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One sheet every 3 minutes: Inside this Aussie couple’s budding bedding empire

Founded in 2017 by Hayley and Andy Worley, Sheet Society has become one of Australia’s fastest-growing bedding brands. Now, the company is entering its next chapter with a national retail rollout – and giving ‘room service’ a new meaning.

  • By Anastasia Santoreneos
  • Journalist & List Editor

Driving retail growth in turbulent economic times 

After years of uncertainty, Australian retailers are seeing a much-needed boost, with December sales up 1.0 per cent. But in a shifting economic climate, long-term success will depend on digital innovation, data-driven strategies, and a seamless customer experience, writes Maurice Zicman.

  • By Maurice Zicman - Contributor

‘First of its kind’: Sydney retail software goes global after $8 million boost

An Australian retail analytics platform has expanded into fashion hotspots New York and London after a significant Series A raise.

  • By Anastasia Santoreneos
  • Journalist & List Editor

How the ‘Taylor Swift Index’ is influencing Australian shopping habits

Four out of five consumers are prioritising value for money when shopping, as economic pressures mount, according to new research conducted by YouGov on behalf of Shopify. However, consumers are willing to treat themselves to small luxuries, or save for larger items that they find value in – such as Taylor Swift concerts, Shopify Australia’s James Johnson says.

  • By Jane Lindhe
  • Forbes Staff

Asides

Bed Bath & Beyond files for bankruptcy with all stores set to shut down

The company has suffered financial issues since 2019.

  • By Marisa Dellatto
  • Forbes Staff

$1 billion in tech exits – what’s next for the Catch of the Day brothers?

Entrepreneurial brothers Gabby and Hezi Leibovich have built some of the country’s most recognisable tech brands and executed exits worth $1 billion. They shed light on what they’re looking for when backing a business idea.

  • By Jane Lindhe
  • Forbes Staff

Consumers driving digital retail trends

Apple and Amazon led the obsession of customer-centricity and human-centred design, so where is everyone else?

  • By Adam Flesch
  • Contributor
Janelle Palibrk - Founder of Myles Gray

Successful Thinking: Myles Gray founder Janelle Palibrk

“Success to me is an ecosystem, and I am responsible for keeping it alive.”

  • By Elise Shaw
  • Digital Editor

High-tech and high-touch: Retailers will need both to survive, says Paul Zahra

Are retailers doing enough to keep ahead of changes in the industry?

  • By Paul Zahra
  • Contributor

What’s in store for retail through 2023?

Inflation and interest rates could be catalysts for a change in how much and what consumers want.

  • By Elise Shaw
  • Digital Editor
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