you separate real opportunities from hype? Moderated by Orium, AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype , experts from Bloomreach , commercetools , Contentstack , and Fluent Commerce explores where AI is already delivering results and where its potential is still unfolding. This masterclass dives into proven AI applications, emerging innovations , and the gaps between promise and reality in commerce.

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Will virtual fitting rooms push Walmart to the fashion forefront?

Retail Dive

The big-box retailer and other brands have joined the space in hopes consumers find the perfect fit before purchase.

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Distillery Road Market outlines weekend events to come in 2021

Inside Retail

Upcoming Queensland dining precinct Distillery Road Market has announced it will expand its market offering into weekend markets, allowing a more accessible food-centric experience for visitors. The market-focused offering, which will open in Eagleby, Queensland in mid-2021 , looks to recreate the success of international food marketplaces such as Chelsea Market in New York and Borough Market in London, as well as local markets The Grounds of Alexandria in Sydney and the South Melbourne Markets.

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Lyle & Scott signs lease on store at London Designer Outlet

Retail Focus

With excitement in the air at Wembley Park as it embarks on an events-filled summer, London Designer Outlet is adding to the neighbourhood’s celebrations with the announcement that British menswear brand Lyle & Scott is joining its premium fashion offering. The heritage label will occupy more than 800 sq ft in the capital’s leading fashion and lifestyle outlet centre, which will be the fashion retailer’s only destination in London and the brand’s only outlet store to open in 2021 in the UK.

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Five Below Expands Same-Day Delivery to 1,100 Locations in Preparation for Summer Rush

Retail TouchPoints

Five Below will partner with Instacart to expand same-day delivery from 400 to 1,100 locations. The expansion builds on a pilot the companies launched in December 2020 that initially served Baltimore, Buffalo, N.Y., Chicago, Cleveland and Detroit, as well as locations in Florida, California and Texas. Five Below is expanding the partnership in time for the summer season to provide shoppers access to fast delivery on items including pool floats, beach towels, outdoor games and sports equipment.

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

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Nordstrom to open 21 Indochino custom apparel shops in stores

Retail Dive

The partnership expands the department store's men's category with made-to-measure suiting.

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Adairs pays $45m to fast-track Mocka acquisition

Inside Retail

Adairs will pull the settlement of its acquisition of online furniture firm Mocka forward by a year after the business performed well ahead of expectations. The pureplay business blossomed in the last year due to the ongoing changes to consumer behaviour due to the Covid-19 pandemic – with online furniture and homewares having seen a huge spike in uptake.

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Responsible womenswear brand Nobody’s Child opening at Carnaby Street, this week

Retail Focus

Shaftesbury have announced the arrival of Nobody’s Child , a responsible womenswear fashion brand opening at 50 Carnaby Street, this week. The store contributes to the diverse array of independent brands in London’s most directional shopping location. Samantha Bain-Mollison, Retail Director, Shaftesbury says: “We are delighted to welcome Nobody’s Child to Carnaby.

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As Ecommerce Booms, Brands Must Boost App Stability

Retail TouchPoints

As a result of the COVID pandemic, the digital experience has become more important for almost every industry over the last year. Lockdowns and social distancing have driven more and more customers to interact with brands via their apps, dramatically accelerating digital transformation. However, 2020 was an inflection point for one sector in particular: ecommerce.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!