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Texcoco
EARTH DOWN TO
Today’s brands want to be be connected with people and community through their ethical and sustainable processes and products.
A
ccording to a Global
“I wanted to send a message that we can enjoy
Sustainability Study (2021),
beautiful goods without harming the environment,”
one third of consumers are
founder Monique Montfroy explains.
willing to pay a premium for
“It is important to me to make conscious choices
sustainable products and companies should
and be aware of my environmental footprint, while
prepare for sustainability to become the
still being practical and looking elegant.”
expectation and not the exception in the future. Texcoco Collective aims to be the voice of sustainable thinking and to share unique, highquality designs with the ethos of nurturing the earth. 6
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She says now more than ever as a global society we are aware of our impact on the environment and the power that our purchasing decisions have. “Eco-friendly and sustainable products are becoming more important because we have to
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make a change in what we consume. We will not stop consuming things, but we can start to make more informed choices about what we do consume. “As businesses we are the ones that bring products to the people, so we are on the front line
Texcoco women’s wallet
of deciding to make products that are better for the environment and cause the least amount of harm to nature, animals and humans.” Texcoco offers a range of high quality, handmade vegan leather handbags, crafted from cactus leather by Mexican artisans. After researching how traditional leathers were produced, Monique Montfroy was shocked to discover the enormous waste involved. Texcoco bagpack La-luna bag from Texcoco.
From the water wastage to the impact it has on our planet, the effect on human lives and animal cruelty, she knew there had to be a better solution. “[Sustainability] has got to be the way forward. I don’t see any positive future by continuing with this outdated method of manufacturing goods. As sustainability becomes a more urgent concern on an individual level, brands need to ramp up their efforts to reflect customer values. “Consumers want to know where materials come from, how products are made and whether the people involved are treated fairly. We know better now and we can see and test the impact MARCH 2022 7
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Texcoco bag
of making more sustainable choices can do for
“When I finalised the samples and received them
businesses. Putting sustainable practices at the
here in Australia was a pivotal moment. Having the
forefront of operations can renew a brand’s image,
finished, physical product in my hands, being able
change the way people view products and create
to touch and feel the bags cemented that this was
a collective change.”
what I was meant to be doing.”
Montfroy admits that starting a sustainable
Montfroy is currently working towards
fashion brand during a pandemic is not for the
creating a new range of not only handbags but
faint-hearted and so far it has been an incredible
camera straps, fashion and accessories made
and crazy journey.
in Guatemala through a strategic alliance with
Coming from a creative background she had
grassroots NGO I Am Hope Guatemala, which
little business experience and the challenge
provides women with support and employment,
was to learn every process of starting a small
which in turn supports the local economy and
business from admin, to web design, building
expansion of cultural practices and traditions.
a strong network and finding investment
“Texcoco will continue to use innovative
opportunities, to marketing and sales. These
materials such as cactus leather, that cause
are challenges as much as they are highlights,
no animal suffering and the least harm to the
having learned everything along the way and
environment. I want to create a fashion statement
producing everything with this outcome is a great
where cultures blend, celebrate and support each
achievement, she says.
other and the earth.
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“We will be adding new colours to the first collection. You can also expect a new range to be released this year and make vegan leather more accessible for everyone to choose from by being stocked in like-minded boutique stores that have the same values as Texcoco of shaking up the fashion industry and moving toward a more ecoconscious society,” Montfroy adds. For Jessica Clark, launching Earth Worthy was Earth Worthy founder, Jessica Clark.
“As a photographer I view much of the world through the lens of my camera and that has shaped
as much about the environment as it was about the community. The social enterprise employs people in Bangladesh to handmake bags that are sustainable, ethical and eco-friendly.
the way I see and investigate my surroundings.
“I used to live and work in Bangladesh in an
Having spent a lot of time in Mexico and central
environmental advocacy, back in 2015, and saw
America, I take a lot of inspiration from the colours,
these amazing sustainable materials, especially jute,
textures and shapes of these culturally rich nations.”
which grows in Bangladesh prolifically,” she says.
When designing and selecting the first range of
”It harvests in 12 weeks and leaves a soil richer and
handbags for Texcoco Collective she wanted to
more nutrients than before it started growing.
emulate the feelings experienced when travelling through the landscapes of Central America. The bags had to be practical and functional yet beautiful and stylish, reflecting the beautiful yet rugged environment. “I chose the green not only to reflect that of a cactus but also as a quiet statement of activism, to launch a sustainable brand with this ethos of nurturing for the earth and celebrating nature. 10 giftguideonline.com.au
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survivors. We have a small production house which offers a safe place to make bags.” Clark adds that if it is good for people and the planet and if it is giving back that’s what Earth Worthy is all about. “We are a social enterprise and our profits go back into employing people in Bangladesh. We want to create an alternative way of doing things Bags from Earth Worthy.
that values the maker and also the planet. Work “Producing jute provides a lot of income at different points of the supply chain from cultivation all the way to the final product. “Having worked for the advocacy and having
with natural fibres so they can compost and go back to the earth. “We are in the process of setting up a foundation to formalise the training process as
those contacts in Bangladesh, I really wanted to
well. Bangladesh is one of the largest producers
do something when I came back to Australia.”
of garments, we produce bags which are
However, Clark came back pregnant with twins
simpler to make. Everything is handmade
so she had to put those plans on the backburner
including the labels, again it’s all about creating
for a little while.
job opportunities.”
When in 2018 the plastic bag ban was
While Bangladesh is close to her heart, she
introduced she knew the time was right to do
realises there are many growth opportunities in
something really good.
other markets and one of them is to become a
“I went back to Bangladesh in 2019 before Covid hit and was able to connect with an
marketplace for artisans around the world. “When you purchase from Earth Worthy you
organisation which offers employment to survivors
know its ethical and sustainable, which will allow us
from a garment factory collapse (2013). Going
to expand and work with artisans in other parts of
back to a factory environment was not an option
the world. We don’t chase trends; our products are
for these workers so we were able to work with
multi-use and durable and we want to make sure
the organisation and offer employment to those
we have long-term relationships with our makers.”
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Guzzini, a desire to sustainably build a MORE BEAUTIFUL WORLD! In order to encourage a more natural and circular economy, Guzzini has developed ‘Circle’; a system which gives a new lease of life to recycled material by creating eco-sustainable home and lifestyle products from postconsumption second-hand materials. The Circle system integrates sustainability, and a circular approach to the traditional characteristics of durability and recyclability; traits which have always featured in Guzzini collections. Guzzini views the issue of sustainability as being key to understanding, interpreting and responding to social and environmental change and to lifestyles. This ongoing challenge pushes the company towards constant research and innovative use of raw materials and towards the creation of new product lines. Building partnerships with sustainable organisations in recycling, design, print, production, transport and distribution, Guzzini has developed an entire integrated system in which they can make products which will help to bring a new, environmentally sustainable mindset into people’s homes. Through the Circle project, Guzzini is building a new future and deciding how the world will be by recognising its existing values; knowledge, technologies, creativity and sustainability, and using this to build a better world than before. They make room for a revolution in terms of consumption, passion, colour, ideas and innovation.
How smaller retail businesses can become more sustainable By Anaita Sarkar, co-founder of Hero Packaging The pressure is on businesses, now more than ever, to consider their corporate responsibility. From reducing your carbon footprint to recycling your plastics and reducing your energy and water consumption. So where do you start when you want to make your business more sustainable? Firstly, what does being sustainable mean? In essence, it means to consider the environmental impact of the decisions you make within your business. While this may seem frustrating to some, many businesses are using it to their advantage, leveraging this potential limitation to become another tool in their marketing repertoire. Here’s how you can make your brand more sustainable, while also showcasing your efforts: The fundamental of sustainability is less is more. Meaning reducing what natural resources you’re using and also reducing what you’re putting out in the environment. So how do you do that? The easiest way is to remember these three Rs—Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Firstly, look at the consumables you use within your business. We recommend going through your expense invoices over the past few months and make a list of the consumables you use to run your business. For example copy paper, toilet paper, coffee pods, packaging and shipping materials. Then make two lists. The first list in order of consumption from highest to lowest and the second list in order of ease of implementation to change. For example, it’s easy to switch non-recycled copy paper to 100 per cent recycled copy paper, so this could go to the top of the ease of implementation. Look at the ‘low hanging fruit’ in regards to what changes you could make within your business easily. Then look at the order of consumption list as this will give you the best idea of where your biggest impact will be. 14 giftguideonline.com.au
If you’re shipping products, can you reduce the amount of packaging and are you using fit for purpose packaging and shipping materials? We’ve all received that one small item we’ve purchased online and it arrives in a ridiculously large box with a ridiculous amount of packaging. Is your business guilty of this? Remember, the less packaging and the smaller the shipping box you use will reduce your shipping expenses. The next step is to look at what you can reuse within your business—the little things can add up. Is your business using any disposable cups or cutlery? By reusing items and not sending them to landfill, this can also reduce the cost of waste disposal for many businesses. Thirdly, if you can’t reduce or reuse, then you need to look at recycling. Offer returns for end-of-life products—do you sell a product that can be recycled? Lots of materials (including hard plastics) can be recycled at the end of their lifespan, yet customers generally won’t do this if it’s an unfamiliar process. If you offer end of life returns, you can recycle those products for your customers, lowering your product’s environmental impact. If it’s not a simple step, you can recycle returned products in bulk a few times a year. If you offer a consumable product, consider switching to ecofriendly packaging that can be easily recycled/ composted by your customer or add an option for their packaging to be refilled. Recycle also applies to using products that are made from recyclable materials. Another initiative your business can implement is a ‘buy recycled policy’, where you only purchase materials that are made from recycled content. This is of course if you can’t reduce or reuse first.
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Earth Worthy bag
Earth Worthy launched its wholesale side of the
Clark is also looking to establish a social
business at the recent Sydney Gift Fair and interest
enterprise here in Australia. “Getting our products
was huge from independent homewares stores
to people quickly has been a challenge during
as well as some bigger retailers with a focus on
Covid, so we are thinking of introducing a range of
ethical and sustainable products.
bags and do the screen printing here in Australia.
“Just before Christmas we started selling our products in three different stores down near Wollongong including Berry. Our bags
We will employ people that have trouble getting a job or have different needs. “We also produce custom bags for events
sold really well as customers like the story and
and retailers as well as custom packaging,
meaning behind the product, and we had to
for example, for candles. We have new
keep restocking.
collaborations in the pipeline and because
“There is a huge shift to buying local and we
our main goal is employment (and not profit),
want to support retailers, help them sell products
we have more opportunities to create some
that are meaningful, ethical and sustainable.”
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GAME CHANGERS The rise of online shopping has fundamentally changed the expectations consumers have of their favourite brands and retailers. As consumers spend more on marketplaces, they are increasingly recognising the benefits that they offer.
T
here have been some key
Two-thirds of consumers surveyed globally
shifts in consumer behaviour,
prefer ecommerce sites with online marketplaces,
especially over the last two years,
and 70 per cent say online marketplaces are
with many people moving online
the most convenient way to shop. Two-thirds
to do their shopping. According to recent research, Australians now conduct nearly one-third (30 per cent) of their online shopping on marketplaces and 92 per cent
of Australia’s high-volume, high-value ‘power shoppers’ wish that more of their favourite retailers had online marketplaces. “The onset of the pandemic accelerated many
of Australian consumers expect to maintain or
changes in consumer behaviours that were
increase their marketplace usage in 2022.
already in place, with consumers turning to
Indeed, findings of the 2022 Mirakl State of
ecommerce options that were more convenient,
Online Marketplace Adoption report show the
faster, more reliable and accessible on the run
ecommerce landscape has shifted in response to
or from the comfort of their own home,” says
rising consumer expectations around rapid delivery,
enterprise marketplace platform Mirakl’s co-
product quality and variety, and lower pricing.
founder and co-CEO, Adrien Nussenbaum.
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Sixty per cent of Australian respondents identify online marketplaces as the most convenient way to shop today. Roughly half of Australians clearly prefer ecommerce websites that have an online marketplace over those that do not, giving retailers a clear mandate to explore this innovative business model. “Importantly for retailers, Australian shoppers
Einat Sukenik
to maintain or increase their use of online
on online marketplaces do their homework.
marketplaces into 2022 and beyond, the number
Our survey data shows that over half of Aussie
of retailers launching online marketplaces is sure
respondents will research a third-party seller
to continue its growth, driven by popularity with
before making a purchase on an online
consumers and retailers alike,” Nussenbaum adds.
marketplace, with the majority of those checking the seller’s reviews.” The emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic saw a sharp rise in the use of online marketplaces, with Australians’ usage of these marketplaces almost
TradeSquare was launched during the pandemic in October 2020 with the aim to create a B2B marketplace to support digital transformation and capabilities of businesses. The one stop online wholesale hub now features
doubling from 26 per cent in 2019 to 43 per cent in
150,000 products and 7,000 brands. Its founders
2020 and holding steady at that amount in 2021.
and partners are Australian entrepreneurs
“In a time characterised by sudden changes, unpredictability and a need for flexibility, marketplaces are steadily gaining popularity
themselves. They understand the challenges, especially for retailers. They’ve faced them. “We have lived through the hard knocks
among consumers, giving retailers the means
of running a business in Australia and have
to meet their customers’ rising expectations.
come out the other end,” Roey Balbus from
This is no clearer than when considering power
TradeSquare states.
shoppers, whose shopping habits are leading the increasing popularity of online marketplaces. “With 92 per cent of Australians expecting
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spoke to suppliers and found that they didn’t always favour small business clients because of the credit checks and paperwork needed to bring them on board. “We decided to vet buyers and guarantee payments ourselves so sellers don’t have to track payments and risk defaulters. They also didn’t have the digital or marketing capabilities to reach those segments.” However, changing people’s mindset to reveal Liza Tinker
the simplicity of ordering and managing orders TradeSquare prides itself on being a true Australian company that aims to support Australian wholesalers and businesses, which can only
online was challenging at times, says co-founder Einat Sukenik. “For suppliers this meant no chasing after
happen by developing a strong ecosystem that will
payments, using TradeSquare customer support,
bring more value to both buyers and suppliers.
receiving orders 24/7 and understand that
“We set up TradeSquare by talking to Australian
more suppliers on the same platform mean
buyers, from retailers to schools and a vast range
more buyers, which is a big shift in the supplier’s
between. Invariably the responses were about
mindset,” she says.
more product choice and orders delivered on
“For buyers it meant realising that they have
time, which they hadn’t always experienced from
a massive online trade show whenever and
overseas trading platforms,” Balbus adds.
wherever they are, with one login they can get
“They also wanted a single payment method, rather than filling out multiple credit applications with different suppliers and not having to predict taxes and fees on imported goods.” The marketplace, which recently raised $28 million from US investment firm Tiger Global, also 32 giftguideonline.com.au
free shipping, credit terms and be exposed to great Aussie brands.” One of these is Liza Tinker in Bundeena, whose businesses were affected by bushfires before Covid hit. Although bushfires didn’t hit her retail store, Tinker’s business began to decline in its wake.
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marketplaces
“I diversified and turned it into a café plus a retail
ago. I don’t even have to stress when I need to
store,” she explains. “It started to thrive and then
fill my store on the Monday after seeing what has
Covid hit.”
sold,” she says.
Tinker refurbished it to become a café only and
At the end of the day marketplaces provide
moved her retail business to a new site. “Our new
incomparable value to businesses regardless of the
products were all bought through TradeSquare
pandemic, offer them a buying power and one place
and we opened within two weeks. We survived
to source products. They also offer an exceptional
all of this.
experience that allows the businesses which are time
“I love buying and merchandising and bringing things together. Making people happy with the things they buy matters to me.” Mostly, though, it’s the easy flow from finding
poor to focus on running the business rather than sourcing product, Sukenik adds. “On the other side we democratise wholesale and allow each wholesaler access to many
products to receiving them that makes Tinker
businesses and new segments which are
value her relationship with TradeSquare.
extremely hard to be exposed to. The marketplace
“When I had my business three years ago, I had to ring around companies for them to sell to me.
is a collaboration platform that underlines the premise that together we can achieve more.”
TradeSquare is a godsend to sign up—everything
Being able to choose from many suppliers and
gets delivered quickly, it’s a one-stop shop for me
lower minimum order quantities has helped Irene
to set up my store with a great range of products.
Tuoro, who runs a small gift hamper business
I wish this would have been around three years
based in Melbourne.
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“With Covid-19, online gift hamper businesses have increased, so we face challenges in competing with many other new online businesses as well as high demand on courier services, which is seeing delivery delays Australia-wide,” she explains. “As a new business I was able to browse a variety
Jenn Donovan, Sarah Britz and Lauren Hately from Spend With Us.
the best way to supports the businesses going
of options for my business, it was handy having all
through these adversities has been hard and
the different suppliers on one easy to use website.”
challenging but, in the end, extremely rewarding.”
For Tuoro, the benefits are also about the
What makes Spend With Us a little different is that
TradeSquare community. “TradeSquare has
it is a social enterprise and only supports small and
been an important part of my business. It helped
micro businesses from rural and regional areas.
me choose my first products for my store and
“We do webinars, have special guests, post
introduce me to different local suppliers I didn’t
tips and tricks on how these small businesses can
know existed.”
grow their social followings and business, even
The local community has certainly been integral to
outside of our platform. We do this because we
the launch of Spend With Us, an online marketplace
believe we are just one channel and small business
and directory of rural and regional businesses.
owners need several to succeed in business in
It was created by Sarah Britz, a web designer from the Central Coast of NSW, Lauren Hateley, a
2022 and beyond. “We also offer ‘done for you marketing’ to
clinical psychologist from rural Victoria, and Jenn
help bring customers to their stores via SEO, our
Donovan, a Riverina-based marketer.
extensive database, our paid Google and social
“We started our platform to help rural and
media ads, and via blogs and podcasts and PR
regional small business owners through horrific
opportunities. We are all about abundance—if our
drought and then bushfires,” Britz says.
members are successful, then our marketplace
“But the adversities have just continued— Covid-19, floods (this year, last year, the year before), mouse plagues, so many. Knowing 36 giftguideonline.com.au
and platforms will be too.” Indeed, so many small business owners credit Spend With Us platforms (Facebook group and
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marketplace website) in helping them through
technical skills and budget required to reach the
some of the toughest years in business or for
people they want to sell their products to.
having a business at all. “They knew they were talented at what they did
“A platform like ours that offers help with ecommerce technology, marketing, done
but didn’t know how to ‘get the word out there’
for you marketing and marketing education,
about their talent. Enter our platforms, we have
allows our members to succeed both on and off
made getting online and their marketing simple
our platforms.”
and sales have flowed because of that. “We are a community, not just a marketplace and
Spend With Us offers tonnes of products across all categories including bush experiences, cosmetics,
therefore we are always asking for and receiving
clothing, gourmet food and artisan homewares,
feedback on what our community would like to
and recently added alcoholic beverages.
see in the future, what they would like to see done
It’s easy to find, discover and purchase
differently and what works and what does not.
delightful new gems which are then delivered
We can’t always fix the issues or problems, but we
straight to your door from rural and regional small
absolutely do our best,” Britz adds.
businesses. Better yet, as a social enterprise,
She believes having an omnichannel marketing
your purchasing dollars go directly back to the
strategy is the only way to go, especially if you’re
business, so you can feel great about doing your
trying to compete in a busy and very noisy space.
bit to support rural communities.
“Sitting back and enjoying the fruit of your own
“Being three rural ladies ourselves, we know
website and your own social platforms doesn’t exist
there are amazing wines and alcoholic beverages
in the marketplace these days, so you need to be
created in our regions. We buy them, we drive
more places than just your own. You need to be
past them every day.
listed on marketplaces, directories, be spending
“The primary reason as to why we started
time on social media, not just for your business, but
looking at alcoholic beverages as a market for us
interacting and joining in with others.
was simply when the market changed for them
“We see that marketplaces and other digital
and China was not importing their products as
platforms will only continue to grow because small
they have in the past. We also knew that many of
businesses don’t always have the marketing or
them were impacted by drought, fires and the
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pandemic and wanted to do something to help.” Britz believes they can be part of the solution in
Spend With Us is now supporting regional wineries
helping these rural and regional businesses sell more products, creating more brand awareness and positioning themselves in the domestic market. “Mind you, we didn’t bank on the red tape to get a liquor license—it took five months—but now we have it we are stoked and can’t wait to support more rural and regional wines, distilleries and breweries in the future.
a difference. Every time a small rural or regional
“We are always looking to branch out in other categories. It’s just a matter of someone asking. However, we want to branch out into supporting
business receives a sale, they genuinely do a happy dance. “Our ultimate goal is to become a household
more service-based, tourism-based and
name and be known as the Amazon of rural and
accommodation-based businesses in the future.
regional Australia. We want to double in size in the
That’s definitely a goal for 2022.”
next 12 months to start employing the necessary
So what else can we expect in 2022?
experts to help us reach our goal of being a
“This year is an exciting year for Spend With Us.
household name.
We have many new features and projects rolling
“We also hope to partner with more fantastic
out for our platform that will allow us to provide
Australian companies in the near and distant
even further support and awareness for rural and
future. We hope to impact over one million small
regional small and micro businesses and can’t wait
rural and regional businesses in the next five years.
to see them evolve.”
“Not only putting many more businesses ‘on
Sadly, if the start of 2022 is anything to go by,
the map’ and in front of a buying audience that
small businesses on the platform need more
they could only dream of by themselves, but also
support now than ever.
highlighting the absolute talent that exists in rural
“Our small business community is so important to us and by supporting them, we can help make
and regional Australia that remains unknown and undiscovered,” Britz concludes. G
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Djeco Little Flowers & Wild Birds umbrellas from Kaleidoscope, wholesale for $9.
Annabel Trends wine tumbler mum power & groovy grandma (double wall stainless steel), wholesales for $12.
With Mother’s Day approaching, now is the time to start planning for unique and thoughtful gifts. From lovely body care ranges to luxurious robes, we have gathered a selection of gifts for this special day.
Mama fragrance diffuser set by Urban Rituelle, wholesales for $20.50.
Mother’s Day cards from Lil’s Cards, wholesale from $2.20 to $2.75.
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LyndalT Love plate, wholesales for $29.95.
Trelivings Jarrah Honey collection from Cocco Corporation, wholesales from $5.95 to $10.95. Splosh Mother’s Day 2022 starter pack, wholesales for $409.92.
Eco-friendly bamboo affirmation plaque – mum from Lisa Pollock, wholesales for $5.49.
Intrinsic Mumma Love coffee cup with lid, wholesales for $14.80.
Thoughtful Words letter & zodiac mugs from TSK Giftware, wholesale for $6.80 each.
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Amazing Mum mug from Gibson Gifts, wholesales for $4.95.
Lav-ish bling shoes and bags by Aidangus & Co, wholesale from $39 to $60.
Annabel Trends boxed socks mum power, wholesales for $8.15.
Crystal blocks (mother) from Gatto & Co, prices available on request.
Import Ants ECOMAX Cleopatra loofah, loofah mitt & washcloth, wholesale from $4.80 to $8.20.
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NF Living mum & bub resin elephants from Nicholas Agency, wholesale for $12.50.
Mama scented hand cream from Urban Rituelle, wholesales for $11.80. Mother’s Day cards from Earth Greetings, wholesale for $2.97.
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Mother’s Day Kath card from Candle Bark Creations, wholesales for $2.70.
Annabel Trends ceramic travel coffee cup mum power, wholesales for $8.60.
Cath Kidston cards from Vevoke, wholesale for $3.15.
Lisa Pollock stainless steel bubbly mug, wholesales for $19.99.
Intrinsic Mumma Love quote book, wholesales for $10.43.
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mother’s day
Mama scented soy candles from Urban Rituelle, wholesale from $12.15 to $20.50.
Plaque Puns Hello Beautiful by Gibson Gifts, wholesales for $8.95.
Intrinsic Mumma Love ceramic mug, wholesales for $11.36.
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dogs
MUST LOVE
We chat to the founder of Australia’s first online marketplace for the coolest dogs on the block about how it all started and why it’s important to support small business.
The Dog Market founder, Teneille Lake.
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P
et accessories had already been a growing category before the pandemic hit, however, with many people working from home during Covid, pet ownership increased significantly, strengthening
demand for pet items even more. The pandemic also steered consumers online as physical stores closed, people felt uncomfortable visiting shops or they were isolating at home due to the virus. Many retailers focused on their ecommerce offerings, ensuring their slice of the $3.3 billion pet accessories market. According to IBISWorld, industry operators are likely to focus on the continued roll-out of digital platforms over 2021-22, even after restrictions are eased, to capture changed shopping patterns and to take advantage of higher pet ownership rates. Indeed, consumers are now hunting for the best deals and convenience of a one-stop-shop, which is why Teneille Lake created The Dog Market. The inspiration came from having to shop from multiple places to get everything she needed for her dogs, explains Lake. “As a dog mum to two beautiful fur babies I struggled to find a destination that could provide a unique selection of harder to find labels and more specifically, dog-centric pieces under the one roof,” she says. “It was difficult to find on-trend products that weren’t being mass produced. I knew the products were there as I was always seeing them on Instagram and that’s where the idea was born. “Not only did I want to bring trendy dog brands to customers, but I Nonna’s Garden harness
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positive, particularly on the branding and product offering. Customers are loving that they can buy products for their dogs Flo and Londyn leather dog collars & leashes.
Having been made redundant
allows them to showcase their
that aren’t the same as every other dog at the park. “However, it has been
from a high-flying corporate role
products and access a wider
challenging to educate
at the start of the pandemic she
audience. All at one click,
customers on how a
thought it was the best time to
you will find everything from
marketplace works in terms of
build her doggy dream.
apparel, harnesses, collars and
Combining her experience
leads to beautiful bedding,
working with major retailers on
bowls, beachwear and
ecommerce marketplaces with
travel accessories.
her love of dogs has allowed
Now, Australians have no need
her to create her match made in
to shop international brands
heaven, The Dog Market.
when they can support growing
“When it comes to our furry four-legged friends we not only
Australian businesses. “A lot of people are splitting
want them to look good but also
their time between the office
feel good in their local pup-
and working from home and
hood,” she says.
want the companionship. This
Focused on stylish and unique
is an incredible time for all pet
products, The Dog Market is
brands as there is an abundance
bringing together a curated
of consumers wanting to buy
range of Australian dog brands
the best products for their
who don’t have extensive
furry friends.
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Bendo dog bowls.
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Barkolino snuffle mats
Reach for the sky harness.
their orders being sent by each
see a lot more launching as
brand separately,” she adds.
time goes on. Customers want
Marketplaces have seen a surge in both demand and other
and marketplaces provide this
players entering the market
by curating ranges suited to
during the pandemic. The
their lifestyles.
Dog Market has a much more
“We have a lot of new brands
boutique feel to it as opposed
coming onboard this year
to other marketplaces. It is also
including Boss & Boo and some
dedicated only to dog products
exciting collaborations. I can’t
and curated ranges from brands,
give too much away but I can say
says Lake.
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and pop-ups involved, so watch this space,” she enthuses. G
pet accessories
Holly & Co - Ok Bloomer harness
Ruffiti bundle
Reach for the sky bundle
Holly & Co - Ok Bloomer set
Sweet Coraline bundle
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4 5 1. Andalucia Zahara floor cushion, retails for $395. Weaver Green Australia, 07 5231 9805, shop.au@weavergreen.com, www.weavergreen.com.au, www.facebook.com/weavergreenaustralia, www.instagram.com/weaver.green_au/ 2. Salt Lakes leather dog lead, retails for $29.95. Outback Tails, jessica@outbacktails.com, www.outbacktails.com, www.facebook.com/outbacktails, www.instagram.com/outbacktails/ 3. Apple & Lemongrass gift pack, retails for $25.99. Smiley Dog, 03 9580 3005, accounts@smileydog.com.au, www.smileydog.com.au, www.facebook.com/smileydog, www.instagram.com/smileydogau 4. The Dog Room by Michael Ong, retails for $814. Made By Pen, 0450 920 300, hello@madebypen.com, www.madebypen.com, www.facebook.com/madebypen, www.instagram.com/made_by_pen 5. Herzog sage dog leash, retails for $64. StyleDog, hello@styledog.com.au, www.styledog.com.au, www.facebook.com/styledog.com.au, www.instagram.com/styledog.com.au/ 52
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1. Goats Milk & Vanilla gift pack, retails for $25.99. Smiley Dog, 03 9580 3005, accounts@smileydog.com.au, www.smileydog.com.au, www.facebook.com/smileydog, www.instagram.com/smileydogau 2. Puli Puli dog bandana, retails for $17.95. Outback Tails, jessica@outbacktails.com, www.outbacktails.com, www.facebook.com/outbacktails, www.instagram.com/outbacktails/ 3. Marble dog bowl in black Carrara, retails for $125. StyleDog, hello@styledog.com.au, www.styledog.com.au, www.facebook.com/styledog.com.au, www.instagram.com/styledog.com.au/
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Folkmanis rabbit puppet range from Kaleidoscope, wholesales for $15.
Easter
Perkins & Morley hare cushion BLOC collection, retails for $72.89.
HAPPY
Heavenly Homes and Gardens orange, yellow & purple paper mache hand painted eggs, retail for $12.34.
Easter, believe it or not, is just around the corner. So to get in the mood we have put together some of our favourite trends to inspire your store’s Easter story.
Ginger Ray bunny Easter party bags, retail for $12.26. Annabel James bunny table decorations, retail for $13.17.
Blue Brontide Easter breakfast set cloud toast board & egg cup, retails for $85.54.
Tender Leaf Toys Tic Tac Toe game from Kaleidoscope, wholesales for $12.
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Le Toy Van honeybake farm eggs in crate from Kaleidoscope, wholesales for $18.
House of Marbles extra-long jump rope, wholesales for $8.35.
Set of two Easter mice decorations by Ella James, retails for $37.92.
Peter Rabbit luxury easter crackers by Annabel James, retails for $48.74.
Handcrafted Cin honeycomb Easter eggs, retail for $19.01.
Ginger Ray Easter Bunny footprint floor stickers, retail for $9.43.
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Simply Lavender incense by Buckley & Philips
Tappeto Next Very Peri by GT Design
Colour
REVOLUTION Koket Athina chair Very Peri purple
Fontanot Scala Clip Very Peri
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For the first time in the history of the Pantone Colour of the Year, they have created an entirely new colour: Very Peri. We have picked a range of products to represent this beautiful colour. Rug Society Valencia rug Very Peri
trends
Lounge Lovers’ new Bronte sofa in Periwinkle Linen
Essential Home Marco armchair
Purple gauntlets by dogrobes
Purple floral wallpaper – Serene Dream by Katy Clemmans at Wallsauce.com
Circu Shark Stool
Very Peri dining room by Cafe Latte
Fable swing by MyFace
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1. Yankee Candle Outdoor collection, prices available on request. GNS Wholesale, 02 8708 3400, NSWCustomerService@gnswholesale.com.au, www.gnswholesale.com.au 2. Eastwood silver jute and white four corners cushion cover, wholesales for $24.50. Mirage Haven, 0422 301 860, hello@miragehaven.com.au, www.miragehaven.com, www.facebook.com/miragehaven, www.instagram.com/miragehaven 3. Kapok collection, wholesales from $36.50 to $49. ZAKKIA Homewares, sales@zakkia.com, www.zakkia.com.au, www.facebook.com/ZakkiaShop, www.instagram.com/zakkiahomewares 4. Allen Designs designer shopper bags, wholesale for $4.75 each. Rikaro, 03 9587 9554, wsales@rikaro.com.au, www.rikaro.com.au 58
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4 3 1. Neoprene wine glass coasters, wholesale for $3.25. Lisa Pollock, 07 5576 2369, online@lisapollock.com.au, www.lisapollock.com.au, www.facebook.com/lisapollockartist, www.instagram.com/lisapollockartist 2. Homewares, home décor & planters, wholesale from $0.50 to $180. Malmar, 02 5527 8899, sales@malmar.com.au, www.malmar.com.au, www.facebook.com/MalmarEnterprises, www.instagram.com/malmarent 3. ShooFly Botanical eco food cover & coasters set, wholesale for $15.91 each. Glass on the Grass, 0421 068 430, info@glassonthegrass.com, www.glassonthegrass.com, www.facebook.com/glassonthegrass, www.instagram.com/glassonthegrass 4. CUP O FLORA self-watering pots, wholesale from $6.49 to $24.99. Flora & Co, 0401 242 828, info@cupoflora.com, www.cupoflora.com, www.facebook.com/cupoflora, www.instagram.com/cupoflora 5. Aromatic skin nourish, retails for $39. Luk Beautifood, 1300 669 442, ervice@lukbeautifood.com, www.lukbeautifood.com, www.facebook.com/lukbeautifood, www.instagram.com/lukbeautifood/ MARCH 2022 59
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1. Ewe Care luxury sheep milk skincare, retails from $65. Grandvewe, 03 6267 4099, info@grandvewe.com.au, www.ewecare.com.au, www.facebook.com/Ewecareskin, www.instagram.com/ewe_care 2. DLUX Baby blankets, wraps & booties, wholesale from $15.50 to $73.50. COMPLICE, 03 9830 6811, info@d-lux.com.au, www.d-lux.com.au, www.facebook.com/dluxonline, www.instagram.com/dluxonline 3. Milroy double cross black stripes and silver jute cushion cover, wholesales for $24.50. Mirage Haven, 0422 301 860, hello@miragehaven.com.au, www.miragehaven.com, www.facebook.com/miragehaven, www.instagram.com/miragehaven 4. Miniland dark blond girl doll, wholesales for $32.70. Axis Toys, 02 9986 3456, paulaopfer@axistoys.com, www.axistoys.com, www.facebook.com/AxisToys, www.instagram.com/axis_toys/ 5. Wind chimes, mobiles and spinners, wholesale from $0.50 to $180. Malmar, 02 5527 8899, sales@malmar.com.au, www.malmar.com.au, www.facebook.com/MalmarEnterprises, www.instagram.com/malmarent 60 giftguideonline.com.au
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