Opinion Archives - Convenience & Impulse Retailing

Future of retail trends – part one

By the end of the year in 2022, 19 out of 22 trends had been correctly predicted by RDG, resulting in an 86 per cent accuracy ratio.

Retail is alive and well, both online and offline. But what are consumers expecting in 2023 from their favourite retailers?

Marianna Idas, Principal at eLease Lawyers, describes what to look out for with outgoings in retail leases.

Andrew Poore, General Manager Sales ANZ, Pacific Optics, discusses the key to sustained growth in the petrol and convenience channel.

Darren Park, CEO, United Convenience Buyers, discusses why independent retailers are the backbone of Australian communities.

Uncertainty is defined as doubt, but for retailers, the message is clear – don’t get defensive, get smart, writes Melissa Kirby.

Dave Hooker, Executive Director of NZACS, offers a perspective on the year that’s been and the one to come.

Skye Jackson reflects on some important themes covered at the recent AACS Women in Convenience events in Sydney and Melbourne.

Darren Park, CEO, United Convenience Buyers, looks at how convenience operators can manage their success today and into the future.

As electric and hybrid vehicle adoption gains momentum, the State and Federal Governments cannot afford to overlook the P&C industry.

Stephen Wilson, Strikeforce, offers up insight on how petrol and convenience stores can remain relevant and thrive in a competitive market.

FMCG suppliers supporting select retailers over others could harm the convenience channel as a whole, writes Darren Park.

The global convenience community is supportive, diverse, entrepreneurial, and thriving, writes Theo Foukkare.