Retail news in Australia

An overview of news, trends and research in the Retail industry in Australia:

Sustainability concerns continue to rise among Australian consumers The number of consumers in Australia who consider sustainability an important factor in their behaviour has grown by more than ten percent over the past five years.
25 June 2024
Cognizant helps CIT install cashier-free payment tech at campus In a first for an education institute in the Southern Hemisphere, the Canberra Institute of Technology will soon feature a cashier-free shopping outlet, with Cognizant tapped to deliver the implement
31 January 2024
Amazon’s Just Walk Out tech coming to campuses in Australia The Canberra Institute of Technology is implementing a ‘cashierless’ system in its Bruce campus cafe, raising the question; who exactly is Bruce? Canberra Institute of Technology students with the la
31 January 2024
PwC called in for Godfreys and Melbourne Rebels administrations Facing separate but challenging market forces, rugby union club the Melbourne Rebels and vacuum cleaning retailer Godreys have both entered voluntary administration, with PwC called in on both.
30 January 2024
Deloitte analysis finds LEGO to be among most sought after collectibles A report from consultancy firm Deloitte and eBay found LEGO sets to be among Australian collectors most sought after items – just another reason to avoid stepping on the expensive plastic blocks.
28 December 2023
Why Santa Claus too should embrace digital transformation Not many CEOs can claim they’ve run a business successfully for hundreds of years, yet one can – Santa Claus.
20 December 2023
Pitcher Partners advises on sale of iconic Aussie hat brand Akubra Almost two and a half centuries of Australian apparel history have been brought together under one banner, with Akubra’s sale to RM Williams owner Tattarang in a deal advised on by Pitcher Partners.
30 November 2023
Grant Thornton supports Booktopia with robotic technology Currently shipping six million units per year, Booktopia was getting cramped for space. Grant Thornton helped the online retailer set up a new distribution centre with automated technologies.
30 November 2023
Elabor8 helps client drive continuous performance testing When a large Australian enterprise wanted to create a single, consolidated view of the flow of its products and services across the organisation, the company tapped Elabor8 for support.
23 May 2023
McGrathNicol finds a buyer for Kiwi footwear brand Bobux Beloved children’s footwear brand Bobux has been bought out of receivership by Munro Footwear Group.
21 May 2023
FTI Consulting to oversee sale of swimwear brand Seafolly After overcoming a Covid-19-related administration in 2020, iconic Australian swimwear brand Seafolly has been put up for sale by owner L Catterton, with FTI Consulting brought in to oversee the proc
08 May 2023
What matters to Aussies in 2023? Brand and consumers trends Brands would be sensible to anticipate that the Australian zeitgeist will remain fixed in 2023 on social health and interconnected wellbeing, as a result of the pandemic.
28 February 2023
PwC agrees partnership with retail media platform Zitcha Aiming to capitalise on a local retail media market tipped to double in size to $2 billion over the next few years, PwC has forged a collaborative partnership with Zitcha.
17 January 2023
Consumers embracing sustainability in living and spending habits Australian consumers are increasingly willing to adapt their habits to fit a sustainability agenda, meaning companies need to adapt their offerings to avoid losing business.
16 August 2022
Could OTC products be the next strategic focus for private label Many retailers are increasingly focusing their product strategies on health, wellness, and convenience. Mark Field – the CEO of Prof.
21 July 2022
The Growth Activists help launch new platform for fashion scene In May last year, a federal grant was awarded to the Australian Fashion Council (AFC), to create the Australian fashion certification trademark and campaign to drive demand for Australian brands.
31 May 2022
Australian floral retail and it’s potential to bloom Mark Field, the Founder and CEO of Prof. Consulting Group, discusses the Australian floral industry and its potential to bloom.
21 March 2022
Consumers look to private sector to lead on climate action Having lost considerable faith in governments, the majority of consumers are now looking to the corporate world to provide leadership on climate change, and they’re ready to vote with their feet.
15 February 2022
Is Australia poised for a consumer spending frenzy? Formerly cooped-up residents getting their consumer fix post-lockdown has been a stock image during the pandemic, with October’s emergence no exception.
21 November 2021
Making the last mile of ecommerce deliveries sustainable Rethinking the last mile of deliveries could make ecommerce greener – with potential to cut over 50 kilotonnes of emissions in the Greater Sydney area alone.
05 April 2021
Online and e-commerce the future for Australian small businesses Nearly half of small businesses in Australia have pivoted their approach to business in response to the pandemic, with a distinct shift towards online.
08 March 2021
Pollen Consulting launches supply chain service for retailers Pollen Consulting Group has launched a new offering focused on helping executives in the retail landscape with optimising their supply chains.
07 March 2021
Harnessing the power of data for Victoria's recovery A personal touch with customers has long been the hallmark of a successful business, and in the post-Covid-19 era, this will be no different.
16 December 2020
Cross-border PwC team helps Italians acquire Zimmermann Australian luxury brand Zimmermann has been acquired by Style Capital, an Italian private equity group. The deal was advised on by consultants from PwC’s M&A arms in Australia and Italy.
15 December 2020
Online commerce booms amid shifting consumer behaviour A new report by Publicis Sapient has revealed that the online commerce wave already sweeping through Australia has been solidified by the Covid-19 crisis, as consumers look to sustain their online activity.
05 August 2020
Asia Pacific's GenZ is a unique and diverse generation of its own While often perceived as a younger extension of the digitalised Millennial generation, GenZ actually displays a number of unique consumer patterns across the Asia-Pacific (APAC).
19 July 2020
Seven ways how consumer behaviour is changing for good Looking beyond the current Covid-19 pandemic and economic crisis, seven trends in consumer behaviour are here to stay.
06 July 2020
T.M. Lewin Australia brings in EY to oversee administration The Australian division of T.M. Lewin Australia has collapsed into administration, jeopardising around 40 jobs in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.
05 July 2020
Women's fashion brand Max planning to close 17 stores New Zealand women’s fashion brand Max is currently working with a partner from Australian consultancy McGrath Nicol to restructure its operations.
21 June 2020
Fashion retailer Tuchuzy taps McGrathNicol for administration Australian fashion retailer has fallen into financial hardship, forcing the company to go into voluntary administration.
15 June 2020
McKinsey & Company outlines covid-19's impact on consumers Based on large surveys of Australians in April and May, McKinsey & Company has outlined how the Covid-19 pandemic is impacting the economy, consumer sentiment and shopping behaviour.
25 May 2020
Shoppers becoming more mindful of their grocery purchases The Covid-19 crisis is changing shopping habits, not only bringing a greater focus on health but also cultivating a more conscientious consumer sentiment.
18 May 2020

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