Looking back at what made headlines this week.

Businesses that fail to meet the needs of their diverse customers are missing out on sales and customer loyalty, study shows.

Every weekend, the EmSphere shopping mall in Bangkok transforms into a haven for Butterbear enthusiasts. The post How a cute mascot turned Thai bakery chain Butterbear into a phenomenon appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

Aussie dollar falls sharply against US counterpart.

How do the heads of Australian companies feel about the economic outlook?

Restructuring gives sport and leisure goods retailer huge boost in profit.

Here, Sheike general manager Sarah Kennedy discusses the business' soon-to-come Adelaide store and plans for further expansion. The post The rise of Sheike: From Sydney market stall to style authority appeared first on Inside Retail.

Former VP of the Fair Work Commission to speak candidly at NRA’s new forum series.

Consumers with less to spend naturally seek out the lowest prices possible - something that bloated traditional retailers simply can't compete on.

Retailers react as fallout begins from penalty rates decision.