Predictions of a retail rebound appear to be becoming a reality, with May sales skyrocketing at the fastest pace on record. The welcome news of renewed purchasing enthusiasm comes as…
Is it time to rethink your security tags?
As retail rebounds in the wake of Covid-19, it’s imperative retailers do not let their loss prevention fall by the wayside. Although the focus might be on social distancing in-store…
Retail is changing…and we’re here to assist
As the page turned on the new year of 2020, few retailers could have predicted the challenges that lay ahead. Yes, the retail landscape was in the grips of revolution,…
A retail guide to reconnecting with customers
With much of Australia now back in business courtesy of the lockdown lift, bricks and mortar retailers are looking to make up for lost ground. For many, that involves reconnecting…
How retail will change post Covid-19
With lockdowns progressively lifting across Australia, bricks and mortar retail is very much back on the consumer agenda. But that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s back to business as usual. Shopper…
Shoplifting prevention a priority as customers re-embrace retail
If the past two weekends are anything to go by, Australians are keen to re-embrace the experience of bricks and mortar retail, with crowds flocking to shopping centres as Covid-19…
The push to go paperless in retail
With the rise of the conscious consumer and the recent Covid-19 impact on business, more and more retailers are looking for innovative ways to improve their bottom line while showcasing…
New Apple products launched – Time to reassess your tech security?
Apple has quietly unveiled a new lineup of products with new iPad Pros now available, the latest iPhone SE soon to hit the market, and rumours also now circulating about…
Personalisation and AI rank as top retail tech trends
As retailers consider the comeback, personalisation and artificial intelligence are likely to be two key tech strategies they use, according to a recent US survey. Released in March this year,…
How Australia’s retailers are coping with COVID-19
In just the space of a month, the retail sector has been drastically impacted by Covid-19. Across the news, the past few weeks have seen shops shutting their doors, while…
Which retail sectors are booming in the midst of COVID-19?
As Australians remain at home, faced with reduced employment and social limitations that could last for months, it’s little surprise that spending habits have shifted. For some retailers and particularly…
JobKeeper package offers a lifeline to retailers
The recent announcement of the Federal Government’s JobKeeper package looks set to offer a lifeline to Australian retailers struggling in the wake of COVID-19. Announced on March 30, the wage…