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.

Aussie dollar is slightly slower than the US dollar.

Women in the retail industry are still fighting against discrimination in the workplace.

Aussies' view of department store chain worsens.

Kiwi-based operator changes divisions after rapid growth and acquisitions.

For the first time in its history, Adidas’ net income tops €1 billion.

British department store suffers from slower trading and one off costs.

The store stocks men's and women's clothing, which will be available to customers right before Christmas. The post Polo Ralph Lauren expands Sydney footprint appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

Department store retailer opens new store.

The challenge for retailers comes when there’s a disconnect between what values are posted on the staffroom wall and the reality.

Worldwide chain of apparel and home fashions confirms plans to Inside Retail.

Aussie dollar treads water against the US dollar.

Vacuum specialist says trading has remained subdued.

Discounting rife as heat catches traders off guard.

Brian Walker on the 'scourge' of the retail proposition.

Headless commerce has been called the future of retail. Here’s what you need to know about it. The post Here’s why Kmart, Koala and Comvita are all using headless commerce appeared first on Inside Retail.