Staging: Retail & eCommerce Update: Mar 25 - Australia (4 stories)
Wednesday, 25 Mar 2026
Here is your Daily summary for Retail & eCommerce across Australia for Wed 25th March 2026
Pure Mama is making waves in the retail sector by addressing the stigma surrounding postpartum skincare, particularly for C-section recovery. This repositioning highlights a growing awareness of maternal health needs in the beauty industry. Meanwhile, BrewDog's community-driven funding model showcases the limitations of traditional capital sources, emphasizing a shift towards grassroots support for business growth. In retail expansion news, iconic Haigh's Chocolates plans to open three new stores in Brisbane by 2026, marking its first foray into the city. Lastly, shrinkflation is impacting Easter products, with Aldi opting to restore sizes while increasing prices, reflecting ongoing challenges in consumer goods pricing strategies.
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Inside FMCG • 24 Mar 2026, 3:57am
How Pure Mama is repositioning postpartum skincare at retail
Pure Mama brings C-section stigma into focus at the retail level. The post How Pure Mama is repositioning postpartum skincare at retail appeared first on Inside FMCG.
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Inside FMCG • 24 Mar 2026, 6:51am
How BrewDog showed the limits of community capitalism
Instead of relying exclusively on banks, venture capital or institutional investors, the company mobilised its own community to fund growth. The post How BrewDog showed the limits of community capitalism appeared first on Inside FMCG.
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Baking Business • 24 Mar 2026, 1:08am
Haigh’s Chocolates to open Brisbane stores
Iconic chocolate brand Haigh’s Chocolate has announced it will be making its retail debut in Brisbane in 2026, with three new stores set to open in the city. Haigh’s Chocolates […] The post Haigh’s Chocolates to open Brisbane stores appeared first on Baking Business.
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Inside FMCG • 24 Mar 2026, 4:05am
Shrinkflation strikes Easter goodies
Some manufacturers have taken different approaches. Aldi restored the size of its Dairy Fine mini chocolate egg packs, with a price increase of around one-third. The post Shrinkflation strikes Easter goodies appeared first on Inside FMCG.
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