Inside Retail

Inside Retailing is a global trade publication and online platform dedicated to the retail sector, created by Octomedia. Originally known as Inside Retailing Weekly, it began as a printed weekly newspaper in Australia in the early 1970s. Over time, it evolved into a bi-monthly magazine and expanded its reach with a free website that launched in June 2006.

International, Trade/B2B

English

Magazine

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Global

#408492

Australia

#11712

Business and Consumer Services/Business Services

#148

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Woolworths launches The Kitchenary as it swallows up Beak & Johnston

3 days ago | insideretail.com.au | Sean Cao

Woolworths has renamed B&J The Kitchen to The Kitchenary following its acquisition of Beak & Johnston Holdings earlier this year. Formerly part of the Beak & Johnston group, B&J The Kitchen owns convenience food brands such as Strength Meals Co, Simmone Logue, Pasta Master and Artisano. Beak & Johnston will continue operating and producing slow-cooked meats out of their Greenacre facility.
Uniqlo set to revamp its Melbourne flagship

5 days ago | insideretail.com.au | Irene Dong

Japanese fashion brand Uniqlo is set to transform its flagship store with a major renovation aimed at delivering a “bigger and better shopping experience”. The store, located in Emporium Melbourne at 287 Lonsdale Street, will temporarily close from July 6 and is scheduled to reopen late this year. Originally launched in 2014 as Uniqlo’s first Australian store, the Emporium location has been central to the brand’s growth in the country.
Mac is Back: How the cosmetics brand uses edgy marketing to connect with Gen Z

1 week ago | insideretail.com.au | Nicole Kirichanskaya

This year, The Lead Summit commerce, held at Pier 36 in New York City, drew in a diverse array of brand and retail executives across marketing, customer experience, e-commerce, and store fields. One specific brand that drew in notable buzz at the conference – and in the headlines during the past year or so – was Mac Cosmetics.
Coles names Claire Lauber to head up its liquor division

1 week ago | insideretail.com.au | Irene Dong

Coles Group has announced two senior executive appointments: Claire Lauber takes over as CEO of liquor and Michael Courtney becomes chief customer and digital officer. Both will report directly to CEO Leah Weckert and join the executive leadership team. Courtney previously served as CEO of liquor, leading the consolidation of the liquor business from a three-banner strategy to a single Liquorland brand, now operating across nearly 1000 stores.
Athleisure is reshaping Australia’s retail leasing market. Here's why

1 week ago | insideretail.com.au | Sean Cao

Strong growth potential of athleisure brands is expected to drive up demand for prime retail tenancies, according to a report by CBRE. CBRE’s Fitness Becomes Fashion report shows that demand for athleisure clothing in Australia has been booming thanks to the rise of remote work, active lifestyles, social media and a generational shift. As a result, many brands have been looking to expand their online success into physical retail stores.
Chairman of Anko Global, Ian Bailey, on “entering a world of winners and losers”

1 week ago | insideretail.com.au | Stephanie Chadwick

The chairman of Anko Global, Ian Bailey, believes that retailers taking a defensive approach to the turbulent global trade landscape by bunkering down and refusing to change are putting themselves at risk. “We are entering a world of winners and losers, which is going to be even clearer than it’s been in the last little while,” Bailey stated.
Lone Star trials drive-through format

1 week ago | insideretail.com.au | Sarah Stowe

The Lone Star Rib House & Brews chain unveiled a trial drive-thru restaurant at Hawthorn, South Australia, on May 20. This is a franchised restaurant and Lone Star head office is working on the project with the franchisee. The initiative optimises the already-established drive-thru site to test the format and trial a drive-thru friendly menu. Gary Blyton, Lone Star general manager NSW/SA, said the new format is “very much a trial at this stage”.
Ralph Lauren sees sales and profits rise in Q4

2 weeks ago | insideretail.com.au | Irene Dong

Ralph Lauren has reported stronger-than-expected earnings for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, reflecting robust global demand and effective strategic execution. The company posted an 8 per cent increase in revenue to US$1.7 billion for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, with sales up 10 per cent in constant currency. Europe led regional growth with a 12 per cent rise in reported revenue and 16 per cent in constant currency, driven by strong performance across channels.
Erin Deerings' eponymous label is more than a fashion comeback

2 weeks ago | insideretail.com.au | Stephanie Chadwick

After launching onto the Australian fashion scene last September, designer label Deering has just released its third drop, ‘Collection 03’. Founded by entrepreneur Erin Deering, the eponymous brand is looking to bridge the gap between the function of clothes and the aesthetic of fashion – positioning dressing as a form of self-care. A high bar for any brand, let alone a new one.
Dion Lee reportedly rescued by US retail group

2 weeks ago | insideretail.com.au | Sean Cao

Fashion brand Dion Lee has been sold to US-based Revolve Group, a year after it collapsed into administration. The Australian Financial Review reported that Dion Lee’s administrator DVT Group has sold the brand’s remaining assets, including its archives, to Revolve for under $1 million. Revolve did not respond to the AFR’s request for comment. People close to the negotiations said the Nasdaq-listed group has been in discussions to buy the label since last year.