Retail
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Robots push shoppers’ ‘buy’ buttons
First 5000 | November 3, 2018Global retailers are pushing the boundaries to lure shoppers back to bricks-and-mortar stores – even creating in-store robots to help with everything from aisle navigation to product choice and selection.
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Retailers go digital to meet customer expectations
First 5000 | October 30, 2018Customer expectations and competition are forcing retailers to evolve and invest heavily in digital business transformation, according to international forecasting company Gartner Inc.
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How to increase your online sales this Christmas
Jen McKenzie | October 17, 2018More Australians than ever are shopping online, and medium sized firms with their own online stores are up against significant competition from the major players. Optimising the online experience for your customers will help more of the Christmas shopping spree come your way.
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What’s really driving the future of retail?
Jason Pallant | October 9, 2018While predictions of the future are always wide of the mark, the general themes of convenience, customer experience, business intelligence, and personalisation are shaping the future of retail.
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Aussie retailers look forward to Christmas
First 5000 | September 26, 2018Australian retailers are backing online channels, including branded eCommerce sites, marketplaces and online sales events, as a growth driver for Christmas trading this year.
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Online retailing is changing our lives, whether we use it or not
Richard Holden | September 5, 2018The cut-price threat of major online suppliers such as Amazon is forcing traditional retailers to keep their prices down, benefitting all consumers.
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Code for ethical treatment of clothing workers renewed
First 5000 | August 31, 2018Ethical Clothing Australia’s Homeworkers Code of Practice, which helps reduce the exploitation of textile, clothing and footwear workers in Australia, has been reauthorised by the ACCC for a further ten years.
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Retail spending could jump 9% for Father’s Day
First 5000 | August 30, 2018Australia’s independent retailers could see a 9% increase in shopper spending this week leading up to Father’s Day, according to data from a leading retail software firm.
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How to tell when it’s time to break the system
Steve Layton | August 10, 2018Furniture entrepreneur Steve Layton offers his tips on spotting gaps in the market and making the most of new opportunities by offering consumers a radical alternative.
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Monash holds out hope for bricks and mortar retailers
First 5000 | July 23, 2018Australian shoppers are flocking back to traditional bricks-and-mortar shops compared to online stores, but retailers are failing to capitalise on this resurgence, according to the latest research from Monash University.
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‘Toys’r’Us’ crash shakes retail industry
First 5000 | May 23, 2018Toys ‘R’ Us Australia has gone into voluntary administration, following the collapse of the retail giant’s parent company in the USA in September 2017. IBISWorld industry analysts examine the future of toy and game retailing in Australia as online avenues begin to dominate.
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Location and voice technology are the future of retail
Louise Grimmer | April 14, 2018In their struggle to survive against cheaper, more convenient online competition, retailers are refocussing their attention on the importance of location. But it’s not their location which matters now, it’s the whereabouts of their customers.
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Deregulation of trading hours in SA will kill small traders
Jos de Bruin | April 6, 2018The deregulation of trading hours in South Australia will seriously impact the viability of small businesses throughout the State.