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ICYMI and what we are reading - June 2025
From retail awards returning and Amazon’s B2B launch, to facial recognition tech, viral toys, and AI pilots from Starbucks. ICYMI, here’s what’s been shaping the landscape across Aotearoa, Australia, and beyond.

Juanita Neville-Te Rito
Jun 182 min read


Target Furniture went to NRF APAC. What they learned could change everything.
Target Furniture’s Kristian Reinbach joined RX’s delegation to NRF APAC to uncover what’s next in retail. From AI-driven planning to synthetic audiences and customer-first innovations, his key takeaways offer a playbook for future-focused retailers ready to evolve.

Kristian Reinbach
Jun 177 min read


PART 2: UK AND THE REST
In Part 1, we explored the best Christmas campaigns from the USA, New Zealand, and Australia. Now, in Part 2, we dive into the UK's magical

Juanita Neville-Te Rito
Nov 27, 20245 min read


The wonderful world of Xmas - The Winners USA, Aussie & NZ
Christmas ads in 2024 blend nostalgia, humour, and modern values, with standout campaigns from Amazon, Myer, Woolworths, and New World.

Juanita Neville-Te Rito
Nov 27, 20245 min read


Does retail need even more disruption?
Retailers have been slow to innovate and disrupt to keep up. We explore retail disruption, who is doing it & how they have gained advantage.

Juanita Neville-Te Rito
Apr 28, 20245 min read


The Top 4 Disruptors: How Chicago's Food and Beverage Retail Scene is Being Revolutionized
Lisa Donaldson, Director of Retail Experience & Design at RX Group visited Chicago. She covers the top 4 disruptors in food & bev retail.

Lisa Donaldson
Apr 26, 20249 min read


Local disruptors challenging NZ status quo
Kate Bolland discusses NZ disruptors including O3 space, Manawanui, My Food Bag and Sharesies

Kate Bolland
Apr 26, 20244 min read


Woolworths Everyday Rewards is the great disruptor in New Zealand customer loyalty.
Guest Article | Simon Rowles, New Zealand Partner with Ellipsis & Company Simon is a great friend friend of RX and a partner at Ellipsis...

Juanita Neville-Te Rito
Apr 23, 20245 min read


Are there any innovation-led leaders left in retail?
Juanita discusses the importance of innovation in retail and ways to test for innovation in your business.

Juanita Neville-Te Rito
Mar 26, 20245 min read


INSPIRED – checking out the celebration of innovation in home and housewares retailing
Lisa checks out the celebration of innovation in home and housewares retailing in Chicago.

Juanita Neville-Te Rito
Mar 26, 20241 min read


Innovation in action – spotlight on recent retail innovations in NZ & AUS
Kate Bolland explores recent retail innovations across NZ and Australia.

Kate Bolland
Mar 24, 20244 min read


Preparing for the Retail Revolution: Crystal Balling 2024
Here are our 10 trends for the retail industry in 2024. Prepare for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Juanita Neville-Te Rito
Jan 31, 20245 min read


Unlocking the Secrets | How these stores transformed customer insights into unforgettable retail experiences
How best-in-class stores transformed customer insights into unforgettable retail experiences

Juanita Neville-Te Rito
Jan 31, 20247 min read


Retail realities of 2024 – trends to look out for as times become more uncertain
The retail industry is incredibly resilient and retailers are ready to embrace change. Here are 3 opportunities that retailers can embrace.

Tyler.W.Condon
Nov 20, 20234 min read


Three cool things | October
Three cool things we have uncovered that perhaps, you didn't know.

Juanita Neville-Te Rito
Oct 31, 20233 min read


Meet POP – powerful automated product photography and video that supercharges sales
Meet POP - efficient, cost-effective product photography and video.

Kate Bolland
Apr 27, 20232 min read


Farmlands launches innovative concept store
Farmlands has launched its innovative concept store in Ashburton to reflect their future vision for the Farmlands' network.

Juanita Neville-Te Rito
Feb 28, 20232 min read


The Retail Media Revolution with The Marketing Association
The Marketing Association is hosting a Brainy Breakfast all about the retail media revolution.
Danielle Chevriot
Jan 26, 20231 min read


Future of the food service industry post-pandemic
The food service industry has had a big shake up with Covid. Ben discusses what us happening in the industry and his time at the NRA.
Ben Gower
Jun 21, 20225 min read


Disruption creates space for new thinking and opportunities
Monica Yiankias had just started her role as Retail Director Liquor King when New Zealand locked down. We asked Monica if she could share...

Juanita Neville-Te Rito
May 20, 20204 min read
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