The Party People aims to revamp the shopping experience with AR mirror
NSW-based party supply retailer The Party People is taking buying costumes to a whole new level by trialing an augmented reality mirror store this month.
Retailers embrace spooky season as Halloween sales jump
More Australian retailers are joining in the Halloween festivities, making the most of the growing market by offering quirky, seasonal products before skipping to Christmas.
What’s your most important takeaway from 2020? Ten entrepreneurs weigh in
From Dean Salakas and Andrea Kowalski to Kate Vandermeer and Lucy Cole, we asked 10 entrepreneurs for their top takeaway from 2020.
How The Party People has looked at trends and adapted its range to prepare for Christmas 2020
The trends we are seeing can help retailers understand and prepare for the approaching Christmas trading season.
“Thick with smoke”: Small businesses consider shutting up shop as NSW bushfires pollute Sydney air
Smoke haze from the NSW bushfires has blanketed Sydney, prompting small businesses to consider shutting up shop in the lead up to Christmas.
How this retailer turned a former Toys ‘R’ Us store into Australia’s biggest Halloween pop-up
The Party People could give Myer a run for its money with its latest experiment: a Halloween pop-up the size of six basketball courts.
Why retailers have no idea about the future
A recent report from Australia Post claims that by 2030, nearly half (49%) of retail will be online. But this is a bit cheeky.
Lush’s social media amputation: How to decide whether to remove or repair a bleeding business unit
Lush recently announced it was removing its social media accounts. Is this more of a knee-jerk reaction than a strategic approach to a problem?
Lush UK deletes all social media accounts: Will Australian retailers follow suit?
Lush UK has sparked a conversation about the value of social media for business this week after it announced a shut down of its channels.
Almost 500 jobs gone as Ed Harry becomes the second major menswear chain to shut down in recent months
Administrators for collapsed menswear chain Ed Harry have been unable to find a buyer and will wind down the business in the coming weeks.
Warnings of more retail death as menswear retailer Ed Harry collapses, putting 498 jobs at risk
Established menswear retailer Ed Harry has appointed administrators after a difficult Christmas trade, sparking fears 2019 will be another tough year.
Retailers weigh in on “very tough” Christmas, but remain optimistic about 2019
Christmas came early in 2018, which has thrown some retailers through a loop, as preparations for a difficult 2019 commence.
