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Q&A with Swarovski’s Brett Spinks
The local MD of the global jewellery brand talks key trends and challenges.
Q&A with Officeworks’ Michael Howard
The acting MD shares the national retail chain’s big plans for 2020.
How to make activations more than just a photo op
Picture-perfect pop-ups are fantastic, but what purpose do they serve if they don’t meet KPIs?
Invest in CX – but not for CX sake
Customer experience strategies are about more than the ‘fun’ stuff – so why are retailers still getting it wrong?
It’s not a store, it’s a place of worship. Meet the new brand experience
From F45 to Ikea, brands are creating spaces that are more like clubhouses than shops.
Q&A with Coles’ Steven Cain
The CEO of the supermarket chain talks about the year that was, and what’s ahead.
What really happened after penalty rates were cut
Cuts to penalty rate were made with the promise of longer hours and more jobs. Here’s what really happened.
Why boards need to take social responsibility seriously
Today’s discerning customers are shopping with their emotions and values, not just their wallets.
Sustainable is the new ticket to play
How a circular textile economy can be both a sales opportunity and risk management strategy.
Why product is no longer enough to survive in retail
Our contributor believes retailers need to diversify their revenue streams to remain profitable in a challenging environment.
The pay imperative
After a year marked by wage theft scandals, our contributor argues it’s time to get pay right.
How personalising your retail offer can backfire
Our contributor reveals three psychological traps to avoid.
Out-of-the-box ideas to drive sales when spending is down
Sick of online being blamed for low sales, our contributor has some fresh ideas for the new year.
Have older Australians been left out by e-commerce?
Our contributor examines how older Aussies shop online.
How Amazon Go unlocked a new era of next-gen payments
Our contributor suggests Amazon Go is just the beginning of new ways to pay.
Why partnerships are the new black in retail
Are partnerships the new black for retailers? Our contributor argues yes.
Are you ready for casual penalty rates to increase?
How to prep for the next stage of penalty rate increases on October 1.
End of ownership: Why rental services are dominating retail
And why retailers need to start thinking about launching their own rental business.
