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A curated roundup of the retail news, ideas and shifts shaping the market right now — from global headlines to the signals worth paying attention to. Designed to keep you across what matters, without the noise.

Retail is being reshaped by three defining forces: A Better World, Engaging Destinations and Easy Journeys. The Ebeltoft Group’s Retail Innovations 2026 report highlights the Top 50 global retail innovations from more than 300 nominations, including standout Australian and APAC retailers. RX Group’s Juanita Neville-Te Rito was part of the international judging panel selecting this year’s final list.

We are throwing everything at growth. More speed. More channels. More mechanics. But the store always pays. This SYSCA explores what happens when leadership moves faster than the system and why deliberate alignment matters more than frantic activity.

ReLoved. Restored. Revalued. is Freedom’s bold answer to retail waste—giving imperfect furniture a second life through repair, transparency, and circular design. It’s not about discount bins; it’s about redefining value on the shop floor. With skilled restoration, honest storytelling, and community impact, ReLoved proves sustainability doesn’t need to be perfect—just real, practical, and human. Retail can do better. Freedom is showing how.

Skilled people are retail’s unfair advantage - especially in the Golden Quarter. When baskets spike and patience dips, it’s not attitude that makes or breaks performance, it’s capability. Product knowledge, customer sense, and operational fluency turn chaos into conversion. Train smart before peak, and your people will repay you in margin, momentum, and customer love.

Tucked into Newmarket’s Osborne Lane, Fankery blends nostalgic Shanghainese flavours with modern baking flair. From mochi-filled tarts to gooey cookies, this petite bakery is full of bold personality and unforgettable treats. A must-visit for dessert lovers.

In this piece, Cole dives into how stress and anxiety impact customer decision-making during the holiday season, offering actionable insight

Manawa Bay promises a fresh take on outlet shopping with premium brands and smart design, but is it truly the future or just hype?

We’re looking for entrants to showcase retail excellence in New Zealand. Find out more and apply now.

This month's spotlight is on Honda for their outdoors and power equipment network roll out.

Immersive yourself in the Design Merchants Visual Merchandising Bootcamp to learn the fundamental principles of of visual merchandising.

What good in-store experience looks like in trans-tasman style.

Mastering the art & science of the communications hierarchy is essential to give your brand a positive, long-lasting customer impression.

2016 seemed to me one of the quickest years in history. Many history making events happened (let’s not get into the wig-wearing Trump...