Samsung has hosted its third Unpacked event for the year, this time revealing two powerful laptops. Designed with the mobile workforce in mind, the devices are billed as the most…
Three nifty things modern EAS can do for retail
Electronic Article Surveillance has been successfully protecting the retail environment from shoplifting since the late 1960s. But along the way, it has also developed some additional skills beyond just guarding…
The world’s top retailers revealed
The US National Retail Federation and Kantar have released their annual list of the top 50 global retailers, with some familiar names making the cut. Although Australian retailers are noticeably…
Retailers embracing the hybrid digital experience
Inside Retail and KPMG have published their Retail Outlook for 2021, noting 2020 was a ‘year of retailing bravely’ that saw retailers adopt new technologies and new business models to…
Samsung A52 and A72 to hit the shelves
The latest in the line-up of affordable Samsung smartphones is soon to hit stores across the country, prompting retailers to look at new and innovative ways to display the latest…
Five quick facts about the growth of mPOS in retail
After all the disruption of the recent year, mobile Point of Sale has emerged as one of the easiest available technologies for retailers to quickly implement in the face of…
Five tools to empower your retail sales associates
Remember the days when the retail sales associate was front and centre of the customer experience? Well, those days are fast returning as the omnichannel landscape sees bricks and mortar…
How retail intelligence is shaping the in-store experience
As retailers grapple with a new landscape, in-store intelligence including technology, analytics and data is playing an increasing role in both optimising and streamlining the retail experience. Much of this…
Three Australian retail trends in action
Long before COVID-19 accelerated a retail shift, the industry was changing, with online commerce, the consumer experience, and ethics and sustainability all shaping customer expectation of the sector. That’s seen…
Three ways to combat time spent in the queue
Ask Australian shoppers what their biggest bugbear is with bricks and mortar retail and chances are time spent in the queue will be among their top answers. Whether it’s waiting…
Five smart tools changing the world of retail
The world of retail is rapidly changing with the shift to omnichannel seeing bricks and mortar playing a critical role as the place where consumers can experience products and seek…
Christmas retail 2020 hits an all-time high
As Victorian retailers grapple with a sense of Groundhog Day courtesy of the latest snap lockdown, some good news has emerged, with the Australian Bureau of Statistics noting Christmas retail…