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IN THIS ISSUE 8 eco sustainability is driving consumer demand

44 trends outdoor products for the cooler months

18 visual merchandising store displays to inspire your next visual merchandising story

46 colour decorating in autumn

24 Australian made supporting small business and shop local

52 decor wallpaper designs for brighter spaces

34 trends products suitable for any home office 36 tips 7 ways to elevate a space

50 trends Easter is just around the corner

54 retail e-commerce is boosting business 62 products to take you from summer into autumn

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February 2021 5

NO MORE

Waste This year it will be more important than ever for businesses to offer more sustainable products with a shift in consumer behaviour driving this demand.

O

ne in five shoppers says

Brooke Donnelly, CEO, Australian Packaging

sustainability, or the lack of,

Covenant Organisation (APCO) says one of the

influences their purchase

most powerful things consumers can do to drive

decisions when it comes to

change on this issue is to vote at the cash register

retailers, brands and products.

Recent research from Toluna shows that there is a growing concern for sustainability and ecofriendly packaging which has resulted in a shift in

and support brands that are doing the right thing.

“It’s fantastic to see that consumers feel passionate about sustainable packaging,” she enthuses.

“Here in Australia, businesses and governments

consumer behaviour, with environmental concerns

have committed to implementing the 2025

driving purchasing decisions.

National Packaging Targets, which includes

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eco

making all packaging 100 per

beyond traditional retailers and

cent reusable, recyclable or

supermarkets in a bid to shop

compostable by 2025.

more sustainably, choosing

“I’d encourage all Australians

instead to shop for sustainable

to ask their favourite brands what

products online, at farmers

they are doing to meet the 2025

markets and boutique eco-stores.

targets and support businesses

Will Caruso, senior marketing

that are taking practical action to

scientist and packaging expert

implement them.”

at the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute

When it comes to shopping

for Marketing Scientist says the

sustainably, the most important

findings highlight consumers

factors for Australian shoppers

focus on the environmental

are that packaging is recyclable

impact of product packaging.

(69 per cent), that there are

“Sales of brands who ignore

biodegradable elements (55

eco preferences might not

per cent) and that the products

decrease in sales next year

themselves are made sustainably

(2021), but in the long term

(54 per cent) and from locally

brands need to look for more

sourced ingredients (54 per cent).

sustainable ways to package

While ethically sourced

their products. It is clear from this

ingredients (37 per cent) and

research sustainable packaging is

ethical employment practices (32

becoming a category norm that

per cent) were also important,

should not be ignored.”

making sustainable purchasing

Sej Patel, country director,

decisions a clear priority for

Toluna, Australia & New

Australian shoppers.

Zealand adds that there has

Many Australian shoppers (49 per cent) are looking

been a significant shift in consumer sentiment.

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eco

“It’s clear that sustainability is a key concern for Australian shoppers and one that is changing the way they make purchasing decisions,” he says.

“Shoppers are more conscious about excess and unnecessary packaging than they were two

For Cate Burton, founder of candle company

years ago, and now they’re moving to drop certain

Queen B, being eco-friendly has been part of her

brands and products altogether if they don’t meet

business’ philosophy for the past 20 years.

their expectations.

“Retailers and brands can no longer to afford

“What I have learned over time dealing with literally hundreds of retailers is that it is forward

to ignore the shifting consumer sentiment. We’re

thinking retailers who are ahead of the curve that

already seeing some brands innovating in this

will survive,” she explains.

space and the research shows us that making

“Retailers simply following the latest trend

sustainable changes to packaging will help brands

tend to compete on price (and compete with

win customers; shoppers now expect to see more

Amazon and the retail behemoths), where small

sustainable options, so brands must deliver or risk

retailers survive and thrive by offering something

losing market share.

different. Queen B–and many of our retailers–

“In 2021, it will be more important than ever

absolutely flourished during Covid because we

for businesses to keep track of the ever-changing

have products that are non-negotiable in being an

customer insights and continue to change their

integral part of our customers’ lives.

offering accordingly.”

“Our retailers who have thrived stand for something and can articulate that clearly.

Whether it is Australian made, sustainable/eco or designer products, our strongest retailers have a philosophy and they only stock products that speak to that philosophy.”

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manufacturers and plastic

you will get $20 off the price of

recyclers,” says founder

your new towel. The old towel

Michael Krutsch.

is then sent to textile recyclers

“Reducing this waste is a priority and we’re super proud

or carpet, reducing the drain

of what we have achieved with

on the world’s resources and

this product. People love the

reducing landfill, says Krutsch.

fact they can look good and give back to the environment.”

KE Design has also created the

of manufacturers such as KE Design.

The Brunswick textile business has been creating towels made from RPET, a soft and absorbent recycled yarn that uses postconsumer recycled plastic bottles and fabric cut-offs. Each ECO Towel keeps approximately 20 water bottles out of landfill and oceans.

“This is something I’ve been developing for a few years in conjunction with yarn 12 giftguideonline.com.au

to be made into new fabric

“Sustainability and product afterlife are high on our list and so important nowadays.

ECO Towels Trade-In Scheme

We came up with a unique

(ETTS) that lets you trade your

towel trade-in scheme, which

old towel in for recycling. Simply

is an innovation we’re proud

return your old ECO towel and

to see become a reality. We

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are also highly aware of micro

from landfill and works with

plastic pollution from synthetic

manufacturers like KE Design to

clothing and the impact on our

create repurposed products.

waterways, so recommend

“I’m proud to be part of the

people wash their ECO Towels

circular fashion solution. We

and synthetic clothing in micro-

offer eco-friendly solutions for

partial capturing washing bags

after-life-textile and apparel

as another way of helping.”

waste solutions with companies like KE Design that are able to

signature box, which makes

with another Melbourne native,

bring in their unwanted towels

it easy to go zero waste in the

Ben Kaminsky from Textile

and have them used to make

bathroom, last year, aiming

Recyclers, which saves thousands

new garments,” says Kaminsky.

to help everyone make a big

Krutsch is also working closely

of discarded clothes and textile

Zilch founder, Rachel Sebastian, started paying attention to micro plastics and

their daily routine.

“We create so much waste

their effect on the environment

in our bathroom routines,”

in 2019, when she was doing

she explains.

some research on the web.

“I heard about the great pacific

“Everything in that box is something I personally really

garbage patch and honestly it

struggled to find zero waste

just blew my mind,” she says.

alternatives for, so it felt really

“I then spiralled down an

important to make those

internet rabbit-hole and before

swaps as simple as possible for

I knew it I was hearing about

everyone. Once that box got

micro plastics in everything, and

live, I started working on the

once my eyes were open to it,

kitchen daily routines.

it’s all I could see.”

Sebastian launched her 14 giftguideonline.com.au

impact with small changes to

“The kitchen was important to me because the waste wasn’t

eco

as obvious as the bathroom boxes. It was more about the micro plastics that come out of those plastic kitchen scrubbing brushes and sponges, which all The Seabin Project collects plastic

people have an easy starting

waste, micro plastics, oil, fuel

point here and really help them

raised to be ‘tidy kiwis’ and it’s

and detergents from the ocean,

enjoy their zero waste journey.”

something I still really keep to

capturing over 3,000kg a day.”

For many women, once they

heart. It just felt like there was

Sebastian has a few more

become a mum they look at the

so much we could change, and

boxes focusing on other daily

world a little differently and it was

I wanted to start somewhere

routines in the works, however,

no different for QED Skincare

and see what difference I could

the selecting process can take

founder, Shoshana Eisner.

make in our house. It took a few

months–the bathroom box took

months, but honestly our waste

six months and the kitchen box

becoming a mum features such

is so much lower now and we’re

took a year.

as eco-friendly and sustainability

end up in the sea.

“In New Zealand we’re

looking for ways to reduce it even more every day.”

Ten per cent of Zilch’s profits go

In the meantime she will be focusing on getting the word out and help people take small

“It sounds a bit corny, but after

became a responsibility,” she explains.

“There are proven, plant-based

to the Seabin Project, an initiative

steps towards a zero waste

ingredient alternatives available

that aligned perfectly with the

lifestyle. “I want to help as many

to treat skin conditions, so why

store’s values and mission.

“We thought we could make even more impact in our quest to rid the world of plastic by using 10 per cent of our profits to combat the plastic pollution already in our beautiful oceans.

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wouldn’t we use them if they

able to enjoy and benefit from

art into some beautiful dog

are better for us and the planet,

our luxury skincare. But my

products,” she explains. “I also

long-term. Ditto for sustainable

customers also wanted the ability

wanted to find ways to give back

and Aussie made means good

to have a scent and it needed to

to Australian wildlife and create

quality, good quality control (and

be suitable for their skin.

something really sustainable and

lower carbon footprint too…).”

QED Skincare’s luxury

“Scent is deeply personal and emotional, and I didn’t

uniquely Australian in a pet line.

“I love that through this brand

products have been formulated

want to take a ‘one scent fits

I can try to make a difference by

specifically for sensitive skin by

all’ approach. So I created the

creating products from concept

a pharmacist, using proven,

QED Scent Library–a range of

stage that are better for planet

plant-based ingredients. They

12 sensitive appropriate scents,

earth. I’ve also chosen to work

are produced unscented and

made from the most gorgeous,

with suppliers who have similar

you choose one of the 12 scents

natural oil blends. These are

values and work with me to

available to be hand-blended

added to your products at the

create a range that has a smaller

into your products at the point

point of purchase. You choose

environmental footprint.”

of purchase.

to have your QED products

“Formulating QED’s Skincare

The range was initially

scented or unscented, making it

created for the export market,

range unscented is key to

a truly customised skin and body

but the brand was so well

allowing our customers with

care experience.”

received here in Australia that

the most sensitive of skin to be

It’s not just kids that inspire people to go sustainable.

wholesale here and it has been

Outback Tails was a passion

growing with huge momentum

project Jessica Knight started in

ever since.

2019 to run alongside her other

“Not being able to travel to

pet accessories brand DOOG

meetings and do tradeshows

(Dog Owners Outdoor Gear).

overseas has meant that I haven’t

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she decided to start offering it

been able to grow the brand much internationally in the last

eco

in Australia’ line for those

of Australian native wildlife. I

customers happy to pay more

work closely with my supplier

for Australian made.”

to make them as sustainable as

Outback Tails is the only pet

possible using only natural and

accessories brand working with

non-toxic materials such as jute

and giving back to Indigenous

and vegetable dye, so they are

artists. All of the products

really safe for dogs to chew

12 months. Luckily, sales in

celebrate Australian Indigenous

and play with as well as being

Australia have boomed since

art or native flora and fauna and

eco-friendly.

Covid hit, so overall sales are up

represent all that is beautiful

300 per cent. Everyone buying

about our amazing country,

chew toys are all inspired by and

dogs over that time has really

Knight says.

named after the camp dogs that

helped me grow the business so I’m grateful for that.”

When Knight came up with the brand concept the aim was to

The Indigenous range is

“The desert dog range of

live at the arts centre in Yuedumu

designed in conjunction with

and 10 per cent of proceeds

the Warlukurlangu Artists Centre

from the sale of those go back to

in Yuendumu.

the Aussie Desert Dogs Rescue

manufacture the products here

“I’m drawn to the more

in Australia, but that has been

contemporary pieces which

a bigger challenge than she

is why my range includes so

the donations to different

ever imagined.

many of Pauline Napanagardi

wildlife projects.” I really love

Gallagher’s artwork. I license

what the Australian Wildlife

costs me five times what I can

her paintings and they are sent

Conservancy (AWC) stands

make them for overseas. It’s

to me for digital printing and 10

for and they also have a close

really sad that there are so few

per cent of all sales go directly

connection with Indigenous

options for us to make products

back to benefit Pauline and

rangers and Indigenous

in bulk here at an affordable

her community.

land management, which

“To make one dog bed here

price point. This year I will be

“The dog toys are my little

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Program there.”

King tends to try and spread

complements the values of the Outback Tails brand message.” G February 2021 17

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ooking back on 2020 all we can

Central Coast in NSW, to create the website Spend

see is Covid, restrictions, lockdowns

With Us in January 2020, which was supported

and border closures. However, the

through social media initiatives by Lauren Hateley, a

year didn’t get off to a good start

clinical psychologist from rural Victoria.

with the devastating bushfires that started late 2019 as well as the continuing drought.

Simultaneously, Jenn Donovan, a Riverina -based marketer was drumming up a following

This inspired Sarah Britz, a web designer from the on Facebook with her ‘Buy from a Bush Business’ 24 giftguideonline.com.au

australian made

campaign. The group quickly went viral with more than 250,000 members joining, all looking to support local businesses.

Because of the success of each of these initiatives, they joined forces and merged in August 2020 to make an even bigger impact on the rural and regional small business community.

“Lots of small-town retailers don’t have e-commerce sites or digital

local, SHOP SMALL

strategies, so we’ve created a way for them to be online without all the hassle, something which has proved invaluable in preserving the income of many small businesses as they were forced to close their doors to customers due to Covid,” says Britz.

“The shop local and shop small movements have gained momentum during the pandemic and the Australian spirit of helping each other remains as strong as ever.”

Indeed, there are now more than 800 rural and regional small businesses on the platform generating over $250,000 sales income through the website marketplace. There have been February 2021 25

australian made

highlighted Australia’s reliance

‘hey’ in person as you holiday in

on imported goods, it amplified

your own country.

our willingness to support local

“We are also very aware that

economies and other Australians

those affected by bushfires 12

doing it tough.”

months ago are still struggling

She adds that while Spend

to get on their feet. We do

With Us is an online platform

have a FREE Bushfire 12-month

supporting as many businesses

membership to our platform, but

1,886,995 website page views

as it can, the trio would also like

we are always looking at other

since the three women joined

to support rural areas with some

ways to support them even more

forces and more than 303,000

off-line support.

in the coming 12 months.”

members in the Buy From a Bush

“For example, with

When TradeSquare launched

international travel, at this stage,

in October 2020, the main aim

“Reflecting on the year that

off the table until 2022, we’d

was to create a B2B marketplace

was, no one could have been

love Australians to jump in the

to support digital transformation

prepared for the impact the

car, head to www.spendwithus.

and capabilities of businesses.

pandemic would have as 2020

com.au, check out the map that

So when Covid hit Australia last

rolled on,” says Donovan.

has all our businesses on it, and

year, it only amplified this need

where possible drop in and say

even more and accelerated

Business Facebook Group.

“Whilst the pandemic has

the mission and vision of the company.

“TradeSquare was launched after recognising the needs of Australian wholesale businesses and the small business community following average trading conditions of 2019 and the Australian bushfires,” says 26 giftguideonline.com.au

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“With a strong focus on Australian made and Indigenous owned businesses, our business development team are working extremely hard to source organisations that really reflect Catherine van der Meulen, head of partnerships & community.”

“We have seen so many Australian businesses being affected by the pandemic. One area is that

Australian businesses.”

Van der Meulen adds the platform’s focus on regional and indigenous businesses is a key opportunity for Australian companies.

they have not been able to get supplies from

“There are so many Australians migrating to

their original supply chain and manufacturers,

regional areas of Australia and setting up new

businesses haven’t had the flow of traditional foot

businesses. We want to support them with being

traffic and have had to reimagine their businesses

able to buy and sell without the limitations that

through digital capabilities.

often come with living in regional areas and

“We see that this has been extremely positive in enabling more businesses to be online,

operating businesses.

“Indigenous businesses and remote communities

trading with new customers, in a safe and secure

are a key part of the Australian businesses

environment. TradeSquare truly reflects the needs

ecosystem to shining a light, supporting these

of Australian businesses and brings together a

organisations and enabling them new trading

marketplace for Australian wholesalers to create

opportunities is important to TradeSquare.”

new trading opportunities with small businesses and corporate Australian organisations.”

Indeed, so far 450 sellers have joined the platform with hundreds of thousands of products 28 giftguideonline.com.au

Indeed, a key pitch for the company this year is to work with Australia’s First Nation businesses which are set to be major beneficiaries of the trend towards buying local, drawing growing

awareness and respect as

a design store in Seaford,

are the heartbeat to the country.

entrepreneurs.

Victoria, with a strong focus on

We know that the economic

Australian made, owned and or

recovery of Australia will

designed products.

come from many channels but

A report published in December by Supply Nation–a national directory of verified

“TradeSquare minimised

supporting local businesses is

Aboriginal and Torres Strait

my screen hours by giving me

key to bringing the heart of our

Islander businesses–highlights

access to well-known brands

country back to life.”

that increasing Indigenous

without the hours of research,

procurement by the corporate

lengthy application processes

herself, Candice Meisels knows

sector by just one per cent

and long wait times normally

the struggles and challenges

represents an $8 billion

involved in sourcing products,”

involved in running a company.

opportunity for the Indigenous

owner Holly Evans says.

business sector, potentially

As a small business owner

So when Covid -19 hit last year,

“What would normally mean

the founder of Candice Meisels

creating 19,000 jobs for

hours, if not days of waiting for

PR felt she had to do something

Aboriginal and Torres Strait

applications, communication

to support small businesses

Islander people.

and portal registrations before

that had already dealt with

even making a purchase was

devastating bushfires and

was launched, it had about

done in a day, I received regular

ongoing drought.

350 companies selling on

shipping updates and my stock

the marketplace with more

arrived quickly.”

Only months after TradeSquare

than 10,000 brands and

TradeSquare also recently

With her PR agency she has been assisting start-ups and small to medium-sized Australian

100,000 different items.

launched a partnership with the

Participating Australian

Australian Gift and Homewares

“Whilst most agencies can’t

businesses are reporting

Association (AGHA) which will

work with small businesses and

increased opportunities to

further enable the marketplace

small budgets and small or no

search and source products

with great Australian businesses,

retainers, I have created a model

they were previously unaware

enthuses Van der Meulen.

to do just this,” she explains.

of including Creek and Bay, 30 giftguideonline.com.au

“Australian small businesses

businesses for seven years.

“I love supporting small

australian made

businesses and sharing their stories and helping them to grow and scale. It has been incredible to watch these businesses grow over the years.”

children under five affected

businesses put food on the

with cancer. We want to give all

table and support everyday

Toys as a social enterprise that

round by supporting Australian

Australians and Australian

purchases Australian made or

brands and businesses, give to

families. We need to help our

designed educational resources

Australian families, help educate

own communities and our

directly from small businesses

Australian children and give

economy more than ever now.”

based all over Australia.

back to grassroots initiatives and

Meisels set up Fairy Fun

“We wanted to give back to Australian small businesses

charities,” she says.

Meisels adds that as a parent it

Shopping local and supporting small business really gained momentum last

doing it tough due to the fires,

is very overwhelming to source

year, however, everything is

drought and the pandemic.

quality, sustainable and eco-

not always as it appears, says

We assist them by purchasing

friendly toys.

Michael Krutsch from KE Design.

products only from Australian

“People do want to support

“Many Australian companies

businesses and providing

Australian small businesses and

are fighting a war against

Australian families with quality

family businesses. More people

imported products that imply to

educational toys and resources.

have been shopping online

be Australian made,” he says.

“We also wanted to take it

and we want to make it easy for

Based in Brunswick,

one step further by donating

parents, grandparents, carers

Melbourne, KE Design recently

to The Women’s Business

or friends to purchase quality,

launched ECO Towels, an

School Scholarship Fund

sustainable toys that are stocked

Australian made towel made

which we donated to in 2020

by Australian businesses.

from recycled fabrics and

and will continue to assist in

“We need to support local

bottles. He is calling out other

2021. We have also supported

businesses to support the

towel brands who print Australia

Neuroblastoma Australia for

local economy. Small, local

on their towels to fool people.

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“These towels are made

“It tells consumers that the

Australian-made products that

in China and other offshore

products that carry the claim

meet the criteria set out in the

locations and make false claims

are made to some of the

Australian Consumer Law and

about their so-called Australian

highest manufacturing and

the Australian Made Logo Code

origins,” he explains. “Some

safety standards in the world,

of Practice.

even refer to their imported

with inputs often sourced

towels as local towels or True-

from Australia’s clean green

in Australia’ claim is not

Blue Aussie towels.

environment,” he says.

confused with other aspects

“Our ECO Towels are

“It also makes a compelling

“It’s important the ‘made

of ‘Australianness’. Here, the

something I’ve been developing

statement about generating

famous Australian Made logo

for a few years in conjunction

local jobs and economic

provides a solution for both

with local textile and plastic

activity. Often, the ‘Australian

consumers and businesses.

recyclers. We are 100 per cent

Made’ claim is conflated with

As Australia’s only registered

Australian made, part of the

the ‘Australian Owned’ or

country of origin certification

Australian Made Campaign,

‘Australian Designed’ claim.

trademark, the Australian

certified to say this and also very

While these statements resonate

Made logo is the true mark of

proud of our support for the

with some shoppers, they mean

Aussie authenticity.”

local economy.”

very different things and are

The Australian Made campaign was created specifically to

not interchangeable.”

The Australian Made logo

Krutsch believes that the government should be looking to stop these practices.

support Australian made brands

is Australia’s most trusted,

“Australian manufacturing needs

and also to thwart any brands

recognised and widely used

to be supported and when you

purporting to hold this claim.

country of origin symbol, and

get other brands riding the wave

The ‘made in Australia’ claim

is underpinned by a third-

of our Aussie made success with

has never been more powerful

party accreditation system

these completely false claims,

than right now, according to

administered by the not-for-profit

consumers should be made

Australian Made Campaign chief

Australian Made Campaign.

aware. Buy Australian should

executive, Ben Lazzaro.

The logo can only be used on

mean just that.” G

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space

7 WAYS TO ELEVATE A

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Aussies turned to home improvement in droves during the recent pandemic and lockdowns.

So how can you update a room with simple but functional life tools?

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stablished by duo George Wilkins and Will McCullum whilst at college, George and Willy creates simple signage and

letterboards from its studio, reintroducing a quality and aesthetic akin to days done by.

“We focus on providing essential pieces that are made well and look good,” says Wilkins.

“A George and Willy product need never be replaced and we want every piece to be versatile and fit into a range of spaces and situations.”

The past year has thrown more curve balls than we can count. Society has been forced to alter the way it socialises, works and lives. People have spent more time at home than ever before, the dog is completely sick of being taken for multiple walks a day and everyone has done more online shopping over this time than any other.

Spending so much time at home reminds us of all those little things we need to fix around the house and all the things we’ve always wanted (fresh interior décor, new kitchen, the list goes on). That’s why George and Willy has identified seven ways to elevate your space.

1 Simplistic approach.

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tasks at hand when we have bits of paper, notes,

your list on the go. Once you have a clear desk,

pens, plants, weird trinkets that we never know

move on to other surfaces around the house.

what to do with, stationery and our laptop all on

Clearing up the kitchen bench can do wonders.

one surface.

3. Signage, reminders and notes.

Start by cutting it back to the essentials. The

Every household has a designated place for notes,

Wooden Pegboard is perfect for cleaning up an

whether that’s a shopping list, on a scrap piece

area and utilising space. Ideal for displaying tools,

of paper, the family calendar, weekly to-do list or

objects, clothing or necessities, the Wooden

reminders. If you need something slightly bigger

Pegboard shelf is made from architectural grade

than the Daily Roller, the Studio Roller is perfect.

birch plywood and is designed to last.

Available in multiple colour ways, with four

2. Minimalistic approach.

different sizes, there’s a Studio Roller suitable

An extension of the simplistic approach, our

for everyone. Simple and functional, the wall-

minimalistic approach takes the ‘mess’ out of

mounted Studio Roller uses butcher’s kraft paper

everything. It’s important to have one key space

rolls that easily dispense, so you can design the

for making notes, creations and designs so

next dish on the menu, plan your day or get

nothing gets lost or forgotten.

creative. This product is also a fast-favourite for

The Daily Roller is ideal for notes and quick

children to get creative on.

ideas. The Roller Products are fitted to the wall at

4. Utilise your space.

whatever level you desire so you can easily see

Valuable floor space is lost so easily with everyday

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‘stuff’, so it’s time to start thinking about vertical

areas to change the feel of your environment.

opportunities within your home. One of the

Needing new artwork? Why not go for

bulkiest and most frustrating ‘essentials’ was the

something interchangeable and adaptable like

clothes horse. As an alternative, the Hanging

the Scout Letter Board. This can go on its own or

Drying Rack is the answer to all your problems.

coordinated with multiple pieces of art. You can

The Hanging Drying Rack is suspended from

modify ideas and notes within minutes, making a

the ceiling using a seamless pulley system and

huge difference to your space.

crafted from timber and aluminium, making it the

6. Individual style & aesthetic.

economic and environmental way to dry and air

Your place has to be filled with things you

clothing. It is easy to use, saves space and dries

genuinely love. Replicating a living room off

clothes more quickly than other methods.

Pinterest doesn’t automatically make it feel like

5. Artwork.

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to let individuality flow through personal quotes and inspirational messages. This statement piece has two sizes of letters that can display a range of lists or announcements in your space.

7. Unique accessories.

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Banyan outdoor sofa from Satara Australia

INSIDE Banyan outdoor coffee table with teak top from Satara Australia

Outdoor Cedar Ball by Sweetpea & Willow

From classic garden furniture to cute accessories, there is something for everyone to give your garden that revamp it needs as we head into the cooler months.

Waterproof outdoor cushion from Heating & Plumbing London Wood fired pizza oven from Lime Lace

Extra large floor cushion from Denys & Fielding

Indoor outdoor Egg chair from Ella James

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outdoor trends

Block colour planter from the Northern Line

Brisbane black solar metal lantern from Lights4fun

Outdoor wallpaper Mitch & Mark from Grafico Group

Green tropical palm outdoor rug from Audenza

Bridgman Home Henley ceramic marble and teak dining table with 2 Cliveden dining armchairs

Fable swing sofa from MyFace

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Autumn COLOURS

A bit of 70s, a hint of 80s, a dash of 90s and some contemporary styles, we’ve got you covered when it comes to decorating in autumn.

T

his autumn

corner of your home, breathing

hug–warm, comforting and

expect to see

new life into tired spaces and

grounding,” says Lucena-Orr.

soft, sun-baked

helping you fall back in love with

“There’s a lightness and optimism

neutrals bring

where you live.”

to the palette that speaks of better

a gentle warmth to interiors.

The Nourish palette–one of

times ahead. And with their soft,

“Most of us are still spending

three trend colour palettes

natural feel they’re just the thing

a lot of time at home and after

identified in the 2021 Dulux

to surround yourself with if you

a tough year, we’re all ready

Colour Forecast–mixes earthy

struggle to switch off after a busy

for a change,” says Andrea

tones such as buff, ochre and

day working from home.”

Lucena-Orr, Dulux colour and

olive with cool, greyish white for

communications manager.

a look that exudes calm.

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“These colours are like a gentle

The Nourish colours are versatile too, pairing easily with the cool whites and soft greys

colour

that many of us already have in our homes, and they suit both traditional

are a fresh spin on the rich, saturated

and contemporary architecture.

colours we normally associate with

“Combine them with raw textures, honey-toned timbers and plenty of natural light for a look that feels fresh and welcoming,” says Lucena-Orr. “With this look, don’t be afraid to

autumn–think the soft tones of freshly fallen leaves, adds stylist Bree Leech.

“Paint is a great way to try out new decorating trends,” she says. “And you don’t have to go all out by repainting

mix furniture and accessories from

an entire room–create an accent wall

different eras. This year we’re seeing a

behind the bed or in your study nook or

more laidback, sentimental approach

add a pop of colour to the front door.

to decorating–it’s a bit of 70s, a hint of

Image: Dulux Australia. Stylist: Bree Leech. Photographer: Lisa Cohen.

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The Nourish colours curated by Dulux

“When you’re looking to add comfort

80s, a dash of 90s, sitting comfortably

to a space, curves are the way to go.

alongside contemporary styles–all of

Curvy furniture with deep cushioning

which creates a wonderfully relaxed

feels relaxing and inviting, and it’s easy

and personalised feel.”

to navigate around.” G

Autumn styling tips

Image: Dulux Australia. Stylist: Bree Leech. Photographer: Lisa Cohen.

• Texture time Style an earthy palette like this with raw textures and natural finishes.

• Choose the right white Cool whites work best in open-plan rooms with plenty of natural light.

Warm whites suit smaller and more traditional rooms.

• Consider the view When you’re layering tonal colours like this, step back and view the room as a whole before deciding what to apply where.

• Add one or two statement pieces in richer hues This grounds your palette and creates a sense of balance.

• Avoid clutter To keep the look calm and open, leave plenty of breathing space around furniture and décor items (this also helps show off their beautiful shapes).

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colour

Image: Dulux Australia. Stylist: Bree Leech. Photographer: Lisa Cohen.

ARTWORK: The Magic Sandhill by Mel Obst – Bungalow.

Image: Dulux Australia. Stylist: Bree Leech.

Photographer: Lisa Cohen. ARTWORK: Looking Down From Above #4 by Ali McNabney-Stevens Artwork - Studio Gallery Group.

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Easter, believe it or not, is just around the corner, so to get in the mood we have put together some of our favourite Easter products of the moment.

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THE

great wall

As we move into autumn and the days are getting shorter, add some brightness to the home with these wallpaper designs.

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soothing watercolour design, all five wallpapers express positivity and happiness and are available to adorn walls to bring bright and cheerful décor to homes.

“After the troubles of 2020, we were delighted to see that Pantone had chosen such a positive colour combined with a reassuring partner,”

I

Rachel Kenny, head of the design studio at n light of Pantone’s

Wallsauce.com says.

announcement of its colours of the

“Yellow tones will always remind us of happy

year, ‘Illuminating’ and ‘Ultimate Grey’,

summer days whilst grey tones have been making

creators of wallpaper murals Wallsauce.

an appearance in interiors for a while now, offering

com has released its top five designs that

solidarity and familiarity.

complement this duo.

“We wanted to be able to make this positive

Focusing on Pantone’s definition of ‘a marriage

shift available to every home, so our top five styles

of colour conveying a message of strength and

offer something for everyone. ‘Transparent Gold’

hopefulness that is both enduring and uplifting’,

by Carol Robinson is a timeless design, whilst the

the wallpaper designs not only reflect the colours

‘Grey and Mustard Watercolour’ is ultra-modern

but also embrace their meanings with uplifting

and a fairly new design for Wallsauce. Some of the

artwork that 2021 needs.

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ONLINE nation

E-commerce has proven to be a key driver to maintaining and even boosting business in 2020, with the majority of Australians now shopping online and a third preferring to shop online more than before the pandemic.

T

he e-commerce

Analytics reveal that

“Covid-19 has changed

market in

e-commerce payments in

consumer buying behaviour as

Australia has

Australia are estimated to grow

they are increasingly switching

been on a high

by 13.9 per cent in 2020 to

from offline to online channels,”

growth curve during the

reach $52.2 billion, as wary

Shivani Gupta, banking and

past few years. The Covid-19

consumers stayed home and

payments senior analyst at

outbreak is further set to drive

used online channels to avoid

GlobalData, comments.

the e-commerce sales in the

physical contact. The trend is

country at an annual growth rate

likely to continue and as a result,

and closure of many brick and

of 10.3 per cent between 2020

e-commerce sales in Australia

mortar stores, shoppers had to

and 2024, according to data and

are expected to reach $77.1

embrace online channels for

analytics company, GlobalData.

billion in 2024.

day-to-day shopping.”

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“With social distancing rules

retail

As Australian consumers

Humm and Klarna. According to

continue to embrace online

GlobalData, Afterpay accounts

shopping, the use of electronic

for 5.6 per cent of the total

payments will increase as

e-commerce payments.

consumers move away from

To capitalise on the growing

cash. Payment solutions such

e-commerce sales, clothing

as PayPal, POLi, Apple Pay and

retail company H&M launched

Google Pay are benefitting from

its online store in Australia in

this trend.

October 2020. It also partnered

According to GlobalData’s

with buy now and pay later

2020 Banking & Payments

solution provider Klarna to offer

Survey conducted in Q1 2020,

convenient and flexible payment

payment cards were the most

option. However, it recently

preferred payment method

announced the closure of some

for e-commerce purchases in

stores in Australia in favour of

Australia, accounting for 52.3

online sales.

According to the Australian

per cent share while alternative

Bureau of Statistics, online sales

payment solutions accounted

the e-commerce market to a

in Australia registered a 55 per

for 38.1 per cent.

whole new set of consumers,

cent rise in December 2020

Buy now, pay later solutions

“The Covid-19 crisis opened

who were not using online

compared to same period last

are also becoming popular in

channels. A significant rise in

year. Australia Post’s online

Australia, particularly among

consumer preference for online

shopping report published in

millennials, who use this as

channels during the pandemic

January 2021 reveals that over

a budgeting tool to spread

coupled with proliferation of

5.6 million Australian households

payments. Almost 5.8 million

online retailers and customised

shopped online in December

Australians have a buy now

payment solutions will further

2020, a 21.3 per cent growth

pay later account with brands

drive e-commerce growth in

compared to 2019 average.

including Afterpay, Zip, Openpay,

Australia,” says Gupta.

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response to the dramatic shifts in the operating landscape they’ve had to navigate,” she says.

“Customer experience has never been more important and we think this accelerated adoption of technology is likely to continue in 2021.

“Organisations need to ensure they have the right strategies, processes and technology in place to empower customer support teams One of the things that can hold consumers back when it comes to e-commerce is customer service.

While an increasing number of consumers have

to deliver outstanding experiences and drive business success.”

Empathy and the values of a business influence

moved online for their shopping, that doesn’t

customers’ purchasing decisions. Over half

mean retailers can slack off when it comes to

(59 per cent) want customer service staff to be

customer service.

empathetic, while just under half want to buy

Zendesk Customer Experience (CX) Trends

from companies that prioritise diversity, equity

Report 2021 shows that the customer experience

and inclusion, and two thirds want to buy from

is increasingly crucial to business success. In fact,

companies that are socially responsible.

recently released data shows that over one in two

Online experiences will continue to play an

(55 per cent) Australian customers will spend more

important role in 2021 following the switch to

for better online experiences and nearly three

digital during the pandemic. The research found

in five (57 per cent) will do the same for better

that two out of five Australians used a new channel

customer service.

to engage with customer support in 2020, and

For many Australians, a positive experience is the difference between nurturing customer loyalty or switching to a competitor, says Wendy Johnstone, COO APAC, Zendesk.

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over half (57 per cent) will continue to use it moving forward.

While many Australian companies have embraced customers’ switch to digital and accelerated technology adoption, there is still room for improvement.

retail

Stay ahead of the digital curve.

Many employees still don’t feel like they have

Companies are adopting technology at

the right tools to succeed in this new and often

light speed and it’s adapt or get left behind.

distributed environment, whether it’s keeping

Organisations identified as ’high-performing’ in

track of their performance indicators, staying

APAC based on customer service metrics such

connected with their colleagues or feeling

as CSAT and reply speed, are more likely to have

supported by their companies.

adopted omnichannel solutions, with over half

Set teams up for success by

(54 per cent) offering self-service in addition

emphasising agility.

to other key channels including phone, email

Facing continued volatility, service and support

or messaging, compared to just 20 per cent of

organisations must find ways to keep up with their

low performers.

customers. Customer experience leaders cited

Be part of a more conversational

the ability to quickly adapt to the evolving needs

world.

of customers as their biggest challenge in 2020

As customers adopt new behaviours, the soaring

and the highest priority going forward.

popularity of messaging apps opens the door for

Make it easier for customers with a

more streamlined, conversational experiences.

focus on customer experience.

Sixty-nine percent of customers in APAC have

Unprecedented in speed and scale, the

tried a new way to get in touch with customer

recent surge in online channels puts pressure

service in the last year. For many, that includes

on companies to meet rising expectations as

using messaging for support requests over apps

customer experience takes centre stage. The vast

like WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger, which have spiked significantly during the pandemic with social messaging up 117 per cent in APAC since February 2020.

Realise the power of employee experience.

In an increasingly distributed world, companies must rethink how they work smarter across teams.

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majority (74 per cent) of customers in APAC say

is the biggest deal breaker. This was the second

they are willing to spend more with a company

most popular motivating factor.

that offers a good customer experience, while

“As our research demonstrates, a poor delivery

75 per cent will still take their business elsewhere

and returns experience has become a major deal

following bad experiences.

breaker for most Aussie consumers,” says Adam

Delivery terms add to the customer experience.

Australian consumers now expect brands to

Ioakim, managing director, APAC at Emarsys.

“And the importance of the delivery experience

offer free returns and free delivery as standard on

will continue to rise as online shopping becomes

deals or else it’ll put them off making a purchase,

more popular than ever.

according to new research from Emarsys.

Consumers were asked what would cause them

“Customers want to see, feel and feel comfortable with their purchase, and sometimes it’s not what

to abandon a purchase during their Christmas

they expect. Therefore, brands should see returns

shopping, with 16.4 per cent claiming that not

as an opportunity to better understand their

having an option for free returns would be enough

customers and further improve both the in-store

to put them off buying a product they’re interested

and online experience,” says Ioakim.

in–more than any other factor. Meanwhile, 14 per

Long delivery windows are also a critical turn off

cent of consumers say that not having free delivery

for consumers, with 9.4 per cent of shoppers put off

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from a purchase if the delivery time is more than three days. Another 9.4 per cent of consumers will avoid a particular brand if it lacks an online presence.

Having a variety of payment and pick-up options available is also important to Aussie consumers,

and representing 11 per cent of retail spend for

with a lack of payment plans and layby as well as

the month.

a lack of click and collect options causing 4.8 per

Success in 2021 will require retailers to deep

cent and 4.7 per cent of consumers respectively to

dive into customer attitudes and behaviours,

desert a purchase.

adds Ioakim.

Emarsys’ latest research closely correlates to

However, it seems consumers are not too fussed

its previous research on Black Friday shopping

about actual delivery times. New research by an

behaviours in September.

Australian parcel collection network reveals just one

When consumers were asked what would encourage them to shop online during Black

third of shoppers collect their parcels the day they are ready for pick up.

Friday, the strongest motivation was free delivery,

The data was derived from more than two

with 59 per cent of consumers claiming this was a

million parcel collections across the Hubbed

top influence. Other powerful motivators included

network of over 2,000 locations. It showed that

free returns (15 per cent) and speed of delivery

just 36 per cent of online shoppers picked up

(18 per cent).

their parcels on the day they were delivered to

The same Emarsys research showed that the

the collection points. Nearly half (47 per cent)

Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated consumer

of shoppers collected their parcels two to four

expectations regarding online shopping. More

days after arriving at a collection location and

than one in five Aussie shoppers now say the

17 per cent waited five or more days to collect

pandemic has made them care more about good

their parcels.

customer service online. Meanwhile, e-commerce

“Our findings suggest that the majority of our

sales are set to continue to grow. Driven by Black

collection customers do not consider same-

Friday sales, November ABS figures showed $3.6

day deliveries a priority,” CEO and founder of

billion spent online–up from $2.1 billion last year

Hubbed, David McLean, says.

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feature

“Instead, we think most shoppers choose

Across some states and territories, the most

same-day delivery as more of a guarantee that

popular collection times were largely on par

the delivery will arrive. They seem to also view

with the national trend. In the Northern Territory,

collection points as a means of storing their

the largest proportion of parcels (21 per cent)

parcels securely until they are ready to collect

was picked up at 6pm, while in WA, 15 per

them at a time that suits them. This is extremely

cent of consumers collected parcels at 7pm.

helpful for retailers, some of whom have been

In the ACT, 16 per cent of consumers prefer to

prioritising same-day delivery services, which

pick up parcels at 4pm, while 15 per cent of

whilst important should be supported with a

Tasmanians collect deliveries at 5pm. In WA,

convenient click and collect network.”

15 per cent of consumers collect parcels from a

Collection data from Hubbed’s network of

collection point at 7pm, while South Australians

collection locations, which include 7-Eleven

and Queenslanders prefer to pick up parcels at

stores, BP service stations, Pack and Send, Repco

5pm, at 14 per cent and 12 per cent, respectively.

and independent retail outlets, found that after-

Meanwhile, an equal 12 per cent of those in NSW

hours parcel collection is popular, with 45 per

and Victoria prefer to collect parcels at 4pm.

cent of individuals opting to pick up parcels from

While the results reveal there is little difference

3pm onwards. This suggests consumers regard

across weekdays for parcel collection, Saturday is

after-hours collection as a convenient time to pick

starting to grow in popularity: parcel collections

up parcels that fits into their schedule and lifestyle.

grew to eight per cent in 2020, from five per cent in 2019.

“While online shopping will continue to grow, Australians are seeking options for secure, reliable and sustainable parcel collection close to home.

Online retailers can utilise collection points as a click and collect offering for customers.”

Indeed, online retailers will continue to work hard to drive online sales over building their social media presence or spending on marketing.

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retail

A recent survey from CouriersPlease shows

of retailers will increase their online or social

that more than half (56 per cent) worked on

media presence as a priority, even with one

driving repeat customers, 36 per cent expanded

quarter (24 per cent) of Aussie shoppers making

their product range, 27 per cent worked on

purchases through social media.

differentiating their brand from competitors,

“While many online retailers experienced an

an equal 33 per cent focused on customer

increase in sales during the shutdowns, our

acquisition and increased their online or social

survey suggests that sales will remain a priority

media presence, and 20 per cent grew their

in 2021,” Paul Roper, chief commercial officer

e-commerce offering.

at CP, says.

Respondents were then asked to identify

“As bricks and mortar stores continue to

what their main business focus will be after the

face challenges, retailers that do not have an

economy opens completely in 2021. The data

e-commerce strategy in place should consider

reveals that sales will be the focus for 52 per

pivoting online as soon as possible. While we

cent: 28 per cent of respondents will prioritise

remain optimistic, there is the possibility that

customer acquisition and 24 per cent driving

micro-lockdowns will occur in 2021 whenever

repeat customers.

cases spike. More consumers have become

In contrast, marketing will be the main focus

comfortable with online and social channels to

for just 20 per cent of online retailers. Thirteen

make purchases, presenting a great opportunity

(13) per cent will focus most on differentiating

for bricks and mortar retailers to shift to an

their brand from competitors, and six per cent

omnichannel offering.” G

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Men’s Republic, 0418 220 232, sales@mensrepublic.com.au, www.mensrepublic.com.au 3. Brushed alpaca scarves, wholesale for $33. ethica, 02 8912 2716, sales@ethica.org.au, www.ethica.org.au, www.facebook.com/ethicafairtrade , www.instagram.com/ethicaperu/ 4. Mama scented soy candle, wholesales for $19.50. Urban Rituelle, 02 9531 1244, info@urbanrituelle.com.au, www.urbanrituelle.com.au, www.facebook.com/urbanrituelle, www.instagram.com/urbanrituelle 62 giftguideonline.com.au

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1. Teddy & Friends Willow grey rabbit with pink nose, wholesales for $4.46. Cooee Brands, 02 8040 2776, sales@cooeebrands.com.au, www.cooeebrands.com.au 2. Happy Easter cards, wholesale from $2 to $2.50. Lil’s Cards, 0407 457 194, hello@lils.com.au, www.lils.com.au, www.facebook.com/lilswholesalecards, www.instagram.com/lils_cards 3. Dare to Dream reusable ceramic cup, wholesales for $14.85. Intrinsic, 08 8232 2366, hello@intrinsiconline.com, www.intrinsiconline.com, www.facebook.com/theintrinsicway, www.instagram.com/theintrinsicway 4. Hamptons inspired homewares and decor, prices available on request. LaVida Trading, 02 4340 0411, orders@lavida.com.au, www.lavida.com.au, www.facebook.com/lavidatrading/, www.instagram.com/lavida_trading/ 5. Sassi Junior Travel Learn and Explore, the sea puzzle and book set, wholesales for $16.80. Axis Toys, 02 9986 3456, paulaopfer@axistoys.com, www.axistoys.com, www.facebook.com/AxisToys, www.instagram.com/axis_toys/ February 2021 63

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Men’s Republic, 0418 220 232, sales@mensrepublic.com.au, www.mensrepublic.com.au 3. Natural Remedy natural hand & nail cream, wholesales for $11.80. Urban Rituelle, 02 9531 1244, info@urbanrituelle.com.au, www.urbanrituelle.com.au, www.facebook.com/urbanrituelle, www.instagram.com/urbanrituelle 4. XXL Byron, wholesales from $30. Mingalaba, 0431 617 020, sales@mingalaba.com.au, www.mingalaba.com.au, www.facebook.com/MingalabaBaskets, www.instagram.com/mingalababaskets_official 5. Disney Tinkerbell teapot & tea cup, wholesale for $52 and $20 respectively. J Style, 02 4225 8811, info@jstyle.com.au, www.jstyle.com.au, www.facebook.com/jstyle.com.au/, www.instagram.com/jstyle_au/ 64 giftguideonline.com.au

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Intrinsic, 08 8232 2366, hello@intrinsiconline.com, www.intrinsiconline.com, www.facebook.com/theintrinsicway, www.instagram.com/theintrinsicway 3. Natural Remedy natural hand & body lotion, wholesales for $18.20. Urban Rituelle, 02 9531 1244, info@urbanrituelle.com.au, www.urbanrituelle.com.au, www.facebook.com/urbanrituelle, www.instagram.com/urbanrituelle

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Intrinsic, 08 8232 2366, hello@intrinsiconline.com, www.intrinsiconline.com, www.facebook.com/theintrinsicway, www.instagram.com/theintrinsicway 3. Birthday cards, wholesale from $2 to $2.50. Lil’s Cards, 0407 457 194, hello@lils.com.au, www.lils.com.au, www.facebook.com/lilswholesalecards, www.instagram.com/lils_cards

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