Inside Retail

JUNE 22, 2022

Samsung Australia admitted to misleading buyers of some of its ‘Galaxy’ phones about the water-resistance level, the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) said. The claims “promoted an important selling point for these Galaxy phones. The regulator had first sued the company in July 2019.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 22, 2022

Amazon has named 17-year company veteran Doug Herrington to the renamed role of CEO of Worldwide Amazon Stores, filling the position left vacant by former CEO of the Worldwide Consumer Dave Clark. Since 2015, Herrington has served as Amazon’s SVP of the North America Consumer.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 10, 2023

“(The) government is addressing the risks posed by new digital payment services, which are currently unregulated, to protect consumers, promote competition and spur innovation,” Treasurer Jim Chalmers said in a statement. million in 2018. billion in 2022, from 29.2

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 8, 2020

From the launch of NFC, card companies and smartphone manufacturers have promoted it as a convenience that saves time. Now, health experts including the World Health Organization (WHO) are promoting contactless payments as a safer alternative to cash and to chip-and-PIN credit card transactions, which require touching the payment terminal.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 27, 2022

Consumers are at the heart of all we do. While multinational brands had always dominated the Indian market, their beauty products were not really suited to the skin complexion of the typical Indian consumer. Celebrating uniqueness.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

It’s no secret that consumer-facing retail has had a tough year trying to stay price-competitive for customers. Like many retailers, we have had to contend with inflationary pressures and greater promotional cadence, which has had an impact on profits,” said King.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 28, 2022

Brad Lande-Shannon has joined the company as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and Tyler Wozny has been promoted to the post of Chief Digital Officer. Hair color retailer Madison Reed is strengthening its C-suite with two new appointments.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The downfall derived from months of lowered consumer demand, lowered average selling prices, and increased expenses. It wasn’t until the late 1980s that gem-quality, lab-grown diamonds became available on a commercial level to consumers. De Beers’ half-year 2023 report showed that the total rough diamond sales volume of 15.3

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Inside Retail

MAY 26, 2021

The Commerce Commission alleges that between July 2018 and January 2020, Strandbags used misleading sales practices to sell a number of its products, such as claiming its products were being sold for a discounted price when they were not. “The Kogan, for example, used similar tactics during its 2018 TAXTIME promotion which cost it $350,000.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 8, 2023

To take the obsession even further, it seems like everyone is wearing branded apparel promoting them. This branded apparel — or merch, as it’s more commonly called — sent consumers into a frenzy. The key to consumers’ hearts lies in the merch partner you choose. Everywhere you look, someone is talking about these moments.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 10, 2023

Shein is reportedly set to raise $2 billion in new funding this month, while Wish is continuing its attempts to win back consumers, most recently by opening its platform to more than 18,000 new European merchants. 1 shopping app in America back in 2018 , but today it’s largely out of the game at No. Wish also was the No.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 16, 2023

The way to think about it is that [the tiers] aren’t all going to offer the same offering to consumers,” said Liz Coddington, CFO at Peloton during a call with investors. “So So for example, what we offer for Connected Fitness is all of our content on our hardware along with access to the app. “I

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Retail Focus

APRIL 4, 2024

Despite being a buzzword, digital transformation has now become a defining element of modern business strategy, and its significance cannot be understated (Achille, Marchessou et Remy 2018). The resilience of these brands is exemplified by their ability to withstand economic fluctuations and evolving consumer tastes.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 5, 2023

The two companies have been partners since 2018, in a collaboration that spans same-day delivery, curbside pickup, EBT SNAP payments, virtual convenience, alcohol delivery and pickup and now advertising. The Sprouts website and app are also powered by Instacart Platform , which is Instacart’s technology suite for grocers.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 20, 2021

In 2018, he added Chief Administrative Officer to his title. Prior to joining BJ’s, Eddy served multinational manufacturing, technology, retail and consumer products companies as a member of the audit and business advisory practice of PwC. Laura Felice — currently SVP and Controller — has been appointed to replace Eddy as CFO.

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Inside Retail

JULY 30, 2023

One important area is to advance our participation in the circular economy; here, the brand focuses on four aspects — design for durability, innovative materials, promoting recycling and reuse, and championing repair,” she added. As a result, the impact on consumer prices has not been significant,” she added.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 26, 2022

It’s the question that’s on every retailer’s — and not a few consumers’ — minds: When will global supply chains flow freely once more? Inflation can certainly reduce demand as prices rise, but it also can encourage consumers to buy now before prices go up even higher. trillion , compared to January 2018 ( $4.2 trillion ).

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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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Inside Retail

AUGUST 22, 2022

China’s Miniso Group has apologised for promoting itself as a Japanese-style brand and said it would make changes across its stores to rectify this, becoming the latest retailer to respond to a surge in patriotism among Chinese shoppers.

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Retail Gazette

MARCH 7, 2024

In 2018, she partnered with the United Nations to launch a new sustainability charter which detailed 16 commitments to help fashion companies curb the damage the industry is having on the planet. LDC helps more than 200 designers connect with consumers with a passion for sustainable fashion via its online marketplace and pop-up locations.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Instrument maker Fender , for example, wanted to find a way to keep consumers engaged despite its dealer network being disrupted by store closures. Initially capping the giveaway to the first 1,000 consumers, “we extended the offer to 500,000 a few days later and ultimately had 930,000 players using Fender Play,” he noted.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The International Longevity Centre notes that “retailers could thrive, not just survive, if they innovate to adapt to more older consumers”. Retailers will be able to gather data about people surrounding and entering their premises, including demographics, and dynamically adjust in-store signage and promotions to maximise conversion rates.

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Wiser

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Direct-to-consumer strategies have transformed retail, both in the way consumers shop and how brands and retailers manufacture, market, and sell. Importantly, a winning direct-to-consumer business will artfully navigate the relationships between brand, retailer, and consumer. What Does Direct to Consumer Mean?

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Inside Retail

JUNE 30, 2021

“Other than playing an active role in reducing our environmental footprint, sustainable store design will increase the brand’s credibility in the eyes of the modern, mindful consumer and also saves money in the long-term with lesser consumption of energy and waste,” a Takashimaya spokesperson said.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The report by The Cambodian League for the Promotion and Defense of Human Rights, commonly known by its French acronym LICADHO, was based on visits to 21 brick factories in the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh and neighbouring Kandal province between April and September, as well as interviews with current and former workers.

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Inside Retail

MAY 25, 2021

Eighty-three percent of the hazards had been remediated by February 2018. Before it expired on May 31, 2018, nearly 200 brands and retailers signed onto the 2018 Transition Accord , which extended the agreement for another three years. In the end, it could come down, once again, to consumer pressure, according to Kingston.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 19, 2023

How does what was once an incredibly successful beauty business see its share price fall from $7 in 2018 to just 20 cents today? To that end, in 2018, Humble, backed by financial director Aaron Finlay and Bain Capital, offered to purchase 100 per cent of BWX’s shares in a management buyout. The consumer wants the product.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Today’s consumer is more educated than ever — and although they’re savvy about comparing prices and hunting down the best deal, that’s not the only reason they’re “window shopping.”. Whether they’re buying in-store or through an ecommerce platform, consumers will take the time to find brands that align with their personal values.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 18, 2020

The digital transformation initiative, aptly called “Project Herringbone” internally, was initiated by Ian Rosen, VP of Digital and Strategy and son of CEO Larry Rosen, who took the helm in 2018. This allows Harry Rosen to promote more top-of-mind products and capitalize on high purchase intent. Photo courtesy of Harry Rosen. “We

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 29, 2021

When Amazon Go launched in 2018, critics claimed that it would take more than a decade for autonomous retail to catch on. Simultaneously, data and analytics were at the forefront of retailers’ minds as stores sought to anticipate their consumers’ needs.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 25, 2021

Driven by growing consumer concern over how their personal data is being collected and used, governments are enacting legislation, and tech companies are implementing platform changes, that will forever alter the relationship between consumers and advertisers. “A A new era of advertising is taking shape.

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Retalon

APRIL 25, 2017

Getting your product pricing right is absolutely critical to customer cross-channel experience, but the promise of unified price, promotion and markdown optimization is hard to achieve. The post Guide for Unified Price, Promotion and Markdown Optimization Applications appeared first on Retalon. In this report: Market Definition.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 1, 2022

He has been executive chairman of Retail Food Group since 2018, a role he will continue to hold simultaneously. In addition, Rosalind Reeves, vice president of talent, diversity and organisation capability, has been promoted to executive vice president and chief human resources officer, effective 1 December.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 17, 2022

Those insights and communities are what actually give the metaverse its intrinsic value, especially when trying to target, engage and build brand loyalty with consumers. Fashion/luxury, CPG/consumable goods, clothing/shoe brands. Contextual’ Versus ‘Additive’ Advertising. Brands that will benefit? Contextual or Additive?

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

We’re getting a good response today, but we believe the tipping point for us will be when we can find the best ways to educate the consumer,” Davenport said. Davenport is cautious about promoting the brand through social media and influencer marketing, which are the go-to channels for many new brands today. “We

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

The first, a Melbourne radio interview defending Woolworths’ decision not to promote Australia Day merchandise, and the second, an ABC Four Corners exchange on competition in the grocery market. In terms of retail operations, the most curious decision was to persevere with the underperforming Big W chain.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

With ever-increasing consumer interest in environmentally friendly shopping practices and ongoing innovations in textile production, sustainable fashion is a promising field to enter. Not only does Nuttch’s supplier of recycled nylon use pre-consumer waste, such as factory scraps, to create the fabric the company incorporates in its designs.

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