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…
Christmas 2020 retail predictions
With just a month to go until Christmas, the Australian retail sector is celebrating an uptick in sales and improved consumer optimism, with several key reports indicating the festive season…
Tools to combat the COVID threat to Christmas retail
As Australian retailers look to embrace a positive Christmas spending season ahead, technology is being implemented at speed in a bid to combat the threat of COVID-19. From heat mapping…
A pre-Christmas retail checklist for EAS store security
As lockdowns lift and borders reopen, Australian retailers are starting to prepare for the Christmas shopping period ahead, with less than 12 weeks remaining until the big event. Although Christmas…
Six retail statistics to make your day merry and bright
There’s little doubt the Christmas period is both rewarding and intense for retailers. As the busiest shopping period of the year, it’s dominated with logistics like ordering and restocking, sales…
Almost 200 arrested in Christmas shoplifting spree
The recent arrest of almost 200 shoplifters in Sydney and Perth highlights the ongoing challenge for retailers when it comes to protecting items during the busy Christmas period. Last week…
Australians expected to spend $53 billion this Christmas
Australians are expected to spend $53 billion this Christmas as the season of giving delivers a slight boost in revenue for retailers compared to last year. Releasing the Australian Retailers…
Protecting the top selling Christmas items
With less than 70 shopping days until Christmas, now is the time many retailers are preparing to roll out, showcase and promote their Christmas stock. It’s also the time many…