Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

True Religion is just the latest in a wave of popular, Y2K-era fashion labels experiencing a revival at the moment. So, what is driving the renewed consumer interest in True Religion today? The first major turnaround tactic was taking a step back to realise who True Religion’s ideal consumer base is today.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 17, 2022

While many brands and retailers are focusing on engaging Gen Z, Gen Alpha is slowly creeping into the picture. Gen Alpha — consumers born after 2010 — have grown up immersed in technology. That’s why retailers like Kids Foot Locker are embracing the convergence of community and technology to effectively reach Gen Alpha consumers.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

“She furthered our consumer facing capabilities while supporting the culture of community and team-member engagement in difficult times.” Graham has been enmeshed in the healthcare industry for nearly three decades and has served on the Walgreens Boots Alliance board since 2010.

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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

MARCH 11, 2024

Gen Z consumers are neither easy to define nor predictable in their shopping habits. The consumer cohort born between 1996 or 1997 and 2010 and 2020 (there is no complete agreement here) is hard to read and reach because they are a product of the world they have been born into, one where change is constant, frequent and often unexpected.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 27, 2022

During her career, Sullivan also worked with The Stride Rite Corporation as COO and held consumer brand management and sales roles at companies including M&M/Mars and The Mennen Company. Schmidt joined Caleres in 2009 as the company’s SVP and General Manager of Image Brands, becoming President of Contemporary Fashion in 2010.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

seen from 2010 to 2019. “It Overall household finances remain in good shape and will continue to support the consumer’s ability to spend.” consumers spent online during holiday 2022. It is not surprising to see holiday sales growth returning to pre-pandemic levels,” said Matthew Shay, President and CEO of the NRF in a statement.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 13, 2025

“At MindArc, weve spent over a decade refining our craft in delivering retail technology and e-commerce services,” said Sean Pieres, director and co-founder of MindArc. Strand has worked with the MindArc team for over three years,” said James Gill, head of e-commerce trade & merchandising at Strand.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has prohibited Rite Aid from using facial recognition technology in its stores, claiming the retailer failed to implement reasonable security procedures and prevent harm to consumers.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Top executives from Kroger and Albertsons defended their proposed merger at a congressional hearing, saying the combined company would be in a better position to compete with grocery giants Walmart , Costco and Amazon. would be detrimental to both consumers and the companies’ employees.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

During Mark Tucker’s tenure as managing director of L’Oréal Australia from 2002 to 2010, annual revenue grew from $12 million to more than $400 million. Tata Harper, a clean beauty brand started in the US in 2010, is valued at over US$65 million today.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 18, 2023

While retail sales may currently be bouncing back at a rate faster than predicted — increasing by 1.2% To continue on a positive trajectory, the retail sector must focus on the growth being driven by consumers’ continued adoption of online shopping. Consumers face uncertainty buying products online, with an endless variety of options.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Almost four years later, the flagship location has been locked in at 113 King Street in Sydney and is due to open in March 2024, followed by an undisclosed Melbourne location. Until then, it’s time to relax at the Beach House and take a look at the brand’s new kids’ collection.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Founded as a small toy store in China in 2010 by Wang Ning, Pop Mart has grown into one of the leaders in the blind box industry. TAT expects the Labubu’s inspired travel packages to attract 20,000 passengers and the promotional videos to generate a reach of at least 500 million. million on its opening day.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 7, 2022

Of all the habits consumers have established in the past two years, some are more likely to stick than others and the uptick in online shopping is certainly one of them. Now they’ve got a taste for the ease and convenience and the thrill of endless parcels arriving at the front door, the appetite to continue is strong. on the NASDAQ.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 3, 2023

We’re talking about Generation Alpha – or people born between 2010 and 2024. At the time, the focus was on Generation Z, those born between 1995 and 2009. The last decade has seen the consumer landscape shift from mass market to personalisation and customisation, from a life of bricks-and-mortar shopping to online goods.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

There’s no question that rising prices have altered consumer behaviors. Whether they’re choosing lower-cost private-label items at the grocery store, cutting back on discretionary apparel purchases or spending less on electronics, persistent price increases are top-of-mind for shoppers across all retail sectors.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 29, 2020

While the name Burton is almost synonymous with the snowboards the company began making in 1977, Burton has diversified over the years into new categories — including surfboards, apparel, goggles/optics and other sports gear — as well as expanding beyond manufacturing into direct-to-consumer (DTC) retail, both physical and digital.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Discount department store Kmart has seen this, and following a refocus of its beauty categories over the last 18 months, it has relaunched its house brand Oxx Cosmetics as a ‘luxe for less’ option targeted directly at Gen Z. They’ll be vital consumers for brands to target.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 2, 2024

As consumers demand more flexible payment options, it is no surprise that the digital top-up card industry has had a strong year. billion by 2028, rising at a market growth of 14.2% Consumers value the convenience these offer. Consumers are not the only beneficiaries of this method of payment.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 9, 2024

In a world filled with loyalty offers, it’s all about offering the right rewards and experiences at the right moments. But now consumers want intangible benefits, including tailored experiences. An entertainment resort co-brand card might offer perks at its properties for brand enthusiasts and even let them choose their card design.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

The company said its new plan is based on competitive benchmarking and anticipated regulatory changes as well as “extensive consumer insight” showing increasing demand for more choice in sustainable shopping. and Germany.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 2, 2023

Valentine’s Day saw consumers projected to spend an average of $16 on chocolates and candy — up from under $9 per person in 2010 — while Halloween candy sales reached a record $3.1 This further complicates how consumers can sustainably dispose of candy wrappers and packaged products. billion on Easter candy alone.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 25, 2023

Every few decades, retail brands discover a new way to connect with consumers. The early 2000s saw the beginning of an online media push that brought standardized content from one brand to many consumers. Having a direct line with consumers via D2R provides brands with first-party retail data in a whole new way.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Consumers always say they’ll move up, but often their behaviors don’t follow exactly what they’re going to say ,” said Hilding Anderson, Head of Retail Strategy at Publicis Sapient in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. “I We’ll also see an influx of and a redefinition of loyalty programs.”. 18) and No.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

“By combining our operating expertise and Wish’s technology and data science capabilities , we expect to drive greater success for merchants while providing an even greater marketplace for consumers globally.” At the same time, we believe this is a compelling opportunity for shareholders to directly benefit from the approximately $2.7

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Inside Retail

JUNE 12, 2024

The recent C-suite shuffles between two of the Australian retail industry’s biggest players — Brett Blundy’s BBRC and Solomon Lew’s Premier Investments — are prime examples of how businesses at the top successfully operate, an industry expert says. Quality and experienced retailers are critical to a business.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Several years ago, a handful of direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands expanded into the physical retail space. Today’s consumers are digital experts and gravitate toward online platforms where they can shop 24/7. DTC brands are vying for shoppers to become engaged consumers and ultimately brand advocates. An Emerging Retail Trend.

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Inside Retail

JULY 4, 2024

Now, the at-home pilates provider – which sells and rents reformer pilates machines, or beds, and operates an on-demand platform of exercise videos – is embarking on a global expansion. This week, the brand announced its first-ever ambassador, model and 2010’s Miss Universe Australia Jesinta Franklin, and is set to disrupt the US market next.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

With its focus on wellness and mix of e-commerce, content and events, Youtime follows in the footsteps of Gwyneth Paltrow’s hugely successful wellness business, Goop, which has been valued at US$250 million. McKinsey recently estimated the global wellness market at more than US$1.5 From Sydney to Sweden and back again.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 5, 2021

With banks and credit card companies warming up to the idea of Bitcoin trading and crypto rewards on card transactions, are they really extending the benefits of crypto to merchants, or is this just a play to get consumers to buy into a shiny new card that looks different but acts very much the same? of their total transaction in Bitcoins.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Below, Zachariassen reflects on the evolution of the online wine market, how consumer needs and behaviors are changing, and how Vivino plans to maintain competitive momentum. In 2010, when I founded Vivino, there was no easy way to pick out a good wine and I wanted to solve this using the opinions of wine drinkers — not individual critics.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 29, 2023

Today’s consumers rely on their smartphones for, well, just about everything, and Verizon recognizes just how important that connection is. That’s why the retailer and mobile service provider uses multiple technology solutions to create a personalized shopping experience at scale. How is Verizon using AI?

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 22, 2022

We share a lot of the data and we move consumers into their full-price environment ,” explained Grover. “I’ve And because we’re marketing to a different consumer, we open up our customers to their brands. It’s a very symbiotic relationship that no other marketplace does today, not a single one.”.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 30, 2020

At this point, it’s impossible to quantify the ramifications of COVID-19. Now, coronavirus has opened the floodgates and forced businesses and consumers alike to consider domestic suppliers out of sheer necessity, despite higher costs in many cases. Between 2010 and 2018, 749,000 jobs were brought back to the U.S.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 2, 2021

But last week, Selfridges’ owners, the Weston family, appointed Credit Suisse to oversee an auction of their European department store assets, including Selfridges’ four stores in the UK, Brown Thomas and Arnotts in Ireland and De Bijenkorf in the Netherlands, at a starting price of £4 billion (AU$7.56 billion), The Guardian reported.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 11, 2024

At that time, it was the launch of everything bespoke – bespoke tailoring, bespoke cocktails – so we thought we could be a cool little bespoke underground furniture brand. We grew relatively quickly in Singapore, and we entered Australia in 2017, but at that time, we were still very naive. And the second part is what we did.

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