And we're back! After some time away from the microphone, Shopology returns with Season 4.

Hosted by retail expert Dr Louise Grimmer, Shopology brings you the latest in retailing, marketing and consumer behaviour, including leading research, all the retail news, as well as interviews with retailers, marketers, researchers and those involved in the retail industry and consumer affairs.

In this episode, Louise chats all things 'Mainstreet Australia Awards' with Mainstreet's Liz Joldeski and with Amanda McEvoy from Launceston Central in Tasmania. Launceston Central recently had huge success at the awards - find out what they won and about the team behind their success.

Louise's recent research on secondhand fashion shopping is under the spotlight - did you know if you shop for secondhand clothes you're likely to be more stylish? Find out why in this episode. If you'd like a copy of the research paper, please email louise@shopology.com.au

And the regular round up of the latest retail news.

Useful links:
https://www.mainstreetaustralia.org.au
https://www.launcestoncentralcity.com.au
https://shopology.com.au
https://theconversation.com/do-you-shop-for-second-hand-clothes-youre-likely-to-be-more-stylish-180028

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This interview is truly Remarkable!

In the latest instalment of The Interviews for SHOPOLOGY, Dr Jason Pallant interviewed Steve Dennis about the keys to Remarkable Retail and how the industry should respond to the post-Covid future.

Steve Dennis is a titan of retail, having worked at and consulted to many Fortune 500 retailers. He now co-hosts the Remarkable Retail podcast and is about to launch the 2nd edition of his Remarkable Retail book. In this detailed interview, Steve and Jason discuss:

• What remarkable retail means and why 'very good is no longer good enough'
• What has changed, and what hasn't, as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic
• The death of the boring middle and how to escape
• Hybridisation and harmonisation taking over from 'omni-channel' retail
• Why closing stores to reduce costs may be counterproductive long term
• The danger of trying to be the next 'Warby Parker of whatever'
• The next 'blind spots' for retailers

The Interviews series for SHOPOLOGY brings you in-depth discussions with the top minds in retail, facilitated by Dr Jason Pallant from Swinburne Business School and Dr Louise Grimmer from the University of Tasmania.

Support the Show.

Thanks for tuning in. Please subscribe, rate and review the show - this really helps other people find us.

Visit our website for more information about Louise Grimmer and the retail consultancy Shopology - www.shopology.com.au

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Rajan Kumar is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of The Lumery, a Martech consultancy who work with some of Australia's largest retailers.

In the latest installment of The Interviews for SHOPOLOGY, Dr Jason Pallant interviewed Rajan about the role of data, insights, and Martech in retail. They cover:

• The rise of Martech and the six new functions of marketers
• The importance of data and insights to understand customers
• Overcoming challenges retailers face in connecting data sources
• Having a plan for how data will be used, not just collected
• The future of Martech and data insights for retailers

Listen in for great insights, and subscribe for future episodes!

Support the Show.

Thanks for tuning in. Please subscribe, rate and review the show - this really helps other people find us.

Visit our website for more information about Louise Grimmer and the retail consultancy Shopology - www.shopology.com.au

You can support the show with a small monthly donation and help us keep making great retail content for our listeners: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1141493/supporters/new