The Australian retail sector is undergoing a transformation in 2025, shaped by global economic pressures, shifting consumer behaviors, and rapid technological advancements. Retailers are navigating challenges such as inflation, supply chain disruptions, and rising competition from international players, but opportunities for growth remain strong for those who adapt and
Turning Job Rejection into a Growth Opportunity: Navigating the Australian Retail Job Market
Job rejection is never easy. Whether you’re an aspiring retail assistant or a seasoned executive, being turned down for a role can feel disheartening. However, in Australia’s evolving retail job market, rejections can be valuable learning experiences that pave the way for success. Understanding the current landscape and leveraging
5 Essential Career Tips for Retail Job Seekers in 2025
The retail industry is constantly evolving, with technology, consumer behavior, and economic trends shaping the job market. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting, standing out in a competitive job market requires strategy, adaptability, and insight. With 20 years in retail recruitment across APAC, I’ve seen what makes
Welcome Rhiannon
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Australia’s Return to Retail Following COVID-19
We’re now in the second half of 2020, and my goodness what a year it has been so far. Does anyone else feel like that we’re starring in an action-packed movie alongside Bruce Willis where we have to fight off a locust plague, bushfires, killer virus named after
How to Work From Home Like a Pro
Due to the virus that shall not be named, there has been a substantial influx in the number of people working from home (WFH). Grappling with the new normal for those of us who have had to make the sudden transition to WFH has been well,
Welcome to Recruit Career Consult: Same Acronym, Same Expert Recruitment Services, New Name
You might have noticed that something has changed about us. Can’t quite put your finger on it? No, it’s not a new haircut… but we do look slightly different.
If the title of this blog hasn’t given it away yet, yes—
How to Stay Positive and See the Light at the End of the Tunnel
Today’s blog is a bit different from the usual retail-focused programming. It’s a bit more general, not just for retailers or for businesses, but for everyone.
Right now it feels impossible to escape the talk of COVID-19 coronavirus. Everywhere we look or listen, someone is talking about
How to Survive a Downturn and Thrive Afterwards
Financial downturns are a natural part of the economic cycle, and more of a ‘when’ then ‘if’. Nonetheless, they bring along with them all kinds of fear and unpredictability. Customer demand and revenue fall during a recession, leaving businesses big and small extremely vulnerable. It all makes for
How to Stay Relevant in a Tough Retail Environment
Lately, you can’t read the retail news without coming across the announcement of another retail giant shutting their doors. Some of the more recent to make headlines include large household names such as Collete, Jeanswest, Harris Scarfe, Bardot, Topshop, Shoes of Prey, Ed Harry, and Napoleon Perdis.