Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Chinese consumers are now adjusting to a “new normal” in response to evolving market conditions, prompting businesses to rethink their strategies. The 2025 China Consumer Survey by AlixPartners reveals a significant shift in spending priorities, reflecting changing consumer behaviours and economic dynamics.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 3, 2024

French outdoor adventure and lifestyle brand Salomon has recently become a staple of style-conscious sneakerheads, despite traditionally being known for its functional hiking and trail apparel. He attributes this new positioning to driving the huge growth of the brand in the Australian and New Zealand markets.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 10, 2025

Southeast Asia as key market We see Malaysia as a prime opportunity, given its status as one of Southeast Asia’s largest and most developed economies,” Mohammad A Baker, CEO of GMG, told Inside Retail. Insights from its acquisition of Royal Sporting House have also helped the company understand local market dynamics.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 6, 2021

The summer of 2021 has been defined by shoppers looking to get back outside and enjoy the warm weather, but work-from-home and back-to-school essentials remained at the top of consumers’ minds, according to data from Verizon Media. Stationary Bikes and Robotic Vacuums Benefit From Lingering Pandemic Habits. Take for example shoppable video.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 9, 2025

The retail marketing landscape is more dynamic than ever, so understanding which trends are worth pursuing both from the consumers and the businesss perspective and which ones are just noise, will be critical to achieving growth in the year ahead. Here are three common themes that came to the fore.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 18, 2023

Academy Sports + Outdoors will extend its use of Revionics’ pricing intelligence software. Pricing is core to this merchandising strategy—and Revionics’ Base Price solution empowers the retailer to offer prices that present the most value to local communities.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 1, 2021

Design and furnishings company Herman Miller has opened a standalone location in Chicago’s Fulton Market that brings together its growing family of eight brands under one roof in a new retail, showroom and exhibition space. Developed by Fulton St.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 2, 2025

This article was first published in our sister brand Shop Eat Surf Outdoor A lot has happened politically and in the outdoor industry since REI s new President and CEOMary Beth Laughtonwas appointed to the role in January, she noted onstage at Outside Summit in Denver, Colo. last week. We need them to feel welcomed into our industry.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Direct-to-consumer furniture company Outer aims to disrupt the outdoor furniture market with its cleverly designed sofas, chairs, and coffee tables that are made to stand up to the elements without adding to the world’s growing waste problem. That’s something that we want to provide to the Australian market as well.”.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Liberated Brands , which manages operations for multiple well-known surf and outdoor brands, filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware earlier this week, according to reporting in Shop Eat Surf and other publications. Closing sales at all 122 store locations have begun, managed by Gordon Brothers.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 12, 2025

Salomon, the French sportswear company, has been building momentum in the Australian market for years. Amer Sports’ outdoor performance segment, driven by Salomon and its female-focussed products, including footwear, grew by 25 per cent to US$502 million.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Thats why Kondrat and the entire team at Rekon Retail focus on creating this retail magic for consumers by helping growing brands develop the vision for their brick-and-mortar experiences. A great experience, like a physical retail environment, can change someones day, she said in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. Prototype and evolve.

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Numerous conferences and sessions held over the first two days provided a comprehensive overview of market trends, featuring many exclusive international speakers. Retail investment has been especially driven by the strong performance of the Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish markets, alongside robust results in the UK.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Greater China, Amer Sports’ second-biggest market, saw sales jump 56 per cent during the period. While major global retailers have encountered significant setbacks in penetrating the Chinese market, niche sportswear brands have demonstrated a markedly different pattern. billion during the third quarter. per cent year-on-year to 4.6

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Consumers are increasingly voting with their feet when it comes to the issues that affect our world and our nation. NYU Stern and IRI found that 50% of CPG growth from 2013 to 2018 came from sustainably marketed products. NYU Stern and IRI found that 50% of CPG growth from 2013 to 2018 came from sustainably marketed products.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

A recent consumer survey by experience agency ChangeUp identified what customers see as the key benefits of in-store shopping: 66% of shoppers feel more in control of their purchases in-store; 51% believe they get better-quality items; and 43% find in-store shopping enjoyable, highlighting the tactile and visual elements of the experience.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Outdoor Venture, distributor and retailer of premium sports and outdoor brands, has launched a new retail concept dubbed RL2 by Running Lab in Singapore following its successful Malaysian debut last May. ST: Each different brand offers different product segmentation that caters to a different consumer segment profile.

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Inside Retail

MAY 8, 2025

After increased success in the US and UK, the brand is now setting its sights on the Australian market. We already started to develop a customer base in the Australian market, which told us theres further demand to explore and expand upon, Thompson told Inside Retail. Products are developed, photographed and listed online as samples.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 30, 2021

The spring and early summer was an optimistic time for many consumers who finally emerged from lockdowns looking to refresh their wardrobes and find items suited for smaller local outings during the warmer months. comparable sales growth during the quarter thanks to shoppers returning to the outdoors — well above the 0.2%

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Inside Retail

MAY 6, 2025

Authentic Brands Group has announced a long-term partnership with Caprice’s BR South Pacific (BRSP) to license multiple brands in Australia, New Zealand and some Asian markets. The post Authentic Brands signs licensing deal for action portfolio in Apac markets appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 13, 2024

The company promises “immersive and interactive” experiences across 19 departments, ranging from furniture and décor to outdoor and home improvement. ” Wayfair also plans to give away a total of $250,000 to empower consumers to create a space that reflects their own personal style. just outside of Chicago.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 3, 2025

million sqft across indoor and outdoor event spaces, the festival will feature a dynamic mix of live entertainment, immersive brand activations, diverse food markets, and international retailers from Turkey, Malaysia, Dubai, and beyond. Spanning 4.2

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 17, 2024

The Digital Landscape and Direct to Consumer Like all FMCG markers we’ve moved to a world where the consumer calls the shots and competition continues to intensify, thanks to the rise of subscription services and direct to consumer models, with brands no longer competing against a few big names.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 10, 2021

Outdoor brand Eddie Bauer is the latest retailer to be snapped up by brand management firm Authentic Brands Group (ABG) and SPARC Group , a joint venture between ABG and mall operator Simon Property Group. The outdoor brand will remain headquartered in the Seattle area, under the leadership of current President Damien Huang.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 3, 2020

While many are wondering if large retailers like Macy’s, J.Crew and Neiman Marcus will retain their premiere places in malls, few are considering whether the world of direct-to-consumer or DTC will also stumble in this changed retail landscape. Outdoor Voices’ issues reflect longer-term problems than the coronavirus.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 26, 2025

KMD Brands has reported flat sales for the fiscal first half despite improvements in its direct-to-consumer business. Meanwhile, wholesale sales are taking longer to recover, as wholesale accounts remain cautious on pre-season commitments in a challenging market. The groups sales edged up 0.5 per cent to $428.5 Sales were up 0.1

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Following the acquisition of parcel delivery company AirTerra in late August, the retailer this week acquired in-market fulfillment operator Quiet Logistics for $350 million in cash. A reliable and consistent in-market fulfillment network is vital in today’s marketplace,” said Michael Rempell, Chief Operations Officer of AEO in a statement.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 9, 2024

15, 2024, when Christopher Metz, who most recently served as CEO of Vista Outdoor Inc., Metz has more than 25 years of experience leading consumer and durable goods companies. He also helped rebalance Vista Outdoor’s balance sheet and improve overall cash flow. will take over.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Last year New Zealand outdoor and lifestyle brand Kathmandu unveiled a revamp of its brand identity – moving from the achievement-focused image that many outdoor brands present to something more accessible and fun. They all tended to be quite hyper-masculine [in their marketing], with people climbing mountains and such.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Outdoor apparel and equipment brand Macpac has expanded its footprint in Sydney with a new store at Westfield Bondi Junction, the brand’s 53rd in Australia. According to Cathy Seaholme, Macpac’s MD, one of the features of the Bondi Junction store is large fitting rooms for consumers to confirm their preferred gear options.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Following the success of fellow Kiwi outdoor brand Kathmandu , outdoor clothing brand Bushbuck is raising equity to speed up its expansion in Australia. Founded in 2012 by CEO Tim Dunn, Bushbuck is a hunting and outdoor brand that uses a direct-to-consumer business model. million achieved this year.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The outdoor brand has plans for an aggressive retail expansion while simultaneously continuing its community-building initiatives. Inside Retail : What is the overarching vision fuelling Hoka’s retail expansion into the Australian market? IR : Community-building initiatives have long been part of Hoka’s marketing strategy.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 9, 2025

Retail markets move fast, especially now that many, if not all, major retailers are betting big on emphasizing ecommerce over physical locations. Finally, scrapers must absolutely, without exception, comply with privacy regulations, such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the EUs General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The change aims to maximise the full market potential of the brand as Australia and New Zealand are considered key retail markets. TNF’s current ANZ distribution partner – True Alliance – will continue to support in serving customers and consumers through infrastructure capabilities.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 17, 2022

During the pandemic, the relationship between homeowners and their homes fundamentally changed, as lockdowns, social distancing guidance and quarantine protocols left many consumers with an abundance of time to stare at their own four walls. 134% more likely to anticipate making a garden or outdoor purchase.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 7, 2021

As we move into a second pandemic year marked by unprecedented shifts in consumer preferences and behaviors, one trend stands out: shoppers are turning to resale more than ever to optimize their at-home lifestyle. In 2019, the global resale apparel market was valued at $7 billion (U.S.). Here’s why. Hidden Treasures of Decluttering.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 26, 2022

Eddie Bauer will move into resale beginning in August, when the outdoors retailer will begin accepting Eddie Bauer-branded apparel, footwear, accessories and gear, according to reporting in WWD and other media outlets. The program launched soon after the retailer’s acquisition by Authentic Brands Group (ABG) and SPARC Group.

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