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The evolution of loyalty: are traditional programs dying?
Loyalty programs have long been a staple in Australian and global retail, with brands using points, discounts, and rewards to encourage...

Teresa Sperti
Mar 17, 20256 min read


The chat revolution and how it is changing search
It has been just over 2 years since ChatGPT launched, and it has created one of the biggest shifts in search that we have seen in decades. Whilst Google still boasts 8.5bn searches every month, the introduction of ChatGPT has given rise to conversational search | chat-based search experiences in a big way, and we are already seeing audience behaviour shifting as conversational search addresses many of the shortfalls of traditional search. As adoption grows, it is anticipated

Teresa Sperti
Feb 17, 20254 min read


The best innovations from US retailers: how top brands are creating great customer experiences
Retail in the US is evolving into an immersive experience, blending convenience, innovation, and creativity to captivate shoppers. During my recent visit to the US, I toured a host of US retail stores – Walgreens, Super Target, Dick's Sporting Goods, Coca-Cola, Publix Supermarkets and more to explore how these brands are embracing trends, forging clever partnerships, and delivering memorable customer experiences. From seamless integration of digital tools to standout in-stor

Teresa Sperti
Jan 27, 20259 min read


The rise of Amazon in Australia and how to stand out on the Amazon shelf
Amazon has just turned 30, starting life in 1994 in Washington, USA. Yet it took until 2017 to launch down under, and material growth and success have only been seen in the last few years. While the global giant is still in its infancy on Australian shores, its impact is not to be underestimated, with Amazon believed to now account for 10% of all retail spend online in Australia according to The Australian, and now boasts the largest online audience of any retailer according

Kat Matthews
Nov 18, 20248 min read


8 ways for retailers to make the most of Black Friday/Cyber Monday
Sales frenzies of the past, like Boxing Day, bring to mind images of pure mayhem, as shoppers scramble to bag a bargain. In the past,...

Kat Matthews
Oct 28, 20245 min read


Six big takeouts from the ReMade Retail Media Conference
On the 2nd of October, the who’s who of Australian retail media descended on Surry Hills in Sydney for the Remade Retail Media Conference...

Teresa Sperti
Oct 14, 20245 min read
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