
Ruth Hogan
Ruth Hogan is features and premium editor - FMCG at Inside Retail. Hailing all the way from the Emerald Isle, Ruth has her finger on the pulse of FMCG news on both sides of the globe. As editor of Inside FMCG’s online and print publications over the last two years, Ruth has consistently delivered breaking industry news, and crafted informative features for professionals across Australia and New Zealand. Now, Ruth is bringing her knowledge of the grocery landscape to Premium subscribers and delving into global trends to inform local businesses. When she’s not tapping away at the keyboard, you’ll find her browsing her local supermarket for the latest and greatest products on the market.
From the author

Going old-school: Why Woolies is shifting its focus to neighbourhoods
The new store concept from the grocery giant has a focus on local communities and offering experiential retail.
Nov 26, 2020

Chipotle shows that digital restaurants are the future
Chipotle’s chief development officer shares the strategy behind the chain’s digital restaurants.
Nov 25, 2020

VIDEO: Petstock MD on the pandemic pet effect
David Young MD of Petstock shares how the pandemic has changed pet owner shopping behaviour.
Nov 20, 2020

Zero to 100: Behind the scenes of IGA’s sprint online
Marc Keegan, senior manager of digital transformation at Metcash, shares how the team pulled together to launch an e-com...
Nov 19, 2020

Why Dylan Alcott just launched his own ready-made meal startup
A lack of accessibility in the food and grocery industry has driven a team of people with disabilities to create their o...
Nov 18, 2020

Why pets are leading the fashion pack
From luxury to high street retail, pet fashion is having a moment – and its influence is trickling through to their owne...
Nov 16, 2020

Skin in the game: Alison Goodger
Alison Goodger, co-founder Alkira Skincare, talks building confidence, battling cancer and her non-negotiables.
Nov 12, 2020

Retailers, it’s time to stop ignoring menopausal women
Retailers in supplements, sleepwear and skincare are proving that there's strong demand for products that alleviate symp...
Nov 12, 2020

Why retailers are “pulling their hair out” over port delays
Industrial action at Australia’s key ports set to cause significant disruption to Christmas trade and into the new year.
Nov 11, 2020

Why Barbeques Galore is taking a leap into food delivery
Barbeques Galore GM of marketing and customer talks exclusively to Inside Retail about the thinking behind its latest pr...
Nov 10, 2020

VIDEO: Max Brenner director shares plans for NZ and APAC
Max Brenner owner and director Arnold Vitocco outlines the strategy for rebuilding the famous chocolate bar.
Nov 6, 2020

Craft is cool. Retailers, get on board
More and more young people are turning to crafting for stress relief or to save costs on home renos. It’s good news for ...
Nov 6, 2020

How AR is changing the way Volkswagen sells cars
The online shopping boom is changing how consumers purchase big ticket items, and it means retailers need to establish m...
Nov 5, 2020

Why Melbourne’s Big W blackout wasn’t enough to stifle turnaround
Big W is winning back its lost shoppers, and some. But how long can it thrive off the needs of the Covid shopper?
Nov 5, 2020

How TikTok got this retailer out of a sticky situation
This Sydney confectionery retailer proves that sometimes it pays to throw out the rulebook when it comes to social media...
Nov 5, 2020

What Walmart’s e-commerce labs tell us about the future of retail
Retailers around the world are powering forward with innovative digital concepts to improve the customer experience, how...
Nov 4, 2020

Once bitten, twice shy: Why retailers will be nervous of a Covid Christmas
While retailers will welcome the Christmas sales boost, the silly season is set to put immense pressure on supply chains...
Nov 3, 2020

How the A-Beauty trend helped a NSW skincare company crack US market
The Jojoba Company co-founder shares how trend towards natural skincare helped the business secure partnership with US r...
Nov 2, 2020

VIDEO: How Countdown supported staff through pandemic
Countdown's internal communications manager, Daniel Chasemore, on empowering leaders to have important conversations abo...
Oct 30, 2020

Here’s why Coles’ CEO is optimistic about Christmas trading
Coles has kicked off the quarter strongly, but will an easing of restrictions impact supermarket sales in the run up to ...
Oct 29, 2020