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Gazing into the post-COVID-19 crystal ball
From the acceleration of e-commerce and the rise of small retailers to the continuation of touchless payments, here are a few post-pandemic predictions for the retail sector.
How supermarkets are winning hearts and minds
It could be said that prior to coronavirus, there wasn’t a lot of love or loyalty for Australia’s major supermarkets.
What’s in store for supermarkets in 2020 and beyond
It’s farewell to collectables and hello to premium products in 2020.
Why male makeup is on the rise
It’s only been taboo for men in the past century, but now it’s on the rise again.
Do election periods impact retail spending?
The simple answer is no, but that won’t stop retailers from saying so.
Winds of change: Is Kaufland a cause for concern?
With the arrival of Kaufland on the Australian supermarket scene, do incumbent players need saving?
Do shoppers have an appetite for premium grocers?
Discount grocers continue to outperform supermarkets, but the ‘premium’ market appears ripe for exploitation
Do shoppers have an appetite for premium grocers?
Previous attempts to launch an upmarket grocer in Australia have failed – can David Jones make it work?
Amazon redefines decentralised distribution
It’s pretty pointless having an endless variety of goods and a secure site, if you can’t get items to a customer’s home in a fast and efficient manner.
Amazon in Australia might not be the end of retail as we know it
Australian retail will kill itself if it doesn’t adapt to an ever changing consumer and focus on experience over price.
The growth of supermarket phantom brands
A look at the opportunities and risks encountered when retailers like Woolworths launch phantom brands.
Supermarkets: Time wars and the ‘Go Economy’
Why the battle for supermarkets will soon shift from a price war to a time war as the ‘Go Economy’ grows.