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,…
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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…
Positive forecast for Christmas shopping tempered by warning of retail loss
The Australian Retail Association has released its festive season predictions, tipping Australians will spend over $50 billion on Christmas shopping over the coming weeks, marking a 2.8 per cent rise…
Australians keen to maintain real-world retail
Online shopping and the imminent arrival of Amazon may be shaking up the playing field, but bricks and mortar retail is far from entering its dying throes. According to a…
Generation Z indicates in-store retail future anything but bleak
Shopping in a bricks and mortar store is anything but a dying trend, with young consumers keen to enjoy the socialising and personal contact that only in-store retail allows. These…
The rise and rise of mobile retail
For Australians, mobile technology is very much a way of life. Over 16 million people own a smartphone or tablet and three quarters of us use it just as much…
The hidden options for EAS. The time is now
Due to their minimalist design and aesthetic appeal, concealed Security Systems or Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) systems are an increasingly popular option for retailers looking to maintain item security, without…
How retail can cash in on e-commerce
Modern retail is all about convenience, catering to a new-age shopper whose inherent desire is to buy what they want, when they want it, as swiftly as possible. It’s a…
Loss prevention resolutions for the new financial year
As retailers complete their final stocktake and tick off the requirements that mark the end of the financial year, it’s a timely opportunity to look to the new business year…
How is mobile POS changing the face of customer service?
It’s no secret the retail landscape is rapidly changing. Where once shopping was all about product availability and face-to-face customer service, now the tech savvy consumer has the ability to…
The rise and rise of mobile Point of Sale
With its affordability, ease and convenience, Mobile Point of Sale is one of the fastest growing business solutions currently available. Spanning all industries from healthcare to retail, government and hospitality,…
Why the numbers stack up for retail counting?
Retail has always been a game of numbers, with two critical elements at play: how many people walk through the door and how many proceed to make a purchase. In-store…