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Retail at the end of the world: How JB Hi-Fi aims to disrupt the NZ market

Inside Retail

Australian consumer electronics giant JB Hi-Fi announced a major expansion of its New Zealand operations last week , unveiling plans to double its store count in the next three to five years. He revealed that JB Hi-Fi also plans to move its e-commerce site to the Shopify platform in the future.

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ARA – the voice of Australia’s retail community

Inside Retail

At the ARA, we represent some of the largest retailers in the country – from the major supermarkets, department stores, fashion outlets and providers of household goods and consumer electronics, however the vast bulk of our membership are small- and medium-sized businesses, most of whom are omnichannel retailers. .

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Dick Smith, Burger King, David Jones: Is it third time lucky for Anchorage?

Inside Retail

Anchorage struck gold with the $20 million acquisition of the Dick Smith consumer electronics chain from Woolworths Group in November 2012. Woolworths had written off more than $420 million restructuring the business, which was Australia’s largest consumer electronics chain by store count.

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Five retailers share their expectations for peak season

Inside Retail

We have been planning our peak season since early this year, so I think we’re well-placed to achieve great results. Cyber Week gets bigger every year for retailers, particularly with consumers wanting to jump on discounted big-ticket items, like home appliances and consumer electronics, ahead of the Christmas rush.

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What to do when waste-conscious consumers expect action

Inside Retail

However, according to CommBank’s latest Consumer Insights Report – Circular Economy: The impact of business-led action on future consumers , they are calling on businesses to take the lead. Consumers want businesses to make it more convenient to take part.” .

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Activating consumer support for the circular economy, and your brand

Inside Retail

Businesses have a leadership role to play in collaborating with consumers and positively influencing behaviours. Today, fewer consumers are participating in waste reduction activities that require effort and planning, leaving potential environmental, social, and commercial benefits on the table.

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Is It Worth Going to a Trade Show?

Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

Here’s a list of some of the largest shows along with the industry they represent: World of Concrete (building & manufacturing) Consumer Electronics Show (consumer tech) National Auto Dealer’s Association (automotive) Black Hat USA (cybersecurity) Maintenance, Repair and Operations Americas (aerospace). ??