What are the big trends for retailers to watch in 2016?How is digital innovation transforming the retail industry?How do you create a brand for the future? Devising a strategic marketing plan, when the rules, and the tools, for creating them are in a constant state of evolution, is more challenging, but more exciting, than ever […]
Message from the CEO: 26 February 2016
NSW and Queensland governments are both looking at banning plastic shopping bags. This issue has long been debated by governments over the years. Some of Australia’s less populous states and territories have already implemented bans of certain types of plastic bags. Bans are a blunt policy response to most problems but, of course, proponents for banning bags […]
Big Insight #5 – Use digital to compete with the big guys
According to a recent survey conducted by American Express, there has never been a better time to grow your business. With the combination of accessible technologies, more options for funding and easier access to resources, the world is now a small businesses oyster. Nikki Baird, industry analyst at RSR Research spoke at the 2016 NRF Big […]
Message from the CEO: 19 February 2016
Over the past few weeks I’ve spoken with you about the broader national interest after spending time in Canberra, particularly issues surrounding taxation and the Budget. This week, I’d like to focus discussions back towards the association, in order to highlight a number of opportunities we’ve launched for members in coming months, particularly relating to […]
Big Insight #4 – The new world of retail
2015 ushered in a new world of retail and businesses need to be ready to move with the times. Mindy Grossman, CEO of HSNi, recently spoke at the NRF Big Show detailing how HSNi have embraced new technologies and strategies to reach the next level of growth. Speaking to the nature of disruptive commerce, Grossman said “If […]
Big Ideas from Retail’s Big Show
Fresh from New York, 2016 NRF Big Show Exhibitor and National Retail Association (NRA) Event Partner, CloudFirst, are pleased to bring you the big insights from retail’s largest global conference at the next round of Innovation and Technology Committee (ITC) breakfasts across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. Interested in: Delivering a dynamic platform that enables innovation on […]