Australian retail
Country Road launch ambitious Climate Fund
Iconic Australian brand Country Road has unveiled its latest landmark step in its sustainability journey, launching the Country Road Climate Fund which will oversee the investment of up to $1.5 million in grant funding to projects driving climate solutions in the Australian fashion industry in the three years leading up to 2025.
Vinomofo, MyDeal Cybersecurity saga continues as data reportedly sold
Latest developments in the stories of two retailers having experienced serious data breaches within the last week find exposed data for both having been allegedly sold successfully, as attention shifts elsewhere to yet another high profile name falling prey to a cyber attack.
E-commerce more than a pandemic fad for small businesses
As most would be aware, the onset of the pandemic saw a sudden and considerable increase to the growth of e-commerce worldwide, with Australia no exception. While the pandemic saw more consumers driven to shop online, it also saw more retailers adopting the strategy out of necessity, with some discovering newfound business potential in the world of e-commerce.
Vinomofo latest retailer to suffer data breach
Online wine and beverages retailer Vinomofo has suffered a data breach confirmed by a statement on behalf of the online retailer, becoming the latest Australian company to suffer a cyber attack.
Black Friday early preparation more important than ever
Once relegated to a US-only phenomenon, Black Friday has seen exponential growth in Australia in the last decade to where it is now considered by many to be the single biggest date on the Australian retail calendar. This year, as consumers grapple with high costs of living and the ramifications of an immense and ongoing spike in inflation rates since mid-2021, retailers are being warned to start their preparations for the sales event even earlier than normal.
Packaging potential: inke’s meteoric success story
22 years old is a young age to achieve anything, let alone achieving the launch of a meteoric entrepreneurial success story from your own bedroom. But in the case of Jordan Shreeve, Founder and Director of packaging marketplace platform inke, that’s exactly what happened.
EDITORIAL: Sales events vital to smooth riding of modern retail wave
In an economic climate seeing high inflation rates continuing to rise and corresponding cost of living rates at near-suffocating levels, Australian consumers are more cautious than ever about their spending, and increasingly on the hunt for opportunities to save.
Consumers shy on spend to prepare for Xmas splurge, retail bodies find
Aussie consumers have been cutting back on household spending to prepare for a spending splurge this holiday season, according to separate reports from Australia’s two primary retail bodies.
Myer board respond to latest in clash with Premier Chairman Lew
Retailer Myer and retail group Premier Investments, which oversees fashion retail brands including Just Jeans and Peter Alexander, have engaged in a public stoush as Premier led by Chairman Solomon Lew has gradually looked to increase its percentage of shares held for its retail rival.
Retail Awards recognise health trends
The Emerging Retailer of the Year recipient at this year's National Retail Awards reaffirms market interests in healthcare technologies and retail enterprises, as the shaping and re-shaping of the retail industry by the pandemic continues.
Shopify BFCM Sales Reach Record Breaking $9.3B USD Globally
Shopify merchant data reveals record breaking Black Friday and Cyber Monday highlights globally and in Australia.
Mys Tyler Launches Innovative AI Stylist Feature
Fashion Startup Mys Tyler has unveiled its new generative AI feature. We spoke to founder and CEO Sarah Neill to find out more.
BNPL Legislation Delayed
BNPL industry regulations will not be brought into law this calendar year as the government delays the process into 2024.
Solving the Major Challenges Faced in Omni-channel Retail
The omni-channel experience introduces new challenges. Retailers need to focus on three critical optimisations to ensure a frictionless customer experience.
Key Takeaways from BigCommerce’s 2023 Customer Experience Report: What Online Shoppers Want from Brands
We identified three key strategies for retailers to meet — and exceed — shopper expectations going into peak season from BigCommerce’s 2023 Customer Experience Report: What Online Shoppers Want from Brands.
The Rise of Delivery Choices – What consumers want and how to exceed their expectations
HUBBED compiles three valuable insights on consumer preferences and expectations on their post purchase parcel delivery experience from its recent report, The Rise of Delivery Choices.
