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Leonie Henzell has always been about doing good and giving back to the community. We chat to the Beauty’s Got Soul founder about the ‘for profit for purpose’ business and her decision to rebrand to Hampers with Soul.

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eauty’s Got Soul launched in March 2019 with a firm vision to be a ‘for profit for purpose’ business to help the homeless in Australia.

Founder Leonie Henzell admits she was never

sure what to do when she saw a homeless person and once she had passed them she would get on with her ‘busy’ day until a trip to Toronto in 2018 really opened her eyes. “It was the light bulb moment,” she said at the time. “With light snow and so many homeless people sleeping on the street, it really made me think. With empathy, I find homelessness so sad and highly disturbing. “So, I came up with this idea to build a ‘for profit for purpose’ business to help the homeless in Australia. I honestly believe that no one in Australia should have to sleep on the street.” Beauty’s Got Soul started with bath and body products. “I have always loved candles and the ritual of self-care with body products. I have taken an exploratory approach to starting this business. NOVEMBER 2022 5

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Covid-19 obviously had an interesting effect on the plan to stock our products in retail stores. “We then started focusing on all the new online

catalyst to make some big changes in the business.” One of those changes was rebranding the company to Hampers with Soul. Henzell was

marketplaces and found success with Trada,

aware that the trademarked brand Beauty’s Got

Todd Creates, Woolworths Marketplace, Trade

Soul is a great name for a beauty brand, but it

Square and Faire. We have a lot of micro hamper

wasn’t good enough to be the name for a full-

companies stocking our products and we love

service gift hamper company.

how this has evolved.” Indeed, the company decided to branch out into gift hampers, which Henzell is quite familiar with. “My background is that I founded luxury gift

“Essentially, I wanted a name that would truly convey what we are selling and our purpose. “Beauty’s Got Soul is a confusing name for a hamper company and sounds more like a

hamper business Bockers & Pony in 2004 and sold

beauty business than a full service online gifting

in 2016. Those years filled with rich experience still

company. I wanted the brand name to still reflect

help to guide the business strategy. Moving back

our purpose, but also tell people what we sell and

into hampers has been an evolution.

so Hamperswithsoul.com.au was registered,”

“One of my old suppliers and a great ‘business friend’ said to me in one of our catch-up chats,

she enthuses. “Beauty’s Got Soul will remain a trademarked

‘Leonie, it’s time to come back from the wilderness

beauty brand and manufacturer of our candle, bath

and do what you do best’. That was really the

and body products for the group. The products will

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mainly live on the Hampers with Soul site. I foresee

purpose and gives back to charity will help to

that she will have her own site and use our Cin7 B2B

reduce confusion and increase the offering.”

file for wholesale ordering. This is a task for 2023.” Creating a new brand is basically starting a

This includes Soul Baby Gifts, a unique baby gifting business. ‘Born’ in June 2019, Henzell was

new business she says. There is everything from

inspired to take baby gifting in Australia to the

design, aesthetic and a giant list of changes and

next level.

integration updates when building a new site.

“I have built a lot of USPs into this brand.

Henzell adds that the bigger the brand the more

The most exquisite feature is the personalised

impact it can generate.

keepsake boxes that are a wonderful gift for a

“There are thousands of hamper companies

baby shower or a newborn baby. They are also the

in Australia and to be honest, we don’t really

packaging for our gift hampers and arguably the

need another one. My mindset is clear. Being in

most luxurious and cutest baby gifts in Australia, if I

business is a privilege and I want to do good and

say so myself,” she laughs.

be good. This won’t change for as long as I am

All baby gifts are personalised with

in business. It makes the long days and constant

complementary gold monogramming that is

business challenges worthwhile.

managed in house, enabling same day delivery

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“We have implemented ‘build a gift’ technology,

Adding Soul Baby Gifts to Hampers with Soul

allowing our customers to basically choose

will complete the offering at Hampers with

everything and check out in five easy steps.

Soul. soulbabygifts.com.au will also remain a

They get to choose the vegan keepsake box or a

standalone site. You will see a very stylish, full-

functional vegan leather drawstring bag, choose

service gifting business under the one domain

the name or initials to monogram on the suitcase

of hamperswithsoul.com.au. The vibe is elegant

or bag, choose from five different fonts and then

luxury and it is attractive to both corporate and

curate your gift from over 400 items to build a gift.

personal markets, says Henzell.

“Build a gift is wonderful. We love to see the

“The goal is to exude less brand confusion

combination of goods our customers choose. You

and be clear about what we do and how we

can build gifts from $50 to $2,500, which is the

do it differently. With all three brands on the

most expensive one we have packed to date.

same store, we are hoping to have more impact

“Oh, and our customers love the price

and donate more funds to charity. We hope

transparency. This is not something they are used

that executive assistants, people and culture

to when buying a baby hamper. Baby gifts are

teams and business directors will recognise our

often marketed by others with vague value and

corporate responsibility and choose our gifts for

indeterminate objects in the hamper.”

their clients and team members. “We are set to go live early November 2022 to

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embrace the corporate and personal gifting rush this festive season. With the expert help of our new digital agency, we are looking to drive brand awareness and grow profitably. Hampers with Soul will undoubtedly help with brand discovery. It will also help our marketing efforts, raising awareness of the three brands—Hampers with Soul, Beauty’s Got Soul and Soul Baby Gifts. “As we grow, we hope our retailers will benefit from the awareness and their customers will support them for their product choices.” G 10 giftguideonline.com.au

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Maison&Objet Paris was once again the perfect location for trend spotting, sourcing new products and finding creative and innovative designs.

aison&Objet opened

“However, Maison is not as such a toy fair and

its doors to nearly 59,000

we work in a very specific area, so the lower visitor

visitors for five days from 8

levels impacted on our target group.

to 12 September 2022, with

“That said, it was great seeing customers face

more than 2,200 exhibitors showcasing their

to face again and also to connect with fellow

latest products and designs.

exhibitors. This is always very educational, sharing

Almost 500 brands were exhibiting at the fair for

about other fairs and business in general. We also

the very first time, however, many brands including

picked up a new distributor for the Benelux, so

Aussie company Papoose Toys were also returning

that was very positive.”

after a Covid-induced break, looking to reconnect with the industry. “We did Maison&Objet in 2020 and it was a very promising show, hence the interest to do it again this year,” says owner, Renske Carbone. 12

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For Orbitkey’s Anita Ng, the opportunity to meet other people and showcase the Melbourne based brand’s products in-person was one of the highlights of the fair. “It was a valuable experience to connect again

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Sustainable Wraps lettuce beeswax wrap

with other brands, the press, new and existing

feedback and witness the delight many people

partners, in addition to gathering first-hand data of

shared when they tried to use our products. We’re

the market’s interest and appetite,” she says.

excited to launch another 10 new colours in the

“Maison&Objet prides itself as the go-to gift and home tradeshow for the best and newest ideas as well as setting the trend. The September

next January 2023 show and look forward to the feedback then,” Ng adds. While Petalyn Walker from Sustainable Wraps

2022 edition was no exception and it certainly

did notice the impacts of Covid on the market

exceeded our expectations. We love the energy,

with Maison&Objet not being at the capacity of

excitement and inspiration from the show,

what it was in January 2020, it was still a rewarding

the other amazing brands and also the show

experience to share the brand’s products with

attendees and retailers.

European buyers.

“We launched over 10 new products in this show and we were grateful that almost all the stand attendees really loved our designs, ideas,

“We exhibited our Starter Pack, XL and cheese packs which were well received,” she says. “Sustainable Wraps was named product of

colours and innovations. We met people from

future generations at our first Maison&Objet in

almost all the continents and we were excited to

January 2020 and we were excited to continue to

see how they would interact with our new Ring v2,

share our product with the northern hemisphere.

Orbitkey x Chipolo bluetooth tracker v2, sanitiser

Australian beeswax is pesticide free as we don’t

holder, desk mat slim and gift sets with our original

have the Varroa mite in our hives, which makes

key organiser product paired with our best-selling

Sustainable Wraps a high quality product.”

accessory, the Multi-Tool v2 in black. “It was really rewarding to hear all the positive

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world’ that is no longer in opposition with its ‘digital counterpart’, it could’ve easily been sustainability, with many companies such as Sustainable Wraps flying the eco-friendly and ethical flag for their products. Spanish brand WOUF was born as a responsible brand in 2008, explains communications manager, Lola Rodriguez. “We simply wanted to produce our collections in a way that had the least impact on the environment and that meant from the

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beginning ensuring that all production was local and made here in Barcelona; looking for sustainable or recycled materials (from post-consumer plastic bottles) to make our products; and also designing a production model based on fortnightly forecasts and on real demand to ensure the minimum overstock possible, but also to ensure that the people working in production and in the workshop have work throughout the year. “Now with the project underway to build our own factory in Badalona (only 9km from our offices), all this can be materialised under one roof,” she enthuses. To be able to have your own factory is a dream and a challenge at the same time, she adds. “We know that we work in a very polluting industry and somehow we make sure that our work impacts as little as possible

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on the rest. We have designed an efficient space, there will be solar panels that will generate natural energy with which the collections will be made and the whole space has been designed to pollute as little as possible. “Our philosophy is to do the best we can with the resources we have and this is reflected in ‘Prints for good’, which is the name we have given to the sustainable project of the brand.”

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KYWIE muff handbag

WOUF launched its new AW22 collection at the

Orbitkey (Maison&Objet September 2022)

KYWIE wine cooler

“To further impact the environment in a positive

fair including new prints from the Daily collection

way, we search for left-over skins from the fashion

and the new Teddy limited collection, which

industry and make small batches in fantastic

includes a weekend bag, mini hand bag, a coin

colours. We handmake the coolers in Europe.

purse, a new make-up bag and toiletry bag format,

Going forward I can imagine we will produce in

plus a bucket hat.

more wine loving countries.

Sustainability has always been important to

“Apart from the production, using the KYWIE

Saskia Nooij, founder of Dutch wine cooler brand

coolers also has a positive impact. Imagine how

KYWIE and continues to be an inspiration today

much water and ice we use to cool a wine bottle

with all the choices the brand makes.

down, even after it comes out of the refrigerator.

“First and foremost we use sheepskin—the skin

And why? Our cylinder designed cooler maintains

is a leftover material from the food industry, so

the same temperature for hours. Basically, it is your

environmentally it makes complete sense to make

wine fridge on the table. Restaurants in Europe

something useful out of it,” she explains.

adore our coolers especially for this reason. The

“It also has exceptional resistance properties and

sheepskin holder is lightweight and protects the

it is biodegradable. We are sometimes questioned

bottle. You can take it for a picnic and boat ride

about using vegan leather (which should be called

without any hassle,” she enthuses.

imitation leather by the way), but there is a big

Nooij’s inspiration to start the business comes

misunderstanding about this. Unless a person is

from her grandfather, who was a fur coat designer

totally vegan, it makes absolutely no sense to buy

with a shop in the P.C. Hooftstraat in Amsterdam.

a polyurethane-coated textile product, which

“I remember as a young child I felt sorry for the

will be on our planet forever. Apart from that, the

animals that were caged for their skins alone. It

properties of sheep wool are so exceptional, we

was a hot debate in my family (and in the world)

would not be able to imitate it and have the same

and by the late 70s my grandfather stopped (as

insulating properties as we have now.

did all his fellow designers).

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“In the late 80s I studied law in Amsterdam and

KYWIE wine cooler

well as ‘Wine’ (Bordeaux style bottle, Magnum and

had several positions in the corporate world.

Demi (0.5l)) and ‘Koozie’ (0,33l). New this season is

When, in the early 2000s Ugg became a well-

the XL Wide for ‘Ruinart’ or ‘Dom Perignon’ lovers.

known brand, I realised these were skins I could

“Also, every season we introduce new colours.

work with, keeping my conscience intact. Sheep

In winter we have more brownish colours for

wool is so versatile, there are many more things

indoors and in summer we like to splash with

we can make of it than just shoes and coats that

turquoise and other lighter and brighter colours

keep us warm. It took me many more years before

like green. If Australia starts adopting KYWIE, we’ll

I had the courage to really go for it.”

sell summer and winter colours all year long.”

The first design dates back to 2013, which she

KYWIE (pronounced as ‘kiwi’) stands for Keep

immediately registered, and all KYWIE coolers are

your Wool or Keep you Wine (with you, wherever

protected by design and copyright law. KYWIE is

you go and enjoy the continued freshness),

also a registered trademark.

adds Nooij.

“I had no idea how well it would work, it was just

“Almost nobody immediately imagines wool

a hunch. We immediately noticed a demand for a

keeps cool so well. In fact, most people ask us if

natural product like this. Something totally new in

we like our wine warm,” she laughs.

the wine business which is known for its traditions. “We exhibited at Maison&Objet Paris for the first

“I then tell them wool holds on to air. We think wool makes something warm because we, living

time in 2018 and now we are adding our eighth

people, radiate heat. A pre-chilled bottle brings

and ninth design and more than 20 colours.

the temperature of the air in the holder down to

So far our focus is on Europe but through the

the refrigerator temperature and it stays that way

international exhibitions like Maison&Objet we

for many hours. We advise to leave the bottle in

have some dealers in other parts of the world.”

the holder whilst pouring.

KYWIE’s range of wine coolers consist of

“When people realise the incredible

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such a happy feeling and they love how it looks. KYWIE was tested as the best passive cooler in the world by a Dutch newspaper. The test was done with the ‘wine’ model. “KYWIE was also compared to active coolers (coming from the freezer). There it came out second to a freezer thing you would not put on a table. So yes, we are very convinced about the functionality. And after having been on the market for almost 10 years now, we

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think we know what we are talking about.” Natural insulation is what KYWIE is all about so turning it around and making a muff handbag for warm hands was the obvious line extension, Nooij adds. Look out for this and many more new products at the next Maison&Objet Paris, held from 19 to 23 January 2023. G

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Travel is back in full swing and whether it is for a weekend away or a trip overseas, we’ve found some real gems that will surely fly off your store shelves this season.

The Ladelle Group Eco Brew travel mug, wholesales for $9.10.

Maine Beach hand & nail crème trio tin from Cocco Corporation, wholesales for $17.45.

Sherbet Poppies & Ribbon cosmetics bag and shower cap from Annabel Trends, wholesale from $10.35 to $16.50.

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Intrinsic Enterprises luggage tags, wholesale for $10.44.

Travel cup collection by Intrinsic Enterprises, wholesales for $15.68.

STM Goods AirStrip and StickAir AirTags, 2-pack retails for $24.95.

Lemon Myrtle Fragrances Australia body care travel range, wholesales from $8.45.

Living and Dining mini bluetooth speaker, wholesales for $22.

Living and Dining Nez Reflet incense travel set, wholesales for $14.50.

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Living and Dining PLUS Twiggy travel scissors, wholesale for $6.30. The Ladelle Group Wattle & Willow Botanical Blooms 4pc cosmetic bag set, wholesales for $22.70.

Alperstein Designs toiletry bags, wholesale for $13.60.

Intrinsic Enterprises travel journal & passport wallet, wholesale for $14.99 each. ColCam Enterprises travel shopper totes, prices on request.

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Minnow Designs kids sized bum bag, wholesales for $18.61.

Family Love overnight bowler bag by Catherine Manuell Design, wholesales for $106.50.

Annabel Trends Sherbet Poppies vanity bag, wholesales from $14.13 to $19.91.

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Left to right: the four Mim Cole prints in Everyday Purses – prints shown here are from left to right, Elements, Billabong, Family Love and Community Unity – held up by Mim to the Darwin sun.; Overnight Bowler in Elements print; and a Roma Tote in Community Unity held by Mim Cole.

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TO YOUR SUCCESS

If you have a retail business, the ability to offer online sales and ease of purchase is essential to get ahead says Sarah Britz, co-founder of Spend with Us.

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ecommerce

s consumers have moved to

Let’s clarify what we mean when discussing

embrace online shopping in the

multichannel instead of the better publicised

wake of the Covid-19 pandemic,

omnichannel strategy. Omnichannel is a

having an ecommerce option has

strategy by which a brand owns or manages

become crucial for any successful retail business. A recent survey by BigCommerce showcased

several channels. For example, let’s assume we have the ‘HipHop

that millennials (67 per cent) and Gen-Xers (56

shoes’ brand. In an omnichannel world, HipHop

per cent) would prefer to search for products and

would launch a shop (bricks and mortar), a website

purchase them online rather than doing so in a

(www.hiphop.com), a mobile app and a social

physical or bricks and mortar store.

media presence (www.facebook.com/hiphop), all

So, what is the best way to take your business

with the same underlying data store and customer

online and increase sales? Or, if you already

record. This lets them interact with the customer in

have an online presence, how can you easily,

the way the customer chooses and can seamlessly

quickly and consistently reach your target

transition between these channels.

audience to raise awareness of your brand among potential customers? This is where multichannel strategies come to

Multichannel is about pushing your products not just through your channels but also through unaffiliated channels. This is similar to HipHop

the fore and can really help grow your business.

selling its shoes in the HipHop store as well as at

These strategies are the future of ecommerce

Foot Locker.

and should be a significant part of every new and

So why would you want to embrace and use

existing small business game plan. Conversely,

both approaches in your ecommerce strategy?

businesses that don’t adopt online selling and

Well, it’s really about satisfying two distinct

offer multichannel and omnichannel strategies

needs. First, omnichannel is all about customer

may soon find themselves at a disadvantage over

engagement, retention and re-targeting. This is

their competitors.

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Multichannel and omnichannel strategies are the way forward for retailers.

to interact with your brand. Multichannel is about

components, and access their user base of

attracting new customers and driving your brand

customers looking to find those types of products.

into untapped markets.

The benefits of using a marketplace to sell your

One way for small businesses to quickly adopt omnichannel and multichannel is to sell their

products are plenty. Marketplaces can provide both an omnichannel

products or services via online marketplaces. By

and multichannel outlet to help you get new

taking advantage of existing markets and successful

customers, raise brand awareness and increase

companies, businesses can get a leg up on the

sales. By selling on a marketplace, your business also

competition while saving time and expenses.

benefits from all its included marketing and brand-

For example, if you are an Australian rural small business, you could create an online store on Spend With Us. The marketplace has a ready and

building expenses. People trust the marketplace, so they will automatically also trust you. Selling on a marketplace will also take care of

waiting audience and community of over 365,000

most of the tech and marketing costs and tasks

members looking to purchase products from

involved with selling online—design, hosting,

Australian rural and regional small businesses.

processing of orders, financial transactions,

Another example is if you have a computer

advertising, marketing and promotion—saving

parts business, you could create a profile on

you time and money, and importantly, opening

Newegg, a marketplace platform for IT computer

your business to new markets and audiences.

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Social commerce is another way to utilise

• 73 per cent of shoppers across markets made a

these strategies. Social media platforms such as

purchase in-store after finding or discovering the

Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and TikTok provide

item on social media.

another avenue for omnichannel organisations.

• 66 per cent of Gen Z shoppers use social media

Small businesses can expand their reach into

to research a product before purchasing it.

previously untapped markets through digital

Ecommerce sales are estimated to reach

advertisements on social media platforms and

nearly 24 per cent of total retail sales by 2025.

mobile apps.

If you haven’t already, now is the time for your

Small businesses have a real opportunity to

business to adapt to new consumer needs and

gain with social commerce and those that aren’t

behaviours, embrace online selling and utilise

participating stand to miss out on a significant

strategies that will help your business to thrive in

revenue stream, especially when considering that:

the future. G

Small businesses can expand their reach through digital advertisements on social media platforms and mobile apps.

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Aussie as Melbourne based design business, WilsonPayne, brings unique Australian characters and icons to life with a cool range of gifts that elevate Australia and make a fun design statement in the home.

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“

e’re all about celebrating our Aussie icons, reimagining and giving them new life,”

explains Stuart Wilson, who with fellow designer Chris Payne is looking to put our most favourite icons on the map and high on the must-have list. “Each product is wearable, usable and collectable, and a whole lot of fun,” he adds. Let’s find out more about this fun and collectable Aussie brand.

WilsonPayne founders Stuart Wilson and Chris Payne

When was WilsonPayne launched and what

Can you tell us more about your

inspired the launch?

latest collections?

We launched in 2018. Prior to the launch, as

• Aussie tea towels: After our initial success, we

partners in a design agency, we produced a

have refined our range to include three exciting

limited edition tea towel featuring Australian

new tea towels.

native flora and fauna as a Christmas gift for our clients. The feedback from that gift was so positive, we knew we would have a ready-made captive audience. We’ve always been disappointed that the

• Aussie Snacks Too, featuring more classic snacks like Twisties, Jaffas and Cherry Ripe. • Big Aussie Things, showcasing our unique Aussie Big Things like the Big Banana and the Big Pineapple.

majority of Australian themed gifts aren’t even Golden wattle candle

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• Aussie As, featuring iconic Aussie products like the Esky, the Hills Hoist and the Holden Ute. • Aussie Socks: our best-known product range has tripled since launching and now includes cute new characters such as Echidna, Platypus and Green Tree Frog, to name a few. • Scented candles: to better reflect the gorgeous colours of the Aussie landscape, we have Koala tea towel

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elevated our candles by introducing coloured wax and new distinctive packaging for our

2. Keeping up with orders

From Red Earth range.

3. Dealing with the last two years

Can you name 3 highlights and 3 challenges

Since launching, name one thing you

since launching?

would’ve done differently and why?

HIGHLIGHTS:

We would’ve bought a warehouse to create room

1. Working with local manufacturers and retailers

to expand.

2. Getting Australian Made accreditation

What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned so

3. Getting ongoing orders from some of Australia’s

far and what’s next for WilsonPayne?

largest institutions, eg Art Gallery of NSW,

To trust in our customers’ knowledge and guidance.

Australian Museum, etc.

People are always telling us how our products make them smile and bring back memories.

CHALLENGES: 1. Coming up with new product ideas, only to find them too expensive to produce in Australia Koala socks

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Australians are set to start their shopping earlier this Christmas and spend more money on their purchases.

Consumers are expected to spend close to $64 billion this Christmas.

COMES EARLY

ith inflation at an all-

rising costs and that purchasing decisions during

time high and the rising

the upcoming sales events would be driven

cost of living, it’s no

largely by the discounts and offers available.

surprise Australians are

looking to cut back on luxury and seek out cheaper brands ahead of the bumper holiday season. The NRA’s Consumer Sentiment Report,

However, one in five shoppers plans to outspend

last year when it comes to Christmas shopping. NRA interim CEO, Lindsay Carroll, says the data shows Australian consumers were prepared to

prepared in conjunction with the Retail Doctor

cut back on their day-to-day spending in order to

Group, found 71 per cent of consumers had

splurge on special events such as Christmas.

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“This follows trends we have seen in previous

Christmas

years where interest rates and costs were rising,”

Australian Retailers Association (ARA), Roy Morgan

she says.

and Salesforce.

“People still want to feel special and have those

All retail categories have recorded significant

great experiences. But rather than having regular

year on year sales growth including jewellery (up

dining experiences or spending that little extra

113.8 per cent), apparel (up 95.2 per cent) and

on more expensive groceries or goods, they look

home furnishings (up 51.4 per cent).

for sales and special offers and they save their splurges for special occasions.”

According to Salesforce’s Holiday Insights Hub, 33 per cent of holiday sales will occur in

Aussies still prefer to do their festive shopping

the first three weeks of November, while 84 per

in-store, although online sales continue to grow

cent of sales will take place prior to the week of

in popularity. A quarter of shoppers are prepared

Christmas. Also, 70 per cent of all traffic and 60

to pay more for sustainable products, however,

per cent of all orders will be done on a mobile

millennials and zoomers simply expect brands

device during the holiday season.

to prioritise sustainability and ethics and are less willing to pay. “What this means for retailers is that there are still customers out there willing to spend money on the festive season, but more than ever they are looking for bargains, for great shopping

“Retail sales are running at record levels at the moment and our forecasts show sales will remain strong for the remainder of the year,” says ARA CEO Paul Zahra. Aussies are looking for bargains this festive season.

experiences and for smooth transactions. “The challenge for business owners and their staff is greater than ever to have the right products, the best service and sharp pricing. Those who get these factors right can look forward to a very happy Christmas season.” Indeed, Australians are forecast to spend $63.9 billion in the pre-Christmas sales period (14 November to 24 December), which is up three per cent on last year, according to research by the NOVEMBER 2022 45

“It’s pleasing to see many retailers build strong momentum as they enter their most critical time of year—our holiday sales predictions with Roy

the heavily discussed pressures of rising interest rates and inflation. “There was plenty of concern earlier in the year

Morgan show Australians will spend nearly $64

that the RBA’s decision to increase interest rates

billion in the leadup to Christmas.

at the fastest rate since 1994 would severely

“While consumers are challenged by rising interest

dent retail sales during the closing months of the

rates and inflation, that hasn’t impacted spending

year, especially in the leadup to Christmas. Roy

here just yet. We appear to be experiencing a

Morgan’s forecast pre-Christmas retail sales of

delayed impact from those factors, with a softening

$63.9 billion, an increase of three per cent points

of sales more likely to occur in 2023.

on last year’s record sales, show the strength of

Roy Morgan CEO, Michele Levine, adds that the retail industry has proved resilient in 2022 despite

the Australian consumer is set to power through these challenges.” Christmas can come early for retailers with sales running at record levels.

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Consumers are set to increase their spend online and in-store.

Indeed, Jo Gaines, area vice president retail and

spending momentum as the busy Christmas

consumer goods, Salesforce, says Christmas can

season approaches, but Carroll says the industry is

come early for retailers this year, with consumers

reliant on sufficient labour being available across

set to increase their spend, online and in-store,

the whole supply chain.

across November and especially Cyber Week. “We know retailers are feeling the squeeze,”

“Santa is definitely going to need some more helpers this year. Vacancies across frontline retail as

she says. “To keep costs under control and boost

well as fulfillment and delivery need to be filled to

sales, retailers need to look beyond tailoring

secure the workforce needed to meet the expected

communications to their customers and find ways

demand of cyber sales and Christmas shopping.”

to automate processes, remove friction and make

She adds that some businesses have already

it easier for consumers to purchase from them.” The biggest issue preventing retailers from

commenced recruitment campaigns much earlier than usual this year and that’s because retail,

trading at their full potential is staff shortages, with

like many other industries, has faced a critical

job vacancies increasing and now running at over

labour shortage.

46,000. Businesses are trying to recruit as many

“The earlier businesses are advertising to fill

frontline staff as possible as they look to cover the

these roles, the more hopeful they are to find staff.

increased demand over Christmas, but the reality

This is because unemployment in most states and

is many of those positions will go unfilled.

territories is at an all-time low, so there are fewer

Retail is optimistic consumers will pick up

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All things Christmas as well as some last minute gifts for your shelves this festive season

1. Snowman Bowling, wholesales for $15. House of Marbles, 02 9426 0955, customerservice@jgdistribution.com.au, www.houseofmarbles.com.au 2. Disney Christmas water globes, wholesale for $54.55. Jasnor (Australia), 03 9562 9900, sales@jasnor.com, www.jasnor.com.au, www.facebook.com/JasnorAUS, www.instagram.com/jasnoranz/ 3. Ashdene Spirit of Christmas collection, wholesales from $7.72 to $77.27. The Ladelle Group, 03 9751 6777, customerservice.au@ladelle.com, www.ladellegroup.com, www.facebook.com/ladelleau, www.instagram.com/ladelle 4. Christmas cards, wholesale from $2.18 to $2.73. Lil’s Cards, 0407 457 194, hello@lils.com.au, www.lils.com.au, www.facebook.com/lilswholesalecards, www.instagram.com/lils_cards 5. We Wander Art Series experience gift boxes, wholesale from $15. We Wander, tom@wewander.com.au, www.wewander.com.au, www.instagram.com/wewander_au 48

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1. Christmas Santa sacks, wholesale from $6.16 to $9.46. Annabel Trends, 07 5593 4755, sales@annabeltrends.com, www.annabeltrends.com, www.instagram.com/annabeltrends 2. Glimpse Noir and Blanc candles, wholesale from $37 to $90. Apsley and Company, 03 9349 1800, info@apsleyaustralia.com, www.apsleyaustralia.com, www.instagram.com/apsleyandcompany 3. Happy Santas large counter roll of sustainable wrapping paper with cotton rope & gift tag, prices on request. Finmark, 08 8277 0555, admin@finmark.com.au, www.finmark.com.au, www.instagram.com/finmark_wholesale 4. 1,000 piece jigsaw puzzle wholesales for $22.72. Intrinsic Enterprises, 08 8232 2366, hello@intrinsiconline.com, www.intrinsiconline.com, www.facebook.com/theintrinsicway, www.instagram.com/theintrinsicway 5. Mary Grace Xmas jar candle, wholesales for $12.50. Endless Candles, 0458 000 548, hello@marygrace.com.au, www.marygracewholesale.com.au, www.facebook.com/marygracestore, www.instagram.com/marygraceofficial_ 6. Christmas wildflower and Christmas herbs gift of seeds, wholesale for $4.75. Sow ‘n Sow, 07 5435 2579, info@sownsow.com.au, www.sownsow.com.au, www.facebook.com/sownsow, www.instagram.com/sownsow 50 giftguideonline.com.au

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1 2 3 1. Set of three baubles, wholesale for $9.95. Alperstein Designs, 03 9584 5333, info@alpersteindesigns.com.au, www.alpersteindesigns.com.au, www.facebook.com/AlpersteinDesigns, www.instagram.com/alpersteindesigns 2. Apple Park Romeo organic knit buffalo & Franky organic knit fox, wholesale for $24.95. Artiwood Australia, 02 8294 3030, info@artiwood.com.au, www.artiwood.com.au, www.facebook.com/artiwoodaustralia, www.instagram.com/artiwoodaustralia 3. Christmas décor pieces, prices on request. ColCam Enterprises, 1300 258 805, sales@colcam.com.au, www.colcam.com.au, www.facebook.com/colcamwholesale, www.instagram.com/colcamwholesale

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1. Me to You Christmas collection, wholesales from $6.80 to $45.45. Jasnor (Australia), 03 9562 9900, sales@jasnor.com, www.jasnor.com.au, www.facebook.com/JasnorAUS, www.instagram.com/jasnoranz/ 2. Allen Designs designer pendulum clock, wholesales for $47.95. Rikaro, 03 9587 9554, wsales@rikaro.com.au, www.rikaro.com.au 3. Christmas gift tags, pack of 10 wholesales for $4.50. Sow ‘n Sow, 07 5435 2579, info@sownsow.com.au, www.sownsow.com.au, www.facebook.com/sownsow, www.instagram.com/sownsow 4. Chain and pearl fashion jewellery, wholesales for $9.20. Super Amazing, 03 5422 6835, online@superamazing.com.au, www.superamazing.com.au 5. Friction rotating dinosaur stunt car, retails for $10.95. TNW Australia, 02 9559 1300, sales@tnw.com.au, www.tnw.com.au, www.facebook.com/tnwaustralia, www.instagram.com/tnw_australia 6. Gift hampers, wholesale from $24.95 to $67.80. Urban Rituelle, 02 9531 1244, info@urbanrituelle.com.au, www.urbanrituelle.com.au, www.facebook.com/urbanrituelle, www.instagram.com/urbanrituelle 52

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3 1 1. Once Kids Play Hard Heroes, wholesale for $19.50. Artiwood Australia, 02 8294 3030, info@artiwood.com.au, www.artiwood.com.au, www.facebook.com/artiwoodaustralia, www.instagram.com/artiwoodaustralia 2. Fa La La La sparkling flute tumbler, wholesales for $9.46. Annabel Trends, 07 5593 4755, sales@annabeltrends.com, www.annabeltrends.com, www.instagram.com/annabeltrends 3. Xmas Dogs tea towel & apron, wholesale for $4.80 and $9.80 respectively. Allgifts Australia, 03 9746 1500, sales@allgifts.com.au, www.allgifts.com.au, www.facebook.com/allgiftsaustralia, www.instagram.com/allgiftsaustralia

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1. Christmas Dachshunds 2022, wholesale from $3.60 to $9.95. Candle Bark Creations, 02 9516 0926, hello@candlebark.com.au, www.candlebark.com.au, www.facebook.com/candlebarkcreations, www.instagram.com/candlebarkcreations 2. Ken Hom non-stick 4pc carbon steel wok set, wholesales for $67. DKSH Australia, 02 9425 5000, sales.consumergoods@dksh.com, cg.dksh.com.au 3. Christmas Gifts Eminence candle, prices on request. ColCam Enterprises, 1300 258 805, sales@colcam.com.au, www.colcam.com.au, www.facebook.com/colcamwholesale, www.instagram.com/colcamwholesale/ 4. Christmas Snap Card Game, wholesales for $2.10. House of Marbles, 02 9426 0955, customerservice@jgdistribution.com.au, www.houseofmarbles.com.au 5. Christmas magnetic shopping lists wrapped with raffia, gift tags and sparkle pens, prices on request. Finmark, 08 8277 0555, admin@finmark.com.au, www.finmark.com.au, www.instagram.com/finmark_wholesale 6. Harry Potter Santa Sack Hogwarts Express, wholesales for $22.70. Jasnor (Australia), 03 9562 9900, sales@jasnor.com, www.jasnor.com.au, www.facebook.com/JasnorAUS, www.instagram.com/jasnoranz 54

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2 1 1. Xmas Wreath tea towel & apron, wholesale for $4.80 and $9.80 respectively. Allgifts Australia, 03 9746 1500, sales@allgifts.com.au, www.allgifts.com.au, www.facebook.com/allgiftsaustralia, www.instagram.com/allgiftsaustralia 2. Scented Space Celebrate soy candles in Champagne gold mercury glass up to 4kg, wholesale from $29 to $170. Apsley and Company, 03 9349 1800, info@apsleyaustralia.com, www.apsleyaustralia.com, www.instagram.com/scentedspace 3. Once Kids Eco-Bricks Bamboo, wholesale from $19.95 (24 pieces) to $99.50 (250 pieces). Artiwood Australia, 02 8294 3030, info@artiwood.com.au, www.artiwood.com.au, www.facebook.com/artiwoodaustralia, www.instagram.com/artiwoodaustralia

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4 5 1. Australian native candles, wholesale for $14.75 each. Bramble Bay Co, 07 3492 0951, www.bramblebayco.com, www.facebook.com/bramblebaycandleco, www.instagram.com/bramblebayco 2. DLUX Baby collection, wholesales from $15.50 to $36.50. Complice, 03 9830 6811, info@d-lux.com.au, www.d-lux.com.au, www.facebook.com/dluxonline, www.instagram.com/dluxonline 3. New York Pear pure natural soy candle, wholesales for $22.75. Lisa & Alex, 0450 434 192, lisaandalex@outlook.com.au, www.lisaandalex.com.au, www.facebook.com/lisaandalexmelb, www.instagram.com/lisaandalexmelb 4. Glitter slap band bangle, retails for $3.50. TNW Australia, 02 9559 1300, sales@tnw.com.au, www.tnw.com.au, www.facebook.com/tnwaustralia, www.instagram.com/tnw_australia 5. Christmas Happy Families Card Game, wholesales for $2.10. House of Marbles, 02 9426 0955, customerservice@jgdistribution.com.au, www.houseofmarbles.com.au 6. Disney Classic Collectible Mickey & Minnie Christmas stocking & sack, wholesale for $15.90 and $22.70. Jasnor (Australia), 03 9562 9900, sales@jasnor.com, www.jasnor.com.au, www.facebook.com/JasnorAUS, www.instagram.com/jasnoranz/ 56

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1. SunArt Chocolate Frog, Hedwig Full Moon & Platform 9 ¾ mugs, wholesale for $22.70 each. J Style, 02 4225 8811, info@jstyle.com.au, www.jstyle.com.au, www.facebook.com/jstyle.com.au, www.instagram.com/jstyle_au/ 2. Sculptural metal earrings, wholesale for $15.60. Super Amazing, 03 5422 6835, online@superamazing.com.au, www.superamazing.com.au 3. Wellness gift sets, wholesale from $24.95 to $68.20. 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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Ambiente Giving

After a three-year hiatus, Ambiente is back bigger and better than before as it joins Christmasworld and Creativeworld for the International Consumer Goods fair in Frankfurt next February.

ith major challenges

that specifically move manufacturers and retailers

such as supply chain

forward.”

issues, shipping and the rising cost of living,

it was important for Messe Frankfurt to open up new perspectives and tap into new opportunities

In addition, the physical trade fair experience will be complemented by smart digital services, not only during the events, but also after. “This means we are increasingly becoming a

to deliver a fair that would meet new market

year-round business enabler, with a wide range of

expectations.

digital services that we offer 24/7,” says Philipp

“We have understood that we need to radically rethink and change our trade fair formats,” says Julia Uherek, vice president Consumer Goods Fairs. “That’s why we are creating a new physical trade fair experience with three leading trade fairs at one time, covering all the key meta-topics and trends 58

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Ferger, vice president Consumer Goods Fairs. From 3 to 7 February, Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld will be held at Messe Frankfurt. The new format will host more than 4,700 exhibitors from 80 countries. “The demand and the great confidence of the

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market are overwhelming. For each leading fair, the top international brands as well as interesting newcomers are here. This means we show a unique range of quality and diversity. The whole world is once again at home in Frankfurt,” says Ferger, underlining the international significance of the events.

Christmasworld

More and more people are becoming increasingly mindful and critical when shopping, are usually well informed and ask about the origin, manufacturing

Decorative handicrafts at Creativeworld

conditions as well as materials and background of the products on offer. A growing number of suppliers are adapting to this as are the Frankfurt consumer goods fairs with a continuing focus on the topic of sustainability. This includes Ambiente’s tried and tested Special Interest Ethical Style, which will also be featured at Christmasworld and Creativeworld in 2023.

Interior decoration at Ambiente

“Each of our consumer goods fairs has its own aspects and focal points when it comes to sustainability. The Special Interest Ethical Style helps visitors to grasp this range in a more structured way and in all its diversity. Where else, if not at trade fairs, can so many companies present their sustainable products and solutions to such an international audience at the

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same time,” says Uherek. Besides its regular Dining, Living and Giving segments, Ambiente will also introduce a new feature called Working. This new area with the Future of Work special presentation offers furnishing design and modern solutions for offices and workrooms, co-working spaces and (mobile) working from home. As the Covid pandemic has changed the way we work, the Future of Work Academy at the new Working area of Ambiente focuses on how we will work tomorrow: from home, in co-working spaces or in the office? What

Interior design (Ambiente)

furniture will we have and what products will we use? Christmasworld is the destination for seasonal decorations and festive

Interior decoration (Ambiente)

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Handicrafts (hobby) at Creativeworld

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Dining (Ambiente)

With travel to China still not on the cards for

who will be presenting exciting, sustainable

most people, the global sourcing section at the

projects from all over the world. And you can

Consumer Goods fair will surely be a popular

travel to us and order,” emphasises Ferger.

area for trade buyers of large volumes looking for

In addition to the Ambiente, Christmasworld and

globally unique ranges of products, from industrial

Creativeworld trends, which are developed by the

to handcrafted goods.

bora.herke.palmisano trend bureau and present

Covering a total of six hall levels, joint stands and individual exhibitors from Asia, South America, Africa and Eastern Europe will present their new

the most important trends and innovations, visitors can expect further highlights. The metathemes of the consumer goods

products. This means that, for the first time, the

sector, first and foremost sustainability, but also

global sourcing offer of Ambiente Dining, Living,

lifestyle and design, new work, future retail

Giving and Working and Christmasworld will be

and digital expansion of trade are all part of the

combined together.

complementary program, offering a wide range of

“We are thus creating the biggest sourcing

opportunities for inspiration.

platform outside China in Frankfurt am Main with

Five ‘academies’ with top speakers will share

prominent participants such as the World Trade

their views on challenges of the future including

Fair Organisation (WFTO) and the Centre for the

the Conzoom Solutions Academy as well as

Promotion of Imports from Developing Countries,

the Future of Work Academy, the HoReCa

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sector as the DIY boom continues worldwide.

Academy, the Creative Academy and the

Smart Digital Extensions mean that visitors can

Remanexpo Academy. New are the Ethical Style Spots, which extend

be there live as well as network online before,

across the entire grounds and focus on particularly

during and after the event and experience the

sustainable solutions from the consumer goods

exhibitor highlights.

sector. In addition, the curated Special Interest

Exhibitors use the matchmaking platform to

Ethical Style specifically brings together supply

present their products and network directly with

and demand on the metatheme of sustainability

visitors in video calls or live streams. The Digital

across all three fairs.

Extensions are already available before the start

In the Future of Work area of Ambiente, trade

of the fair to create your own company or buyer

visitors will experience what the world of work will

profile, go on a contact search and arrange

look like in the future and which products will take

appointments. At the same time, the platform

centre stage. This is also where the Future of Work

remains accessible for some time after the event.

Academy is located, with lectures on all aspects of

This enables optimal post-fair business and offers

New Work.

the opportunity to make important business

At Decoration Unlimited at Christmasworld, the focus is on the wow effect. This time the motto

connections afterwards. The new platform nmedia.hub (formerly

is Down to Earth. The presentation shows how

Nextrade) for the digital order business further

seasonal decoration can enhance the experience

optimises the ordering options. More than

at the point of sale.

400 brands enable dealers to order digitally via

At Creativeworld, the Creative Impulse Award

nmedia.hub and to obtain up-to-date product and

will once again be presented in five categories to

image data for dealer online shops and around

honour products from the hobby and handicrafts

20,000 dealers are already benefiting from this.

Dining trends (Ambiente)

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Ambiente (Giving)

Ethical Style at Ambiente

Conzoom Solutions, the information platform

“In the future, we will further expand four

for the retail trade, picks up on the trade fair

specific fields of work for our customers—smart

topics in a targeted manner and delves into them

connect, smart touchpoints, smart data and smart

throughout the year with interviews, videos or

reach—which will manifest themselves in solutions

podcasts. There are also online events during the

for exhibitors and visitors. With these smart

year with top speakers from the industry to keep

complementary online offers to our physical trade

exhibitors and visitors informed before, during

fairs, we want to be the best partner for business

and after the fair and throughout the year.

encounters for our customers,” Ferger concludes. G

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PANTRY Jamie Butler went from running a kitchen and homewares business in a retroinspired truck to owning a much-loved store that has community firmly in its heart. By Michelle Hespe bootcamp further expanded the business, filling a

niche gap in the healthy preparation and service of food for gym goers and the health-conscious. In 2015, Butler took the leap and opened a

bricks and mortar store in an old butcher’s shop

buyer. Then in 2013 she followed through on her

old wooden floorboards and even a track on the

dream of creating her own business and launched

ceiling where the butchers once used to hang and

a mobile homewares store in a retro-inspired

transport meat across the room.

amie Butler has always been a lover of

that she lovingly restored. Ensuring that the

beautiful and useful pieces for the home and

building’s former character was not lost, she

kitchen and built up a career as a homewares

retained the typical, white-tiled butchery walls, the

truck, fully stocked with kitchen tools, gadgets

With a muted colour palette of gentle creams,

and cookware. The truck is emblazoned with a

bright whites, pale blues, greens and pinks, The

bold retro illustration of a woman in a full skirt and

Butler’s Pantry store has a warm feel, adding to

apron, whisk and cake stand in hand, like the ones

the welcoming, homely atmosphere that Butler’s

featured in a House Beautiful magazine in the

customers are drawn to. The space has become

1950s or 60s.

a buzzing community hub and with free WiFi

Soon her truck was a regular sight at the local

and coffee for guests to enjoy at their leisure, it’s

farmers markets in her hometown of Escalon,

not just a store but a much-loved place to relax

California. A collaboration with a local gym and

while surrounded by beautiful products artfully

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and meticulously curated. The atmosphere and collaborative nature of the company also means that influencers flock to the store and continue to spread word of The Butler’s Pantry. Three separate rooms, including a large kitchen and dining area at the back of the store, are used for events such as cooking lessons and wine and food pairing. There is no end to Butler’s innovation and the dream has continued to grow with two new stores and soon the expansion of the current store to 1,700 square metres to allow for more products to be displayed in separate sections. In the coming months Butler is opening a restaurant a few doors down from The Butler’s

The Butler’s Pantry is a gia Award 2021-22 winner.

Pantry. This will give her regular customers—many

For more information about the gia retail program,

of them from out of town who have travelled far—a

the co-sponsors or participating in gia, contact

special space where they can relax, dine and of

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course, see, feel and taste products from The

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The latest tools & gadgets for indoor and outdoor entertaining

4 1. Kitchen & dining range, prices on request. ColCam Enterprises, 1300 258 805, sales@colcam.com.au, www.colcam.com.au, www.facebook.com/colcamwholesale, www.instagram.com/colcamwholesale/ 2. Euroline Grande BBQ 3pc set, wholesales for $30. DKSH Australia, 02 9425 5000, sales.consumergoods@dksh.com, cg.dksh.com.au 3. Indigo placemats & coasters, wholesale from $6.50. Kelly Lane, 07 5534 6844, enquiries@kellylaneart.com, www.kellylane.com.au, www.facebook.com/kellylanedecor, www.facebook.com/kellylanedecor 4. eb&ive Marra collection, wholesales from $9 to $54.50. The Kindred Co, 02 9667 1991, sales@thekindredco.com.au, www.thekindredco.com.au, www.facebook.com/thekindredcolifestylebrands, www.instagram.com/the_kindred_co 5. Eco Recycled Sorrento collection, wholesales from $13.60 to $40.90. The Ladelle Group, 03 9751 6777, customerservice.au@ladelle.com, www.ladellegroup.com, www.facebook.com/ladelleau, www.instagram.com/ladelle 66

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1. Enamel mugs, wholesale for $11.35. Alperstein Designs, 03 9584 5333, info@alpersteindesigns.com.au, www.alpersteindesigns.com.au, www.facebook.com/AlpersteinDesigns, www.instagram.com/alpersteindesigns 2. Splayd Black Label rose gold 6pc set, wholesales for $27. DKSH Australia, 02 9425 5000, sales.consumergoods@dksh.com, cg.dksh.com.au 3. Provencial tea towel, wholesales for $18. French Consul, 0402 120 737, karen@frenchconsul.co, www.frenchconsul.co, www.facebook.com/frenchconsul 4. Kobana bowls, wholesale from $5.40 to $9.90. J Style, 02 4225 8811, info@jstyle.com.au, www.jstyle.com.au, www.facebook.com/jstyle.com.au, www.instagram.com/jstyle_au/

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Aussie LIVING

CELEBRATING

In 2015, Granite Lane founders Bianca and Marcus Jowett discovered a gap in the Perth retail market while renovating their suburban home. Now they own one of Australia’s most reputable interior styling and furniture hubs.

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hen Bianca and Marcus

From developing their own furniture and

first started Granite Lane

homewares collection, collaborating with local

they not only wanted to

designers to sourcing modern art and importing

develop and curate their

global brands, the design duo is changing the

own furniture and homewares collection, but to source locally while doing it.

game for Perth design lovers. “At the time, it was a huge risk. We left the

Located in the northern suburbs of Perth, Granite

comfort of full-time jobs and incomes, but we

Lane’s mission is simple—fill Australian spaces

believed in Granite Lane and were so passionate

with unique, sustainable and modern pieces

about making modern pieces available to the

that express each client’s personality, creativity

Perth market. It’s certainly a risk that has paid off,”

and curiosity.

says Marcus.

“Back in 2015, we struggled to source modern

Over the last 24 months the duo has started

design-led pieces for our home,” explains Bianca.

designing their own range of products, building

“A lot of the furniture we loved was over in

a huge collection of modern bathroom and floor

Melbourne or Sydney. Not only did we want

mirrors, rugs, locally made sofas and homewares

to look and feel the product itself, but we also

exclusive to Granite Lane.

wanted to support local retailers.”

The pandemic has fundamentally changed the

The design duo took the plunge and decided

way people live, buy and think. Consumers across

to create their own collection of pieces and offer

Australia are looking at products and brands

a holistic approach to retail with their showroom.

through a new lens.

Founders Bianca and Marcus Jowett

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Rueben swivel armchair

Wildflower by Adele Naidoo

interior

Classique natural round dining table

Natural dining table

With an ability to custom design and source within Australia and predominantly Perth for their entire sofa, armchair, ottoman and bed frame

excess stock, causing inventory-to-sales ratios to surge before companies liquidated their products. But, as the economy recovered and demand

collections, Granite Lane didn’t even blink when

increased, many companies have not yet been able

the pandemic heavily impacted supply chains.

to bring inventories fully back to pre-pandemic

Economy-wide and retail sector inventory-to-sales ratios hit record lows in March last year. When the pandemic hit, furniture suppliers were stuck with

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levels, causing inventory-to-sales ratios to fall. “We’ve never really seen anything like what’s happening now,” says Marcus.

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“Consumers are buying furniture in record

backlog. Furniture prices have been rising too.

numbers, but the delivery delays of new sofas,

Marcus says he’s always struggled with the

chairs, dining room tables are staggering.”

comparison between a better-quality product

The latest twist for furniture suppliers has seen factory closures in Vietnam due to Covid-19,

made locally to that of something mass-produced. “It’s evident that once you weigh up the cost

meaning that furniture stores have seen lead times

of the sofa, the cost to the environment, the

of up to 10 to 12 months when ordering products

cost of the client’s time and the cost of quality all

from overseas.

outweigh the monetary value.

“Customers don’t want to be waiting nearly a

“That and if you weigh up the money you’ll

year to receive their products and we don’t want

spend on one quality produced sofa that will last

them to either. We want to deliver their products

you the next 10 years, it will last a whole lot longer

and bring their design vision to life as quickly as

than something sourced from overseas. We also

possible,” adds Bianca.

offer a 10-year warranty on all of our sofa frames.”

While they came up with the idea to source

Now with the delays and prices going up faster

locally before the pandemic, with the industry

than ever before, it’s evident sourcing locally is

projecting delays for customers until sometime

here to stay for the future of Australian design.

in 2023, it’s increasingly evident they made the

“We’re very lucky we set the business up to

right decision.

source locally and domestically for most of our

“We love that we can collaborate with our customers on the design of their sofa to match

products from the get-go,” says Marcus. “To source internationally you need to ship

their space perfectly. Because we source locally,

goods overseas and everybody’s fighting for

we can customise the sofa, ottoman, armchair and

space on the containers, so they’re bidding them

even bed instead of being stuck with a design that

up,” he explains.

is pumped out of a factory. This means the colour,

Simply put, sourcing locally does require more.

fabric and even the detail down to the leg on our

But for Granite Lane, doing it this way not only

sofas can be customised.”

aligns with their eco-friendly values but means

Sourcing locally has had a reputation for being

more control and customisation of each piece,

more expensive in the past, but with delays starting

reduced lead times of eight to 10 weeks and now

halfway around the world, it’s causing more than a

seemingly, a better cost price for customers.

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Aria armchair

Sara occasional chair

So, what’s next for Granite Lane? “We now

Cabo chair

In their latest collection of Studio Mirrors, the

have a team of interior stylists, so we are not only

team designed their mirrors with bathrooms in

focusing on building our product range but also

mind (which means no MDF). The range includes

the consulting side of things,” Bianca says.

arch, oval and round in a range of finishes including

“We believe the best way to inspire our clients

a new oak collection they launched late last year.

is to create a design community of products and

In their own words, Granite Lane “celebrates

experiences. Our clients can collaborate with us

Australian living, carefully considered and

and build a home that inspires them daily.”

sustainable pieces and fine craftsmanship”. G

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4 3 1. Say What thermal wine tumbler, wholesales for $13.65. Jasnor (Australia), 03 9562 9900, sales@jasnor.com, www.jasnor.com.au, www.facebook.com/JasnorAUS, www.instagram.com/jasnoranz 2. Summer Days Ocean candle & diffuser, wholesale for $14.95 and $15.85 respectively. Bramble Bay Co, 07 3492 0951, www.bramblebayco.com, www.facebook.com/bramblebaycandleco, www.instagram.com/bramblebayco 3. Summer holiday range, wholesales from $11.80 to $20.50. Urban Rituelle, 02 9531 1244, info@urbanrituelle.com.au, www.urbanrituelle.com.au, www.facebook.com/urbanrituelle, www.instagram.com/urbanrituelle 4. eb&ive Love & Blooms candle collection, wholesales for $13.50. The Kindred Co, 02 9667 1991, sales@thekindredco.com.au, www.thekindredco.com.au, www.facebook.com/thekindredcolifestylebrands, www.instagram.com/the_kindred_co 5. Cool Stuff eco-friendly butterfly & dinosaur lunch bag cooler, retails for $9.95. TNW Australia, 02 9559 1300, sales@tnw.com.au, www.tnw.com.au, www.facebook.com/tnwaustralia, www.instagram.com/tnw_australia 76

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4 1. Tempa Estelle wine, stemless & champagne glasses, wholesale from $18.20 to $20.70. The Ladelle Group, 03 9751 6777, customerservice.au@ladelle.com, www.ladellegroup.com, www.facebook.com/ladelleau, www.instagram.com/ladelle 2. Fold up umbrellas, wholesale for $18.18. Alperstein Designs, 03 9584 5333, info@alpersteindesigns.com.au, www.alpersteindesigns.com.au, www.facebook.com/AlpersteinDesigns, www.instagram.com/alpersteindesigns 3. Ashdene Citrus Blooms collection, wholesales from $7.72 to $68.18. The Ladelle Group, 03 9751 6777, customerservice.au@ladelle.com, www.ladellegroup.com, www.facebook.com/ladelleau, www.instagram.com/ladelle 4. Frangipani pure natural soy candle, wholesales for $22.75. Lisa & Alex, 0450 434 192, lisaandalex@outlook.com.au, www.lisaandalex.com.au, www.facebook.com/lisaandalexmelb, www.instagram.com/lisaandalexmelb 5. Hero beach bag, wholesales for $25.89. Minnow Designs, 0430 148 848, hello@minnowdesigns.com.au, www.minnowdesigns.com.au, www.facebook.com/minnowdesignsAU, www.instagram.com/minnowdesigns NOVEMBER 2022 77

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1. Alfresco homewares collection, prices on request. ColCam Enterprises, 1300 258 805, sales@colcam.com.au, www.colcam.com.au, www.facebook.com/colcamwholesale, www.instagram.com/colcamwholesale/ 2. eb&ive Casa Blanca collection, wholesales from $15.75 to $36.25. The Kindred Co, 02 9667 1991, sales@thekindredco.com.au, www.thekindredco.com.au, www.facebook.com/ thekindredcolifestylebrands, www.instagram.com/the_kindred_co 3. Coastal collection, prices on request. DARLIN, 07 3205 7007, sales@darlin.com.au, www.darlin.com.au, www.facebook.com/DarlinAustralia, www.instagram.com/darlinaustralia

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1. HEADU Collage Creations Montessori, wholesales for $14.25. Artiwood Australia, 02 8294 3030, info@artiwood.com.au, www.artiwood.com.au, www.facebook.com/artiwoodaustralia, www.instagram.com/artiwoodaustralia 2. Hello There 2022 cards, wholesale for $3.20. Candle Bark Creations, 02 9516 0926, hello@candlebark.com.au, www.candlebark.com.au, www.facebook.com/candlebarkcreations, www.instagram.com/candlebarkcreations 3. PackIt freezable Hampton & Zuma bags, wholesale for $22.50. DKSH Australia, 02 9425 5000, sales.consumergoods@dksh.com, cg.dksh.com.au 4. DLUX Accessories Nikita, Miami linen and Rachel cotton scarves, wholesale from $25 to $38.50. Complice, 03 9830 6811, info@d-lux.com.au, www.d-lux.com.au, www.facebook.com/dluxonline, www.instagram.com/dluxonline 5. Tropical large counter roll of sustainable wrapping paper with yellow rope & paper band, prices on request. Finmark, 08 8277 0555, admin@finmark.com.au, www.finmark.com.au, www.instagram.com/finmark_wholesale 6. Coasters range, set of four wholesales for $15.91. Glass on the Grass, 0421 068 430, lee@glassonthegrass.com, www.glassonthegrass.com, www.facebook.com/glassonthegrass, www.instagram.com/glassonthegrass 80 giftguideonline.com.au

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1. Matte Spot On Pink & Matte Pink Basket large counter rolls of wrapping paper with jute twine & gift tag, prices on request. Finmark, 08 8277 0555, admin@finmark.com.au, www.finmark.com.au, www.instagram.com/finmark_wholesale 2. Pots collection, wholesales from $15 to $150. Floral Interiors, 03 9872 3400, sales@floralinteriors.com.au, www.floralinteriors.com.au, www.facebook.com/shop.floral.interiors, www.instagram.com/floral.interiors 3. Le Marche Tote, prices on request. French Consul, 0402 120 737, karen@frenchconsul.co, www.frenchconsul.co, www.facebook.com/frenchconsul 4. NF Living outdoor cushions, wholesale from $16.50 to $22.50. Nicholas Agency, 02 95792200, sales@nf.net.au, www.nf.net.au, www.facebook.com/NF.Living.AU, www.instagram.com/nf_living 5. Gumnut flower press, wholesales for $46.50. Sow ‘n Sow, 07 5435 2579, info@sownsow.com.au, www.sownsow.com.au, www.facebook.com/sownsow, www.instagram.com/sownsow 6. eb&ive Acacia square cushion, wholesales for $18. The Kindred Co, 02 9667 1991, sales@thekindredco.com.au, www.thekindredco.com.au, www.facebook.com/thekindredcolifestylebrands, www.instagram.com/the_kindred_co 84 giftguideonline.com.au

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1. DLUX Accessories Tansy Stripe scarf, wholesales for $29.50. Complice, 03 9830 6811, info@d-lux.com.au, www.d-lux.com.au, www.facebook.com/dluxonline, www.instagram.com/dluxonline 2. Violet Acetate hair accessories, wholesale from $7.95 to $12.40. Super Amazing, 03 5422 6835, online@superamazing.com.au, www.superamazing.com.au 3. All That 2022 cards, wholesale for $3.20. Candle Bark Creations, 02 9516 0926, hello@candlebark.com.au, www.candlebark.com.au, www.facebook.com/candlebarkcreations, www.instagram.com/candlebarkcreations 4. Mary Grace Any of the Sentiments Collection diffuser & linen and room mist, wholesale for $12.50 each. Endless Candles, 0458 000 548, hello@marygrace.com.au, www.marygracewholesale.com.au, www.facebook.com/marygracestore, www.instagram.com/marygraceofficial_ 5. New Yorker & Niaski magnets, wholesale for $4.50 and $3.15. Vevoke, 02 9882 2278, info@vevoke.com, www.vevoke.com, www.facebook.com/vevoke, www.instagram.com/vevoke 6. Natural insect repellent, wholesales from $8.10 to $11.95. Lemon Myrtle Fragrances Australia, 02 9686 3158, info@lemonmyrtlefragrances.com.au, www.lemonmyrtlefragrances.com.au, www.facebook.com/lemonmyrtlefragrancesau, www.instagram.com/lemonmyrtlefragrances NOVEMBER 2022 85

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4 1. Mary Grace Any of the Sentiments Collection jar candle, wholesales for $20. Endless Candles, 0458 000 548, hello@marygrace.com.au, www.marygracewholesale.com.au, www.facebook.com/marygracestore, www.instagram.com/marygraceofficial_ 2. Australia Australia cotton picnic rugs, wholesale for $39. Allgifts Australia, 03 9746 1500, sales@allgifts.com.au, www.allgifts.com.au, www.facebook.com/allgiftsaustralia, www.instagram.com/allgiftsaustralia 3. Yellow Stripe summer range, wholesales from $10.84 to $108.35. Annabel Trends, 07 5593 4755, sales@annabeltrends.com, www.annabeltrends.com, www.instagram.com/annabeltrends 4. Urban Greens glass watering can, wholesales for $18. Steadysticks, 0400 722 443, info@steadysticks.com, www.urbangreens.com.au, www.facebook.com/UrbanGreensCo, www.instagram.com/urbangreensco 5. Triangular wire cloche, wholesales from $16.75 to $32 per set. Alfresco Gardenware, 03 9118 4333, service@alfrescogardenware.com.au, www.alfrescogardenware.com, www.facebook.com/alfrescogardenware, www.instagram.com/alfrescogardenware 6. Oggi beer & beverage tower/dispenser, wholesales for $90. DKSH Australia, 02 9425 5000, sales.consumergoods@dksh.com, cg.dksh.com.au 86 giftguideonline.com.au

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4 5 1. Kokeshi Doll teaspoons, wholesale for $4.40. J Style, 02 4225 8811, info@jstyle.com.au, www.jstyle.com.au, www.facebook.com/jstyle.com.au, www.instagram.com/jstyle_au/ 2. eb&ive Allure collection, wholesales from $11.25 to $36.25. The Kindred Co, 02 9667 1991, sales@thekindredco.com.au, www.thekindredco.com.au, www.facebook.com/thekindredcolifestylebrands, www.instagram.com/the_kindred_co 3. PainGo spray, retails from $29.95. Australia’s Own, 1300 888 012, info@australiasown.com.au, www.australiasown.com.au 4. Vitis Vinifera range, retails from $64 to $103, Enbacci, 03 9041 8597, customerservice@enbacci.com, www.enbacci.com, www.facebook.com/enbacci, www.instagram.com/enbacci 5. Squeeze and stretch Corgi, retails for $9.95. TNW Australia, 02 9559 1300, sales@tnw.com.au, www.tnw.com.au, www.facebook.com/tnwaustralia, www.instagram.com/tnw_australia 6. AHA deodorant, retails for $25. FRANK + BARE, frankandbare.sales@gmail.com, www.frankandbare.com.au, www.facebook.com/ahadeodorant, www.instagram.com/frankandbare_ BACK TO CONTENTS

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