Retail Focus

AUGUST 31, 2022

Icon Outlet at The O2, the London outlet shopping destination, developed by AEG and Crosstree Real Estate Partners, has announced the opening of Superdry, the premium apparel brand. The new store stocks the brand’s authentic apparel collection alongside a full range of accessories, further diversifying the destination’s retail line-up.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 23, 2023

The 52-year-old omnichannel brand sells a range of merchandise primarily in the home and baby markets such as decorative homeware and lifestyle goods, accessories and textiles. If there is a single point of failure of Bed Bath and Beyond, it’s that the company stopped being relevant to consumers.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 24, 2024

Coco Republic will collaborate with online lifestyle retailer Revolve to produce a collection of decorative items, to expand its audience to millennial and Gen Z consumers in the US. Coco Republic made their debut at the Revolve Festival 2024 in Palm Springs, California, as the official furniture partner displaying its outdoor range.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Consumers can expect competitive bargains to ramp up in the 12 days before Christmas as retailers pull out every trick in the book to make up for a flat year of sales.” ” Sales fell in the household goods, clothing, footwear, and accessories categories, attributed to the decline in discretionary spending. per cent to $4.03

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Consumer habits changed drastically last year as people went online to shop. According to McKinsey , 75% of consumers tried a new shopping behavior due to economic pressure, store closings and changing priorities, and the data we are seeing internally shows 50% of shoppers now intend to shop both in-store and online.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

million, but flat at 1 per cent in constant currency. Overall, a strong licensing business combined with a disciplined approach to cost management offset softness in some of our direct-to-consumer businesses and drove earnings from operations for the Company that were flat to last year’s performance,” Alberini added.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Lockdowns, store closures, and increased online shopping were all part of the ‘new normal’ for consumers and retailers during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. ACRS (Australian Consumer and Retail Studies) regularly investigates the attitudes and behaviours of Australian shoppers via our ACRS Retail Monitor.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 13, 2023

Our Barehands, a purpose-driven enterprise, recently set up shop in Funan Mall in Singapore, showcasing a range of apparel and accessories made by underserved communities, including Afghan refugees. For now, customers can either order online or visit a pop-up location at i12 mall in Katong for fittings.

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Independent Retailer

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Whether your customers are planning on treating themselves or buying holiday gifts for loved ones, fashion accessories make for perfect inexpensive gifts that can easily add up to create one large sale. As retailers move away from the summer styles, take a look at some of our favorite winter fashion picks for the upcoming holiday season: .

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Apple’s Vision Pro could upend how people watch television at home and how they use computers at work, potentially positioning the headset to be a successor to both traditional television and the Mac. It’s important to recognise this is not a consumer accessory device, like Apple Watch.

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Retail Focus

MARCH 7, 2024

Peel has announced that Charity Super.Mkt, the UK’s first-ever multi-charity shop, is set to open its next pop-up at premier southwest urban outlet Gloucester Quays. The 4,000 sq ft store will launch at the outlet on March 14 th , introducing its popular ‘second-hand department store’ concept to a key entrance off High Orchard Street.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 9, 2023

As consumers manage cost of living pressures, it’s led to a pullback in spending across the retail landscape, particularly in non-discretionary categories. CommBank’s latest Consumer Insights Report shows that around one in four Australians have not enough, or just enough, to meet household expenses.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 9, 2023

In many instances, declines occur because consumer shopping patterns shift over time. When that happens, a retailer becomes the consumer’s choice, or at least one of the top choices. They promoted value on home goods, and consumers also thought “They probably have the stuff I want.” Verdi: It’s true.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 17, 2023

Australian consumers are increasingly turning to marketplaces to search, discover and purchase new products, offering major opportunities for local brands. New research from Pattern’s Marketplace Consumer Trends Report – 2023 highlights that 92 per cent of consumers plan to shop on a marketplace this year.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 15, 2022

After topping the charts as the most popular shopping app in the world in 2018, Wish fell out of favor with consumers who had one too many bad experiences. But with a new slate of chief officers at the helm, the company is angling for a comeback. Wish has crafted and launched a rebrand and a business transformation is well underway.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 30, 2022

Consumer electronics is a rather crowded space with a swarm of brands trying to make their presence felt in every category — from wearables to televisions and headphones to laptops. For today’s consumers who seek instant gratification, experiencing this is a nightmare. The same holds true for consumer electronics retailers.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Australian consumers are becoming more conscious of the social, environmental, and economic implications of their purchasing choices. A recent report by Baptist World Aid, based on responses from over 2000 Australians surveyed by research firm McCrindle in September, revealed an increased awareness of the impact of consumer choices.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 29, 2023

per cent in the June financial year driven by soft consumer demand in all markets. Phil Ryan, CEO and MD of City Chic, said: “We have exited FY23 with a materially improved inventory position and have a clear strategy in place to return the business to profitability based on getting back to what we are good at.”

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Inside Retail

JUNE 20, 2021

Lockdowns with little advance notice, panic buying, supply chain disruptions, hastily made changes to health and safety regulations, and extreme swings in consumer needs and expectations. How did they fare and how have consumers changed due to their pandemic experience? Consumers unevenly impacted. Adaptability tested.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 24, 2024

for additional reinvented stores it will open in 2024 , including at the brand’s NYC flagship and locations in Paris, Melbourne and Delhi. The new location features a bold storefront, expanded footwear and accessory selections and an emphasis on sustainability and dynamic digital fixtures.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 22, 2024

But the Macintosh brought together numerous advances that were about giving people an accessory – not for geeks or techno-hobbyists, but for home office moms and soccer dads and eighth grade students who used it to write documents, edit spreadsheets, make drawings and play games. The Apple Lisa , released a year before, had them all.

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Retail Focus

MARCH 30, 2022

Global lifestyle brand, kate spade new york, is to open its first Northern Irish store in April 2022, at designer outlet, The Boulevard. . We have consistently bucked the national data, which has pointed at a downturn in discretional retail spend. Lotus Property was advised by Johnstone Property Consultants and KLM Real Estate Ltd.

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Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Grosvenor has announced the signing of leading sports apparel brand, Under Armour, at Liverpool ONE. Trading from 3,000 sq ft on South John Street, Under Armour Liverpool ONE is set to open later this year and will stock the brand’s renowned performance sports apparel, footwear and accessories. Metis and CBRE acted for Liverpool ONE.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 12, 2023

“People on Pinterest aren’t here to passively scroll, they’re here to plan,” said Sydney Stanback, Global Trends and Insights Lead at Pinterest in a recent briefing on the 2024 trends. It’s this planning mindset that gives us such a unique window into the future at Pinterest. It really captures the future.”

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Recent research has revealed that luxury Australia retailers aren’t doing enough to capture the attention of, and drive consumer spending by, migrants of Asian background and heritage. In order to do so effectively, she stressed the importance of understanding the various factors and intricacies that inform their consumer behaviour.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 25, 2024

Inside Retail spoke to Rosanna Iacono, CEO and advisor at The Growth Activists, to unpack the potential strategies driving fast-fashion brands to enter the premium garment space. Premium collections could be an attempt by fast-fashion brands to be seen as both accessible and aspirational shopping destinations for consumers.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Shein’s low prices — US$5 t-shirts and US$10 sweaters — also draw shoppers who might have otherwise shopped at clothing discount stores. One 2022 study found Shein typically receives orders within five to seven days and can then send the products directly to consumers via air freight.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 3, 2021

“A bunch of the sacred cows for the process of bringing products to market started to be questioned once teams were forced to stay at home and ecommerce started to be 50%-plus of their retail sales,” said Leahy in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. MakerSights launched in 2015.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The global lifestyle apparel and accessories brand has opened its first new store since 2019 at the Cumberland Mall in Atlanta and has exceeded soft opening projections by 67.9%. This is a “key component” of the brand’s omnichannel growth strategy as it remains laser-focused on being a digital-first direct-to-consumer brand.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The women’s apparel and accessories retailer, which generates nearly $600 million in annual sales via ecommerce and a footprint of 247 stores, boasts an average customer lifecycle spanning 10 years. J.Jill has achieved levels of customer loyalty that other retailers can only aspire to.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 8, 2023

According to the e-commerce company’s latest Trender report, emerging innovations like ‘shoppertainment’ and virtual retailing are enabling brands to further diversify their omni channel offerings and cater to modern consumers who expect more from online retail platforms. billion by 2025, with digital payments making up 91 per cent.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 7, 2021

The increase in social media usage, combined with a tandem increase in online purchasing, proved to be the push both consumers and brands needed to move into the burgeoning realm of social commerce. Brand Content is a Key Driver in Inspiring Social Purchases. A brand’s presence on social platforms is key.

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Railpen, one of the largest pension managers in the UK, has announced the upsize of Skechers, the lifestyle and athletic footwear brand, at Caledonia Park in Scotland. The post Sketchers steps into a bigger store at Caledonia Park appeared first on Retail Focus - Retail Design. Eastman Surveyors acted for Skechers.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Under the multi-year agreement, IMG will bring to market complementary products that support Claire’s brand purpose of inspiring self-expression and individuality, in categories including apparel , fashion accessories and room décor as well as lifestyle and special occasion products.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

“Last year saw much more awareness brought to new innovations in textile and apparel, particularly on the sustainability front, so this year we’re already seeing lots of development and effort around bringing these innovations to businesses and consumers,” Cintia Nunes, general manager and head of Asia at The Mills Fabrica, told Inside Retail.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The collection, available while supplies last, encompasses women’s, girls and baby apparel and accessories along with beauty and home décor items starting at a $4 price point. There’s so much to spark joy, just in time for new spring looks — available only at Target.”

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Waves of new research studies highlight the growing role purpose plays in creating value for businesses and consumers. That’s certainly the case at Lion Brand, a near 145-year young, privately owned, fifth-generation leading knitting and craft yarn marketer and distributor. I look at everything they’re selling.

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