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Retail Doctor Academy | Discounts Don’t Create Loyalty; People Do!
In the competitive landscape of Australian retail, the quest for customer loyalty often leads to a familiar strategy: discounts. But... what if we're missing the mark? What if the key to building lasting customer relationships isn't in slashing prices, but in...
High-Performance Retail in Challenging Times: 12 Ways to Mitigate Inconsistent Sales & Service
Customers are asking for a more consistent level of sales and service delivery to gain their greater loyalty. As we move beyond the disruptions of recent years, Australian retailers face a transformed landscape shaped by rapidly evolving consumer expectations. The...
Retail Doctor Academy | The 5c Investment Challenge in Loyalty
The average business invests just 2% of their total revenues into loyalty programs, and 5c per dollar into training their people. However, high staff turnover and low retention rates could effectively reduce the impact of this training investment to as little as 2c...
Unlocking Customer Loyalty: Turning Mystery Shopping into Customer Connection
Retailers are always seeking the silver bullet when it comes to increasing the consistency of customer experience and many believe there must be one solution that'll solve their problems. However, no one mystery shopping or sales training program is the silver...
Beyond EOFY 2024: Strategic Insights for Australian Retail CEOs
As we navigate the challenges and opportunities beyond EOFY 2024, Australian retail CEOs face a complex economic landscape. With ongoing challenges and evolving consumer behaviours, it's crucial to adopt strategic approaches to maintain profitability and drive growth....
Demographics Is Dead – Here Comes Personality Profiling!
Australia’s retail spend is circa $320bn as of 2019. If you accept that each year, an average of 5% of spending is directly and indirectly (way higher) used in the pursuit of attracting consumers, then that is at least $16bn. Now if you ascribe to the view of John...
Retail Doctor Academy | The Online Retail Skills Training Portal for High-Performing Australian Retailers
In today's rapidly evolving retail landscape, staying ahead requires more than just keeping up — it demands a comprehensive approach to excellence. The Retail Doctor Academy offers exactly that, with a proven track record of transforming businesses across the retail...
Retail Doctor Academy | The Retail Christmas Countdown: Managing Expectations and Preparing for Success
Are you ready for the holiday rush? Whether you're a small boutique or a large retail chain, your Christmas sales strategy can make or break your yearly profits. As Australian retailers gear up for the busiest trading period of the year, the Christmas countdown has...
Recognising Community as a Key Driver of Loyalty
At Retail Doctor Group, we've always maintained that one of the core aspects of loyalty behind being a "Fit for Business™" retailer is the ability to recognise community as an integral part of what drives that loyalty. Consumers want to do good. They want to belong to...








