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May 29, 2025 Australia’s Economy & Retail Sector: What Q3 Tells Us and What’s Coming in 2025 post Labor’s stronghold win
Hi everyone, here’s your straight-talking wrap-up of what’s going on with Australia’s economy right now, and what we can expect for the rest of the year. Spending’s Up (But Not Everywhere)...
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September 17, 2024 FLIP THE SCRIPT: From Archetypes to Authenticity: Drive Retail Growth with Brand Values
In the retail world, there’s a common practice of building marketing strategies around customer archetypes or personas. We’ve all seen them—“Millennial Mary,” “Gen Z Zoe,” or “Boomer Bob.”...
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March 12, 2025 What Is the Data Telling Us, and Are the Shifting Trends Aligned or Working Against the Headwinds?
As we dive into Q1 FY25 retail results, the data tells a compelling story about how Australian consumers are adjusting their spending in the face of economic pressures, and how retailers can...
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January 15, 2025 Q4 2024 WRAP-UP – THE CHRISTMAS QUARTER
As we close out Q4 2024, one of the biggest discussions in retail is how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is shaping the industry—for better or worse. There’s still fear that AI is taking over,...
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December 17, 2024 Optimise Your Retail Mix, Optimise Your Value, Optimise Your Influence on the Local Economy
INTRODUCTION Shopping centres serve as more than just retail destinations; they are the modern-day community hubs where people connect, find entertainment, and escape the routine of...
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November 20, 2024 10 Leading Retail Precincts Leading the Way in ESG, Occupancy and Traffic
01: WESTFIELD LONDON (UK) SUMMARY: Westfield London is one of Europe’s largest and most successful retail centres, blending luxury, mainstream fashion, and entertainment to...
By Alyson Wavish