Cold hard statistics* may indicate global retail loss costs US$123.4 billion annually but Google presents an even grimmer picture, offering a host of insight into how shoplifters are attempting to…
“Physical retail is not dead – What’s dead is boring retail”
As retailers across Australia converged on Melbourne for the Inside Retail Festival of Ideas last week, a key message was clear – retail is not just about the products, industry…
Secure Displays eliminate theft of high valued handsets
Wolf – Telstra Partner: Wolf is a leading retailer of mobile devices and small electronics. THE SITUATION In Wolf’s retail locations they display a wide variety of today’s mobile devices.…
Delving into data through retail software
It may not be as hip as smart mirrors or as funky as voice activated payments but make no mistake a major trend driving retail in 2018 is data and…
Vitag retail roundup
Facebook is one step closer to linking consumers online and offline retail behaviour, Australian clothing retailers are working together to target three-hour product delivery, and voice payments are gaining traction.…
10 ways tablets improve the customer experience
No matter whether it’s retail, hospitality, or government, modern business is all about the customer experience where consumers or patrons effortlessly interact with a brand. And increasingly business is turning…
Shoplifting in fitting rooms
When it comes to store security, the fitting room remains one of the most challenging areas for retail outlets to monitor and guard against shoplifting. By nature, fitting rooms are…
No cashier, no lines – Amazon Go opens in Seattle
After months of testing and trials, retail behemoth Amazon has officially opened its flagship store in Seattle, launching a cashier-free, tech-savvy convenience shop known as Amazon Go. With “no lines,…
Shopping experience to get mobile, personal and social
Mobile retail is set to rise, shopping is about to get a whole lot more personal and social media is set to enter a new phase as a real retail…
Eight retail loss predictions for 2018
2018 heralds a new year for retailers combatting the ongoing onslaught of theft, but they will have a host of advanced tools at their disposal as fresh technology and improved…
mPOS, tablets and digital payments all set to increase in 2018
Tablets are set to become an even more common feature at your local shop, café and customer service counter over the coming year as hospitality and retail continues to embrace…
Amazon launches in Australia
After months of speculation, Amazon is up and running in Australia as of this week. The launch on December 5 comes later than expected but just in time for what…