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The polarisation of ‘value’ for shoppers
‘Value’ now encompasses both high and low, as shoppers seek lifestyle benefits and quality.
Ways to reduce cheating at self-service checkouts
David Glance explains why technology makes us dishonest.
Big retailers are realising the risk of moving into convenience stores
While convenience stores may be big opportunities for large supermarkets, they also come with risks.
Biggest threat to Australian beef producers
Crippling rural debt looms as biggest threat to our beef producers.
Save money on messaging
Seven golden marketing rules that show you how to spend wisely on in-store promotions.
Who are your customers really?
Why classic demographic segmentation models are no longer enough for retailers.
Use data to understand your shopper
Data enables brands and retailers to excite customers into participating in promotional activites.
Digital strategies and Australia’s millennial foodies: Part II
The second instalment of a three-part series on digital strategies for connecting with millennials.
Sales events impacting brand integrity
Sales events are waning in relevance, credibility and performance.
Why is online grocery only creeping up slowly?
Norrelle Goldring looks at the triggers and barriers for online vs physical store grocery shopping.
Australia’s key role in global food security
Australia’s food industry needs to revive its cooperative spirit to help the world feed nine billion mouths.
A green step in the right direction
Whole Foods continues to lead in innovation within the grocery industry.
Retail outlook: Wesfarmers, Woolworths feel the pressure of new challengers
Woolworths and Coles will need new strategies to compete with the likes of Aldi.
The not so fresh food people
Stuart Bennie challenges Woolworths’ claim to being the ‘fresh food people’.
What’s the future of loyalty schemes?
Australia has a long way to go in the loyalty scheme stakes.
Transparency and the future
What would instituting a transparent approach to salaries and pricing do for retailers?