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Price, not volume, driving Australian retail sales growth

Inside Retail

Australian retail sales are on the rise – but new research suggests growth is being driven by inflation, not by consumers buying more. On a quarterly basis, overall retail price growth has already exceeded sales volume growth in both the March and June quarters,” says Rumbens.

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Australia’s retail sales growth can’t last. Here’s how to prepare for it

Inside Retail

The latest retail sales figures are really quite incredible. According to the Bureau of Statistics (ABS), retail sales rose by 0.6 But clothing, footwear and accessories are up 2 per cent, food retailers are up 1 per cent while cafes and restaurants are also enjoying a 1.3 per cent bump.

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Three practical solutions to drive brilliant customer engagement

Inside Retail

As we know, today’s consumers are doing much of their shopping online. The number of touchpoints to reach them and the amount of data being generated, continues to skyrocket, which can sometimes make for a very disjointed customer engagement strategy. . billion on online retail , accounting for around 13.2

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How Influencers Can Increase Your Retail Sales

Retail Bound

Retail-specific influencers play a significant role in promoting products and driving sales for brands at specific retailers. Additionally, influencer campaigns can be a useful tool to help increase your audience reach and consumer product education, so they are informed prior to shopping.

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How Product Videos Help Grow Retail Sales

Retail Bound

As the world becomes increasingly digital, product videos have become an essential tool for product manufacturers looking to increase their sales in retail. Not only do they provide a visually engaging way to showcase products, but they also help to build trust and credibility with potential customers.

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Training retail sales teams? Here’s why face-to-face won’t cut it anymore

Inside Retail

We understand that organising training can be time consuming… But, delivering training online can take the hassle out of planning staff training. To further understand how to implement a training program within your business and drive engagement in your workers, book a demo today! The post Training retail sales teams?

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Opinion: Consumers’ screen times gives shopping centres a headache

Inside Retail

Retail chain results for the latest financial year indicate spectacular growth in online sales and, in many instances, a dip in the average sales per store. Drawing on Australian Bureau of Statistics data, Australia Post reported that online sales claimed 16.3 billion in online sales. A tough road ahead.

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