Across the board, voice has been tipped as the big-ticket trend for 2018, and only a few months into the year, that prediction is coming to fruition. From how we…
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Targeting the mobile consumer
Targeting the mobile consumer Picture this…as you get ready for work in the morning you order your shopping via voice assistant, spend time during the commute perusing social media, and…
Big retailers feeling the effects of shoplifting
Big retailers feeling the effects of theft A recent report by the Australian notes the “five-finger” discount is alive and well, now costing retailers $9.5 billion in lost revenue each…
Outlook for 2018 offers insight into a complex retail playing field
Inside Retail has released its outlook for the year ahead, and it paints a complex picture of a changing landscape in retail where opportunity and challenge are reflected in equal…
Improving energy efficiency in retail
It’s little secret increasing electricity prices are hitting every Australian hard, and the retail sector is far from immune. In fact, small business, including retail, are experiencing energy price hikes…
What’s happening at the coalface of retail loss
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…
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…
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,…
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…
What benefits would RFID offer my retail business?
RFID has been a buzzword in retail over recent years, but for many operators the investment in new technology and tracking begs one simple question: What benefits would RFID offer…