Inside Retail

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Just in time for Halloween, New South Wales-based party supply retailer The Party People is taking buying costumes to a whole new level by trialing an augmented reality mirror store this month, which allows customers to try on, and then buy, costumes in seconds. Especially if you want to try on a lot of different outfits,” he says. “It

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Inside Retail

MARCH 26, 2023

Amid the rise of fast fashion and social media platforms accelerating consumptive behaviour, it appears that many Australians aren’t wearing or re-wearing the clothes they purchase. Research by Levi’s also highlighted that about one in three Australians own 50-150 items of clothing, with only 55 per cent of those items worn regularly.

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

If you walk up and down the aisles of supermarkets, clothes shops or even furniture stores, you will notice that more brands are shouting about their commitment to protecting the environment, be it via packaging or marketing messages. The Lidl Return Scheme trial will run in participating Glasgow stores from 8 February to 11 August.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Slowly but surely Amazon is taking its brick-and-mortar act “across the pond,” opening several different types of physical stores in the UK. Closer to home, Amazon is reportedly planning to open department stores in the U.S. carrying clothes, electronics and more. carrying clothes, electronics and more.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Meanwhile, sustainable fashion business models like resale, rental and repair only unravel the post-consumer garment waste problems. Made-on-demand is obviously a very unique and new innovation in the production of clothes because a unit is made once it’s been purchased. The rent is a lot lower.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Speaking with Inside Retail , Dockers CEO Natalie MacLennan explained that the brand, which is part of Levi Strauss & Co , underwent a restructure in 2020, which has given the business the focus – and resources – it needs to reinvent itself for a modern consumer. We really wanted to make sure that Dockers had focus.”

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Co-founders Nathan Yun and Rex Zhang are best friends in life and in business. Setting a standard of sustainability “At a concept level, sustainability means the product and the business has to do well for people, the planet and our future collectively,” said Nathan.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Uniqlo Singapore recently marked the 5th year of its Orchard Central Global Flagship, despite the pandemic presenting various challenges for the business locally. Following the reopening in July 2020, Uniqlo has observed an average of 130 per cent increase in foot traffic across all Uniqlo Town stores.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Wes Gordon, creative director of Carolina Herrera, said in a recent Vogue Business article, “It is exciting to see that there’s been such a great response to the dress, and the fact that there is such appetite and interest in celebrating fabulous fashion no matter where – from our runway show at The Plaza Hotel all the way to the metaverse.”.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 24, 2022

As ecommerce has become a part of everyday life, customers have felt empowered to take control of their checkout experiences both in-store and at home. While the types of data that are relevant will vary significantly by brand, the information that companies can gather from online sales is empirical rather than anecdotal.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 21, 2022

Imagine a retail location where customers using an AR-powered mirror can see how clothing looks on them without ever entering a changing room. Or a customer receives immediate, personalized product promotions and recommendations the moment they walk in a store, creating a truly customized experience. 5G can Drive Consumer Engagement.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 1, 2022

However, it begs the question: how could a retail metaverse become a new channel for doing business? Consumers wouldn’t have to go to a brick-and-mortar store to try on clothes. Additionally, pure-play ecommerce businesses could bring their products to consumers in “tangible” ways. Imagining the Retail Metaverse.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 30, 2021

Gap has acquired Drapr , a virtual apparel try-on application designed to help shoppers find the best clothing size and fit for their personal style and body type. The deal was brokered by Gap’s Strategic Growth Office, a unit that seeks out investments that fuel growth and accelerate new capabilities across Gap’s brands.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 10, 2022

Even though it operated for little more than one month, EMERGE In Color at Los Angeles’ Beverly Center created a powerful space for Black designers and Black-owned businesses that are too often overlooked by retailers in the high-end category. It looks like a permanent store. It feels like a permanent store ,” said McGhee-Curtis.

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Small Biz Trends

JULY 12, 2022

Retail shop businesses can include any local facility where goods and/or services are sold. What Is a Retail Shop Business? A retail shop is any store or business that sells goods and/or services. A retail shop is any store or business that sells goods and/or services. Food Truck Business.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 2, 2021

When it comes to retail, typical store design helps boost a shopper’s mood, often influencing them into making a purchase. This retailer utilizes color-coded baskets that communicate with sales associates how to treat guests while they’re in the store. Additionally, a simple fix is uploading store maps online.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 27, 2024

In 2012 Fraser became the president of Marc Jacobs after over 13 years in the business before leaving to become the CEO of Anne Klein in 2015. Core is so important to our business and to how our customers, both existing and new, consider and engage with our brand. These types of collaborations amplify this.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 27, 2022

Consumers visiting brick-and-mortar stores, particularly those in the market for big-ticket items, want store associates both to help them understand exactly what they’re paying for and connect them with the model that fits their needs and budget. The 10 stores where associates received the mobile-delivered training saw a 26.2%

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Retail Focus

APRIL 30, 2021

And while that may be true, it doesn’t mean retailers can’t do anything to show their appreciation for the hard work done by their most valuable assets: the store’s sales associates. By giving employees an incentive for increased productivity, retailers are able to increase the amount of revenue brought in by their store.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 28, 2023

Devising a new returns policy, then, entails managing a series of trade-offs that vary from one business to the next. For example, high-end fashion brands offering clothing that might be (opportunistically) rented for one special night out would be a better candidate for third-party software than a less expensive clothing line.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 14, 2023

Thousands of fashion businesses have begun their circular journey, implementing various strategies to lower carbon emissions, reduce textile waste during the design process and incorporate alternative materials and fibres. This compounds the challenges fashion businesses are up against when adopting circular practices.

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Small Biz Trends

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Clothing stores can be complicated and time-consuming to start. If you’re looking to get into the clothing retail business, here are some opportunities to consider. What is a Clothing Franchise? Clothing franchises are retail businesses that sell apparel and accessories. Plato’s Closet.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 10, 2023

Unlike traditional AI that is used to detect patterns and make decisions, generative AI models use neural networks that are trained with massive amounts of data to create new and original content — all from just a few typed questions from a person. Companies are racing to adopt it. And there’s plenty of money at stake.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 21, 2023

This experience was keenly felt among migrant and refugee women across Australia, who can face various barriers establishing businesses and other enterprises, from a potential lack of digital and financial literacy, to challenges around navigating technical jargon with English as a second language.

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Inside Retail

MAY 25, 2022

Target Australia has brought its reputation for affordable quality to life with an interactive pop-up outside its flagship store at Chadstone Shopping Centre. Alongside the pop-up, the retailer has announced a new partnership with textile recycler Upparel to help keep unwanted clothing, linen, shoes and other textiles out of landfill.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Retailers such as Best Buy and Apple were two of the first to implement the model at scale, showing the value for businesses outside of luxury and specialty retail. Less than half ( 48% ) of consumers who have already received the vaccine say they feel more comfortable shopping in stores now.

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Small Biz Trends

OCTOBER 27, 2022

It’s the act of defrauding businesses using its return process and it’s a problem in the retail industry. It’s the crime of defrauding a retail store through its returns process. READ MORE: How to Slap Down Ecommerce Fraud in Your Small Business. Types of Return Fraud Tactics. Price Switching.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 26, 2023

As consumers return to physical stores in the post-pandemic era, delivering a great in-store experience has become more critical than ever, says a leading retail technology expert. Consumers today have come to expect engaging, fun experiences in stores. Consumers today have come to expect engaging, fun experiences in stores.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 30, 2024

From best friends to brand owners Growing up together in Houston, Texas, childhood friends Abhilaksh Sundaram and Samir Kavadi had always envisioned building a brand together, but they didn’t know what type of business they wanted to create until the pandemic hit in 2020. There’s so many questions that come up.”

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Retail Focus

AUGUST 5, 2021

The new store is the second for ProCook following the recent launch at Bluewater. The 2,786 sq ft White Rose ProCook store stocks a wide range of cookware, tableware, and kitchen accessories, covering every kitchen item needed by the home cook.

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Small Biz Trends

DECEMBER 30, 2021

If you happen to do some spring cleaning or did a little closet purge to declutter and happen to have a pile of old clothes that you have no need for? Well, the good news is this pile of clothes can be a good money-making opportunity. It’s a Huge Market to Sell Clothes Online. Best App to Sell Clothes Online?

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Alternative fashion brand Dangerfield has discontinued its plus-size clothing range, Dangerfield Curve, due to fit problems. Dangerfield is owned by Factory X, which also owns Gorman, Princess Highway, Alannah Hill and Jack London, and has over 40 stores in Australia and seven in New Zealand. billion clothing industry, IBISWorld found.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

In the heart of Hong Kong, where the bustling finance world meets the city’s rich tapestry of artistic expression, Lululemon’s flagship store at IFC mall stands as a testament to the brand’s evolution since it opened its doors in 2015. million in 2021 to US$247.48 million by 2028, reflecting a CAGR of 10.5

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Inside Retail

APRIL 20, 2022

The rise of Gen ‘Re’ has forced retailers to reconsider and adapt their strategies when it comes to areas such as sustainability, in-store experiences, omnichannel, and loyalty/rewards. Sustainability shouldn’t be siloed to just one area of the business. Providing a frictionless in-store experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 16, 2023

New advances in AI and data science enable retailers to tailor pricing and promotions to different consumer and loyalty segments across all of your stores with accuracy, speed and agility. Without such an approach, “you aren’t able to really understand the global impact to your holistic business,” Pavich explained.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

What’s it going to take to make people comfortable shopping in-store? But this time, there’s a clear divide between those who are resuming caution and those who are resuming business as usual. For retailers, expectations around in-store experiences remain in flux. What is the expected experience for online shoppers?

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 20, 2023

This is just part of the conversation happening with fashion brands and retailers across the country as pressures mount to gain control over notoriously complex supply chains and work towards circular, sustainable business practices. This may be the largest barrier to overcome for businesses wanting to secure onshore production.

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