Analyst weighs in on Big W strategy. The post Why 30 store closures may be just the beginning appeared first on Inside Retail.

ABS figures suggest consumer confidence has returned. The post Retail sales rise in February appeared first on Inside Retail.

Gender neutral bathrooms have been introduced across Ikea’s stores to ensure all staff and customers feel comfortable and accepted. The post Ikea ramps up inclusion efforts ahead of IDAHOT day appeared first on Inside Retail.

Myer the first department store to use Twitter’s 360-degree live video feature.

Research firm runs the rule over Western Australian centres.

Department store giant enjoys festive trade, though more work to be done say analysts.

There are common threads for organisations that have moved the needle from poor customer experience towards industry leading.

Coles anchored centres sell.

Online shopping hits milestone on double-digit growth.

"We’re hiring for jobs that don’t exist today.”

Unions say $50 increase would create tens of thousands of jobs.

Grocery retailer Harris Farm Markets has introduced a new food waste initiative which will see retail staff upcycling would-be waste food into premium products. The post Harris Farm Markets takes premium approach to food waste appeared first on Inside Retail.

The group will also sponsor athletes, including French swimmer Leon Marchand, and its beauty retailer Sephora will sponsor the Olympic torch relay, LVMH said. The post LVMH strikes Paris Olympic Games sponsorship deal appeared first on Inside Retail.

Let's talk about loyalty and why Coles, Woolworths and Australian retailers are doubling down on membership programs. The post How scrutiny over prices could impact Coles’ and Woolworths’ loyalty programs appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

Twilio's research showed that 86 per cent of businesses claim they provide 'good' or 'excellent' customer engagement – but only 54 per cent of consumers agree. The post Majority of Australian brands struggle with connecting customer data appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

A few years ago, Castlery was close to shutting down. Now, it's a global business with a new international flagship. Here's what happened. The post How Castlery came back from the brink to disrupt the furniture industry appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

And how you can stop them. The post Licenced to steal: Why good customers behave badly appeared first on Inside Retail.

Ultra Australia goers will be able to combine fashion and music in an exclusive experience. The post Shein to launch fashion, music and lifestyle experience appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

The online store features 'petsonalisation' service allowing customers to identify and comprehend the appropriate items for their pets. The post New pet retailer launches online shopping platform appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

US-based dentist Amanda Lewis believes oral care and beauty markets are more closely linked than many in the retail industry realise. The post How US-based oral care brand Lewie aims to take a bite out of the beauty market appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

"The dynamic nature of the fashion industry keeps me on my toes, and that constant evolution is what excites me the most." The post Corporate finance to fashion: Meet Beare Park director Gabriella Pereira appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

H&M’s flagship store at Orchard Building in Singapore is undergoing a makeover, while a new lifestyle brand will be launched in the third quarter of 2023 within the refreshed store. The company’s Singapore MD outlines what is going on behind the scenes and what lies ahead. The post “We are foc...

Pharmacy launches first drive-through pharmacy in ACT.

Unfortunately for the RBA, the health of the economy is not measured on the geologic time scale.

South Australian shopping centres becoming popular amongst investors.