March 2023 Issue
Brian Walker
FACD, FAIM , Chairman & Founder @ Retail Doctor Group | Insights / Strategy Advisory,Operations - Transforming retail, We build market leading double digit growth retail channels.
RDG Retail News.
WELCOME TO RETAIL DOCTOR GROUP'S NEWS - MARCH ISSUE
KEY DATES TO ADD TO YOUR CALENDAR
Mark your calendars with our upcoming events below. We organise these events for our C-Suite community. Listen to industry leaders speak on key topics whilst enjoying a light breakfast and barista made coffee. We've got some amazing speakers lined up for this year.
- 17 May, 2023 – 23rd State of the Nation – Customer Loyalty
- 19 July, 2023 – 24th State of the Nation – Consumer and Retailer Sentiment
- 6 September, 2023 – 25th State of the Nation – Global Retail Innovations
- 25 October, 2023 – 26th State of the Nation - Changing Future of Retail
Don't forget these events are complimentary and invite-only. If you want to be the first to know when tickets are available and the speaker line up, register to be on the list via the link below.
DOWNLOAD: Industry 2030 Whitepaper
The whitepaper "Industry 2030" provides insights and expert analysis on the latest trends and predictions for the future of retail in Australia, including topics like social commerce, personalisation and hyper-customisation, and the impact of technology on the retail industry. With insights and expert analysis from leading industry experts, this whitepaper is an essential resource for anyone looking to stay ahead of the game in the ever-evolving retail landscape. Download now and gain a valuable perspective on the future of retail.
YOUR INSPIRING RETAIL KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
As the world is opening up post Covid, we're seeing more and more events coming back. During March, our COO and Head of Insights, Anastasia Lloyd-Wallis and CEO, Brian Walker were delighted to be invited as keynote and panel speakers across various industry events.
If you're looking for inspirational and engaging retail keynote speakers, download Anastasia and Brian's speaker packs below.
AUSTRALIAN RETAIL INNOVATORS AWARDS 2023
Retailers alike descended onto the Gold Coast on Tuesday 28 March in celebrating the best of the best in the industry at our fourth annual Australian Retail Innovators awards. Congratulations to our seven amazing and well deserving winners:
- Customer Experience – Miss Amara
- Omnichannel Excellence – Total Tools
- FMCG – Lovehoney
- Digital Innovators – Just Cuts
- Social Cause – Our Cow
- Research & Strategic Focus – CouriersPlease
- Inspiring Retail Leader – Margaret Porritt (Feathers)
If you couldn't make it or are interested in checking out the innovative strategies our finalists have implemented in the last twelve months, you can download our annual awards booklet below.
Future of Retailers - Upcoming Trends
Strategy
Despite the doom and gloom we hear about the industry, the future actually looks exciting. In this future trends series, we break down what our predictions are and what you need to do in your business to stay ahead and manage the changing consumer behaviour.
Increase your sales by 5-10%
Operations & Training
RDG Retail Academy is a retail training program uses our proprietary Fit For Business™ system containing various modules covering all areas of retail. Chat to us today on how we can help upskill you and your team efficiently and effectively to grow your business.
Podcasts.
Visit Retail Doctor Group's new home for the Future of Retail, the Future of Consumers and State of the Nation podcast series.
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Future of Consumers Podcast
Our COO and Head of Insights, Anastasia Lloyd-Wallis explores the concept of customer loyalty through:
- Understanding just what loyalty means to customers, and;
- How you can build that loyalty with your tribe.
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Insights Barometer.
A LOOK INTO CONSUMERS' MINDS AND BEHAVIOURS FROM THE PAST 12 MONTHS
77% of millennials indicate, it is important that retailers offer them options to save time whilst shopping (67% of all consumers)
67% of millennials looks for social experiences in retail
Marketing to millennials needn't be confusing - no matter how fickle they are. Talk to the retail experts to understand how Limbic Insights Personality Profiling can help you get a better view of what the shopping journey looks like for different segments. Contact us here.
Source: Retail Doctor Group's 2023 Consumer Trends.
In the Media.
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Vital Statistics.
Australian Bureau of Statistics
The seasonally adjusted estimate fell +1.4% in November 2022
when compared on a month-on-month basis
The following industries changed in trend terms in November 2022:
Food retailing +0.1%, Household goods retailing +2.1%, Cafes restaurants and takeaway food services +0.1%, Clothing, footwear and personal accessory retailing +6.4%, Department stores +5.4%, and Other retailing +1.1%.
The following states and territories changed in trend terms in November 2022:
NSW +1.5%, VIC +1.7%, QLD +1.0%, ACT +1.4%, NT +2.1%,
TAS +1.4%, SA +1.3%, WA +1.7%.
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