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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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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. February 2021 9
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.” With more and more awareness for our planet, the ‘waste to wear’ manufacturing adage is becoming a reality thanks to the work
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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
100% Australian Business
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. February 2021 15
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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
I wanted to incorporate my love of Indigenous Australian 16 giftguideonline.com.au
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
launching a high end ‘Made
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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
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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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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. February 2021 31
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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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Working from home in 2020 was something that we never had planned or thought would happen. However, as we progress through 2021 and many people are still working from home, here is a selection of products suitable for any home office. Kobu natural teak large wall organiser from Artisanti
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7 WAYS TO ELEVATE A
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tips
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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E
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. In particular relating to office areas, both at home and in the workplace. If our desk is cluttered, we feel frazzled. It’s difficult to focus on the important 38 giftguideonline.com.au
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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.
your home. Include things you love, memories
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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. If you have a fireplace or brazier, this product is for you. The Firelighter, inspired by Alaskan whalers from the 18th century, is a revolutionary way to light your fire without kindling or newspaper. Starting a fire has never been so easy nor looked so good. G
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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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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. ARTWORK: Looking Down From Above #4 by Ali McNabney-Stevens Artwork - Studio Gallery Group.
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). February 2021 47
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
HAPPY Lene Bjerre Vinnia Easter gold flower pot from Sweetpea & Willow
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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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easter trends
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Easter bunny plate from Ella James
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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.
wallpapers we have chosen to complement these
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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. February 2021 55
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. “We’ve seen companies in APAC embrace digitalisation at an incredible speed this year in 56 giftguideonline.com.au
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. February 2021 57
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. February 2021 59
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
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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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