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How Brands Can Deliver Sustainable Instant Commerce for Consumers

Retail TouchPoints

The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly accelerated shifts in consumer behavior and expectations, and not many have been as dramatic as the explosive rise of ecommerce. Perhaps one of the biggest pain points brands have struggled with in ecommerce over the past two years is meeting consumers’ increased demand for immediacy.

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Australian label Princess Polly opens its first physical store in the US

Inside Retail

Established in 2005 by husband-and-wife team Wez and Eirin Bryett, the Gold Coast brand sells on-trend women’s clothing for predominantly Gen Z consumers. Australian fast-fashion brand Princess Polly has expanded in the US opening a flagship store in Los Angeles.

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Tasmanian timber retailer The Wood Guys up for sale

Inside Retail

Tasmanian timber retailer The Wood Guys is on the market for the first time since its establishment in 2005. In addition to offering products to the local market, the company has drawn interest from mainland consumers.

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Myer sees elevated annual sales, but is cautious amid economic headwinds

Inside Retail

Department store chain Myer delivered its highest full-year sales since 2005 this year but remains cautious as consumer spending declines due to unfavourable economic conditions. Myer’s total sales grew 12.2 per cent to $3.36 billion in FY23. The company noted a 0.4 Sales at CBD stores, its strongest-performing, grew 30 per cent.

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What to do when waste-conscious consumers expect action

Inside Retail

At least two significant forces are reshaping how and where consumers shop and their expectations of brands. Encouragingly, consumers are ready to increase participation in the circular economy. Consumers want businesses to make it more convenient to take part.” . In stark contrast, Finland is targeting 100 per cent by 2025 2.

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Home Depot Launches New Content Hub to Empower Young Homeowners

Retail TouchPoints

Up to 70% of business-to-consumer marketers believe that content marketing has become more important to their business over the past year, and 77% have successfully used this content to build credibility and trust among their consumers, according to the Content Marketing Institute.

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Visa, Mastercard Settlement Represents Major Victory in Merchants’ Fight Against Swipe Fees

Retail TouchPoints

history, according to Reuters , and if it receives court approval it would resolve most of the ongoing claims against Visa and Mastercard, which began in 2005. The antitrust settlement is one of the largest in U.S. Swipe fees typically include small, fixed fees plus a percentage of the total sale amounts and average about 1.5%