Resilience and sustainability on the menu for Australia’s hospitality industry
More Australian hospitality businesses are now offering branded merchandise, food and drink experiences, cocktail and meal kits and more.
From ChatGPT to bespoke chatbots: How real estate agents are using AI
Real estate agents are using everything from ChatGPT to bespoke bots to speak with customers, write property listings, and even decide how likely contacts are to buy or rent.
“Huge demand”: How The Little Potion Co is making retail magic this Halloween
Halloween is proving to be all hubble and bubble, no toil and trouble for the Little Potion Co, which has defied broad economic uncertainty to record year-on-year sales growth this spooky season.
Click Frenzy: Shippit data shows the peak retail season is starting with a bang
Shippit data shows the value of orders also increased this time around and is up 4.7%, from $107 to $112 per order.
“Biggest beauty launch”: Tbh skincare makes its debut in 857 Coles stores
Tbh Skincare recently announced that it would be merging with fellow beauty powerhouse Boost Lab under a new banner -- York St Brands.
Chatbot Tessa serves as a cautionary tale against replacing frontline workers with AI
The chatbot named Tessa was taken offline after it was found to be giving harmful advice to those struggling with eating disorders.
Cost-saving measures see Redbubble lay off 37% of its staff
Redbubble group has also suspended its brand awareness project as it no longer delivered a commensurate financial return.
Zeller launches iPhone payment scheme as CEO downplays further merchant fee regulation
Australian payments platform Zeller has launched its Tap to Pay on iPhone system, with CEO and co-founder Ben Pfisterer promising a best-in-class experience for merchants — and a fee structure which fairly represents the hidden costs of providing point of sale services.
Cost of living pressures: 54% of retailers passing on costs to consumers
The ARA has found that Aussie retailers are under relentless pressure as shoppers limit their spending due to cost of living pressures.
Eco-friendly footwear label Twoobs opens flagship store in Byron Bay
Founded in 2016 by Australian sisters and fashion personalities Jess and Stef Dadon, Twoobs focuses on producing eco-friendly and comfortable footwear.
Kangaroo Island notches #2 spot on Lonely Planet’s must-visit regions list
Kangaroo Island has been crowned one of the world's must-visit regions by travel publication Lonely Planet, bringing new international acclaim to its eco-tourism and wellness retreat businesses.
How a cancer scare led Suzie Betts to found Boob Armour
Boob Armour has partnered not only with sporting organisations like the AFL/AFLW, but also with the military, train drivers, mine workers and more.