Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Once largely associated with lower-income households, dollar stores are now becoming retail staples even for more affluent households, inspiring retailers in these categories to invest more heavily in marketing, merchandising and technology innovation that will help them differentiate.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Ecommerce shops will be the most popular destination, visited by 41% of shoppers, followed by department stores ( 32% ), discount stores ( 28% ), small businesses ( 18% ) and florists ( 17% ). Candy ( 56% ), greeting cards ( 40% ) and flowers ( 37% ) also will be popular items with many shoppers.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 3, 2021

“Anecdotal feedback from the first day of the trial was overwhelmingly positive with more than half of our customers opting to use the new Self-Checkouts,” Robert Eichfeld, store operations director at Aldi Australia, said. They clearly recognise a need to give consumers choices.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

So how can retailers capitalise on the Millennial market and what drives this generation’s interests? Instead, savvy brands attempting to target the equally savvy Millennial market might need to head for ‘green but lean’. Most consumers, when asked directly, will say they want to shop sustainably. And, why wouldn’t they?

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Inside Retail

APRIL 6, 2021

Dwyer cautions that the digital shift has not been universal or consistent, due to geographical, economic and household differences from one market to another. With new consumer habits forming and given the low pre-Covid user base, Mastercard expects between 70 and 80 per cent of the increased grocery e-commerce shopping to endure.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 1, 2021

A new online shopping site is set to launch in Australia this month that aims to update the traditional outlet mall experience for a Gen Z and millennial audience. In contrast, TheDOM.com plans to provide an “inspirational” and “elevated” shopping experience through its site design and tone of voice.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 5, 2022

Across all organization sizes and market locations in our survey, cost placed highest ( 53% ) on the list of challenges. This category includes discount stores, mass merchants (“big box stores”) and businesses focused on specialty hardlines. General merchandise.

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Indigo 9 Digital

JANUARY 30, 2023

A mall was the place where you could grab a bite to eat and get your shopping done all within one trip. While malls still serve this function today the advent of online shopping has meant your local mall isn’t the only game in town. The first shopping centre in the United States opened in Edina, Minnesota in 1956.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 26, 2022

He believes that the trend is similar to Black Friday, which started as an American shopping tradition, before becoming popular in Australia over time. I personally believe the Halloween market size in Australia will continue to grow as we are back to enjoying those special moments together,” Day said.

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Inside Retail

MAY 2, 2021

Retail brands quickly realised that it was no longer business as usual after the pandemic set in, and marketing plans, execution, creative, and channels had to be re-thought wholescale. Consumers are shopping with purpose, and consumers are shopping for purpose. Shopping with purpose. They extend to why they shop.

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Mass Relators

JULY 11, 2024

“Families and students are eager to get a jumpstart on their shopping for the start of the school year. While shopping is well underway, the majority (86%) of consumers still have at least half of their purchases left to complete. Since 2003, NRF has conducted a comprehensive survey on back-to-class shopping trends.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Despite the significant drop in month-to-month department store spending, he said there was a $200 million increase in sales between December 2021 and 2022. Mortimer explained that the quick drop can be attributed to the long lead times for deliveries, and that Christmas shopping is mostly done in November.

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Mike Anthony

JULY 28, 2021

But when we talk about shopping experience, it isn’t all about ‘bells & whistles’ (though discounters have made huge strides in improving the shopper experience in their stores). As our work on Shopper Economics™ shows, ‘shopper experience’ is only one of four dimensions that drive shopping behavior.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Australias department stores are at a crossroads. Once the go-to for everything from fashion to homewares, theyre now struggling to stay relevant in a world of online shopping, specialty retailers, and shifting consumer habits. Initially led by eBay, Australian consumers were suddenly empowered to shop beyond their local retail stores.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Pop-up stores can be a valuable tool but must align with a brand’s overall strategy and relevance to the local market. Efficiency became a prevailing trend after World War I, leading to mass retailing and the rise of warehousing and discount stores.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 13, 2023

With Zara-owner Inditex and H&M set to disclose their most recent sales results, investors will be focused on one major question: how are the two fast-fashion pioneers responding to the current market leader, Shein? Shein accounted for nearly one-fifth of the global fast-fashion market in 2022, outpacing Zara and H&M.

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Wiser

JULY 18, 2023

This way brands and retailers know what kind of market climate they are dealing with instead of going in blind. With careful planning and strategizing based on past trends, companies can tailor their marketing approach accordingly to draw more customers into stores or onto websites in the upcoming holiday seasons.

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Mass Relators

JULY 13, 2023

WASHINGTON – Consumers are expected to spend record amounts for both back-to-school and back-to-college shopping this year, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. Back-to-class shopping is one of the most important consumer shopping occasions of the year.

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Mass Relators

DECEMBER 12, 2022

million Americans shopped in stores and online during the five-day holiday shopping period from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. million in-store shoppers, up from 51 million last year. Roughly 87.2

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Mass Relators

JANUARY 31, 2022

Online continues to be the most popular shopping destination for Valentine’s Day this year, visited by 41%, followed by department stores at 32 percent, discount stores at 28%, local small businesses at 18% and florists at 17%. billion appeared first on MMR: Mass Market Retailers. The survey of 7,728 U.S.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 20, 2023

International ‘off-price’ apparel retailer TK Maxx is set to open its first WA store in Perth’s Ocean Keys Shopping Centre in Clarkson. The flagship store will sell a range of womenswear, menswear, children’s fashion, toys, shoes, accessories and homewares products from big brands at discount prices.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

per cent as customers across all businesses returned to in-store shopping. billion driven by an increase in-store shopping while WooliesX sales (including e-commerce) fell 6.3 billion driven by then PFD division’s strong sales growth and market recovery in the half as well as an increase in supply chain provisions.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 28, 2022

It recently introduced a brand new store format, with its first flagship store in Selangor, Malaysia. The 684.6sqm retail space is located in Setia City Mall, one of the largest shopping complexes in Shah Alam. As of March 31, 2022, we have 1,916 overseas stores across the globe. Miniso 3.0, Miniso 3.0, The marketplace.

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I Vend

MARCH 14, 2022

Optical retail is a large and growing global market. billion market in 2021 , nor that it is forecast to continue to grow at 6% over the next seven years. Personalisation – digital commerce gives optical retailers the opportunity to understand customer preferences, for targeted marketing.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 17, 2022

SS: While our full range is always available at Woolworths and Big W, as well as MCoBeauty.com , we have curated a selection of our most popular makeup and skincare products to feature in the Best & Less pop-up store. featuring our hand-picked collection of products women can buy while shopping their favourite affordable fashion brands.

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Mass Relators

AUGUST 7, 2023

WASHINGTON — Consumers are expected to spend record sums this year on back-to-school and back-to-college shopping, according to the annual survey from the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. Back-to-class shopping is one of the most important consumer shopping occasions of the year.

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Independent Retailer

JANUARY 25, 2023

Another way would be to liquidate the inventory by offering bulk discounts to other businesses or by using an inventory liquidation service. Additionally, retailers can use dropshipping and affiliate marketing to sell overstock inventory without having to handle the physical product themselves. Evergreen Marketing, Inc.

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Rangeme

APRIL 17, 2023

Shoppers need more than a well-known brand name and flashy marketing campaign. As inflation continues and supply chain issues leave plenty of room on store shelves, shoppers are focusing more on value and availability when making purchasing decisions. Many are also turning to private-label brands to save money on their shopping bills.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Our inability to answer these questions with any accuracy often prevents store aesthetics from being recognised as an essential contributor to other valued metrics used to analyse performance. Assembled Market in China. Such research validates the business case for a well-designed, beautiful store.

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Mass Relators

JULY 19, 2021

According to the survey, as of early July more than half (51%) of K-12 and college shoppers have begun shopping for the items they will need when classes resume later this year. And 39% say they took advantage of recent sale events such as Prime Day, Target Deal Days and Walmart’s Deals for Days to shop specifically for school items.

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Mass Relators

APRIL 27, 2023

“While most consumers shopped online last year for the perfect Mother’s Day gift, we are seeing just as many people turn to department stores as a shopping destination this year,” says Phil Rist, executive vice president of strategy for Prosper.

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Mass Relators

MARCH 28, 2022

The survey Inflation concerns are driving consumers to seek the most value for their dollar when shopping for the Easter holiday. Like last year, half (50%) of holiday shoppers plan to purchase gifts at discount stores, 41% at department stores and 35% online.

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Mass Relators

OCTOBER 19, 2023

“Retailers have been preparing for months to ensure their inventories will meet demand, while at the same time helping consumers maximize their budgets with shopping events and discounts running throughout the extended holiday shopping season,” according to Matthew Shay, NRF’s president and chief executive officer.

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Clover - Retail

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Perhaps your marketing and outreach efforts have included hosting author readings and book signings, supporting local book clubs, or holding toddler storytime sessions. What’s more, using discounted or donated supplies from the local garden shop provides significant cross-promotional opportunities.

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Mass Relators

JANUARY 29, 2024

Online continues to be the most popular destination to shop for Valentine’s Day gifts at 40%, up from 35% last year. Consumers also plan to head to department stores (33%), discount stores (31%) and florists (17%). The survey asked 8,329 adult consumers about their Valentine’s Day shopping plans. percentage points.

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Mass Relators

MARCH 24, 2023

As in previous years, most consumers (54%) say they will buy Easter gifts from discount stores. Other shopping destinations include department stores (42%), online (33%), local and small businesses (22%), and specialty stores (20%). “We The survey of 8,499 U.S. percentage points.

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Mass Relators

JANUARY 25, 2023

Valentine’s Day is a special occasion to shop for the people we care most about,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said. Similar to recent years, the top shopping destination to purchase Valentine’s Day gifts is online (35%), closely followed by department stores (34%), discount stores (31%) and specialty stores (18%).

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