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Price, not volume, driving Australian retail sales growth

Inside Retail

Australian retail sales are on the rise – but new research suggests growth is being driven by inflation, not by consumers buying more. On a quarterly basis, overall retail price growth has already exceeded sales volume growth in both the March and June quarters,” says Rumbens.

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Australia’s retail sales growth can’t last. Here’s how to prepare for it

Inside Retail

The latest retail sales figures are really quite incredible. According to the Bureau of Statistics (ABS), retail sales rose by 0.6 But clothing, footwear and accessories are up 2 per cent, food retailers are up 1 per cent while cafes and restaurants are also enjoying a 1.3 per cent bump.

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Ramadan shopping trends unpacked: What retailers need to know

Inside Retail

Ramadan continues to be a crucial shopping period across Southeast Asia, with evolving consumer behaviours and market dynamics shaping the retail landscape. Growing demand has led some retailers to operate 24 hours a day to accommodate changing consumption patterns.

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Three practical solutions to drive brilliant customer engagement

Inside Retail

As we know, today’s consumers are doing much of their shopping online. The number of touchpoints to reach them and the amount of data being generated, continues to skyrocket, which can sometimes make for a very disjointed customer engagement strategy. . billion on online retail , accounting for around 13.2

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Are Product Images Vital for Brick-and-Mortar Stores?

Retail Focus

Regarding marketing and selling products to consumers, product imagery is unquestionably one of the most important selling points. When considering the prevalence and dominance of e-commerce and digital shopping channels, traditional brick-and-mortar retail stores may question where this leaves them.

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Five retail leaders discuss how to deliver value in a spending slump

Inside Retail

Indeed, many retailers will happily say goodbye to 2024, a period when high inflation and interest rates remained persistent and an ongoing cost-of-living crisis crushed consumer sentiment to its lowest in 45 years, all of which resulted in anaemic national year-on-year retail sales growth. How did they adapt?

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When Is the Time Right to Fire Your Retail Sales Agency?

Retail Bound

For product startups, partnering with a retail sales agency often feels like a natural step. These agencies bring expertise, established relationships, and credibility to help your brand penetrate retail markets. Sometimes, the very agency you trusted to drive your retail success may start holding your business back.