Joyce Abaño
Joyce Abaño is a journalist for the Premium team at Inside Retail. Whether it’s crafting business stories, reporting international and local news, or writing about fashion and entertainment, Joyce captures stories that leave a lasting impression on readers. Working for more than 15 years as a journalist shows her passion for the media industry. Before joining Octomedia, Joyce was with The Peninsula English Newspaper in Qatar, The Philippine Daily Inquirer and ABS-CBN Europe. After getting her journalism degree in the Philippines, she took a course at the Sorbonne University in Paris on Langue et Civilisation Française. Joyce is happiest when she gets people excited about life and the things she gets excited about!
From the author
Woolworths, Coles brand value decline due to competition
Brands regarded as innovative showed lift in brand value, report reveals.
Sep 1, 2019
Australians prefer to purchase brands with diverse, inclusive ads
More than half of consumers surveyed said lack of diversity would impact their perception of a brand.
Jul 5, 2019
AuMake says online sales growing
Daigou business reports unaudited revenue growth of 112 per cent in FY19.
Jun 27, 2019
Online FMCG sales to soar by 163 per cent in four years, says IGD
Online FMCG sales are forecast to grow 163 per cent by 2023 across major markets, according to IGD.
Jun 6, 2019
Pic’s Peanut Butter lands in Amazon stores in the UK
The New Zealand brand is involved in Amazon’s ‘Clicks & Mortar’ initiative.
Jun 4, 2019
Inclusive design could help retailers increase revenue
Retailers could generate an extra $4 billion in revenue through inclusive design.
May 23, 2019
The Body Shop launches plastic recycling initiative
Global beauty and personal care brand steps up sustainability efforts.
May 13, 2019
What are retailers doing for Mother’s Day this year?
Stores look to capture over a billion dollars in spending.
May 10, 2019
State-by-state: Easter 2019 trading hours
Retailers prepare for Easter rush before restricted trading kicks in.
Apr 15, 2019
Majority of online shoppers compare brands to Amazon
Marketplaces benefit from perceptions about price, range.
Mar 27, 2019
The struggle to keep up with increasing customer expectations
There is a widening gap between what customers expect and what companies can deliver.
Feb 27, 2019
Gen Z shoppers still prefer websites to apps, study finds
This category prefers businesses that offer both online and in-store experiences.
Jan 31, 2019
Innisfree releases ‘Toy Story’ beauty collection
Korean beauty brand teams up with Disney for new range.
Jan 3, 2019
Western Australia bans use of plastic bags
Western Australian retailers to face fines if they fail to comply with new laws.
Jan 3, 2019
Countdown stores now plastic-bag free
NZ supermarket follows in the footsteps of its parent company.
Oct 18, 2018
ACCC gives nod for Energizer to buy rival
Competition watchdog gives green light for Energizer to buy Spectrum Brands.
Aug 13, 2018