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Five retail industry predictions for 2025 - retailbiz
1 day ago · This year, we noticed that Australian retailers are less likely to pass on costs and fees to their shoppers and we’ve seen Australian shoppers prefer on-the-spot outcomes such as instant exchanges and instant refunds. Economic pressures in 2024 led to fewer returns but a rise in exchanges, as ...
Industry leaders share their retail predictions for 2025
18 hours ago · Looking ahead to 2025, retailers that integrate advanced logistics, leverage real-time data, and diversify delivery options will be better positioned to retain customers—and, ultimately, grow, according to Shippit co-founder and co-CEO, Rob Hango-Zada (above). “In 2024, the debate between ...
What’s on the horizon for supermarket retailing in 2025
1 day ago · Amid challenging market conditions, Australia’s growing demand for fresh convenience options has continued to drive new retail opportunities for the grocery sector in 2024. As another festive season and new year approaches, it’s clearer than ever that retailers must continue to deliver value ...
Retail reinvented: How technology and consumer confidence will …
1 day ago · As we approach 2025, Australia’s retail sector stands at a pivotal juncture, influenced by evolving consumer behaviours, technological advancements, and economic pressures. To thrive in this dynamic environment, retailers must adapt to three critical trends: consumer-centric strategies amid budget ...
Seven challenges small businesses are forecasted to face in 2025
1 day ago · Australian small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are encountering significant challenges, with business failure rates climbing to 2020 levels. In October 2024, 5.04 per cent of companies failed, edging close to the 2020 peak of 5.08 per cent. Unfortunately, SMBs will continue to face considerable ...
2025 tech trends for Australian businesses: Reset for growth
1 day ago · As we look ahead to 2025, Australian businesses stand on the cusp of tremendous opportunity. The last few years have demanded a focus on cost control to navigate inflation and rising supply costs, with 2024 marking a particularly challenging period.
Five trends set to reshape e-commerce and logistics in 2025
With consumer expectations continuing to rise, the retail and e-commerce landscape faces new pressures that demand faster service, stricter data protection and more transparent operations. Recent research from SOTI uncovers the top five trends and challenges set to reshape e-commerce in Australia in ...
The trends that will define the retail industry in 2024
Let’s face it, 2023 was another disruptive and unpredictable year for Australian retailers. Sales surged during retail events like Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Click Frenzy, but much of the year was clouded by inflation, interest rate hikes, and cost-of-living pressures that impacted spending and sentiment.
Five trends that every retailer should be adopting in 2024
Nov 28, 2023 · The last few years have seen major shifts in the retail landscape, such as the rapid rise of eCommerce, growing demand for a more personalised shopping experience, omnichannel fulfilment options and faster delivery.