A Crystal Ball for the 2019 Retail Landscape

A Crystal Ball for the 2019 Retail Landscape

Australian retailers are increasingly watching 2019 forecasts on economic climate and consumer trends and evaluating their impact on domestic and international retail. This topical issue was addressed by Craig Woolford, Head of Research at Citi Australia/New Zealand,...
Welcome to the biggest retail month of the year

Welcome to the biggest retail month of the year

Peter Sheppard   This will be the third consecutive year in Australia where online sales drive November into position as the highest dollar and volume sales month of the year. Traditionally, December has held that honour for centuries. But now, due to the large...
Nike takes a stance on Retail Activism

Nike takes a stance on Retail Activism

Ebeltoft Group Consumers are increasingly looking to align with brands and retailers that share their values. Activism means taking a stand on societal and political issues and being transparent on your proposition with consumers. It is about demonstrating and...
Will you be swallowed up by retail’s ‘great divide’?

Will you be swallowed up by retail’s ‘great divide’?

By Brian Walker CEO, Retail Doctor Group For me, Batman is the one that can most clearly be taken seriously. He’s not from another planet, or filled with radioactive gunk. I mean, Superman is essentially a god, but Batman is more like Hercules: he’s a human being,...