Kmart Southland is trialling RFID-enabled change rooms, allowing shoppers to view product details and scan QR codes for pricing and purchase options. RetailOasis co-director Trent Rigby calls it “self-checkouts in the change room,” emphasising its data collection potential. This technology enhances customer experience, improves inventory tracking, and helps manage theft, positioning Australia closer to global retail tech trends.

David Jones is reducing its floor space in response to changing consumer shopping habits, focusing on enhancing both online and in-store experiences. RetailOasis co-director Trent Rigby explains that mid-market department stores, like Myer, are struggling as consumers gravitate towards value or premium products. The retail sector is evolving, with a shift towards digital engagement and smaller physical footprints.

Retail experts predict bigger sales and better discounts leading up to Christmas as spending slows. Trent Rigby from Retail Oasis notes, "Smaller wallets mean that retailers have to work harder for an increased share of this spend," driving more promotional activity. Sales are expected to ramp up from October as retailers compete for consumer dollars amidst rising costs.

In this article we talk to SMH.com about the store closure of Debenham’s only Australian store in Melbourne