Rapid change in retail environment drives first associations partnership

Australia’s two leading retail industry groups have joined forces to help retailers move in response to the rapidly changing...

Australia’s two leading retail industry groups have joined forces to help retailers move in response to the rapidly changing business environment. Australia’s largest and most representative retail industry group, the National Retail Association, and the established business network connecting and supporting online retailers, NORA, have today announced a national-first partnership. The...

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Getting personal in-store

The convergence of online and in-store retailing is happening at a rapid pace. This coming together goes beyond product or...

The convergence of online and in-store retailing is happening at a rapid pace. This coming together goes beyond product or place but in expectation. A recent survey showed that 63% of Australians and 72% of New Zealanders believe the service they get in-store is more personal than online. On the other...

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The Future of IoT in Retail

While you might not have thought it, considering the rise of e-commerce, the future for in store retail is...

While you might not have thought it, considering the rise of e-commerce, the future for in store retail is looking brighter than ever. Retailers who manage to harness the power of big data are now able to create custom, curated journeys for their customers – maximising personalisation and flow...

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Finalists announced for Retail Customer Excellence Awards

Inside Retail and Association and Communications Events have announced the finalists for the inaugural Retail Customer Excellence Awards, to...

Inside Retail and Association and Communications Events have announced the finalists for the inaugural Retail Customer Excellence Awards, to be held in Melbourne in May. The awards program was launched earlier this year and is aimed at raising the profile of Australian retail businesses that place the customer at the...

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