Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Retailers that integrate these technologies into their offerings, such as online product customisation tools or virtual flavour trials, are enhancing the shopping experience and boosting customer satisfaction. Brands that embrace these regulations and position themselves as reliable and responsible gain a competitive edge in the market.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Though Thanksgiving week is when the bulk of holiday shopping is done (read: Grey Thursday, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday), this year consumers started shopping earlier than ever, solidifying that Christmas creep is alive and well. Will high demand for Stanley Tumblers cause chaos again this year?

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The vision behind launching matsuyaginza.com is to seamlessly integrate Matsuya Ginzas renowned in-store luxury experience with the convenience of digital shopping, Takehiko Furuya, representative director of Matsuya Co and chairman of Mastuya Ginza.com, told Inside Retail.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 24, 2025

The Australia Post eCommerce Report 2025 broke down the shopping habits, preferences and values that will define each generation’s spending into the next year and beyond. Retailers who understand the specific needs of each generation can tailor their marketing, product offerings and pricing strategies to match those preferences.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Hitachi’s automated shop technology uses lidar (light detection and ranging) sensors instead of relying on cameras and video. Hitachi Vantara has launched the Grab-N-Walk Out solution, which is designed to help customers take want they want, pay and leave with minimal friction.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 13, 2025

We are thrilled BuyBuy Baby is back together with Bed Bath & Beyond to create key life stage shopping moments, said Marcus Lemonis, Executive Chairman and Principal Executive Officer of Beyond, Inc. in a statement.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

With the evolution of retail media networks, brands and retailers are seizing the opportunity to shape consumer behaviour in real-time, using in-store touch points to elevate the shopping experience.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Indian visitors favour luxury and duty-free shopping because it allows them to save money on high-end products. Luxury shopping destinations popular among Indian travellers include Dubai, Singapore, London, Paris and Hong Kong. He added that the young population and travel preferences are also important factors driving the development.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

8 Seeds is now working with British e-commerce operator The Hut Group (THG) to launch a DTC online shopping site. The brand will make its debut in the Australian market, before rolling out internationally. The target market for 8 Seeds is men and women with specific skin issues aged 30 and up. Global rollout.

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Small Biz Trends

JUNE 8, 2025

Key Takeaways Market Research is Essential: Conduct thorough market research to understand local demand, customer preferences, and competitive pricing strategies for your donut shop. Dreaming of opening your own donut shop? Creating a Business Plan Creating a business plan is vital for your donut shop’s success.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Premium fashion shopping app, Her Black Book, has bagged $1.6 Their attitude, grit and deep understanding of the target market makes this business highly scalable and a company to watch.”. million in an oversubscribed round led by Andrew Hagger, the CEO of Australia’s largest private investment group Tattarang.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Signet expects to benefit from Diamonds Direct’s bridal offerings and high-touch shopping experience, which has made it a destination for younger, luxury-oriented bridal shoppers. The smaller retailer’s current leadership team will remain intact, with President Itay Berger reporting directly to Signet CEO Virginia Drosos. “I

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 3, 2022

One of the major differentiators is technology: the post-COVID shopper has very different expectations about shopping compared to what was normal before the pandemic, and there are many ways of meeting their demands. Targeted marketing. Targeted email. How do you engender loyalty with these customers?” said Krakovsky.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 26, 2021

And, more people are shopping online than ever before – 450 million of which are using Pinterest. million merchants using Shopify can tap into the purchasing power of over 450 million Pinterest users by building thoughtful, targeted marketing campaigns.”. Expanding the Pinterest channel globally will mean that the more than 1.7

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 2, 2024

Mid-priced brands like Bob’s also struggle with competition from luxury retailers as well; they are often unable to provide the shopping experience or product quality needed to keep pace. The Move to Online Shopping As a whole, brick-and-mortar has struggled as people have adopted online shopping.

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Small Biz Trends

JUNE 13, 2025

E-Commerce Growth: Capitalize on the increasing trend of online shopping by optimizing your website for mobile use and facilitating user-friendly checkout processes as more consumers shift to e-commerce. From innovative marketing tactics to the latest shopping technologies, holiday retail is a fascinating blend of tradition and modernity.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 6, 2024

By understanding these underlying motivations, brands can craft more targeted marketing campaigns, offer relevant products, and create meaningful customer experiences. The brand focuses on a unique shopping experience that appeals to the senses. The post These five core drivers explain why we shop.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 17, 2021

From backend inventory optimization to identifying salesfloor hotspots to highly targeted marketing programs, we’re seeing an influx of great retailing practices, all being driven by AI. It personalizes the shopping experience so that each shopper feels special. Practical Benefits of AI in Grocery.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 18, 2024

Goodbyes is Australia’s largest bricks-and-mortar resale service and secondhand shopping experience. Its hybrid consignment model and curated in-store shopping experience have made it a go-to destination for economic and environmental shoppers who still want to be fashion-forward. And then of course, impact.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 15, 2025

JB Hi-Fi focuses on giving customers a consistent experience, no matter how they shop. JB Hi-Fi makes sure its brand looks and feels the same whether customers are shopping on their website or in a store. This single view of the customer is crucial for personalisation and targeted marketing.

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365 Retail

JUNE 19, 2025

Betting shops, once a high street mainstay, are now facing mounting pressure from their online competitors. And this presents the question on everyone’s mind: are online casinos stealing punters from betting shops? Increasingly, players prefer to place their bets with a tap of their finger rather than a visit to the local shop.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 16, 2023

These high-traffic shopping events don’t just present retailers with a chance to catapult profits. With the holiday shopping frenzy fast approaching, here are three ways for online retailers to maximize their collection of zero-party data during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday rush. Amplify insights through targeted surveys.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The pandemic challenged any retailer that “over-expanded” its physical footprint in previous years to right the ship and ensure its remaining stores were properly tailored to the target market. consumers have changed stores, brands or the way they shop. For example, McKinsey found that 73% of U.S.

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Retail Gazette

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Jo Malone London is planning to open at least a dozen new shops outside of the capital over the next couple of years. It is planning to target market towns such as Wilmslow, Farnham, Market Harborough, Leamington Spa and Chichester. Were also going to spaces where there isnt necessarily another retailer.

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Retail Bound

OCTOBER 22, 2024

If you want to reach your target market, you need to be where they are shopping. And these days, more and more people are doing their shopping in physical stores rather than online. The following tips can help product startups successfully launch their product in the retail market: 1. Define your target market.

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Inside Retail

JULY 6, 2023

And Pet Circle is poised to capitalise on this growing market though it won’t take any unnecessary risks to do so, according to chief financial officer Paul Jamison. It’s clear that Pet Circle sees the opportunity to lead the market, however. Even within Pet Circle’s more traditional wheelhouse, there is growing competition.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 27, 2023

During the pandemic, bricks-and-mortar shops were off limits and online shopping had to up its game. Sydney-based brand Injury also allows customers to shop for digital clothing modelled by avatars. Marketing: AI can also help provide insights into the ideal target market for a product.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

When you look at the main target market and segment of IKEA, they’re usually younger, and the younger segment is usually in a segment that cares most about this. “When we look at the value proposition of IKEA, it really is this affordable furniture that you use to start off your home,” said Askoy.

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Small Biz Trends

JUNE 29, 2023

When marketing a business, the key to success lies in the ability to target the right group or groups of people accurately. Knowing your target market is essential for any company that wants to create an effective, compelling marketing message that resonates and results in sales. What is Target Marketing?

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

The plan from the beginning was to make something that would synergise with the Aje Collective’s other businesses, and which complemented the health-focused lifestyle Norris saw in Aje’s target market. Being a purposefully slow experience in a fast-paced shopping mall does have its disadvantages, though.

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Small Biz Trends

JULY 4, 2022

If you’re thinking about starting a new ice cream shop, now is a great time to do it! Owning a small business like an ice cream shop is a great way to increase your income and get ahead in the industry. Why You Should Consider Starting an Ice Cream Shop. You don’t need a lot of money to start a shop.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

British expats are the key target market of online grocery store British Corner Shop, which services over 150 countries around the globe with over 10,000 popular products, from Marmite to McVities. It has over 500,000 regular shoppers globally, with its biggest markets being Europe, the US, Canada and Australia.

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Retail Times

APRIL 6, 2021

We don’t need to tell you that the days of traditional shopping are behind us. Whether it’s curbside pick up, cause based marketing, or social shopping — the way retailers are doing business is rapidly evolving. Social shopping. Shopping habits are increasingly digital, and brick and mortar retailers have had to respond.

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Small Biz Trends

OCTOBER 10, 2022

What is a Smoothie Shop or Juice Bar Franchise? A smoothie shop or juice bar store is a business that specializes in the sale of freshly made smoothies and juices. How to Choose the Best Franchise to Set Up Your Smoothie Shop and Juice Bar Business. Is it close to other businesses that your target market frequents?

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Today’s consumer is more educated than ever — and although they’re savvy about comparing prices and hunting down the best deal, that’s not the only reason they’re “window shopping.”. Retailers already are using data to streamline operations and better target marketing initiatives. Data Shows Us the Way.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 13, 2022

“So many DTC brands start out where a founder saw a niche in the market based on their own personal experiences,” said Nikki Baird, VP of Strategy at Aptos in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. But just because they had a great idea to start doesn’t make them the de facto target market.

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Retail Gazette

APRIL 3, 2025

“This performance rewards the hard work of the management and wider team, the elevation and warm reception of the Boux Avenue product range and a targeted marketing strategy. “Fruitful partnerships, with the likes of Legami, also add reasons for a younger demographic to shop, in store and online, with Ryman.

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