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ICYMI and what we are reading - April/May 2025
From Woolworths closures to Amazon’s AI-powered ‘Buy For Me’ tool, the retail world isn’t slowing down. In April/May, we saw major shifts across brand loyalty, discount retail, and digital innovation - plus a big win for NZ beauty brand Raaie. ICYMI, here’s what’s been shaping the landscape across Aotearoa, Australia, and beyond.

Juanita Neville-Te Rito
May 132 min read
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The gift of uncertainty is already here for retailers this Christmas
Caught in the chaos of yet another retail reset? As global trade tensions disrupt supply chains and Christmas prep teeters on uncertainty, ANZ retailers face tough choices. From pricing pressure to sourcing headaches, the new normal is anything but. If your business is struggling to adapt or looking to grow despite the madness, we’re here to help you navigate, pivot, and thrive in a world where retail rules are constantly being rewritten.

Juanita Neville-Te Rito
May 125 min read
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Why NOW is the time for ANZ retailers to look north for retail innovation
Discover why NRF Asia Pacific is a must-attend event for ANZ retailers. Explore cutting-edge retail concepts from the 2025 Ebeltoft Retail Innovations Report, including immersive experiences from Singapore's most forward-thinking stores. Join us to unlock growth opportunities across the Asia Pacific and stay ahead in a rapidly changing retail landscape.

Juanita Neville-Te Rito
Apr 165 min read
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Growth by design: Realigning retail strategies for success in 2025
2025: The Year of Realignment. Discover strategic shifts retailers need to thrive by doing less but achieving more.

Juanita Neville-Te Rito
Feb 266 min read
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Blindspot no more: Women and the $30 trillion opportunity
Women over 45: The untapped growth market. Discover why this powerful demographic is reshaping retail strategy.

Sasha Radford
Feb 265 min read
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The meteoric rise of Moodi
Moodi’s meteoric rise shows the power of growth by design. Learn how customer advocacy, co-creation, and scarcity fuel success.

Juanita Neville-Te Rito
Feb 266 min read
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Performance enhancing results – what’s the latest?
Adaptability drives retail success. From Kmart’s RFID to The Warehouse’s missteps, see how innovation is reshaping performance in retail.

Juanita Neville-Te Rito
Oct 15, 20247 min read
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ICYMI and what we are reading - October 2024
Catch up on October's top retail stories: CEO moves, Coles vs. Woolies, and TikTok’s impact on supermarkets.

Juanita Neville-Te Rito
Oct 15, 20243 min read
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Mānawa Bay Outlet: The future of premium outlet shopping or just hype?
Manawa Bay promises a fresh take on outlet shopping with premium brands and smart design, but is it truly the future or just hype?

Melissa Hayden
Oct 15, 20245 min read
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Adapting for 2024 and beyond: Highlights from RX x Nora Breakfast Briefing
Get the run-down on RX and Nora's Breakfast Briefing on adapting for 2024 and beyond

Kate Bolland
Sep 17, 20245 min read
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Adapting Retail Spaces to Meet Evolving Customer Needs
Kate Bolland discusses 4 ways retail customer expectations have changed and how retailers can get on-board.

Kate Bolland
Sep 17, 20245 min read
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Unleashing the Potential to thrive in Homewares Retailing
Juanita Neville-Te Rito brings some brilliant ideas around unleashing the potential to thrive in homewares retailing.

Juanita Neville-Te Rito
Sep 17, 20247 min read
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The art of the window display 💥 Do you have what it takes to be the best in NZ?
Sophie Hill gives a run-down on key considerations for a good window display.

Sophie Hill
Jul 31, 20243 min read
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How can retailers redefine value beyond pricing during a recession?
Juanita examines what constitutes true value for consumers beyond the narrow confines of pricing and 7 strategies for success

Juanita Neville-Te Rito
May 28, 20247 min read
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How Retailers Can Adapt to Shifting Consumer Behaviour in Kids' Fashion Amid Financial Strains
Kate Bolland shares the nuanced impacts of a recession on the consumer behaviour surrounding the children's clothing category.

Kate Bolland
May 28, 20245 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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