Heather McIlvaine
Heather McIlvaine Heather McIlvaine is features and premium editor - retail at Inside Retail. In her nearly four years writing for Inside Retail, Heather has traveled to Shenzhen to cover the epic Chinese shopping event Single’s Day, doggedly reported the details of Amazon's launch in Australia, toured the biggest office supplies store in the world to understand the future of physical retail, dissected the 'Instagram aesthetic' with three brands that embody the look and followed the local fashion industry's pivot to making PPE during Covid-19. An LA-native who now lives in Melbourne (via Munich), she could happily survive on a diet of good tacos, coffee and beer and welcomes local recommendations for all three.
From the author
Amazon launches Prime in Australia
E-commerce giant takes major step in local expansion.
Jun 19, 2018
Carrefour partners with Google in online grocery push
The supermarket chain has partnered with Google to accelerate its digital push.
Jun 12, 2018
Marley Spoon announces IPO
Meal kit company lodges prospectus with ASX to raise approximately $70 million.
Jun 7, 2018
HelloFresh to purchase competitors’ logistics provider
Meal kit company is in exclusive negotiations to acquire BeCool Refrigerated Couriers.
May 31, 2018
Report: “Massive” growth on marketplaces
Online marketplaces like Ebay, Amazon and Alibaba saw “massive growth” in 2017.
May 28, 2018
Marley Spoon reportedly seeking IPO, says it’s “perfectly positioned for growth”
Meal kit delivery company is reportedly gearing up for an initial public offering in Australia.
May 23, 2018
Naked Wines accelerates growth in Australia
Wine business to double its investment in customer acquisition.
May 18, 2018
Deliveroo makes employees shareholders but riders miss out
Meal delivery business subject of protests in Sydney.
May 18, 2018
YourGrocer buys Aussie Farmers Direct
Online grocery to use Aussie Farmers Direct brand on website and fresh produce boxes.
May 14, 2018
Amazon looks to UK grocery acquisition, reports
E-commerce giant reportedly interested in 350-store chain.
May 9, 2018
Uber shutting down delivery business, reports
International ride-hailing business is reportedly shuttering its delivery offering.
May 9, 2018
7-Eleven unveils parcel locker trial
Convenience store to "make life easier" for customers.
May 6, 2018
BREAKING: Amazon to launch in Australia this Thursday
Online giant plans to promote launch by handing out free ice cream at train stations across the country.
Nov 21, 2017
Marley Spoon to deliver Christmas-in-a-box as demand for meal kits grow
Meal kit company offers full meal holiday box.
Nov 9, 2017
Amazon may launch later than expected
Key account manager for Amazon indicated that the company aims to launch by late 2017 or early 2018.
Oct 12, 2017