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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
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NRF APAC 2025 | Singapore
Discover the future of retail through RX Group’s insights from NRF’s Big Show Asia Pacific in Singapore. From FairPrice’s AI-powered smart carts to live commerce innovations by BeLive, this blog unpacks the tech, trends, and takeaways shaping APAC’s dynamic retail scene. With highlights from our Kiwi retailer delegation and study tour, it’s a must-read for brands eyeing growth across Asia. #RetailInnovation #NRFAPAC #FutureOfRetail

Juanita Neville-Te Rito
Jun 176 min read
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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
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Generative AI in Retail’s Shift from Talk to Transformation
Generative AI in retail: all talk, little action? Key takeaways from the NORA Summit + where retailers can start for real impact.

Juanita Neville-Te Rito
Apr 26 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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Virtual Audiences: Your Customer in the Room Next Door
Nichola Quail, Founder and CEO of Insights Exchange explores Virtual Audiences and what this means for your business

Nicola Quail
Sep 17, 20243 min read
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Why NZ and Australian retailers need to start adopting Artificial Intelligence
RX's Gina Brugh discusses why NZ and Australian retailers need to start adopting artificial intelligence.

Gina Brugh
Jun 26, 20245 min read
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AI and the future of marketing
RX's Kate Bolland discusses AI and the future of marketing as well as some tools to add to your marketing tool box.

Kate Bolland
Jun 26, 20243 min read
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Unleashing AI's Transformative Power
Juanita Neville-Te Rito discusses how retailers can unleash the transformational power of AI.

Juanita Neville-Te Rito
Jun 26, 20247 min read
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AI Opportunities for ANZ Retail
AI guru Tim Warren discusses AI opportunities for ANZ Retail.
Tim Warren
Jun 26, 20243 min read
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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
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A day out at the inaugural SXSW in Sydney: AI and Evolution in the making
Marcella Larsen gives a run down of her experience at the inaugural SXSW in Sydney
Marcella Larsen
Oct 31, 20233 min read
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The Impact of AI in Retail: Revolutionising Efficiency and Personalisation
A few weeks ago, I posted a link to an Australian ABC News report on retail giants over the pond are using AI to catch repeat...

Juanita Neville-Te Rito
Jun 26, 20237 min read
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Uncovering Loss Prevention through AI: How retailers can address shrink challenges
How to utilise AI technology to reduce theft in retail stores.
Yvonne Xu
Jun 26, 20234 min read
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The Future of AI in Retail: A Paradigm Shift with Profound Implications
Delve into the transformative potential of AI in shaping the retail landscape.
Tim Warren
Jun 26, 20234 min read
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Price Ticketing – one of the most inefficient tasks in retail
Price ticketing is one of the most inefficient tasks in retail! Automated ticketing brings simple efficiency to your process.

Gina Brugh
Apr 27, 20232 min read
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3 signs you have an ineffective & inefficient promotional program
Effective and efficient promotional programs are essential for success. Here are 3 warning signs to look out for.

Gina Brugh
Apr 27, 20237 min read
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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
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Are retail media networks the future of advertising?
Retail media networks are a powerful opportunity but ensure you are treading carefully and building something that is brand-safe.

Juanita Neville-Te Rito
Mar 29, 20236 min read
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The Rise of Retail Media
Liam discusses the importance of a customer first approach to retail media and how Cartology can assist.

Liam Crause
Mar 29, 20235 min read
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