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Solving the retail industry’s biggest omnichannel store fulfilment dilemma
September 2, 2019
Manhattan Associates Inc. recently announced the introduction of the industry’s first IoT-enabled store inventory and fulfilment solution for omnichannel fulfilment.
Navigating supply chain and tariff challenges in the retail sector
August 30, 2019
How local retailers can mitigate the financial burden of political and economic disruption by using digital networks.
The State of the Retail Industry: Evolving fulfilment options and retailers future plans
August 19, 2019
In today’s on-demand economy, consumers have the luxury of shopping wherever and however they want. Zebra’s 2019 Shopper Vision Study reveals, while shoppers prefer to shop in-store over online,...
Data security is a must for wary Australian consumers
August 12, 2019
Three out of four (74%) Australian consumers claim their confidence in a brand’s data security influences how they spend money with that brand, according to new global research conducted by...
The empowered consumer and strategising for success
August 7, 2019
As consumer expectations change in an increasingly competitive e-commerce environment, brands and retailers can no longer afford to simply survive; they must thrive by staying ahead of shifting...
How mobile employee engagement solutions lead to positive results
July 27, 2019
How to transform the employee experience by mobile solutions to, communicate and engage retail workforce's.
Big banks to roll out blockchain lease solution to help retailers
July 24, 2019
Despite the innovations of today’s digitally empowered business practices, retailers in Australia continue to struggle with laggard processes like obtaining bank guarantees for their leases.
Four habits of online shoppers
July 18, 2019
New research reveals Aussie shoppers have developed distinctive habits in their online shopping that differ from their in-store shopping habits.
How to keep a customer for life
July 11, 2019
Understanding the ever-changing world of online shopping and how important it is to adopt a customer-first strategy.
Compressing the delivery time frame without compromising the customer experience
June 26, 2019
From drones to GPS tracking, customer fulfilment strategies are becoming ever more innovative as retailers fight for every available consumer dollar.
Increase brand awareness and boost profits
June 20, 2019
If you’re a retailer with an online presence, chances are you’re constantly looking for ways to increase your brand awareness, build your customer base, and sell more through the myriad channels...
Breaking down the barriers to Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence for all retailers
June 17, 2019
Machine learning has a wide range of applications in retail and new technology allows it to be accessible for retailers of all sizes.
Digitalisation paving the way for Australia’s retail landscape
June 13, 2019
Australia’s CBD retail landscape is evolving in the face of continued headwinds, with brands harnessing creativity and innovation to increase their consumer wallet share.
The state of the retail industry: The empowered shopper
June 10, 2019
Despite e-commerce continuing to mature and grow in convenience, today’s shoppers still value bricks- and-mortar stores. Zebra’s 2019 Shopper Vision Study found that during the past year, only 43%...
Driving consumer loyalty through cryptocurrency
June 3, 2019
As competition increases locally and globally, retail brands are increasingly turning to innovative technologies like cryptocurrency and blockchain to assist in customer retention and improve...
Boosting in-store performance with retail data
May 24, 2019
The prevalence of digital commerce is perpetually changing the face of the retail landscape. As a result, brick-and-mortar stores are put in a situation where they have to come up with compelling...
Grow an Instagram following for your business: practical tips to put in place today
May 20, 2019
This article was first published on City of Sydney News and shared by Australian Retailers Association
Aussie's say digital catalogues are a stress-free and useful way to window shop
May 15, 2019
Almost 4 million Australians are using digital catalogues alone rather than hard copy versions saying they are a useful tool and stress-free way to window shop, according to the latest research.
Customer experience in the race for retail transformation
May 13, 2019
By focusing on the most important piece of the puzzle, the customer, retailers can improve their digital experience where it really matters.
Keeping up with consumers: go mobile or go out of business
May 8, 2019
Mobility is influencing customer behaviour and retailers are faced with embracing this change or becoming extinct. Mobility is integrated into our day to day lives and expanding the power it...