Tag: Retail

The Australian dollar has dropped on the back of a lower than expected increase in retail sales, with purchases taking a dive for department stores and household good retailers.

In an evermore competitive market, Australian retailers are struggling against the rising number of multinational chains setting up camp.

Heads up Aussie retailers: beginning 1 August 2014, the PIN will be the main form of card payment authorisation in Australia.

As temperatures plummet across the eastern seaboard, retailers and businesses relying on winter trade are finally receiving the cool turn they’ve eagerly been awaiting.

It’s an ‘it’ product in certain circles, and just like any other type of beverage, there’s the good, the bad, and the just plain cheap n’ nasty.

The Montague vs Capulet relationship between online and bricks and mortar retail may soon be no more.

Successful health food chain Sumo Salad will refurbish its stores across Australia over the next three years on the heels of the Tulla Group’s purchase of a 60 per cent stake in the business.

A new retail index tracking weekly sales will give business owners the ability to better measure their performance and adapt to changing market conditions.

New consumer engagement figures have revealed that Australian consumers expect real-time help within 78 seconds when online.

Recently, we’ve seen a significant change in the way B2B buyers purchase products and services, brought on by new technology and greater access to information through mobile and social channels.