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The on-demand economy is turning the world into the consumer’s oyster. So how can your business benefit? Things work differently in New York. In New York, you walk faster, and ...
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The hipster trend is on the decline, but now we have another on our hands. It’s time to meet your new customers. First we had yuppies. Then post-GFC it was all about muppies (m...
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Effective market research is vital to running a successful business, but how exactly do you ensure that the information you're getting is valid? Consumer research professionals in the retail and shopping centre industry will tell you that there is frequently a big difference between what a consumer says, and what actually happened. It’s partly beca...
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If you want to understand your customers, pick up a good book and get lost in its characters. Discover what prolific writer and psychologist Hugh Mackay thinks about the insigh...
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Our smartphones are always with us so it’s no surprise it’s estimated that in four years m-commerce will account for the same global sales as e commerce did in 2013. The portra...
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We’re a nation of dessert lovers: in fact it could be said we have somewhat of an obsession with confection. We’re mad for macarons, crazy about cupcakes and all scream for ice...
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Australian consumers are showing signs of being sceptical about the value of paid smartphone and tablet apps, a new survey has found.
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It’s back to store for etailers as online shopping collection points get physical. On August 12, Craig Woolford, consumer sector retail research analyst at Citi drew attention ...
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Avoid end of financial year (EOFY) stress and ensure your business is well prepared. When three leading minds in Australian Retail recently met to share their views on the...
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How motorcycle business braaap gets the most out of social media. Brad Smith was 18 when he designed the motorcycle of his dreams. Then he got on a plane to China in hope o...
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Why Aussies are browsing on mobile devices but not checking out the cart. While the country has the one of the highest rates of mobile device ownership in the world, with 65% f...
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Not so long ago, uttering the word 'showrooming' was enough to evoke a shudder of fear and loathing in a room full of Retailers. The word raised the image of iphone-toting merc...
