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Decoding the global trends shaping the future of retail

Inside Retail

In contrast, Australian responses to the KPMG seamless commerce report suggest a low adoption rate for livestreaming shopping (11 per cent) and social commerce (13 per cent). Given that shoppers in other markets have embraced it, however, the exam question is: Should this be regarded as a permanent or temporary difference?

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The key to better boards? More women with hands-on retail experience

Inside Retail

A 2016 survey by the National Retail Association found 40 per cent of full-time managers in the industry across Australia were female with around 1700 in CEO or managing director roles. In contrast to Wirth’s brief engagement with Myer, Amanda Bardwell has worked with Woolworths Group for 23 years, including as head of marketing.

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How the Beyhive and Swifties are creating a new category of concert fashion

Inside Retail

While the two performers have contrasting musical and visual styles, one thing their tours have in common is the enthusiastic approach that fans have taken to dressing up. One type of outing that shoppers are dressing up for in particular are concerts, especially the much-hyped Beyoncé Renaissance and Taylor Swift Eras tours.

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Seven stunning new store openings redefining retail in Australia

Inside Retail

Natural light floods into the space through a line of floor-to-ceiling windows, contrasting with the bright white lights and hot pink Daiso branding that border the zen retail space of Standard Products. Creating elevated and more premium retail experiences is a vital component to the future of the Salomon brand.

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