Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Clerc said the ongoing disruptions and market volatility emphasise the need for supply chain resilience, and reiterated that the firm’s path towards integrated logistics is the right choice for customers to effectively manage these challenges.

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Creative Displays Now

MARCH 27, 2024

Effective inventory management in retail is paramount to success. It entails buying, tracking, storing and selling stock, meeting customer demand and keeping costs down across the supply chain. The combination of these components is vital to a thriving retail business.

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RetailMinded

MAY 15, 2024

Key Takeaways: IT risk consulting strengthens a retail business’s cybersecurity posture by evaluating vulnerabilities, setting up advanced security protocols, and creating incident response strategies. What happens when a retail business faces a major IT risk, like a data breach or a system outage?

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 6, 2023

The brand, which has appointed Adam Nikitins and Stewart McCallum of EY to oversee the liquidation process, is one of a number of mid-sized retailers being hit hard by macroeconomic conditions and rising cost of living pressures. Inside Retail has reached out to EY for comment. There’s a purchase cycle store here.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Societal pressures and a sense of entitlement suggest that this Christmas period will be a challenge for retailers to manage theft and customer aggression. The need for continued vigilance and innovative approaches towards retail crime prevention is essential to maximise retail profits and workers’ safety.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Given the numerous and complex challenges that retail staff have confronted in recent years – such as rampant underpayments , retail crime, customer aggression, the Covid-19 pandemic and wages not keeping up with the cost of living pressures – it might come as no surprise that burnout, turnover and absenteeism remain high.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 30, 2023

The difficult aspect of managing cybercrime is that it changes day to day, with cybercriminals quickly adapting to evade detection and be more effective. Review how you secure and manage personal information. Look at the systems you’re using and governance practices for storing and sharing this sensitive information.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 7, 2023

According to the US Department of Labor, the chain was hit with US$9 million in fines across its Alabama, Florida and Georgia store network, for violations found to have occurred between February 2022 and April 2023. These violations come as the variety chain is in the midst of a rapid expansion. French sporting chain Decathlon was fined A$1.5

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The pandemic has accelerated this shift and it has changed the game for retailers, customers, and every part of the supply chain that connects them. In doing so, it poses a huge threat to other platforms, including Meta (Facebook and Instagram), and Amazon, which has long owned the conversation around online retail.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 23, 2023

For many years, harvesting customer data was like prospecting for gold, with retailers collecting as much information as possible to tailor their customer experiences, foster loyalty and improve decision-making processes. The appetite for risk has changed,” Black told Inside Retail.

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Retail Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

Running a successful retail business involves juggling multiple tasks and responsibilities. In this article, we explore different aspects of retail business operations that you should consider outsourcing. Order Fulfillment When outsourcing, retailers can benefit from streamlined inventory management, order processing, and shipping.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

The barcode was initially developed to improve the checkout experience and inventory management in the grocery sector and it is now used in almost every industry and sector. These barcodes, which can store much more data than traditional 1D barcodes, have opened up new possibilities for product identification and traceability.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 19, 2024

In the latest high-profile attack , around 15,000 customers of alcohol retailer Dan Murphy, Mexican restaurant chain Guzman y Gomez, Event Cinemas, and home shopping network TVSN had their login credentials and credit card details used fraudulently to buy goods and services in what is known as a “ credential stuffing ” attack.

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Compliantia

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Retail audits, store visits and hotel assessments are proven to protect the brand , drive brand standards, increase customer satisfaction and mitigate risks in multi-unit retail and hospitality. How exactly will retail audits conducted with Bindy benefit you ? C-Level Executives Increase same-store sales.

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Retail Focus

MAY 8, 2024

True Fit , the AI-driven platform that decodes size and fit for shoppers and fashion retailers, has announced that, following its launch in Shopify at the end of 2023, it is now driving a 14% average GMV growth for fashion brands on the platform, giving rise to the next generation of scaling fashion retailers.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 29, 2021

With four major Australian cities plunged into lockdown this week, essential retail businesses are under pressure on almost all sides of the country. But have grocery retailers learned from the lockdowns of the last year and are they better prepared to deal with panic buying this time around? Varying approach from supermarkets .

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 12, 2022

Staff shortages and supply chain/delivery issues are the most pressing challenges facing retail businesses in Australia at present, according to an online poll conducted by the Australian Retailers Association (ARA). Of those surveyed, 76 per cent said they currently have staff in isolation due to Covid-19 exposure.

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Theatro

MAY 17, 2024

80% of Retail Workers Feel Unsafe While on the Job, New Study Shows Survey findings from Theatro shed new light on the state of the retail industry as staffing shortages intensify safety threats faced by frontline workers. Even worse, you’re all alone on the job and there might not be an easy way to call for help if you need it.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 25, 2022

But the move has left many retail experts wondering why it took the German retail giant more than two weeks to speak out. They should have done it quicker,” Simon Porter, head of retail at media agency Hatched, told Inside Retail. “It’s So why did the retailer risk so much by waiting so long to speak out?

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Each year the holiday season comes around quicker than ever, and as retailers prepare for the most crucial time of year, 2023 presents a distinct set of challenges that will test brands’ adaptability, resilience and innovation. But this shouldn’t just be a retail race to the bottom.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 2, 2023

Retailers are constantly on the lookout for cutting edge technologies that improve efficiencies and productivity, streamline operations and improve the customer experience. But, as with the adoption of any new technology, the use of AMRs is not without potential limitations and risks.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 19, 2021

Woolworths Group is doubling down on efforts to protect staff from violent and abusive customers by ramping up training and trialling the use of body cameras at select stores. Safety cameras are being introduced at Woolworths Supermarkets as a measure to prevent abuse of team members after assaults at its stores doubled last year.

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Retail Bound

APRIL 13, 2024

However, the real challenge for entrepreneurs comes after the product launch— and that is sales and distribution to retail stores. All you have to do is learn how to approach retail stores to sell your product. Here’s what makes retail stores different. But how do you do it?

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 2, 2021

Today’s rising expectation of businesses to provide ‘Amazon-style’ service and efficiency has seen many large retailers and suppliers employ integration technology to automate ordering and fulfilment processes. But businesses are now feeling the pressure when it comes to managing their growing ecosystems of suppliers and systems.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

We asked four retail leaders what they think about the possibility of enforcing vaccine passports and how it could lead to abuse from customers. We asked four retail leaders what they think about the possibility of enforcing vaccine passports and how it could lead to abuse from customers. On enforcing vaccine passports. “We’ve

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Retail Bound

APRIL 13, 2024

Welcome back, retail enthusiasts! One of the topics that consistently comes up in the retail world is the logistics of shipping. From the manufacturers to the distributors, to your retail store – there are many factors and unexpected costs to consider during the shipping process that can be often overlooked.

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Inside Retail

JULY 26, 2022

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) is the oldest, largest and most diverse national retail body, which represents over 100,000 shopfronts or online stores nationwide and almost two-thirds of Australia’s $360 billion sector. Founded as the Master Retailers Association of NSW in 1903, it has had many iterations since then.

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RetailMinded

APRIL 11, 2024

As an independent retailer, we know you’re always on the lookout for exciting new brands and opportunities to grow your business. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce you to Faire – the wholesale platform that simplifies how unique brands and retailers like you grow together.

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Compliantia

JULY 4, 2023

Making the most of sales and promo periods can earn your store a ton of revenue. In fact, for brick and mortar retailers, promotions generally account for anywhere from 10% to 45% of total revenue. Understanding how to manage seasonal sales and promotions is key to running a successful store.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 19, 2023

The brand’s “Jackets Worth Exploring” campaign includes what is reported to be the first use of a 3D billboard by a fashion retailer in Australia. It follows in the footsteps of other retailers – like Louis Vuitton in Tokyo and Prada in New York – which have utilised 3D billboards to captivate passers-by, and grab their attention.

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Creative Displays Now

MARCH 14, 2023

Displays for retail stores offer companies many benefits, such as drawing attention to products, building brand awareness, educating consumers, increasing return on investment (ROI), and targeting impulse purchases. Like any investment, there are inherent risks. Mitigating risk increases the likelihood of a smooth launch.

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Jahabow

JANUARY 12, 2024

Although businesses of any size need to account for some losses, small retail businesses with low margins need robust loss-prevention strategies. Ensure the security system covers critical areas such as entrances, exits, and high-risk zones within the store. All that hard work needs to be protected.

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Retail Focus

JUNE 21, 2023

The current skills shortage has hit the retail sector hardest. Asda has also unveiled a major shake-up, which will put 300 roles at risk and reduce the pay of more than 4,000 night workers. Starbucks has also revealed plans to open 100 new stores across the UK in 2023. How can frontline workforce technology solve the problem?

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 23, 2023

Step into many retail stores, and you’re greeted by an oasis of abundance and good cheer. But for many retailers – beneath the surface of radiance and polished interiors, a crisis looms. These factors have a lag effect on retail – and it’ll be felt for the months to come. Especially when staff outnumber customers.

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RetailMinded

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Effectively managing a retail supply chain is essential for meeting customer demands and maintaining a competitive edge in the market. Tackling retail supply chain challenges is a blend of smart strategies and the right technologies. Best Buy offers customers the option to buy online and pick up in-store.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 25, 2023

Like other industries, retail is already taking up Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies and programs such as ChatGPT to optimise their efficiency and improve their operations. However, the rapid development and integration of AI have sparked conversations about what’s in store for the future.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 3, 2024

Customer loyalty and membership are a valuable asset for many reasons, so it should come as no surprise that retailers are honing their attention on this space, with the current economic climate and cost-of-living pressures here for the long haul. billion in 2024. Myer One currently has about 4.2 million engaged members of its 7.3

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