Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

When it comes to homegrown Australian brands succeeding overseas, toiletries brand Who Gives A Crap has been a standout. After enjoying massive growth during the Covid-19 pandemic thanks to the panic-buying-induced toilet paper shortage seen in many countries, the business has expanded significantly: focusing on the US market, and launching a new brand, Good Time , which brings its sustainable focus to the personal care industry.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

This Christmas, Selfridges is inviting customers to a theatrical extravaganza loaded with festive drama and delight – Showtime!  The best gifts, partywear, services, destinations and experiences for 2023 are inspired by the glamour of the stage, in anticipation of the most spectacular Christmas in Selfridges history. Santa celebrates the launch of Showtime!

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Streetwear brand HoMie has partnered with ABMT Textiles to build an Australian-first upcycling factory and scale up production. With the facility, HoMie is transforming deadstock from some popular brands into new garments showcased at Melbourne Fashion Week’s Underground Runway under a new diffusion label HoMie Reborn. Following the event, the collection was made available in-store at HoMie’s Fitzroy store and online on homie.com.au.

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Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Selfridges could be put up for sale as co-owner Signa Group faces a cash crunch. Signa, which jointly bought Selfridges with Thai conglomerate Central Group for £4bn last year, has called in restructuring experts to help it raise money as it finds itself engulfed in a financial crisis. It is thought that its stake in the department store could be auctioned with fellow co-owner Central seen as the most likely buyer, according to The Sunday Times.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

The Cheesecake Shop has undergone a rebrand, unveiling today its fresh new logo and store design. Scott Bush, CEO of The Cheesecake Shop, said “We are so proud to launch The Cheesecake Shop’s new brand identity and we know our customers will love the evolution and the fresh look and feel. “We recognise and respect our rich Australian history dating back to 1991 but we also acknowledge the need for rejuvenation as part of the brand’s ongoing evolution.

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Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Morrisons has launched a price lock across 58 popular festive products until 31 December to help shoppers save in the run up to Christmas. Stuffing, roast potatoes, cranberry sauce and tin foil will see price cuts, as well as drinks and nibbles such as mulled wine, bucks fizz, tonic and peanuts. Morrisons is investing over £4m to cut prices by an average of almost 20% and has chosen to include products that were particularly popular last Christmas.

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Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

More than a third (36%) of Brits say they are likely to buy second-hand tech ahead of Black Friday and Christmas shopping this year, according to new research from Currys. In addition, the research, which looked into the figures behind the ‘refurbished revolution’ in tech, found that Brits are now more likely to buy refurbished tech than they are to buy second-hand clothes (19%).

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) supported the Senate crossbenchers’ demand to split the federal government’s controversial industrial relations (IR) bill to speed up the passage of its non-contested provisions. Senators David Pocock and Jacqui Lambie will bring forward in private members’ bills the retailers-supported components of the IR draft legislation. “Remaining provisions, such as redefining casual work and the proposed reforms to labour hire arrangement

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RIS News

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

E-commerce marketplace JD.com is rolling out tech-powered authentication measures in order to reduce instances of counterfeit products and expedite verification processes.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Australian uniform company Cargo Crew has unveiled its new capsule collection, which offers fully circular products made using eco-conscious materials. The new range, called the Conscious Collection, includes a variety of aprons and tote bags made from recycled materials, each containing at least four plastic bottles, hemp or recycled yarn fabrics. This range can also be custom-embroidered through a process approved by Ethical Clothing Australia.

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Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

M&S is making a big bet on bricks-and-mortar as it is set to open nine stores in November, the biggest number it has ever opened in a single month. The nine openings, which include six new shops and three store renewals, total a £80m investment from the retailer and will create more than 2,200 jobs will be created. The opening spree kicks of with a new 65,000 sq ft full line store – which sells clothing, home and food – on the site of the former Debenhams store at Birmingham̵

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Swarovski and Skims have collaborated to launch a range of body jewellery, intimates, and ready-to-wear items. The collaboration pairs Swarovski crystals with Skims’ signature fabrics to create a collection that conveys “glamorous self-empowerment”. “It’s been a dream since I joined Swarovski to create a first-ever collaboration with Skims that furthers the art of self-expression,” says Giovanna Engelbert, creative director at Swarovski. “Our collection is a celebration o

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

A familiar name in luxury is returning to the IFC Mall in Hong Kong with a fresh face. Diptyque , the Parisian purveyor of fine scents and elegant homeware, recently celebrated the grand reopening of its flagship store. This event marks not just a renovation but an evolution, offering a refined blend of art and retail, nestled into a space that honours both sustainability and luxury.

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