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The numbers don't lie. Australian households are doing it tough, and the stats show that the cost of living crisis has exponentially increased discretionary spending habits while simultaneously decreasing consumer trust in retail pricing and loyalty models. Where are...

In the fiercely competitive arena of modern retail, those who don't innovate and choose to just react to market shifts find themselves perpetually catching up. Meanwhile, retailers who undergo strategic review and attend strategy workshops to grow and innovate...

The future of technology in retail is not just about operational efficiency - it is about enhancing customer experiences, building loyalty, and ensuring long-term success. For Australian retailers, understanding these transformative forces is crucial to staying...

This essential retailer's guide to consumer spend by generation takes a deep dive into the fascinating mosaic of consumer behaviours, where digitally savvy teens rub shoulders with baby boomers who prefer traditional retail models - and all the generational buying...

The Future of Retail podcast, hosted by Retail Doctor Group's CEO Brian Walker, recently featured Martin Newman, a self-described "customer champion" whose four-decade journey through retail offers a uniquely valuable perspective on the retail industry's AI evolution,...

As Australian retailers plan their strategies for 2030, one group stands at the centre of the transformation - Gen Z consumers. Successfully engaging Gen Z will require retailers to rethink traditional approaches and adopt strategies that align with this generation’s...

Retail is more than just a sector; it is the beating heart of communities, a cornerstone of economic growth, and a hub of innovation. Yet, one challenge looms larger than most: the state of retail skill shortages in Australia that hinder the industry’s potential to...

Smart technology and sophisticated data systems are reshaping Australian retail at breathtaking speed. From bustling shopping centres in Sydney to boutique stores in Melbourne's laneways, innovative solutions and emerging AI trends in technology are creating...

Consumer limbic profiling is an advanced form of consumer analysis that maps customer preferences and behaviors - consumer neuroscience - by exploring their subconscious motivations and emotional drivers. By 2030, limbic profiling is expected to become a core strategy...