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In Search of Symbiosis: Q&A with Andrew Gorecki

June 17, 2019

As seen on Power Retail. Power Retail’s Editor, Ally Feiam sat down with Andrew Gorecki, Co-Founder and Managing Director at Retail Directions, to discuss the benefits of finding the equilibrium for retailers, technological headaches and the power of the customer experience. For many omnichannel companies, the focus is pulled purely into e-commerce. Although e-commerce, marketplaces […]

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The Retail Apocalypse Myth

December 2, 2018

Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt (aka FUD), the infamous sales and marketing technique, has become even more common in our digital age. So, when retailers find themselves exposed to a barrage of scary information about the impending retail apocalypse, they should be wary – someone is definitely trying to sell them something.

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Artificial Intelligence – The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

October 14, 2018

In 2018, you just can’t hide from the media frenzy around Artificial Intelligence. At the same time, just about every software application with semi-advanced algorithmic capabilities now claims to include AI. In all the hype, a common misunderstanding about the technology prevails.

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London’s best in-store experiences

August 7, 2018

This year, London got a real summer for a change, and I was lucky enough to be there to represent Retail Directions at a fashion-technology event and adventure through iconic fashion districts to discover the latest retail trends the city has to offer.

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The 100-year Honeymoon is Over

July 9, 2018

Until a few years ago, Australia’s supermarkets enjoyed a century of trading nirvana, isolated from operationally excellent global competitors. Fortunately for shoppers, Aldi and Costo arrived down under and shook up the cosy system.

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The mirage of the super-network

May 28, 2018

As our dependence on digital connectivity grows, we become increasingly vulnerable to unexpected and uncontrollable events that could make the systems we rely on so heavily unusable.

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Data breach – be aware and prepare

May 24, 2018

Organisations that ignore their obligations under the Australian Privacy Act and poorly manage personally identifiable (customer) data can no longer hope to survive by hiding in the shadows.

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How to use data holistically to shape customer journey

May 22, 2018

The modern customer has a large and dynamic digital footprint, data-driven analytics across all channels can yield many insights, which can help retailers better engage with their customers.

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Why some things don’t sell online

As prolific as online shopping has become, some things just don’t sell online. This immediately creates a spectrum, explaining why some products are harder to sell digitally than others.

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How to play the retail game

Ensuring employees are engaged in the challenging retail environment is not easy, yet it is so fundamental to success. This is where games come in.

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Why Amazon is not your biggest problem

May 17, 2018

The competitive world of retail has forged some of the greatest minds in business – warriors of commerce and hardnosed skeptics who can spot a ruse a mile away. Interestingly though, no one seems to have spotted a potentially mortal wound that has lingered unnoticed in many retail organisations for more than a decade.

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Artificial, yes. But, Intelligence?

March 22, 2018

Having attended a number of retail conferences in recent months, we have observed growing chatter about AI, with some vendors and consultants claiming that it will completely transform the industry.

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