Discover the top 5 global brands leading the way in experiential loyalty programs. These programs go beyond points, offering exclusive events, tailored experiences, and once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to foster lasting emotional connections with customers. Learn how brands like Harley-Davidson, Marriott, Neiman Marcus, Sephora, and The North Face are revolutionising loyalty with innovative strategies and unique experiences.

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5 Key Insights into Generation Alpha: Digital Natives, Spending Power & More. Learn how to engage with the largest and most diverse generation yet, shaping future retail strategies.

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Explore March's Impact on Retail Trends: From Pandemic Pivots to Stabilisation and Optimism. Learn how consumer behaviour evolved, and why businesses must invest in technology and customer knowledge for future success.

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Insights from the RetailOasis 10th Annual BIG Breakfast: Retail Trends & Strategies. Learn about cyclical growth, sustainability, Gen Z impact, NRF highlights, tech investments, and security measures. Stay ahead in retail with key takeaways.

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Discover 6 key trends shaping Baby Boomers' consumer behaviour in 2024. Despite declining numbers, Boomers hold significant economic power, seek exceptional service, prioritise experiences over products, and drive sustainability. Retailers must adapt to cater to this influential demographic.

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In 2024, key retail trends include the persistence of in-store shopping, with 76% of Australians favouring physical stores. Experiential retail will grow globally, with 81% of consumers willing to pay more for enriched shopping experiences. A cohesive omnichannel approach, medium-term pop-up stores for deeper consumer insights, cautious spending due to cost-of-living concerns, sustainability and re-commerce as hot topics, increased use of AI for personalised engagement, and a fresh perspective on data-driven strategies are anticipated trends shaping the retail landscape.

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Dive into the future of retail with RetailOasis' NYC insights. Discover the power of Generative AI, witness retailers excelling in foundational execution, and explore the evolving trend of product retailers embracing services. Join us at our BIG Breakfast event for live examples and insights into the rise of Gen Z, sustainability, and accessorisation. Secure your spot for a 10th Annual BIG Breakfast experience!

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Explore the Impact of International Retailers on Australia's Market: Insights into Strategies, Challenges, and Future Trends. Learn how global brands are entering the Australian retail landscape, their approaches, and the evolving market dynamics. Discover key insights and strategies for successful market entry.

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Amid economic challenges, Aussies prioritise experiential spending over possessions. Younger generations lead, embracing shared adventures despite constraints. Businesses leveraging shareable experiences stand to engage diverse audiences and drive sales in the evolving Australian retail landscape.

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The significance of Black Friday and Cyber Monday (BFCM) sales events continues to grow in Australia's retail landscape. With predictions indicating a 3.0% increase in spending for the upcoming BFCM weekend, totalling $6.36 billion, consumers are eagerly awaiting the bargains and discounts these events offer. Despite a flat trend in e-commerce growth and heightened budget scrutiny among shoppers, the convenience factor remains paramount, especially as logistics challenges persist within the retail sector.

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Dubbed "Swiftonomics" or "Taylornomics," Taylor Swift's remarkable success isn't confined to her music career. Her Eras Tour, which spans 146 concerts across 19 countries in 2023 and 2024, is making waves in terms of ticket prices, fan attendance, and revenues. So, what does this mean for Australian Retail when the tour hits our shores in 2024?

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In the ever-evolving landscape of Australian retail, the ‘Lipstick Effect’ has traditionally highlighted consumer’s penchant for purchasing small, affordable luxuries during economic downturns. Originally synonymous with cosmetics, this phenomenon has since broadened to encompass a diverse array of small indulgences.

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While ‘Hyperphysical’ may not be a buzzword in the Australian retail landscape just yet, it’s gaining significant traction overseas. We predict that it won’t be long until it garners attention from domestic brands looking for a fresh approach to retail. Here are some Hyperphysical Retail examples.

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We’re constantly hearing of multiple Australian retailers and brands that preach their commitment to sustainability and progressiveness (particularly when it comes to inclusion and diversity). So why aren’t many of these same retailers taking a stand on the issue of the Voice?

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Rainbow washing, like green washing, is a marketing tactic where companies use social issues to promote their brand without actually taking any meaningful action or support towards those causes. During Pride Month and Mardi Gras in Sydney, it's common to see many companies displaying rainbow-colored products and logos, claiming to support the LGBTQI+ community, while doing very little to contribute to the cause. But customer’s are becoming more wary of brands and are searching for those with a true purpose…beyond making money.

After the last couple of years of COVID restrictions, we were happy to be back in New York last week for the 2023 NRF Big Show. For those unaware, the NRF Big Show is the world’s largest annual retail event, bringing together over 35,000 retail professionals, including 950 vendors and 100 sessions from more than 90 countries.

We braved the freezing cold New York winter over a 3-day period, having the opportunity to listen to and speak with a range of both retail industry leaders and vendors here in the US. So, having now seen the latest trends, innovations, and strategies for transformation – what do we see as the key themes impacting retailers here in Australia for 2023?

Becoming sustainable as a retailer and purchasing sustainably as a customer has become the “new-norm” – if you’re not in the game, then you’re out. Here are some examples of retailers making the move towards sustainability.

Last week we attended the Online Retailer Conference & Expo for 2022 and had a great time seeing the best in the business share their thoughts & wisdom on all things online retail. We wanted to briefly share the 8 key themes we observed, much of which is aligned with our thinking on the future of retail.

In our most recent blog, we dive into Love Island’s partnership with eBay in a push to move away from fast fashion sponsorship.

With 62% of US Gen Z and Millennials saying they look for an item second-hand before purchasing it new and the show hitting a whopping 5 million viewers for its opening episode, of which 61.6% were aged between 16 – 34, this is clearly a match made in heaven!

Millennials are officially overtaking boomers as the country’s largest generation group according to 2021 ABS data