Inside Retail
JULY 3, 2022
Australian cycling apparel label MAAP has opened its first flagship concept store in Collingwood, Melbourne. Dubbed ‘MAAP Lab’ the store acts as an inclusive space for experienced cyclists and cycling enthusiasts to come together as a community, as well as selling premium cycling apparel and accessories, along with cyclist-oriented items such as fragrances, skincare and grooming products, and books.
Retail Minded
JULY 3, 2022
* 80% of retailers have been hit with supply problems in the last year; *52% of shops and ecommerce brands have experienced stockouts, resulting in a loss of sales; *Supply crisis has added 23% to retailers’ costs over the last year and 51% have put up prices as a result; * Results are from a new survey of 500 retailers by Brightpearl , which provides retail operating solutions for some of the world’s biggest retail brands.
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Inside Retail
JULY 3, 2022
Australian fashion retailer Glue Store is expanding its portfolio, opening its first store in New Zealand and two more in Australia. Located in Albany Westfield, the inaugural New Zealand Glue Store was described by the company as “a huge step forward” as it seeks to establish itself as the go-to retailer for leading street, sports, and fashion brands in the region.
Small Biz Trends
JULY 3, 2022
Mark Zuckerberg recently announced that his business empire Meta is changing the name of payment app Facebook Pay to Meta Pay. Facebook Pay is Getting a Name Change. Meta Pay will be functionally the same as Facebook Pay, so anyone that has previously set-up Facebook Pay will not need to do anything new to start using Meta Pay. The name change is first rolling out across the United States and will roll out globally over the next few months.
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Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.
Inside Retail
JULY 3, 2022
Online shopping today happens across a wide range of digital touchpoints. And customers expect blazing fast, personalised service – anytime and on any device. Each interaction with a customer is an opportunity for retailers and brands to shine, delight them with a great shopping experience , and build a trusting relationship. To discuss how offering customers dynamic online shopping experiences can build long-term brand loyalty, Reshma Iyer, director of product marketing at Algolia shared her vi
Small Biz Trends
JULY 3, 2022
Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine is starting to cause turmoil in Europe and around the world as gas pipelines are restricted and sanctions are placed upon Russia. Is It Really Possible to Isolate Russia from the Global Economy? So far, the gas cut-off hasn’t caused too much disruption but it will be in the winter months when it really hits hard.
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Inside Retail
JULY 3, 2022
In a world of social media, email marketing, memberships, subscriptions, retailer partnerships and everything else digital technology has given us, it’s ironically easy to lose sight of the customer. The biggest challenge is to cut through the noise and prioritise the right platforms and experiences that fit your brand and meet your customers’ expectations.
Inside Retail
JULY 3, 2022
Founded in Melbourne in 2018, Threadheads is a fast-growing graphic T-shirt brand with more than 240,000 customers in 40 countries and lucrative licensing deals with Warner Bros, Sony Pictures, Unilever, Activision and SEGA. The online retailer currently has two factories in Australia and the Czech Republic, where it makes all of its products to order, and now it’s looking to raise $2 million through an equity crowdfunding campaign to grow its presence in the US.
Inside Retail
JULY 3, 2022
After two years of stalled bricks-and-mortar operations due to Covid-19, Swiss chocolatier Lindt launched its first new store in Australia in two years at DFO Homebush last month – bringing its new, global in-store offering Down Under for the first time. The shop features the brand’s new in-store design, which uses mirrors, wood, copper and natural light to create a welcoming, modern environment.
Inside Retail
JULY 3, 2022
Australian streetwear retailer Culture Kings is set to open its first bricks-and-mortar store in the US later this year. Located at The Forum Shops at Caesars Las Vegas, the store will be twice the size of the retailer’s biggest store in Australia and feature a DJ stage, basketball court and countless other experiential elements. We recently spoke with Culture Kings founder and CEO Simon Beard about the store and what it will take to crack the US market.
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AI agents already analyze trends, draft content, and trigger actions across leading commerce platforms. Yet most organizations still rely on workflows built for human‑only teams, losing speed, margin, and customer loyalty. Humans + Agents: Rethinking Enterprise Commerce in the Age of AI Collaboration shows how to close that gap. In one concise read you’ll see where agent gains surface first, how early adopters prove ROI, and which lean controls keep innovation moving without risking data or bran
Inside Retail
JULY 3, 2022
Retailers have welcomed Queensland Government’s updated roadmap to further reduce single-use packaging waste during the next five years. From September 1 next year, the government has banned cotton buds with plastic stems, heavy-weight plastic bags, plastic microbeads and polystyrene loose packaging. Single-use produce bags, plastic drinking cups and magazine pouches/wraps will also likely be banned from 2024.
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