How COVID took the fun out of shopping

A QUT researcher has found that – in the post-COVID era – shoppers now seek functional and transactional value, rather than fun and social interactions when visiting a shopping centre.

Shopping for sustainability

While younger people are thought to be more concerned about environmental issues than their older peers, new research suggests that it’s older shoppers who actually exhibit more sustainable shopping practices.

Sustainable shopping

The maze of eco-labels and certifications in our supermarkets can confuse and dupe customers but a German initiative which aims to provide clarity could influence similar labeling in Australia.

The new normal – How Covid changed the way we shop

With COVID cases in the tens of thousands around the country, the nation’s shops are less busy than usual for the January sales, but the pandemic may have also changed the way we shop forever.